Background
On October 1, 2008, the Defense Logistics Agency awarded a grant to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) through a cooperative agreement to establish the first Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) in Hawai`i. PTACs help maximize the number of capable U.S. companies participating in the government marketplace. There are eighty-nine PTACs across the nation, and they form a national network of procurement professionals dedicated to providing you with 1) an understanding of the requirements of government contracting, and 2) the know-how to obtain and successfully perform federal, state and local government contracts. PTACs have helped small businesses secure 99,000 contracts and subcontracts amounting to over $14 billion per year, creating and retaining 321,000 jobs.
Hawai`i PTAC is funded primarily by the Defense Logistics Agency, with support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Some strategic partners include Empower Oahu, Hawaii Small Business IT Hui, Honolulu Minority Business Enterprise Center, Maui Economic Opportunity Business Development Corporation, and Maui Economic Development Board. OHA as the host grant recipient is actively seeking additional supporters for PTAC from the state, business and academic community.
Upcoming Events
2010 Hawaiian Business Conference and Economic Expo
Ho’okahua Waiwai
From Advocacy to Action: Building a sustainable Economy to Support Hawaii’s Future
January 11, 2010 to January 13, 2010
Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs in association with the Hawaii Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (HI – PTAC) and the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Proudly Present
2010 Hawaiian Business Conference and Economic Expo.
This three-day conference seeks to actively engage both the Hawaiian and the broader business community to seek ways to lay the foundations for economic sustainability, while creating a long-term economic strategic plan that creates opportunity for future generations to become self – sufficient as the seek self determination. From community co-ops to corporations, we offer this conference as a place to share your mana’o as we strive to attain a vibrant and sustainable economy that honors our traditions and provides for our future.
Day 1: Will feature speakers on topics relating to issues facing Native Hawaiian Businesses and ways to seek economic self-sufficiency
Day 2: Will focus on topics relating to Government Contracting. Speakers from the Small Business Administration, General Service Administration and DoD Western Regional Council on small business.
Day 3: Will focus on Hawaii’s Energy Initiatives covering topics on Clean Energy Initiatives, Energy Efficiency Measures relating Building Codes and Standards, and Renewable Energy.
For more information updates, visit the conference website: http://oha.eventbrite.com
Register online at http://oha.eventbrite.com
Download Event Overview (PDF)
Recent Small Business Workshop
Date: Monday, November 16, 2009
Event: Two FREE Workshops on Government Contracting for Small Businesses
Location: Maui Economic Opportunity Family Center
Government Contracting for Small Business
Click here to preview the Presentation
This workshop will cover classifying your business Federal Acquisition Streaming Act Registration & Certifications Sub-Contracting Acronyms Bid Matching
Monday, November 16, 1pm - 3pm
Using the Federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System
This workshop will cover the Central Contractor Registration System
Advance Registration required. Click here to open/download the Registration form (PDF) to complete and Fax to (808) 249-2991.
For more information call: Evette Lau, Economic Development Specialist
Phone: (808) 249-2990 X318 Email: evette.lau@meoinc.org
2010 Hawaiian Business Conference and Economic Expo
Ho’okahua Waiwai
From Advocacy to Action: Building a sustainable Economy to Support Hawaii’s Future
January 11, 2010 to January 13, 2010
Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs in association with the Hawaii Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (HI – PTAC) and the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Proudly Present
2010 Hawaiian Business Conference and Economic Expo.
This three-day conference seeks to actively engage both the Hawaiian and the broader business community to seek ways to lay the foundations for economic sustainability, while creating a long-term economic strategic plan that creates opportunity for future generations to become self – sufficient as the seek self determination. From community co-ops to corporations, we offer this conference as a place to share your mana’o as we strive to attain a vibrant and sustainable economy that honors our traditions and provides for our future.
Day 1: Will feature speakers on topics relating to issues facing Native Hawaiian Businesses and ways to seek economic self-sufficiency
Day 2: Will focus on topics relating to Government Contracting. Speakers from the Small Business Administration, General Service Administration and DoD Western Regional Council on small business.
Day 3: Will focus on Hawaii’s Energy Initiatives covering topics on Clean Energy Initiatives, Energy Efficiency Measures relating Building Codes and Standards, and Renewable Energy.
For more information updates, visit the conference website: http://oha.eventbrite.com
Register online at http://oha.eventbrite.com
Download Event Overview (PDF)
Recent Small Business Workshop
Date: Monday, November 16, 2009
Event: Two FREE Workshops on Government Contracting for Small Businesses
Location: Maui Economic Opportunity Family Center
MEO Family CenterMonday, November 16, 10am - Noon
99 Mahalani Street
Wailuku, HI 96793
Government Contracting for Small Business
Click here to preview the Presentation
This workshop will cover classifying your business Federal Acquisition Streaming Act Registration & Certifications Sub-Contracting Acronyms Bid Matching
Monday, November 16, 1pm - 3pm
Using the Federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System
This workshop will cover the Central Contractor Registration System
Advance Registration required. Click here to open/download the Registration form (PDF) to complete and Fax to (808) 249-2991.
For more information call: Evette Lau, Economic Development Specialist
Phone: (808) 249-2990 X318 Email: evette.lau@meoinc.org