Small Business Essential – Bidding Basics: How Working for the State of Iowa Can Work for YOU!

Presenter: Karl Wendt, Procurement Manager

Date: Monday, May 22, 2023

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: Online

Registration: Click Here

Have you wanted to do work for the state of Iowa but found the process to be daunting? This is the webinar for you!

Join The Iowa Center and Karl Wendt, procurement manager for the State of Iowa, for this informational webinar on doing business with the state.

We will discuss the elements of bidding and contracting, including:

• Where to find opportunities
• Who to connect with regarding opportunities
• Tips to be a successful bidder and contractor

Tune in to discover more benefits in the webinar!

About Our Speaker…

Karl Wendt is the Procurement Manager at the State of Iowa – Department of Administrative Services. His procurement experience comes from the military, private, education, and public sectors. He is the president of the Iowa Public Procurement Association. He is currently on the NASPO-Valuepoint Executive Council and a past member of the US Communities Advisory Board. He has a B.S. in Management from Upper Iowa University and has earned Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certifications.

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