Gov. Bill Ritter today applauded the opening of a new Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center in Colorado Springs, which will help connect small businesses with government contracts.
"This is another important step forward for Colorado's small-business community, which is the backbone of our economy and the engine that drives this state forward," Gov. Ritter said. "Congratulations to the many partners who worked long and hard to make this a reality. Bringing a PTAC to Colorado will be critical to our future economic growth."
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is located at 190 S. Cascade Ave. Don Marostica, head of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, attended today's grand opening.
"During these difficult economic times, we're pleased to offer additional resources to Colorado businesses," said Tom Elam, director of the Colorado PTAC. "Contracting and procurement on the federal, state, and local level will bring additional dollars to our businesses and help retain jobs."
Colorado was awarded the new PTAC this summer after a competitive application process led by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Institute for Civic Achievement Inc. and many other businesses, organizations and volunteers across the state.
The PTAC program is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, the State Economic Development Commission and others. It will assist Colorado's small and middle market businesses to obtain contracts with federal, state, county and local governments. The assistance center will be based out of Colorado Springs with satellite workers providing additional coverage throughout the state.
