Nov
20

Small/Minority Business Enterprises (S/MBE) Hands-On Certification Clinic

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

S/MBE certification helps companies build revenue and find potential new customers through growth and marketing opportunities. Representatives from the state's Procurement Division and Connecticut APEX Accelerator will be onsite to review your applications for the S/MBE Certification and SAM.gov registration (required for certification). See flyer.

Location: The MDC Training Center, 125 Maxim Road, Hartford, CT 06114

To register: Email Kevin Nodwell at Kevin.Nodwell@ct.gov
Use subject line: RSVP MDC Clinic (date of clinic)

Nov
20

Supplier Diversity Certification Part 2: Hands-On Clinic

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In part 2 of this series, bring your required documents in electronic format into the classroom and the DAS team will help you submit your application for the Small and Minority Business Enterprise Certification. The team will answer your questions and help walk you through the application steps. Required documents list

Location: Women's Business Development Council, 132 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT

Nov
20

Supplier Diversity Certification Workshop

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This workshop is designed to help diverse businesses understand the certification processes for Supplier Diversity Offices in MA, CT, and RI, along with the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.

Location: Online - Oceantic Network

Register here

Dec
3

Connecticut Conference of Municipalities 42nd Annual Convention

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Each fall, more than 1,100 attendees, including local government leaders from across the state and companies providing the best in products and services to towns and cities, gather together for two days of informative workshops, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities.

Location: Mohegan Sun - Earth Expo Center, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT

Learn more here

Dec
4 & 5

2024 CT Supplier Connection Growth Summit & MatchMaker 

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The CT Supplier Connection's 8th Annual Supplier Growth Summit is a virtual event for ALL small and diverse suppliers that would like to meet one-on-one with large buying organizations.

Location: Online

Register here

Dec
12

Leveraging National Purchasing Power

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Enhance your procurement efforts with the collective bargaining power of national contracts. By combining demand across multiple states, the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) negotiates competitive prices and terms with suppliers, ensuring that states and municipalities receive high-quality at lower costs on a range of products and services such as IT hardware/software, telecommunications, and heavy equipment. During this session, we will review the current range of contracts available and highlight new opportunities on the horizon.

Location: Connecticut Conference of Municipalities - Online