Announcements
Updates and milestones from our ongoing work.
April 9, 2026 TCAMPO Policy Committee – Virtual Meeting
This is an update that the April 9, 2026 TCAMPO Policy Committee meeting will now be held virtually. The agenda packet can be found here....
Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization MTIP and Draft Regional Conformity Assessment Public Comment Period Fact Sheet
From March 13, 2026, through April 12, 2026, TCAMPO will hold a Public Comment Period for the FFY227-30 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) and the...
TCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Schedule 2026
Tri-Cities Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee Meeting Schedule 2026 Held at Crater Planning District Commission 1964 Wakefield Street, Petersburg Va 23805 Thursdays after the TAC...
TCAMPO Technical Advisory Committee 2026 Meeting Schedule
Tri-Cities Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee 2026 Meeting Schedule Held at Crater Planning District Commission office 1964 Wakefield Street, Petersburg VA 23805 First Friday...
Location Change – TCAMPO TAC/PLAN2050 and Policy Committee Meetings
All future TAC/PLAN2050 and Policy Committee meetings will be hosted at the Crater Planning District Commission office located at 1964 Wakefield Street, Petersburg VA 23805....
No TCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting on January 8,2026
This is a reminder that the Thursday, January 8, 2026, Policy Committee meeting has been cancelled due to no pressing action items. The next meeting...
No TAC/PLAN2050 Meeting on January 2, 2026
This is a reminder that the Friday, January 2, 2026, TAC/PLAN2050 meeting has been cancelled due to no pressing action items. The next meeting is...
Host a Meal with a Soldier
Please consider opening your home to soldiers from Fort Lee. Hosting requires welcoming a minimum of two soldiers. If you are interested, please sign up...
No TCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting on December 11, 2025
This is a reminder that the December 11, 2025, TCAMPO Policy Committee meeting has been cancelled due to no pressing action items. The next meeting...
No TAC/PLAN2050 Meeting on December 5, 2025
This is a reminder that the Friday, December 5, 2025, TAC/PLAN2050 meeting has been cancelled due to no pressing action items. The next meeting is...
No TCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting on October 9, 2025
This is a reminder that the October 9, 2025, TCAMPO Policy Committee meeting has been cancelled due to no pressing action items. The next meeting...
No TCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting on September 11, 2025
This is a reminder that the September 11, 2025, TCAMPO Policy Committee meeting has been cancelled due to no pressing action items. The next meeting...
**Notice of Hearing Before the Crater Regional Building Code Appeals Board**
Notice of Hearing Before the Crater Regional Building Code Appeals Board On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Crater Regional Building Code Appeals Board will hear...
08.19.2025 – TCAMPO TAC/PLAN2050 Committee – Special VIRTUAL Meeting
The TCAMPO TAC/PLAN2050 Committee will be having a special VIRTUAL meeting via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10 am. The purpose of...
No TCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting on August 7, 2025
This is a reminder that the August 7, 2025, TCAMPO Policy Committee meeting has been cancelled. A special virtual meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday,...
08.19.2025 – TCAMPO Policy Committee – Special VIRTUAL Meeting
The TCAMPO Policy Committee will be having a special VIRTUAL meeting via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:30 pm. The purpose of...
No TCAMPO TAC/Plan2050 Committee Meeting in July
This is a reminder that the TAC/Plan2050 Committee will not be meeting in July. The next TAC/Plan2050 Committee meeting will be held on Friday August...
FY26 Unified Planning Work Program
TCAMPO Staff has received FY26 5303 allocations from DRPT. This allocation has increased from $144,406 in FY25 to $166,866.19 in FY26. The increase of $22,460.19...
