Where’s the Contract? The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC): RiSE Program (certification process, benefits, etc.) and How to do Business with the RTC and Navigating a New Website to Identify Business Opportunities

Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and Nevada SBDC to learn more about government/public sector contracting – these virtual presentations, which are presented at no charge, are designed for Nevada for-profit businesses, especially the small businesses*:

Any Nevada small business that is – or is not – a member of a chamber of commerce or other business-oriented organization in Nevada, and that is interested in selling its goods and/or services in the government/public sector, is encouraged to attend

• After an about 10-minute Nevada PTAC overview, let us learn from a live briefing from Tonita Brown, Purchasing and Contracts Analyst and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer, RTC & from Joe Damiani, P.E., Engineering Manager, Streets and Highways, RTC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!

“Where’s the Contract” is a no-charge monthly training program designed to put Nevada businesses on the path to securing government contracts and subcontracts and diversifying revenue sources.

Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.

Regarding the Nevada SBDC: The Nevada SBDC  is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with mental or physical disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Nevada SBDC State Office at (800) 240-7094 to make arrangements. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.

This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center ( or Nevada PTAC) and the Nevada SBDC.