Doing Business with Government

Have you ever thought about doing business with local, city, county, state, or federal government? Think of all of the services and goods required - from websites, cleaning supplies, training, furniture, transportation, national defense projects to even simple things like pencils and paperclips… Government contacts are a great way to grow, expand, or diversify your existing business to generate more revenue! However, there are basic requirements and some strategic business planning that will need to take place, much like any other business venture, in order to make sure your business is positioned to obtain, maintain, and execute successful contracts. BusinessConnection can help you get started!

Through the Department of Commerce, Minnesota's Procurement and Technical Assistance Program (PTAC) offers all Minnesota business the opportunity to identify new and existing market opportunities. PTAC will also advise, assist, and prepare businesses and minority businesses with required applications, certifications, and registrations necessary in order to coordinate the next steps. In addition to business meetings with new and existing clients, workshops, events, networking, awards, and other opportunities are made available Statewide. Minority owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

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