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METRO Small Business Outreach

METRO provides outreach and technical assistance for the small business community. The outreach program is designed to assist small businesses in meeting one-on-one with METRO decision-makers, as well as the product/service provider. By attending small business networking forums, small businesses are able to obtain information about how to do business with METRO and how to access decision makers regarding projects.

The outreach efforts include attending and co-sponsoring focused events to target and reach other potential small and disadvantaged businesses to participate on agency projects.

Technical assistance is available to all METRO certified small businesses. METRO will pay a portion of certain courses taken through educational institutions Scholarship Information. METRO also provides hands-on technical assistance using its staff to assist in specific areas identified by firms.

 

METRO Small Business University (SBU)

METRO’s Office of Small Business Development offers free management and technical assistance through the METRO Small Business Opportunities University (SBU). SBU courses are designed to enhance the potential for businesses certified with METRO’s Small Business Program to win contracts with METRO. SBU courses are targeted toward specific opportunities at METRO.

SBU Goals and Objectives:

  • To assist small/disadvantaged businesses with navigating through METRO’s contracting and procurement process.
  • To prepare small/disadvantaged businesses for face-to-face interviews with METRO buyers, contract administrators and project managers.
  • To facilitate the communication process between small/disadvantaged businesses and other METRO representatives.

 

training events

Upcoming SBU / Training Events

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Upcoming Small Business Outreach

Come back to check on future training events.

 

For information on monthly Small Business Forums >>

If you have any questions, please contact Tiko Hausman at 713-739-6032.

 

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