tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post2693055259774401172..comments2024-01-25T05:35:55.975-08:00Comments on Mike Purdy's Public Contracting Blog: Encouraging the Use of Small and Local BusinessesMike Purdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239516189299153384noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271900052374447274.post-54028722777528748652012-09-18T16:15:19.599-07:002012-09-18T16:15:19.599-07:00Mike: It's great to see Public Entities in yo...Mike: It's great to see Public Entities in your area utilizing forums to notify the business community about their commitment to Small and Local Business Enterprise. There’s another option available to the buyers that would permit more small and local contractors to participate - Pre-Bid meetings Via Webinar. Virtual meetings hosted by Green Proposals encourage more participation while treating all prospective contractors equally. Whether a vendor is across the street, across town or on the other side of the country, they all see and hear exactly the same information, obtain a replay of the webinar and receive a copy of a legible, customizable sign in sheet at the conclusion of the meeting. All this and no one ever has to leave their office!! No more worries about time away, traffic or weather. Interested contractors pay a nominal fee per RFP. It’s a great tool to further contractor participation while reducing protests and promoting a more efficient and effective way of conducting business.Shelley Temkinhttp://www.greenproposals.comnoreply@blogger.com