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GO! Program
The Government Opportunities Program (GO! Program) is a technical assistance program that serves small businesses who are new to government contracting. The Program teaches business owners how to navigate the procurement processes and contracting requirements of most public agencies.
BUSINESS ADVISING
All participants who successfully finish the GO! Program curriculum will receive one-on-one business advising from government contracting experts. Advising will focus on how to adapt the education they received in the classroom and use those skills specifically for their business. Advisors will act as mentors to support the business owner through the process.
We’ve partnered with Oregon APEX to offer BDI members the opportunity to learn how to do business with the Federal government by attending free classes and one-on-one sessions. The first step is to register with APEX (at no extra cost), here. If you have any questions, contact Jeannet Santiago at J.santiago@bdiworks.org
GO! Program
We are Accepting Applicants!
Delivered by Business Development Institute (BDI) in partnership with the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon (PACCO), the GO! Program walks participants through the government contracting process step by step, combining cohort-based training with practical, applied guidance to help businesses build readiness and confidence.
Get the support you need to grow your business and unlock new possibilities! Participants may also receive individualized advising focused on applying classroom learning to their specific business. Advising supports next steps, including readiness assessments, pricing and compliance questions, bid strategy, and referrals to additional technical assistance partners when appropriate.
- Virtual sessions available on Tuesdays on a rolling basis.
- In-person cohorts begin on the first Wednesday of every month.
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Ready to Compete. Ready to Win.
Listo para competir. Listo para ganar.
The Government Opportunities (GO) Program helps small businesses prepare for and succeed in government contracting.
(El programa de Oportunidades de Gobierno (GO Program) ayuda a negocios pequeños a prepararse y tener éxito en la contratación gubernamental.)
What We Offer:
- Hands-On Training | Capacitación práctica
- One-on-One Counseling | Asesoría personalizada
- Agency-Specific Workshops | Talleres específicos de agencias
- Unlock steady contracting opportunities. | Conecta con oportunidades sólidas de contratación
- Build credibility with agencies. | Construye credibilidad con agencias.
- Grow your business with public contracts. Expande tu negocio con contratos públicos.
Expanding Opportunity, Building Capacity.
The GO Program connects agencies with a stronger, more contract-ready pool of diverse small businesses.
What We Provide:
- Procurement-Aligned Training
- Counseling Services
- Proven Partnerships
- Increase qualified bidders
- Expand supplier diversity pipelines
- Achieve measurable outcomes