The first day of April is celebrated as April Fool’s Day. The origins of this day are not known; it is speculated that it started when France moved from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, moving the start of […]
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March 2021: Small AND Mighty
Come celebrate with us, it’s National Procurement Month! The North Dakota Procurement Technical Assistance Center (ND PTAC) wants to recognize all the North Dakota businesses that sell to schools, universities, cities, counties, states, and federal agencies! Moreover, we cannot forget to […]
February 2021: Bounty of North Dakota Opportunities
Are you looking for a new market sector to expand your business? Did you know each year there are thousands of opportunities listed through North Dakota’s State Procurement Bidding Opportunity website? These solicitations range from equipment to fuel to janitorial […]
January 2021: Start Your Year Right
January 1, 2021, issued in a new year. We look forward to new challenges, adventures, and….contracts. Are you ready for a new contract? Let us check… When was the last time you conducted an online search for your company, update […]
December 2020: Money Can Be Found

Subcontracting. Really… who wants to do that? Most want a government contractor. But it’s important to remember that a subcontract is still a perfectly viable contract and option for business owners. In fact, sometimes it’s the best option for small businesses. First, let’s […]
November 2020 – Celebrating Those Who Serve
In celebration of Veterans Month, we recognize veteran Justin Lindteigen. Mr. Lindteigen is the founder, owner, and president of Greenstone Construction, Inc. located in Fargo, ND. Operating since 2012, his business is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In […]
October 2020: A New Federal Year Begins

As most people know, the US Federal Government starts their new budget year on October 1st and ends 12 months later on September 30th. With a new year and new budget, October is the perfect time to reconnect with your federal […]