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Behind the Buy: Doing Business with the US Army Corps of Engineers (Live Webinar) – New Date: November 19

Date:November 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Live Webinar, Sponsored by UCEDC, NJ
Price: Free

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Behind the Buy: Doing Business with the US Army Corps of Engineers

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plans, designs, builds and operates a vast array of civil and military projects. Committed to working with small businesses like yours, the US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE purchases a variety of services and equipment, from surveying to grass mowing to kitchen equipment to hazardous waste remediation.

This free information-packed presentation will walk you through the steps to get started with the USACE. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand into a new market and grow your revenues.

Get Free Assistance with Government Contracting

The PTAC Team will discuss the free services offered to small business owners when exploring government contracting opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE:  Once you have registered, a link to the webinar will be emailed to you prior to the event with instructions.


Learn From the Experts


Justin Helfman
Deputy for Small Business, New York District, USACE

Justin is the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Deputy for Small Business for the New York District. He is reimaging office programs and working to get more small businesses involved both in prime and subcontracting with the District. He’s also in the process of evaluating the capabilities of small business in the New York Metro area.

Prior to his new position, Justin worked as a senior contract specialist in Contracting Division where he awarded contracts and modifications for a broad scope of construction projects. He also helped the Real Estate Division standardize processes in order to increase efficiency. Holding a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northeastern University, in his spare time, he roots for the Mets, Knicks and Buffalo Bills.


Maryann Williams

Director, UCEDC PTAC

Maryann brings over 30 years of government contracting experience to her position as director of UCEDC’s PTAC program.  She brings a unique perspective to the job as she’s held positions on both sides of the table – helping businesses to obtain government contracts as well as overseeing the government contract process for a manufacturing concern in New Jersey.

Following an 18-year tenure as a senior contracting official for Greenbrier Industries in Englewood Cliffs, Maryann served as director of the Rockland County PTAC for 13 years. She joined UCEDC in 2007, and under her direction, the PTAC program was awarded the 2010 “Outstanding Center Award” by the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC).


Nadine Clark
Procurement Counselor, UCEDC PTAC

In her role as a procurement counselor with UCEDC’s PTAC program, Nadine assists small business owners with marketing and selling their products and services to federal, state and local government agencies.

With more than 20 years of combined experience in both the public and private sectors of government contracting, Nadine has a thorough grasp of how to navigate the government contracting system.  She believes that this familiarity enables her to successfully help small businesses understand how to find, bid, win, and perform on government contracts.


This program is supported by
TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation


For more information, contact Rogers Ramsey at rramsey@ucedc.com or 908-527-1166.


Date:
November 19, 2020
Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://ucedc.ecenterdirect.com/events/7119
Live Webinar, Sponsored by UCEDC NJ