Small Biz Bulletin - October 2019
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Message from Special Secretary Rhee
Expanding Opportunities
It is my pleasure to announce that the 2019 edition of the Expanding Opportunities magazine is now available. This small business resource magazine is a partnership between the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs and The Daily Record. In each issue we highlight some of the many resources available to help you thrive, share insights that can help you manager with greater efficiencies, and spotlight several of the brightest stars within the small business community. Please pick up a copy when you see us at an outreach event, or read it online using the link below. We think this issue will inspire, motivate, and educate you.
2019 Expanding Opportunities Magazine
Sincerely,
Jimmy Rhee
Special Secretary
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For Your Business
24/7 Access to State's Powerful Small Business Tool
The State of Maryland's FY2020 Procurement Forecast is now available on the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs' website. The database is populated with solicitations of $100,000 or greater that are expected to be advertised or awarded through June 30, 2020. It comprises both new and recurring contracts. Users can choose from six different options to focus their search. By downloading search results to an Excel spreadsheet, users will obtain additional information not visible on the screen, such as the buyer's name and contact information. Every small business interested in doing business with the State of Maryland should be familiar with this powerful business intelligence tool.
FY2020 Procurement Forecast
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Ready, Set, GROW! Visits Allegany County
Meet buyers from Frostburg University, Maryland Department of General Services, Maryland Department of Human Services, Maryland State Police, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland State Highway Administration at our next Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement Connections Workshop. Enjoy a beautiful fall day in Western Maryland and join us at Rocky Gap Casino Resort on Friday, October 18 from 10:30 am - 1 pm. Learn how to do business with state agencies as well as Rock Gap Casino at this informational business development event where you'll learn what our participating agencies are buying right now as well as what is in the pipeline. You'll also get to meet with economic development officers and small business resource organizations that can help your business grow. Registration is free. Reserve your seat today.
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Doing Business with the State of Maryland
Are you registered as a vendor in the state's procurement database? Maryland recently launched a new eProcurement platform called eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). The system automatically sends registered vendors an email notice when a solicitation is posted that aligns with what you do. All vendors must identify their product and service categories as part of their vendor profile. This is important because it directly impacts the solicitation notices you will receive from the system. Please read the eMMA Managing Vendor Profile Quick Reference Guide for instructions and be sure your product and service codes are up-to-date and accurate.
eMMA - Registering on eMMA Quick Reference Guide
eMMA - Managing Vendor Profile Quick Reference Guide
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Most training and business development programs take place outside the office. We maintain a robust calendar of events on our website. It's updated regularly, so be sure to check back often. Here are just a few upcoming events:
10/10/2019 - Minority Manufacturing Symposium
10/11/2019 - Federal Procurement Fair
10/15/2019 - Howard County Executive's 2019 Small Business Summit
10/18/2019 - Ready, Set, GROW! Allegany County
10/22/2019 - Queen Anne's County Business Success Roundtable
10/22/2019 - Small Business Marketing Techniques
10/22/2019 - Understanding Prevailing & Living Wage Laws
10/29/2019 - 2019 Entrepreneur Expo (TEDCO)
Check out our full range of small business events
online at goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov.
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