Small business open house - Register Now .pdf

This document is a promotional flyer for a virtual small business open house hosted by Metro and Multnomah County in the Portland, Oregon area. The open house will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 10 a.m. to noon and is designed to connect small businesses with project managers from both agencies to discuss business opportunities and contracting procedures. The event will feature information sessions on COBID certification for businesses owned by people of color, women, disabled veterans, and emerging small businesses. Registration is available through the provided Eventzilla link, with additional information available from Riko Tannenbaum at riko.tannenbaum@oregonmetro.gov or through the Metro website at oregonmetro.gov/contracts.

The flyer serves as an informational and recruitment tool rather than a formal solicitation document. It emphasizes the agencies' commitment to engaging with local small business owners and expanding their understanding of contracting opportunities with public sector entities. The virtual format removes geographic barriers and allows small business owners throughout the greater Portland region to participate without travel requirements. No specific contract opportunities, pricing information, or set-aside programs are detailed in this particular document; instead, it functions as a gateway event to educate potential vendors about available opportunities and certification programs relevant to government contracting.