The SBTDC, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is hosting a two-day Industry Day focused on connecting local businesses and contractors with critical Hurricane Helene recovery contracting opportunities in Western North Carolina. This event will provide comprehensive training, technical assistance, and direct access to Forest Service program managers overseeing recovery projects valued at millions of dollars.
When. November 3-4 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where. WNC Agriculture Center (Boone Building) – Fletcher, NC
Agenda.
- Day 1 will feature presentations from the USDA Forest Service and SBA covering contracting opportunities, application processes, and technical program requirements across five key recovery areas: roads restoration, stream and watershed restoration, bridge reconstruction, trails rehabilitation, and boundary line surveying.
- Day 2 will provide intensive hands-on support with expert assistance tables offering live SAM.gov registration help, BPA application completion, financial readiness assessments, and partnership facilitation
Why Attend.
- Direct access to USDA Forest Service contracting officers and program managers
- BPA (Blanket Purchase Agreement) contract tools training
- One-on-one technical assistance for contractor onboarding
- SBA certification guidance and financial assistance resources
- Networking opportunities with federal agencies and regional contractors
- Multi-state collaboration (NC, VA, TN, SC)
This event is designed to remove barriers and accelerate local contractor participation in the regions recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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