Date/Time:
NYS Contract Reporter | 8/18/2025 | 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EDT)
NYSBDC’s BidMatch Service | 9/8/2025 | 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EDT) Certifications | 9/29/2025 | 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EDT)
Registration Deadline: 9/29/2025 12:00 PM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: NYSBDC Learning
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Description:
Are you a New York State business owner interested in landing contracts or becoming certified? This free, three-part webinar series will give you practical knowledge and tools to take next steps with confidence.
Join Gina Hayduk, Government Contracting Coordinator with the New York Small Business Development Center, as she breaks down the essentials of finding contracting opportunities and pursuing and using certifications in a straightforward, accessible way. Each session includes a live presentation followed by an open Q&A.
8/18 NYS Contract Reporter
Learn how to navigate the New York State Contract Reporter, the state’s official source for government contracting opportunities. Gina will walk you through how to search for bids, set up alerts, and avoid common pitfalls that make the system seem more complicated than it is.
9/8 NYSBDC's BidMatch Service
Discover how NYSBDC’s BidMatch software can automatically send you bid opportunities from federal, state, local, and international sources based on criteria customized to your business's products or services.
9/29 Certifications
There are several state and federal certifications for contractors that can unlock earmarked opportunities. Gina will provide an introduction to these programs, their application processes, and the benefits available through certification.
Presenter: Gina Hayduk specializes in government contracting advisement at all levels and helps businesses with bidding opportunities and procurement processes. She has over 28 years of experience in telecommunications, focusing on project management, communications, and engineering. Gina holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Full funding disclosures available at https://nysbdc.org/funding-disclosures.
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.