About this Event
In 2024 small businesses earned $183B from federal government contracts. Learn how to get your share in our 5-session BID Academy, designed for founders in the RGV.
In just 5 sessions, you'll learn:
- How to get HUB certified
- What makes a winning pitch
- Bookkeeping basics that matter
- How to tap into alternative capital
- Supplier diversity & subcontracting strategies
- Proposal writing that stands out
This program is ideal for solopreneurs, startups, and growing small businesses. It is your guide to getting into government contracting and getting your share of those billions.
Why it matters here: the RGV has the state’s only deepwater port at our doorstep and a growing talent base from UTRGV. Opportunity meets capacity.
MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS • Sessions will be 3 hours
(Some sessions will be less depending on the presenter)
Note: You don't have to register to attend every day. You can just sign up for the first day and that should complete your registration for the week.
This is a free program co-organized by the PVAMU Extension & the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC).
It's also facilitated in partnership with the City of Brownsville, People Fund, UTRGV SBDC, UTRGV Apex, and UTRGV ECC.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, 1304 East Adams Street, Brownsville, United States
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