Procurement Programs
Procurement Programs Staff

Stephanie D. Burroughs Shy Hopkins Hazel Hector Raul Mercado
Director Admin. Assist. Consultant Consultant

Cynthia Jewell
Consultant
Program Updates:
SAVE THE DATES:
February Workshop Blogs and registration information will be available on Monday 2/6/12.
PROCUREMENT 2012 Workshops:
For assistance -
Call: Shy Hopkins 973-353-5960
Email: procurement@njsbdc.com
Save the Dates for upcoming NJSBDC Procurement Programs:
Federal Procurement Preference Programs (FP3)
Business Development Breakthrough Series
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RECAP
1/26/12 - FP3 Workshop:
More than 50 people attended the 1/26/12 Federal Procurement Preference Programs workshop at Rutgers Business School. Our S.B.A. speakers shared extensive information on federal contracting procurement preference programs. The audience was engaged and asked a large number of questions which were answered by our speakers.
1/31/12 - R.O.I. of Social Media.....
Citi Medina provided the class with valuable tools to enhance their and social media websites. This computer lab, hands-on workshop was interactive; engaging; and lively; with great energy and participation by the attendees. Participants have already expressed their eagerness to return on 2/28/12 for the Mobile Tools workshop. Registration info forthcoming.
CONTACT US:
procurement@njsbdc.com
973-353-5960
25 James St. Newark, N.J. 07102
New Jersey Small Business Development Center, Procurement Department
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How to Read and Use Body Language When Negotiating
February 21, 2012 
Registration - $49.00
Check-in 8:30am - 9:00am
Class - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Testimonial from Nov. 2011 class

Greg Williams
The Master Negotiator
Greg Williams, author of the intriguing negotiation book titled "Negotiate: Afraid, Know More" and his soon to be released new book titled, "Negotiate and Read Body Language: Negotiation Strategies to Get What You Want", will focus a presentation on reading body language when negotiating.
Find out more
“Sharpening Your Edge”
Skills Development Workshop Series
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EXPRESS REQUEST FOR COUNSELING
Business Development Breakthrough Series (BDB) comprised of the following:
a) Federal Procurement Preference Programs
b) Growing Your Business With State and Public Contracts
c) Bidder/Buyer Connections (BBC)
e) Teleseminars and Webinars; and
Sharpening Your Edge (SYE)
(unique business skills development workshops)
The BDB and SYE series inclusive of approximately 80 programs is our most ambitious endeavor yet. You will learn from seasoned procurement professionals from federal, state, county, municipal and public agencies; business management subject matter experts; and more. Programs will be held around the state of NJ.
Remember to register for our no fee individual advising sessions with our Procurement specialty advisors. By using web conferencing you save time, money and avoid travel headaches. Call our office at 973-353-5960 or send an email with your request to procurement@njsbdc.com to reserve your appointment. First time clients must complete the Request for Counseling form.
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Stephanie Burroughs,
The NJSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).