Final Draft TCAMPO Multimodal Mobility Plan
The Final Draft TCAMPO Multimodal Mobility Plan is on our webpage. Comments can be submitted until 4 p.m. on Thursday June 12, 2025, to zmumuni@craterpdc.org
Draft FY26 Unified Planning Work Program
The Draft FY26 Unified Planning Work Program is on our webpage. Comments can be submitted until May 7, 2025 to zmumuni@craterpdc.org
Draft FY26-31 STBG CMAQ CRP Allocations
The Tri-Cities Area MPO has released its Draft STBG CMAQ CRP allocation plan for FY26-31. Comments can be sent until May 7, 2025 to zmumuni@craterpdc.org
Q1 TCAMPO Updates
The Crater Planning District Commission hired Zak Mumuni, in December, as the Assistant Director of Transportation. We welcome him to the Crater PDC team. Ron...
Chesterfield Active Transportation Plan Survey
Are you a resident of Chesterfield County? If so, please take a few minutes to complete the survey regarding the Chesterfield Active Transportation Plan. The...
Job Posting: VDOT Planning Specialist Senior Supervisor
VDOT's Richmond District is looking for a Planning Specialist Senior Supervisor. The job posting is listed below: Planning Specialist Senior Supervisor The job application closes...
Tri-Cities Area MPO PLAN2050 Survey
The TCAMPO is asking for your feedback regarding our Long-Range Transportation Plan (PLAN2050).The link is listed below: Tri Cities Area MPO PLAN2050 Survey Survey ends...
Dates Announced for U.S. DOT’s FY 2025 SBIR Solicitation
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has announced the dates for its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) SBIR Phase...
2nd Annual Accelerate Your Government Sales – March 26th, 2025
🚨 Get Ready for the 2nd Annual Accelerate Your Government Sales Event! 🚨 📢 Vendors Wanted! Showcase your business by becoming a vendor! Email us...
Supply Chain Webinar Information Series
You're Invited! Join us for the next informative and action-oriented discussion in the Supply Chain Webinar Information Series, hosted by the Alliance for Building Better...
SBA to Kick off Season of Small Business™ with Small Business Saturday®
This Year’s Theme — Gift Big, Shop Local™ — Encourages Shoppers to Support Local Small Businesses Throughout the Holiday Season Published on November 14, 2024 https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/11/14/sba-kick-season-small-businesstm-small-business-saturdayr...
Crater APEX Goes Local: Now offering In-Person Appointments Near You!!
You can book a time to meet with us at any of our locations by emailing info@craterapex.org. We can’t wait to connect! Check out our...
October 10, 2024, TCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting Canceled
The October 10, 2024, TCAMPO Policy Committee meeting has been canceled. The Policy Committee next meets on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
Federal Agency SBIR/STTR Schedules
Federal Agency SBIR/STTR Schedules NOTE: OPEN Solicitations in BLUE Dept of Defense SBIR/STTR DOD 2024.3 SBIR and 2024.C STTR Pre-Solicitation opened Aug. 21, 2024, Opens Sept....
PHARMA SMALL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM
PHARMA SMALL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM The City of Petersburg and the surrounding region are slated to become the nation’s hub for manufacturing affordable medicine. The Partnership...
Setting Up a Limited Liability Company (LLC) by the Virginia Cooperative Extension
Setting Up a Limited Liability Company (LLC) Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:30 - 4:00 pm Prince Edward Extension Conference Room 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA...
Potential Changes for SBA Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures: What Small Businesses Should Know
Potential Changes for SBA Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures: What Small Businesses Should Know The SBA recently hinted at potential changes that could reduce the effectiveness of SBA...
Crater Regional Resilience Plan: Call for Proposals
The Crater PDC is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct the necessary research and development of a Regional Resilience Project with funding from the...
APEX Accelerator Q3 Updates
Crater APEX Accelerator Highlights Federal Contracts 11 Clients 32 Awards $5.9 Million in Awards $4.7 Million to Small Businesses! State Contracts 23 Clients 35 Awards...
Q3 Updates from TCAMPO
The Tri-Cities Area MPO is in the process of searching for the role of Assistant Transportation Director, working on their Multi Modal Plan, and plan...
