PTAC, PGCEDC, and the Governor’s Office Present a PATHWAYS TO PROCUREMENT EVENT

What does the state of Maryland buy? What are its missions? What opportunities are in the pipeline? These are just a few of the questions we will answer on this free webinar that will help small businesses understand the contracting process, opportunities, and requirements, to succeed in capturing business with Maryland. We will also explain eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement platform. 

Topics to be covered:

Navigating eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
What exactly is eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)? Opportunities to do business with the State are all advertised on our e-procurement platform, the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage, better known as eMMA. Vendors who want to compete in this arena must register (for free) on the system in order to receive solicitation notices, obtain detailed information of contracting opportunities, submit bids, and obtain bid results. Join us for an in-depth look at how to navigate this valuable tool and make it work for your company.

Doing Business with the state of Maryland
New to state contracting? Start at the beginning. This overview will help small businesses that have little or no knowledge of the state procurement process. We'll examine how the state contracting arena operates, and provide resources to help you determine if pursuing work in the public sector would be beneficial to your company.

Speakers

Cristen Ervin, Training & Outreach Manager
Business Enterprise Administration
Maryland Department of General Services

Alison Tavik, Director of Communications & Outreach
Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs