Business and Economic Development
One Stop
Return to Home Page
Printable View of This Page

Business & Economic Development > Procurement Technical Assistance Center > News & Information

What's New in Procurement and Technical Assistance
Articles from 4/12/2008 to 6/11/2008
Transportation Companies Ramp Up Product Development in Southern Michigan View This Article
Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Mission: To grow New Tacom leader to guide local expansion
From Crain's Detroit Business
By Chad Halcom

Brig. Gen. Scott West admits he's no expert in engineering or ground-vehicle technology, and sometimes his new post at U.S. Army Tacom Life Cycle Management Command in Warren seems like an unlikely assignment.

Click Here for the rest of the article. You will be redirected to Crain's Detroit Business Web site.

The PTAC Network: Helping Michigan Companies Diversify View This Article
Friday, May 2, 2008

The PTAC Network: Helping Michigan Companies Diversify
From Michigan Business Report

PTAC-stock-photo.jpgOpportunities abound for Michigan companies looking to diversify into defense and government contracting. The challenge for many is how to secure these types of contracts. For most, it's an entirely different field with its own unique bidding process, lingo, technical requirements and timelines. That's where Michigan's Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) can help.

Click Here for the rest of the story.

DC3: Working to Bring Michigan Businesses to the Forefront of Defense Contracts View This Article
Friday, May 2, 2008

As Featured in Michigan Business Report
Vol.6 No.2bradley-3-cover.jpg

Michigan's Defense Contract Coordination Center (DC3) is giving the state's businesses an edge in the process of winning defense contracts by providing an insider's viewpoint into the process along with the resources and connections necessary to become a supplier for the military. The DC3 promotes Michigan's business capabilities to federal buyers, and serves as a liaison to facilitate the awarding of contracts.

Click Here for the rest of the story.

Todd Olson Named PTAC Program Director View This Article
Monday, April 21, 2008

The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Olson as program director of the Procurement and Technical Assistance Center of Northwest Michigan.

Mr. Olson spent 14 years in the United States Marine Corps leading and training Marines in infantry tactics, logistics, and embarkation support. In 2001, he left the military to pursue a career in business. Todd graduated from Baker College of Cadillac and Baker's Center for Graduate Studies with an MBA in Leadership. He has experience in manufacturing and in the service/supplier industry as an advanced management partner.

As PTAC program director, Todd Olson aspires to match businesses in Northwest Michigan with government contracts to stimulate job growth and retention in northern Michigan.

He may be contacted at (231) 929-5036 or by Email: toddolson@nwm.cog.mi.us

 

Workforce Board Recognizes Regional Contractor View This Article
Friday, February 15, 2008
Patrick Bubin, PTAC and Ed Kiessel, Armor Express
Patrick Bubin, PTAC and Ed Kiessel, Armor Express

The Workforce Development Board of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments recognized Central Lake employer, Armor Express, for their nomination as regional contractor of the year by PTAC at their quarterly meeting on February 11, 2008.

Ed Kiessel, CFO of Armor Express, was presented a plaque by PTAC Coordinator, Patrick Bubin, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board. Kiessel expressed the company's gratitude to PTAC and Northwest Michigan Council of Governments for their assistance.

This page last updated on 5/9/2008.
In accordance with the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA), the information in this site is available in an alternative format upon request received by this office. Michigan relay number for the deaf: (800) 649-3777. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

All content copyright © 2001-2008 Northwest Michigan Council of Governments.
Powered by Community Center™.

Picture Library

Document Library