The NW LA GPC can assist you with expanding your market to government contracting.

Since 1987, the Northwest Louisiana Government Procurement Center (GPC) of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce has played a vital role in the economic growth and development of northwest Louisiana.

The primary mission of the GPC is to increase the number of federal, state and local government contract dollars being awarded to businesses located in this region of the state, thereby creating and retaining jobs. In 2005, the GPC assisted local businesses with obtaining over $109 million in government contracts..

Government contracting is an excellent way to supplement your business's income. The GPC staff can assist you with marketing and technical aspects of government contracting. For more information contact Kelly Ford, GPC Program Director at kellyford@shreveportchamber.org, (318) 677-2532 or visit www.nwlagpc.org.

Government Procurement Conference & EXPO Connects Prime Contractors & Government Agencies with Small Businesses
   Hundreds of businesses from Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas participated in the 2nd Annual Government Procurement Conference and Expo hosted at Diamond Jacks Casino Resort and organized by the Northwest La. Government Procurement Center, the North La. Chapter of the National Institute of Government Purchasing, the Small Business Development Center and Barksdale AFB 2nd Contracting Squadron. Attendees met with about 50 exhibitors representing nationally recognized prime contractors and government agencies including the VA and HUD. A variety of workshops were offered covering the basics of doing business with the government to how to write winning proposals and subcontract with prime contractors. Luncheon Keynote Scott Denniston, VA Director of the Office of Small Business and Center for Veterans Enterprise encouraged small businesses to take advantage of the services offered by a Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) such as the Northwest Louisiana Government Procurement Center (GPC) located at the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Connecting with the Chamber’s GPC first helps businesses to better prepare and avoid the common mistakes made in proposal content, as well as, identify agencies and prime contractors accepting proposals for their products and services. To learn more about selling to the Government and about future procurement expos and workshops, visit www.nwlagpc.org.