Wildland Fire Contractor Training, Certifications, & Small Business Resources – Colville

10am – 12pm PST Wildland Fire Contractor Training
This workshop is specific to contractor wanting to do respond to wildland fires on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Expected Outcomes

• Understanding of the Region 6 source list
• Understanding Mount Tolman Fire Management Procurement Process
• Understanding of Tribal registration, certifications and TERO requirements
• Why, where, and how to register as a federal contractor
• Applying for your Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS)
• Small business owners and staff

This presentation is designed for: Small business owners and staff

1pm – 2pm PSTNative Business Certifications
There are many business certifications out there. What are they? Are they necessary? Which ones do I qualify for? How do I used them? This workshop will help determine what is a good fit for your business.

Expected outcomes: Attendees will become familiar with the requirements and programs support by theses certifications:

• Federal 8(a)
• HUBZone
• Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran
• Woman Owned
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)
• Minority and/or Women’s Business Enterprises (State M/WBEs)
• Native Owned Business Enterprises (NAOB)
• Tribal certifications

This presentation is designed for: Small business owners and staff, tribal council, economic development directors, enterprise managers, and other senior staff

3pm – 4pm PST Small Business Resources and Tools
This workshop is an overview of the free national and local resources available to small business owners.

Expected outcomes: Attendees will become familiar with and receive contact information on these and other programs:

• Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
• Small Business Development Centers
• SCORE
• Veteran Business Programs
• Women’s Small Business Development program
• Small Business Administration
• State programs and more

This presentation is designed for: Small business owners and staff, economic development directors, enterprise manager