Events

Events: 2010

Introduction to GSA Schedules - Minneapolis

Posted by Admin on 6/22/2010

When: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 7:30am - 11:30am
Where: Hilton Garden Inn
   1101 4th Ave South
   Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone: (612) 339-6644

Cost:    $119 (regularly $139 - discount only available until 7/20)

Summary:
Federal agencies spent more than $385 billion in contract dollars during FY2009. The GSA Schedule program is a vital procurement tool for the federal government as well as a potential source of nearly limitless revenue for GSA Schedule vendors. However, winning a Schedule award can be a complex, time consuming and costly process and,it simply isn't the right fit for every business.

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PTAC – One on one consultation with Mark Cooper

Posted by Admin on 6/18/2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Mark Cooper from PTAC will be at VICTRI on July 15, 2010 to hold one-on-one one hour session. To make an appointment, please call (612) 353-5600 x5599 to make a reservation.

09:00am - 10:00am	Webscue
10:00am - 11:00am	Mary Whitney
11:00am - 12:00pm	Dave Hall (Dave Hall Marketing)
12:00pm - 01:00pm	Lunch
01:00pm - 02:00pm	Wayne Kopesky & Doug Maxwell (CRM Corporation)
02:00pm - 03:00pm	Art Gardner (GCI)

PTAC – INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Posted by Admin on 6/02/2010

PTAC presentation by Mark Cooper

Thursday, June 17, 2010

10:00am – 12:30pm

INTRODUCTION TO CONTRACTING WITH GOVERNMENT:

Are you interested in expanding your market share, increasing revenues, growing your business? Have you considered selling to the government? If not, let Minnesota’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) show you why you should!

Learn what the government buys in the $518+ billion dollar marketplace, who is buying, where they advertise, and how you can become registered, proactive and a government supplier. Learn the basic government marketing tips, electronic business techniques and methods and how to locate the “right” people.

Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: identifying the government market for your goods and services; basic procurement processes and selling tools; FSS/GSA schedule program; registrations (mandatory/optional) and available resources.

Parking and seating is limited. Call (612) 353-5600 ext 5599 to reserve your seats!

Directions to VICTRI click HERE

Larry Josephs – New CEO of VICTRI

Posted by Admin on 5/13/2010

Larry Josephs is an international speaker (former member speaker of the National Speaker's Association & the International Platform Association) who has inspired thousands of sales people, management and employees to higher levels of productivity. Since 1973, he has made a career out of sales and motivation seminars. He has guided many entrepreneurs as they launched their personal businesses, instructing them on establishing a business and marketing plan of action to follow for their personal success.

Larry is President and CEO of Minnesota Sales Training, Inc., www.mnsalestraining.com and has been conducting sales training and motivation seminars for the military recruiting command and the civilian world since 1973. Minnesota Sales Training, Inc., is now under an MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding) between The Victri and Minnesota Sales Training, Inc., and as such has taken over the CEO responsibilities and day-to-day activities of The Victri assisting Veterans with their business start-ups. Larry is also a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant, having served 29 years from 1966 to 1995 in all three branches of the United States Army (Active Army/Army Reserves/Army National Guard).

The VICTRI is a 501(c)3 non-profit for Veterans interested in starting businesses! Please call for an appointment. Any donations received in our office will receive a prompt reply and tax-deductible receipt.