Colorado’s construction industry is booming! Infrastructure, road, bridge, dam, and building projects are breaking ground every day. Now is a great time for engineering and construction firms to get in on the action and build your sales pipeline.
Join us for a FREE event where small businesses can connect with local government agencies and large general contractors pursuing capital improvement and infrastructure projects. Get a forecast of opportunities and find out how to join teams and submit bids. We know you’re busy, but now is the time to start pursuing the big upcoming construction projects in northern Colorado!
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 10, 9am – 12pm
Location: Larimer County Courthouse, Administration Bldg., 1st Floor Hearing Rm. 200 West Oak St., Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
9am – 9:30am: Doing Business with the Government • Learn the basic steps for pursuing government contracts. • Connect with the Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center and find out how you can get help with registration, business development, proposals, and government contracts.
9:30am – 10:00am: Small Business Certification Programs • Find out how certifying your business can give you a competitive advantage with bidding on federal, state, and local government contracts. • Learn which ones are best for your business and how to apply. • Explore the various resources and support services provided by the Colorado Minority Business Office and Connect2DOT.
10:00am – 12pm: Local Agency & General Contractor Briefings • Learn how to do business with the Colorado Department of Transportation, City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, and several large general contractors and engineering firms. • Get a forecast of upcoming projects opportunities available to small businesses in engineering and construction-related fields.
Small Businesses Bring your business cards and a Capabilities Statement to network and share. You will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with agency representatives, general contractors, and small business consultants.
Please sign-up online at: https://tinyurl.com/ construction-larimer Or call the Larimer SBDC at (970) 498-9295.