Govology Live Event – GSA Multiple Award Schedule – Is It Right For Your Company? (2024 Update)
Date 8/20/2024 Where: Virtual Time: 1:00 pm -2:30 pm There’s a common misconception in government contracting: obtaining a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is your...
SWaM Nuts & Bolts – Let’s Get You SWaMmed – Session 2
Date and time Friday, August 16 · 2 - 4:30pm EDT Location Petersburg Public Library 201 West Washington Street Petersburg, VA 23803 Show...
SWaM Nuts & Bolts – Let’s Get You SWaMmed – Session 1
Date and time Friday, August 16 · 10:30am - 1pm EDT Location Petersburg Public Library 201 West Washington Street Petersburg, VA 23803 Show...
The Virginia She Served Business Builder Initiative
THE VS2B2 INITIATIVE FEATURES: The Virginia She Served Business Builder Initiative (VS2B2), launched by the Office of the Director at the Virginia Department of Small...
Small Business Financial Workshop Series by the Danville / Pittsylvania Office of Economic Development & the SBDC
Workshops Welcome to the Office of Economic Development and Tourism’s Events and Workshops page. Here, you’ll find a variety of opportunities to enhance your skills...
VIRTUAL August 8 TCAMPO Policy Committee Meeting
Due to the State of Emergency declaration by Governor Youngkin, the August 8, 2024, Policy Committee meeting will be held virtually. The agenda with Teams...
8/8/2024 – Webinar – Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program
The DoD Mentor Protégé Program allows large businesses to assist small businesses in developing and enhancing skills, capabilities, and efficiencies. As a result, small businesses...
8/6/2024 In Person – SBA Mentor Protege Program with Paul Hawkins
This is an in-person event only!! Since the Small Business Administration (SBA) expanded its Mentor Protégé Program in 2016 to include all small businesses, the...
SBA Certification System Upgrade
Starting August 1, initial applications for government contracting certifications managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will pause for the month to implement a...
FORT GREGG-ADAMS JOB FAIR July 31 – 10AM-2PM IN-PERSON at the Family Life Center (1901 Sisisky Ave, Building 10600, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA).
Recommended - Register and post/link resume to event by visiting website - www.JobZoneOnline.com. https://lnkd.in/e9JqHcC5NOTE - All companies confirmed IN-PERSON ONLY; therefore the VIRTUAL setup has been...
We Need Your Input About Multimodal Transportation in the Tri-Cities Area
Where do you walk, bike, or take the bus in the Tri-Cities Area? Where do you see needs and opportunities for walking, bicycling and transit...
FEMA’s Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I) announces the July Business & Industry Call July 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
FEMA’s Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I) announces the July Business & Industry Call July 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT Please register by...
Open House for M7B Agreements
Open House for M7B Agreements The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is pleased to announce the electronic M7B bidding site for various districts will be...
SBSD – The Virginia She Served Business Builder Initiative – Application Deadline 8/11/2024
The Virginia She Served Business Builder Initiative (VS2B2) provides a limited number of spaces for entrepreneurship training to women veterans, women service members as well...
Contracting 101 with the State of Virginia / Brunswick County, VA
When: Wednesday, June 26th - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Brunswick County Conference Center, 100 Athletic Field Road, Brunswick, VA 23868 Join Rebecca Pulliam,...
North Carolina Collider Announcement: Decoding the Air Force Budget Process: A Guide for Small Business
Collider Overview: As a small business operating in the DoD market sector, you have likely heard a government representative tell you they can’t buy...
SBSD and the City of Richmond Present: Summer Construction Series 101
Virginia’s Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD) and the City of Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) are offering this Construction...
APEX Updates: Quarter 2 Wrapping Up Nicely!
Your APEX team has been hard at work - we logged an impressive 157 hours of counseling with 128 clients!! We welcomed 70 new clients...
TCAMPO Updates: New Transportation planner hits the ground running and more!
