Thursday, February 2, 2012, 8:00AM – 4:00PM
BP Energy Center, Anchorage

Alaska’s Last Frontier Chapter of CFMA is presenting the “Basics of Construction Accounting” workshop on February 2nd at the BP Energy Center, registration begins at 8:00am.  Don’t miss this opportunity, it’s been a well attended class in the past with good reviews, and the presenters are top notch. Cost is $175 for CFMA members and $190 for non-members, all are welcome to RSVP.

Key Points of the Workshop:
• Construction Accounting Processes
• Construction Cost Management Systems
• Cost Report & Financial Statement Analysis
• What’s expected of construction field managers

Presenters:
• James Easton, Watterson Construction Co.
• Paul Brandon, CPA, F.M. Strand & Associates
• Lisa Vandergriff, Superior Group Inc.

This workshop is applicable to accountants, bookkeepers, controllers, surety and insurance personnel, accounting support staff, and anyone with a general interest or profession involving accounting and the construction industry. Click on the above title for contact and registration information.

Presented by Marichu Relativo of the Small Business Administration

Class is currently FULL
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9AM - Noon
University Center, Room 145
3901 Old Seward Hwy
Anchorage, Alaska

In this workshop, you will learn the different types of procurement and the rules associated with doing business with the federal government as a subcontractor/supplier. In addition, you will obtain information in how to find subcontracting opportunities by utilizing the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website and the SBA SUB-net website. There will be live demonstration on both sites. Handouts will be provided to include listing of current contracts from the different agencies that have subcontracting opportunities in construction, supplies and services requirements. This workshop is free of charge, but pre-registration is required. To register, go to http://akptac.ecenterdirect.com/Conferences.action. For more information, email Alison at amtompkins@uaa.alaska.edu.

Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Alaska SBDC Conference Room
430 W. 7th Ave, Ste. 110
Anchorage, Alaska
Cost: $35

This seminar is designed to help companies understand how to read a federal solicitation. Topics include: types of solicitations (formal vs. informal), parts of a solicitation (where to find what), reviewing the solicitation scope of work requirements, capturing response requirements (create a to-do list), and how to comply with clauses and provisions as outlined by the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation). Sample solicitations will be used in class as a learning tool. Handouts will be provided.

Seating is limited; registration is required. To register, go to http://akptac.ecenterdirect.com/Conferences.action. For registration and payment questions, contact Jody King at jlking8@uaa.alaska.edu or call (907) 274-7232 or (800) 478-7232. Payment must be received upon registration.

Friday, February 17, 2012, 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Cost: $15

One of the most difficult aspects of government contracting is finding the solicitation opportunities. It is difficult to track and search federal, state and local government websites trying to find new jobs up for bid.  BidMatch, PTAC’s solicitation search software, captures solicitation data from 200+ procurement databases then delivers the information via a daily email.  BidMatch allows businesses to create individualized search profiles based on their capabilities.

This webinar will discuss how to create an effective search profile using the correct key words, NAICS codes and classification codes, time efficient usage of the BidMatch notices and how to use FedBizOpps to its full potential.  For existing BidMatch subscribers; are you receiving too few or too many notices, and the ones that you do receive are for the wrong arena of business? Changes have been made to the BidMatch search software creating a stronger search filter which can affect your solicitation search results. Existing search profiles should be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that opportunities are not slipping through the search filter.  Workshop attendees will be provided the steps to create new profiles or update existing profiles.

Registration is required, however, and limited to 14 attendees. To register, go to http://akptac.ecenterdirect.com/Conferences.action. Webinar directions will be emailed to the attendee after registering.  For more information, contact Jody King by phone at (907) 274-7232 or (800) 478-7232 or by email at jlking8@uaa.alaska.edu.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Millennium Alaskan Hotel
Anchorage, Alaska

The State of Alaska Civil Rights Office has scheduled the date for their annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Business Summit.  For registration information for either attendees or vendor booths, contact Winnie Cichosz, Support Services Assistant at (907) 269-0845or by email at winnie.cichosz@alaska.gov.  For more information pertaining to the State of Alaska's DBE Certification program visit the website at: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/cvlrts/index.shtml.

Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10AM – Noon
SBA Alaska District Office, 420 L St, Ste 300
Anchorage, Alaska

This workshop focuses on the requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program through the Small Business Administration. It will introduce contractors to the 8(a) program and walk them through the certification process. No charge. To register or for more information, contact SBA at (907) 271-4022.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 9AM - 11AM
BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd.
Anchorage, Alaska
Cost: $25

Cut through government contracting “red tape” by attending this comprehensive workshop designed specifically for small businesses. Our simplified 10-Step approach will help you understand the first steps businesses must take to sell and market to federal, state, and local government agencies. This workshop covers registering in government databases, understanding “government speak,” and locating opportunities. To register, contact Alison at (907) 274-7232. Or mail registration form with credit card payment to: Alaska PTAC/ATTN: Alison Tompkins, 430 W. 7th Ave, Ste 110, Anchorage AK 99501. Payment must be received upon registration. For directions, parking information, and registration form, click on event title to view map and download form.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 1PM - 2PM
AGC of Alaska, 8005 Schoon St.
Anchorage, Alaska
Cost: $10

If you're interested in selling to the University of Alaska Anchorage, you won’t want to miss this presentation offered by Mary Beth Overturf, Director of Procurement Services. Learn what UAA purchases, how they buy it, and where to locate the opportunities.  There will be time to ask questions and network. To register or for more information, call Alison at (907) 274-7232. Or mail registration form with credit card payment to: Alaska PTAC/ATTN: Alison Tompkins, 430 W. 7th Ave, Ste 110, Anchorage AK 99501. Payment must be received upon registration. Deadline to register is March 5, 2012. Click on event title to download registration form.