Workshop -- Government Contracts: How to get certified for State & Federal Contracts 

Government Contracts:  How to get certified for State & Federal Contracts -- This Northwest Indiana SCORE workshop is designed for current and prospective business owners, especially those who are veterans, minorities and women.  This one-hour information-packed workshop will focus on small business certification for state and federal contracts.

Diana Hunter from the Indiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center will explain the benefits of certification and will walk attendees through the certification process.

This workshop will be held on November 29th at 9:00 am at the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.  There is no charge for this workshop and attendees will receive a copy of the slide presentation. Coffee will be served. Limited seating is available and registrations are required.  To register, click on the link below. testing 

Diana Hunter, Northwest PTAC Counselor (Crown Point)

As the Northwest PTAC Counselor, Diana covers 19 counties guiding small businesses through the government procurement process. She comes to PTAC with over 15 years of state and private industry procurement, workplace safety, and emergency management experience. Diana has a history in economic development with Purdue University providing education and resources to communities, hometown endeavors and small business development. As a PTAC Counselor, she will utilize her innate ability to strengthen communications, develop business collaborations, build relationships, establish new jobs within small businesses, increase brand recognition, and promote procurement opportunities for the Northwest Region. Diana has a master's degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University.