Workshops and webinars
Norcal PTAC provides both virtual and in-person trainings and workshops on procurement topics ranging from introductory webinars to Q&A panel sessions. We even include guest speakers from the government agencies you want to sell to!
Norcal PTAC shares recordings and slides from all our webinars for you to access after the live session. Anyone, anywhere can access these for free, regardless of whether you attended the session.
All of our events are completely free for everyone to join and review!
Upcoming Trainings
Past Event Recordings
March 2023 – Women In Construction Week Series: Women in Construction Week – Panel Discussion
Join us for an exciting panel of successful women-owned construction firms will discuss their challenges and…
March 2023 – Women In Construction Week Series: How to Find Construction and Public Works Bid Opportunities
Join us as we hear from our own PTAC expert as well as agency insider sources…
March 2023 – Women In Construction Week Series: Certifications Overview for Women-Owned Small Businesses
As a women-owned business you may qualify for certifications that give you a leg up in…
February 2023: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…
February 2023: What You Need to Know about the 8(a) Program
The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to…
January 2023: Getting Started with Local Contracting
Starting a business? Did you know that more money is spent by local government agencies in…
January 2023: How to Win Contracts by Making a Capture Strategy
Most contractors operate on a fiscal year similar to the calendar year. The federal government’s fiscal…
January 2023: Become a Wildland Firefighting Vendor: Forest Service and CAL FIRE
Interested in becoming a wildland firefighting vendor? Now is the time to get set up with…
January 2023: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…
December 2022: Doing Business with the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA)
The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is a Federal Research & Development (R&D) laboratory facility established in…
December 2022: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…
December 2022: Preparing You for Cybersecurity Government Regulations
Cybersecurity has never been a more relevant – or more complicated – issue than it is…
November 2022: DCAA Overview and Audit Process
The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is a Federal Research & Development (R&D) laboratory facility established in…
November 2022: You’ve Landed a Construction Contract, Now What?
So, you’ve been awarded a construction contract. Congratulations! Now what? If you’d like to understand the…
November 2022: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…
November 2022: Maximizing VOSB/ DVOSB Opportunities
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November 2022: I’m Certified DVBE, Now What?
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November 2022: Panel of Veteran Women Business Owners
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October 2022: Certifications for Veteran-Owned Businesses
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October 2022: Marketing to the Government
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October 2022: How to Do Business with the Government
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September 2022: How to Properly Estimate Construction Projects
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September 2022: How to Do Business with the State of California
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August 2022: How to Get 8(a) Certified
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If you have more questions, please contact us at info@norcalptac.org or (707) 267 – 7561
