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UT Tyler to Offer Seminar on Government Contracting Sept. 10 in Kilgore

August 29, 2019

Media Contact: Beverley Golden
Senior Director of Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
903.566.7303

The University of Texas at Tyler has announced that an Introduction to Government Contracting seminar will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Kilgore for businesses and entrepreneurs.

The seminar, hosted by the UT Tyler Soules College of Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute in partnership with the Cross Timbers Regional Procurement Center, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Kilgore Economic Development Corp., 1001 Synergy Blvd., Suite 100.

The event is designed for businesses in operation for at least two years and entrepreneurs who are interested in learning about government contracting.

"As part of our commitment to supporting economic development throughout Gregg County and all of East Texas, the University is pleased to partner with Cross Timbers to present this seminar for business owners and entrepreneurs,'' said Richard King, interim director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute. "The training will be comprehensive, providing the knowledge and tools necessary for successfully establishing a government contract program.''

The seminar, which will include a working lunch, will provide a comprehensive overview on conducting business in federal, state and local government arenas. Participants also will be introduced to the Capability Statement, a one-pager that serves as a 30-second elevator speech about the potential contractor's capabilities and skills. Best practices will be covered, including language and items to incorporate in the statement.

The cost to attend the seminar is $39. To register or for more information, visit uttylereii-govcontract.eventbrite.com.

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