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2025 Seminar- How to Do Business With Local Government
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Date and Time
Thursday Sep 4, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
Location
Manatee Chamber’s Bradenton Office
222 10th St. W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
Fees/Admission
$30 for Chamber Members
$45 for Future Members
*Cancellations after September 1st will not receive a refund*
Contact Information
Kristen Brusco, (941) 748-4842 ext. 130
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Description
Presented by: Jake Erickson, Purchasing Official, Manatee County Government
Are you interested in selling your products or services to local government agencies but aren’t sure where to start?
Join us for a powerful panel discussion featuring representatives from county, city, school district, and other public entities who will walk you through how to become a registered vendor, understand the bidding process, and position your business to compete for government contracts.
Whether you're a contractor, consultant, supplier, or service provider, this seminar will equip you with practical tools and insider knowledge to help you grow your business through public-sector work.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to register as a vendor with various local entities
- What types of goods and services government agencies typically purchase
- How and where to find open bids and RFPs
- Tips to strengthen your proposals and navigate procurement policies
- How to access opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses
Panelists will represent:
- Manatee County Government
- City of Bradenton / City of Palmetto
- School District of Manatee County
- Local higher education institutions and utility/transit agencies
