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Port Houston – Opportunity U: Capability Statement Workshop
August 29 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT
Port Houston – Opportunity U: Capability Statement Workshop
- Capability Statements can open doors to contracting opportunities.
- Learn and understand this tool used to build relationships with important decision-makers and provide a concise description of the goods and services your business can provide.
Port Houston’s Opportunity U Overview
OpPORTunity U (University) is a comprehensive training program designed to build the capacity of local S/MWBE vendors and position their businesses to compete and participate in Port Houston procurement prospects. OpPORTunity U serves as a space to grow prime contractors while leveraging other potential opportunities outside of Port Houston. The case method is used to aid the cohorts in understanding the processes involved in developing policies, strategies, and programs with the end goal of successfully completing the bid process in preparation for doing business with Port Houston.
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Spots are limited based on approval of the application and meeting requirements. Learn more about Port Houston and the application process for Opportunity U.
OpPORTunity U Cohort V will focus on upcoming Construction Projects for Port Houston.
All sessions will be taught by industry experts and Port Houston team members and will cover the following topics:
Week 1: BARBOURS CUT TOUR
Week 2: INTRO TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS
Building Financial Capacity
Week 3: INTRO TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS
Safety and Risk Management / SBA Bonding & Surety
Week 4: INTRO TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS
Capability Statement Workshop
Week 5: PROCUREMENT 101
Pricing your project / Contractual Due Diligence
Week 6: PROCUREMENT 101
Responding to Port Houston Solicitations
Week 7: PROCUREMENT 101
Project and Construction Management – Panel Discussion
Week 8: PROCUREMENT
Port Houston Procurement Team
Week 9: NAVIGATING PORT HOUSTON DEPARTMENTS
Maintenance & Environmental Affairs
Legal & Operations
Week 10: COHORT GRADUATION
Session Schedule
Opportunity U will be held in person on Thursdays from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm at the University of Houston Small Business Development Center facilities located at 1455 West Loop South, Suite 900.
Capability Statement Session Speakers
Julie Hartman & Susan M. Repka
In addition to teaching Capability Statements with Port Houston, Susan & Hannah speak on various other topics. Book us to speak at your next event or tradeshow or create a custom training session.
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