The Tri-Cities Area MPO has hired a new Transportation Planner, Landon Bridges, a recent graduate from Clemson University with his Masters in City and Regional...
Draft Public Participation Plan and Draft Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan Out for Public Review
The Draft TCAMPO Public Participation Plan and Draft Crater PDC/TCAMPO Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan are out for public review until July 31, 2024. The Draft...
Building Resilience in the Crater Region
On March 19th, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that Crater PDC has been awarded $622,995 from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to...
Veteran Business Roundtable 6/13/2024
June 13, 2024 10:00 am - 11 am. Monument Professional Building Crater Planning District Commission Conference Room 1964 Wakefield St., Petersburg, VA 23803 Join the...
Military Family & Friends Community Resources and Employment Expo
Military Family & Friends Community Resources and Employment Expo June 11, 2024, Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Chesterfield County Fairgrounfds 10300 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield,...
6/18/2024 NEW Location for 1:1 Counseling Appts in Chesterfield
Chesterfield Economic Development is hosting the Crater APEX Accelerator for 1:1 Counseling Appointments!!! Wednesday, June 18, 2024 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Chesterfield Economic Development...
Ft. Gregg-Adams Job Fair 7/31/2024
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA Job Fair 31 JULY (Wednesday) IN-PERSON 1000-1400 Family Life Center – Memorial Chapel, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia 23801 (Moved from the Fort Gregg-Adams...
What is Govology?
Govology is an online hub for government market education covering many essential topics in government contracting, from marketing to certifications to accounting systems and much...
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Crater Housing Advisory Committee Meeting #1
Join us in-person or online to discuss the upcoming Crater Regional Housing Study. We'll review the proposal from Housing Forward to undertake the study, discuss...
DRAFT FY25 Unified Planning Work Program
The DRAFT FY25 Unified Planning Work Program is on our webpage. Comments and ideas can be submitted until May 8, 2024 to rsvejkovsky@craterpdc.org
Draft FY25-20 STBG CMAQ CRP Allocations
The Tri-Cities Area MPO has released its Draft STBG CMAQ CRP allocations for FY25-30. Comments can be sent until April 5, 2024 to rsvejkovsky@Craterpdc.org
APEX’s Q1 by the Numbers
Our favorite government contracting assistance organization has been up to a lot! Since the start of their fiscal year in August 2023, they're boasting: 309...
TCAMPO is Cultivating Connectivity with the Kickoff of our New Regional Multimodal Mobility Plan
This month, TCAMPO staff kicked off the creation of our Regional Multimodal Mobility Plan with the consulting firm Michael Baker International (MBI). Multimodal mobility focuses...
In-Person 3/27/2024 Accelerating Your Government Sales
Our First Annual Accelerating Your Government Sales Event!! DLA Aviation and Army National Guard We are excited to bring you closer to the opportunities right...
In-Person 2/27/2024 Grow Your Sales Conference
This “Grow Your Sales” Conference is a unique and FREE opportunity for businesses that sell goods and services to connect with buyers that purchase goods...
In-person – 2/28/2024 Feeding the Virginia Army National Guard
The Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) has a requirement to feed soldiers while performing Inactive Duty Training (IDT) or Active Training (AT). Feed your mind...
Virtual – 2/29/24 – Introduction to Project Spectrum
Crater APEX Accelerator is partnering up with our sister APEX Accelerator in Kentucky to present an intro to Project Spectrum. Join us as we share...
Hyrbrid – 3/6/2024 Convincing A Prime to Put You on Their Team w/ Joshua Frank
We will be live-streaming Mr. Frank in our conference room at the Crater Planning District Commission!! You know you have to team with another company...
2/20/2024 Transactional to Enterprise Business Development w/ Joshua Frank
2/20/2024 - HYBRID EVENT 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM 1964 Wakefield St, Petersburg, VA Registration required: https://cpdptac.ecenterdirect.com/signup We will be live-streaming Mr. Frank in our...
