Introduction to Government Contracting

Learn the basics of government contracting: registrations, certifications, reading a solicitation, and finding your first opportunity. Free.
About this Event

Government agencies buy almost everything small businesses sell, but most owners never get past the paperwork.

This introductory workshop covers the basics in plain language: how to register in SAM.gov and state and local systems, which certifications are worth pursuing for your business, how to read a solicitation, where to find opportunities at the city, county, state and federal level, and how to position a small company to win as a subcontractor first.

Queen Kima of Queen Kima Fractional COO leads the session and has coached B.I.D. Academy participants through the contracting process this fall.

This is the right starting point if you have heard “get certified” and never knew what to do next.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S. Center St., Arlington, TX 76010

This is an official activity of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international movement to empower entrepreneurs and make it possible for anyone, anywhere to start successfully and scale. You are participating as part of the GEW-North Texas Community.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate are encouraged to contact Learning Accommodation Services at [email protected] or 936-261-5166 at least 21 days before the event.

Questions: Chelsé Lilly, [email protected]