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Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) Program Spotlight In March 2017, Valor Magazine, a Utah Veterans Magazine, highlighted a successful Veteran Company, Veterans Trading Company (VTC). In the article, John Pearce, Vice-President for VTC, credits the Utah PTAC for its early success. (From the Valor Magazine Article): Co-founder and Vice President of Business Development John Pierce says, “we’re very proud of our roots in Utah.” As a veteran-owned, HUB-zone certified business, VTC tapped into many of defense and economic connections in Utah, especially the Procurement Technical Assistance
Purpose U.C.A. 63N-13-101
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) help small business successfully compete in the local and global government marketplace by providing knowledgeable and outstanding customer service. PTAC strives to be the premier resource in helping Utah small companies identify, pursue and win government contracts to grow their business. PTAC regional managers offer one-on-one and group instruction (and many other services) at eight offices throughout the state.
Key Initiatives PTAC Marketing Plan: PTAC began a major marketing campaign in November 2016 to raise awareness of its program and services to the small business community and the major stakeholders. Armed with PTAC’s fact sheet and line cards, staff met with federal agencies, Department of Defense depots, congressional staff, chambers of commerce, business organizations, cities and counties, economic development directors throughout the state and tribal communities and associations. In all, over 40 organizations learned about the PTAC program, how to access our services and learned the value PTAC brings to Utah’s small business community.
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Center (PTAC) with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “They were a key player in our early years. Every veteran-owned small business should get to know this valuable resource.”
Contact Chuck Spence PTAC Program Director 801-538-8655 cspence@utah.gov
PTAC Vendor Fair: The fair was held in October 2016 in Provo, UT, with opening remarks by Provo Mayor John Curtis. There were over 47 booth exhibitors including federal, state and local agencies and prime defense contractors such as Orbital ATK, L-3 Communications and Boeing. There were 310 attendees. Dugway Mission Installation Contracting & Command Industry Day: PTAC bussed 70 clients to Dugway Proving Grounds where small business clients met with 13 contracting officers and purchasing staff. Dugway officials discussed forecasted opportunities with PTAC clients. This is one way PTAC provides valuable services to small businesses throughout Utah and creates economic Chuck Spence with Dugway’s former opportunities. Commander, Sean Kirschner
Utah Veterans Business Conference: Cosponsored by PTAC, the conference drew 173 veteran business owners and veterans interested in starting a business.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2017 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