2/8/2024 SBA Mentor-Protege Program – Presented by Paul Hawkins
2/8/2024 Hybrid Event 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 1964 Wakefield St., Petersburg, VA REGISTER HERE: https://cpdptac.ecenterdirect.com/signup (If you are a new client it will ask...
2/6/2024 SBSD Annual Construction Contractors Conference
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center 13900 Hull Street Road Midlothian, VA 23112 The Virginia Department of...
US DOT’s Small Business Innovation Research Program
U.S. DOT’s highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has released its FY24.1 pre-solicitation notice. The pre-solicitation is open for questions and will close on February 6,...
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant: Share Your Thoughts!
Our neighbor PDC, PlanRVA, is leading the effort to use grant funds from the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) to develop a greenhouse gas...
Tri-Cities Area MPO Seeks Comments and Ideas for FY24 Accomplishments and FY25 Priorities
The Tri-Cities Area MPO seeks public comments and ideas for our FY24 Accomplishments and FY25 Priorities for transportation planning tasks for our organization in the...
January 9, 2024. 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. How To Competitively Respond to a Sources Sought and Influence the Acquisition
We will be live-streaming Mr. Frank in our conference room at the Crater Planning District Commission!! Competitively respond to a sources sought or request for...
January 11, 2024. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Contracting 101 w/ the State of Virginia
This is an in-person event to be held at BizWorks, N. Chesterfield, VA. Registration will include the location address. The Commonwealth purchases almost $8 billion...
January 16, 2024. 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. A Close Look at CISA’s new Cybersecurity Performance Goals
A free, public, small business cybersecurity and information protection Ask-Me-Anything from the Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), hosted...
February 7, 2024. 1:00PM – 2:30PM. Transactional to Enterprise Business Development w/ Joshua Frank
We will be live-streaming Mr. Frank in our conference room at the Crater Planning District Commission!! The future of Federal acquisition is shifting. Federal agencies...
Crater APEX Accelerator – Upcoming Events
APEX is launching into the new year with some exciting events! Join us for these exciting occasions: 1/9/2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm - How To Competitively...
Multi-Modal and Congestion Mitigation: Big Plans & Programs on the Horizon!
This month, the Tri-Cities Area MPO submitted a request for proposals to solicit consultant partners to collaborate with TCAMPO staff on the upcoming Regional Multimodal...
1/9/2024 – How To Competitively Respond to a Sources Sought (SS) and Influence the Acquisition w/ Joshua Frank – Hybrid Event
Competitively respond to a sources sought or request for information. Ten years ago, the government did not utilize Sources Sought as a primary acquisition tool....
My Business has only been established for less than 2 years, what help can the APEX Accelerator offer me?
To provide the most economic impact with the resources available, we are limited in what individualized services we can provide to startup companies without sufficient past...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Hearing Before the Crater Regional Building Code Appeals Board
On Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, the Crater Regional Building Code Appeals Board will hear an appeal of a Notice of Denial on property in the...
SBA Announces Major Changes to Its Disaster Lending Program
In August, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced increased support for disaster survivors and small businesses following federally designated disasters. Key changes include: Increased loan...
Things are hopping at the Tri-Cities Area MPO!
Tri-Cities Area MPO adopts the FFY 2024-27 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program The TCAMPO’s Policy Committee approved the FFY 2024-27 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) at...
Crater PTAC is now Crater APEX Accelerator!
Hello from Lynne Mann, Director of Procurement Assistance and Margaret Edmond, Procurement Specialist!! We help businesses maneuver the maze of government contracting from the Federal,...
Business Resource Fair – Danville, VA July 12, 2023
The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, working with a number of other organizations is pleased to offer this FREE workshop to help...
Free Resources to Grow your Business & a SWaM Workshop
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) APEX Accelerator, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD) have...
6/15/2023 Contracting 101 Doing Business with the Federal Government
WHEN: THURSDAY, JUNE 15TH, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM WHERE: BIZWORKS, 2545 BELLWOOD RD, N. CHESTERFIELD,VA 23235 AN OVERVIEW OF DOING BUSINESS WITH THE...
