Jean Kristensen Associates LLC regularly works with organizations across the country to hold events focused on giving MWBEs the tools they need to grow their businesses. Here are some of our upcoming events!
NYC Small Business Services
JKA, LLC regularly works with the NYC Department of Small Business Services to hold free events covering important topics that all minority and women small business owners should know to work with government agencies.
SBS-PTAC: Prime & Subcontractor Relationships
Thursday, September 16th, 2021
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
About This Event:
Every day, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. In an ongoing effort to assist businesses interested in selling to the government, the New York City Department of Small Business Services Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) offers the Contract Management Series.
You Will Learn:
- Strategies for Maintaining Vendor Relations
- Strategies for Managing Subcontractor Payments
- Remedies for Addressing Contractual Issues
SBS-PTAC: Responding to RFPs (Goods
Thursday, September 22nd, 2021
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
About This Event:
Using an actual solicitation, this workshop examines the tools and techniques for responding to a Competitive Sealed Bid for City agencies.
You Will Learn:
- Targeting Opportunities
- Identifying Key Dates, Timelines, and Procedures
- Understanding Proposal Evaluation Criteria
- Specifications and Schedule of Quantities and Prices
- Contract Specific Terms and Conditions
- Required Forms and Attachments
- Post Proposal Submission Follow-up
SBS-PTAC: Contract Management Series – Recordkeeping & Reporting
Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
About This Event:
Every day, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. In an ongoing effort to assist businesses interested in selling to the government, the New York City Department of Small Business Services Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) offers the Contract Management Series.
During this webinar, we will review the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for Contractors doing business with the City of New York. Contractors are required to retain all books, records, and documents created in the regular course of business for a period of six years after the receipt of their last payment. We will discuss the requirements for recordkeeping, the documents that need to be maintained and best practices for keeping this information. We will also talk about reporting requirements and review the process for preparing and submitting invoices, processing payment requisitions, and change orders.
You Will Learn:
- The requirements for maintaining books, records, and files on New York City contracts
- How to prepare and submit invoices
- How to prepare a payment requisition package
- How to request and make changes on contracts by processing a change order
VA Direct Access Program – Schneider Electric Virtual Scheduled 1-on-1s
Thursday, September 30th, 2021
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
About This Event:
Deadline to register for consideration: Wednesday, July 23, 2021, or at capacity. Whichever comes first.
Selected firms will participate in a virtual 1-on-1 meeting which will entail a video and audio interaction with Schneider Electric representatives. If your company is selected by Schneider Electric for an appointment, you will receive additional correspondence from the Hosts and the Direct Access Program no later than Friday, August 13th.
Schneider Electric, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting virtual scheduled 1-on-1 meetings.
Company Opportunities
The Schneider Electric Energy Performance Contracting Team seeks to establish relationships with Small Businesses with a proven track record in Federal project subcontracting experience. Please click the REGISTER NOW button to review all details.
MassDOT
Working with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, JKA, LLC holds events focused on how MWBEs in MA can work with the MDT, looking at self-evaluation, bidding strategies, and much more.
JFK Millennium Partners
The redevelopment of Terminals 6 and 7 at JFK International Airport has created countless projects for MWBEs of all shapes and sizes. In these events, JKA, LLC helps show how you can take advantage of these opportunities and grow your business.
JKA
Covering multiple topics of interest to MWBWs, JKA, LLC holds regular workshops and webinars teaching how they can take advantage of government contracts to boost their bottom line.
