Invites you to reserve a space for our upcoming Technical Training Classroom webinar:
Navigating eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
10 a.m. – 12 noon
What exactly is eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)? Opportunities to do business with the State are advertised on our e-procurement platform, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage, better known as eMMA. Vendors who want to compete in this arena must register (for free) on the system in order to receive solicitation notices, obtain detailed information of contracting opportunities, submit bids, and obtain bid results. Join us for an in-depth look at how to navigate this valuable tool and make it work for your company.
Who should attend? Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners who want to learn more about navigating the state’s e-procurement platform and gain a better understanding of how to identify procurement opportunities.
Your instructor is Dr. Victoria L. Steeger, Chief Learning Officer, Office of State Procurement with the Maryland Department of General Services.
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Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Contractors’ and Subcontractors’ Rights & Responsibilities
Thursday, October 27, 2022
10 a.m. – 12 noon
What rules govern the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program? Competition is tough
in the State contracting arena. Your chances of success are much greater when you understand the rules. This is particularly important when performing as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Join us for an in-depth look at the statutes and regulations in place today, as well as your rights and responsibilities as an MBE prime contractor or subcontractor.
Who should attend? Small businesses and certified MBEs who are ready and able to perform as a prime contractor or a subcontractor on state-funded procurements.
Your instructor is Nichelle Johnson, MBE Compliance Manager, Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.
What you need to know:
- There is no cost to attend.
- Advance registration is required.
- Special Accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov
- This session will be recorded; by registering, you are consenting to be recorded.
- Upon receiving a registration confirmation, you will be given a unique link to join the event.
- All attendees will be in listen mode only (your camera will be off and your mic is muted).
A Q&A session will be conducted following the presentation.
ZOOM SECURITY NOTICE
Attendees of this meeting should be aware that there are known and potential privacy and confidentiality issues with the Zoom System (Cloud Service, Web application, and/or Application). While every effort has been made to ensure the security of this meeting, factors out of the State’s control introduce risk. Participants should evaluate the risk associated with the application and platform and determine if the risks preclude the use of the service. The State provides no warranty regarding the security of the application, confidentiality of the information discussed, or the privacy of information collected by the application and/or service. Security events impacting the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a meeting (e.g., ZoomBombing) must be reported to the State Security Operations Center (soc.info@maryland.gov).
