SSFP TRAINING & EVENTS

Join small businesses, suppliers, and business owners for the Georgia Procurement Workshop, a regional training event led by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) Program. Connect with buyers and explore procurement, networking, and business development opportunities across Georgia state agencies, colleges, and universities.

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Workshop: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Check-in: 8:00–9:00 a.m.
Location: Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904
Parking: Patrick Hall Parking Lot — no charge
Admission: Free with registration

What you will learn

• How to navigate the state procurement process and the order of precedence in state purchasing.
• How to become a Georgia certified business and why certification matters.
• Where to find procurement opportunities under $25,000.
• How to access support and resources to grow your business.
• How prime contractors can benefit from working with certified small businesses.

Take advantage of this opportunity to build connections, strengthen your procurement knowledge, and position your business for opportunities statewide.

Register for the Georgia Procurement Workshop