June 18 Massachusetts: MWBE workshop on procurement process and how to maximize M/WBE certification

Workshop: AMP State Procurement Process

June 18, 2008

12:00 – 1:450 p.m.
Registration begins at 11:45 a.m.

Sovereign Bank Training Room
One Sovereign Place, First Floor
New Bedford, MA

Sponsored By: The Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corporation

The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, the Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corporation (CDFC), and the Affirmative Market Program (AMP) have teamed up to host a special training workshop for minority and women-owned businesses (M/WBES) on the state’s procurement process and how to maximize their M/WBE certification status.

This special training session is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Sovereign Bank Training Room in New Bedford. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m.

The workshop will include an introduction to the services and resources that AMP provides, what it means to be a certified vendor, how to market your M/WBE status, how to find opportunities, and how to market as an AMP participant to state agencies. All minority and women-owned businesses in all fields including commodities, services, construction and design are welcome to attend.

The cost to participate is just $5 for Chamber members and $10 for non-members and includes a light lunch and validated parking at the Zeiterion Parking Garage located across from One Sovereign Place. Pre-registration is required. To reserve your seat please call (508) 999-5231.