Getting SMART About Procurement

Join Oakland Thrive and SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) for an informative workshop designed to help small businesses unlock opportunities in government contracting. SMART is one of Michigan’s largest public transit providers, and every year it procures a wide range of goods and services from local businesses.

In this session, you will learn:

What SMART Procures: Explore the types of goods and services SMART regularly purchases.
How to Prepare for Bids: Understand the qualifications, documents, and certifications needed to position your business for success.
When and Where to Find Bids: Learn how to track upcoming procurement opportunities and stay informed about bid timelines.
Best Practices for Vendors: Hear directly from SMART on what makes a strong proposal and how to build lasting vendor relationships.


This workshop will equip small business owners with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to compete for contracts, expand their customer base, and grow their business through procurement opportunities with SMART.

You may also like the following events from Oakland Thrive:

• Next Wednesday, 8th October, 05:00 pm, Digital Empowerment Cohort [Cohort Ends Nov 5] in Pontiac
• Next Thursday, 9th October, 05:30 pm, Building a Business that Defends Itself in Hazel Park
• This month, 14th October, 05:30 pm, Get your Money: Access to Capital and Funding in Pontiac

Also check out other Workshops in Madison Heights.