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19th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair will be held on October 26

The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace.

*Saint Paul* — The Minnesota Department of Administration's (Admin) APEX Accelerator, along with the Small and Disadvantaged Business Opportunities Council (SADBOC), will host the state's 19th Annual Government Procurement Fair for Minnesota businesses on Thursday, October 26 at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Kirby Student Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend. The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace.

A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops, including Basics of Selling to the Government, Federal Certifications, SAM.gov registration, Contracting with the State of Minnesota and TG/ED/VO Certification, and more. There will be two tracks to choose from featuring eight workshops, along with the opportunity to visit with 25 representatives from state and federal government agencies, large businesses, and resource providers on the trade floor. This event is free and open to all businesses. Continental breakfast and afternoon snacks will be provided. Registration is required.


* *When:* Thursday, October 26, 2023
* *Time:* 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
* *Where:* University of Minnesota – Duluth, Kirby Student Center (1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812)
* *Cost:* Free
* *Register:* [link removed]

Admin’s APEX Accelerator assists businesses by providing free individualized technical assistance in navigating local, state, and federal contracting requirements as well as performance assistance. Expertise provided by APEX Accelerator business counselors includes market identification, registration assistance, contracting regulations/compliance assistance, and ongoing technical support throughout the procurement process. APEX Accelerator counselors conduct year-round training sessions across the state to help businesses hone essential business skills. More information about APEX Accelerator can be found at mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/apexaccelerator/

SADBOC is made up of federal, state, and local government entities as well as business development service providers promoting supplier diversity in the public sector, collaboration and information sharing among its members, and providing education, outreach, and engagement to our diverse small business community.



For additional information, contact:

Christina Nebel-Dickerson at (651) 201-2629 or [email protected]






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