SBDC
Special Programs
The NYS SBDC Procurement Assistance Center
The NYS SBDC Procurement Assistance Center (PAC) is located
at the Mohawk Valley SBDC providing specialized assistance to firms interested
in supplying good and services to federal, state and local government agencies. If you are interested in doing business
with the government, the PAC can walk you step-by-step through the
process.
Some of the
services offered by the PAC include:
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Identifying markets
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Completing necessary registrations and certifications
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Understanding the bid process
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Marketing to government agencies
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Preparing proposals
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Accessing procurement resources
For more information on selling to the government, call (315)
792-7547 (toll free 877-789-BIDS) or go to http://www.nyssbdc.org/services/procurement/procurement.html
Small Business in Depth
Small Business in Depth is a 20-hour non-credit course
available through the Mohawk Valley office of the New York State Small Business
Development Center. The course provides a mixture of entry and
intermediate level business instruction and is suited for a wide range of
participants from the newcomer preparing to start a business, to the seasoned
business owner desiring to sharpen their business skills.
The Small Business in Depth Course is offered both
independently and as a program to fulfill the 20-hour business course
requirement of Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP), which is a New York Department of Labor program that enables qualified
unemployment compensation recipients to start their own business while
maintaining their unemployment benefits.
The Small Business in Depth course
curriculum includes:
- Checklist for Business
- Accounting and
Information Building
- E-Commerce
- Marketing and
Government Contracting
- Taxes and Financing
- Building
the Business Plan
The course is delivered in modular form and is typically
offered as a daytime or evening program. All classes are held Monday-Friday on the SUNYIT campus.
Instruction is provided by SBDC business Advisors. The registration fee
includes all course materials. Check the current schedule and register online or call the center at 315-792-7547 for additional
information.
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