Latino Chamber MN receives
2020 USHCC Local Chamber Grant!
In an effort to help during this crisis, the USHCC in partnership with Wells Fargo has selected the  Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota to receive an Emergency Relief Grant. Thank you USHCC and Wells Fargo!!"
Business Development:
Webinar Series
LCCMN Partner: MN Department of Administration

This series is designed to walk you through how to get certified and how to put that certification to work and obtain business through the state of Minnesota.



Benefits of Certification Include:
  • Eligibility to receive up to 6% preference when bidding on state contracts.
  • Eligible to be used on an Equity Select contract (used by buyers for procurements up to $25,000 without having to go to a competitive solicitation; buyers may ONLY utilize certified vendors).
  • Some projects are identified as Sheltered Market, to be bid on ONLY by certified vendors.
  • Prompter pay – certified vendors are paid in net 15 days versus the usual net 30 days.
  • Certifications may be used by other entities, such as MnDOT, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Metropolitan Council.
  • Certified vendors are listed first and indicated as certified on state contracts
  • Certified vendors are listed in a directory that is accessible by the public

Topics:

May 28th, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
PTAC Orientation : Procurement Technical Assistance Center This is the first step in understanding our services and how we can assist in your local, state and federal government contracting efforts. Our Government Procurement Specialists and Vendor Specialists can assist with registrations such as SAM, DSBS, Fedbiz Opps, SWIFT, etc. Learn why to get registered in appropriate databases (SAM, SWIFT), how to obtain certifications for socially and economically-disadvantaged small business programs (Women, Minority, Veteran, Disabled), and other government-procurement subjects.
June 11th, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Understanding State Contracting : Are you ready to test the waters of state contracting? Have you considered diversifying your customer base to include the government as a customer? The Department of Administration’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP) will be offering this session so you can learn about registering as a vendor, understanding the SWIFT system, possible certifications, and how to find contract opportunities. You will also hear about how the State of Minnesota purchases, types of buying methods, what's required of you as a vendor, procurement programs, as well as basic steps to getting started.
June 25th, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploring Federal Government Contracting : Are you interested in expanding your market share, increasing revenues, and growing your business? Have you considered diversifying your customer base to include the federal government? The MN Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and SBA will be co-leading this session so you can learn about registering as a vendor, certifications, and how to find contract opportunities. You will also hear about how the government purchases, types of buying methods, what's required of you as a vendor, small business procurement programs, small business goals and set-asides as well as basic contracting terms and steps to getting started.

Reminder the Latino Chamber is waiving membership fees for our small businesses throughout the remainder of 2020. Sign up now!
How to claim your FREE membership
  1. Click on the link above.
  2. Fill out the form.
  3. Select "Bill Me" under payment option.
  4. Submit application
  5. You will receive an invoice for zero dollars.
  6. Log in and set up your free profile in our business directory!


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