Discover effective strategies for selling goods and services to the federal government without the complexity of lengthy Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Barry Payne is a socio-economic entrepreneur who has personally been involved in over $200M in contracts with the federal government and was once its third largest supplier. In this workshop, he’ll share how you can use different avenues to secure contracts more efficiently. This workshop will show you how you can use Proactive Disclosures (government information published for transparency) to optimize your engagement with the government. He’ll also explore the importance of networking in navigating government procurement landscapes and pinpoint the key opportunities to maximize your business’ potential.

Facilitator: Cathy Burrell, WeBC Client Services Coordinator

Panelist: Barry Payne, Supply Team Leader with Indigenous Entrepreneurship Centre of Excellence, Procurement Assistance Canada