TROY – The state of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget-Procurement has a contract portfolio of 1,200 multiyear contracts worth billions of dollars. To help local business owners win state contracts, Automation Alley is hosting a Contract Connect seminar on June 21.

Department representatives will speak on topics such as bidding opportunities, how to register with the state as a vendor, free resources for research and bid preparation and navigating the state contracting process.

Speakers will include:

Genevieve Hayes, Manager, Business Development Unit

Jenni Riehle, Vendor Outreach Coordinator

In addition, Jennifer Tisdale, procurement counselor, Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of Schoolcraft College, will present information about the variety of free services available to business owners, including bid matching services and assistance researching and bidding on federal contracts.

Agenda:

9:30 – 10 a.m. Registration

10 – 11:30 a.m. Presentation

There is no cost to attend. This event has sold out in the past, so register early to secure your spot.

Registration: AutomationAlley.Com