HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2013-10-29 Government Contracting Seminar
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Government Contracting Seminar for Small Businesses Offered
at Mason Enterprise Center in Leesburg
Leesburg, VA (October 29, 2013) – The Mason Enterprise Center (MEC) and the Town of
Leesburg are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Procurement Technical
Assistance Program (PTAP). To launch this effort, PTAP will offer a seminar entitled, “So You
Want To Be A Government Contractor?” at the MEC in Leesburg (202 Church St SE, Leesburg)
on Monday, November 4, 2013, from 9am to 11am.
“We sought this new partnership with PTAP specifically to support the increased interest from
local businesses in government contracting, brought about by the Leesburg HUBZone,”
explained Marantha Edwards, Leesburg’s Economic Development Director. “Since the
HUBZone designation was announced, not only is Leesburg attracting new federal contractors,
but also our existing businesses are showing interest in expanding into government
contracting.”
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), based at the MEC headquarters in
Fairfax, provides specialized expertise to companies who are considering expanding their
business to include government contracting or who are already government contractors and
want to grow their business. PTAP’s goal is to help companies do business with government at
the Federal, state and local levels, through services including: counseling, market research,
educational seminars, and a Bid-Matching Program. PTAP provides training programs on a
myriad of topics from basic to high level, to meet the needs of companies who may be new to
contracting and those who need to move to the next level of knowledge and competitiveness.
“I am committed to responding to the demand in Leesburg and Loudoun County for PTAP
services & expertise,” said Anna Urman, PTAP’s new director. “I look forward to working with
Leesburg and the MEC located there, to assist and grow companies in the government
contracting space.”
In addition to the seminar during the morning of November 4th, Ms. Urman and PTAP
counselors are scheduling individual counseling sessions with companies in the afternoon. The
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seminar is designed to teach businesses how to get started as a government contractor, what
the various set-aside certifications are all about and the tools and strategies that can help even
established contractors grow their business. To register for the seminar or schedule an
individual counseling session, please email Ms. Urman at aurman@gmu.edu or visit
www.novaptac.org and click on “Events Calendar.”
“During my previous work in Kansas City, I experienced first-hand the significant impact that
PTAP can have in assisting companies grow their business in the contracting sector,” stated
Susan Henson, MEC Regional Manager. “I anticipate PTAP’s support of Leesburg and Loudoun
businesses will offer similar positive results.”
PTAP is funded through a grant from the Department of Defense that is matched by the George
Mason University and other local partners. For more information, please visit www.vaptap.org.
Contact:
Marantha Edwards
Economic Development Director
medwards@leesburgva.gov
703-737-7019
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