Interested in winning more government contracts? The city of Chandler’s Economic Development Division and Management Services Department are partnering with the Arizona Department of Administration to host a free workshop for small and mid-size businesses interested in learning about the city and state procurement processes.
The lunch and learn workshop will take place on Thurs., April 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cambria Phoenix-Chandler Fashion Center Hotel, 3165 W. Frye Rd., Chandler.
“Small and mid-size businesses play such an important role in our community,” says Councilmember OD Harris. “Providing them with the knowledge and resources to compete for government contracts is one way to show our support and help them succeed.”
The workshop will include a series of presentations with a focus on doing business in the city of Chandler, the importance and benefits of registering your business, and expert tips to help your business prepare for and win local and state government contracts.
Here’s what you will learn by attending this lunch and learn workshop:
Economic Development Division
City of Chandler Economic Development Director Micah Miranda will provide an overview on the city’s employment corridors and insight on business resources available to those looking to start, grow, or expand their business within city limits.
Management Services
City of Chandler Revenue and Tax Manager Danielle Wells will provide an overview on the city’s Business Registration program and a step-by-step guide for one to register a business. City of Chandler Purchasing & Material Manager Christina Pryor will provide an overview on the city’s procurement process and how businesses can become approved vendors and win city of Chandler contracts/request for proposals.
Arizona Department of Administration
Deputy Assistant Director of Operations and Amber Holmes, Procurement Analyst & Cooperative Program Manager Jill Pernice will provide an overview of the state of Arizona’s procurement process and how businesses can become approved vendors to compete for state contracts and request for proposals.
The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. Interested businesses may view the event agenda and register online at http://bit.ly/3LCfXuC.