6/8/2023 Contracting 101 Doing Business with the State of Virginia
WHEN: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM WHERE: BizWorks 2545 Bellwood Rd, N. Chesterfield, VA Bring your laptop if you would like and follow along with...
Catch the Right Connection 6/2/2023 – LIVE event
Buyers and Sellers Connection Conference Registration Join Chesterfield Procurement for the Buyers and Sellers Connection Conference, which will be held on Friday, June 2, 9 a.m....
One on One Counseling Sessions at BizWorks
Appointments are available for One-on-One Counseling on 5/17/2023. Appointments are required!! One-hour sessions are available now. Email us at: cptac.info@craterptac.org for your appointment.
DLA Distribution Virtual Industry Day – 6/14/2023
DLA Distribution invites you to attend the DLA Distribution Virtual Industry Day on June 14, 2023. The purpose of this forum is to provide our...
Draft FY24 UPWP Available for Public Review
The Tri-Cities Area MPO provides opportunities for public input and participation into the transportation planning process. The Draft FY24 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is...
5/5/2023 – LIVE – NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK CELEBRATION
You’re invited to a FREE event with complimentary breakfast to meet small business resource organizations that will offer guidance, answer questions, and help your business...
5/9/2023 – HYBRID – How to Effectively Take Advantage of Your Socio-Economic Status
HELP THE CRATER APEX ACCELERATOR WELCOME JOSHUA FRANK BACK FOR: How to Effectively Take Advantage of Your Socio-Economic Status One of the more educational, fast-paced,...
6/2/2023 – LIVE EVENT – Chesterfield County Buyers/Sellers Connection Conference
CATCH THE RIGHT CONNECTION At the Chesterfield Buyers/Sellers Connection Conference! WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Conference starts at 9 a.m....
03/28/2023 How to Write your Proposal – In-Person Event
Are you ready to start looking for contracting opportunities? Do they look daunting? Join the Crater APEX Accelerator / PTAC to learn how! PREPARING TO...
Draft FFY 2024-27 MTIP & Conformity Assessment
The Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) hereby provides area citizens an opportunity to review and comment on the Draft FFY 2024-27 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement...
3/9/2023 How to Find Opportunities
Thursday, 3/9/2023 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Crater PTAC 1964 Wakefield Street Petersburg, VA 23805 In-person Searching for government contracts is frustrating and time...
SBA Super 7 Series – Women’s Month
Hello Business Owners and Stakeholders: In celebration of Women’s Month, we are excited to share our 7-day series of relevant business programs to assist small...
3/21/23 THE DLA AVIATION – DSC HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE DLA AVIATION
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am In-person Central Library - Chesterfield County Library 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd Chesterfield, VA 23832 The...
3/22/2023 Methods for Communicating Your Past Performance to Accelerate Government Sales
Crater APEX Accelerator proudly welcomes Joshau P. Frank back!! 3/22/23 1pm - 3pm Joshua P. Frank is a Managing Partner at RSM Federal. A #1...
2/17/2023 SBSD 1on1 Counseling Appts
One On One Business Consultation The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with the Crater Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)...
2/23/2023 Introduction to Federal Gov’t contracting
2/23/2023 1:00pm to 3:00pm This will be a Hybrid event discussing the basics of Federal government contracting - Required registrations, including SAM.gov, Small Business Certifications,...
3/22/2023 Josh Frank with RSM Federal
03/22/2023 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Methods for Communicating Your Past Performance to Accelerate Government Sales If you're looking for tactics and strategies on...
2/8/2023 Winning Strategies and Proven Best Practices for Government Prospecting
One of the more educational, fast-paced, high-energy, and thought-provoking seminars you will find on basic and advanced tactics and strategies for accelerating small business government...
1/18/2023 $$ACCESS TO CAPITAL$$
The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, working with a number of other organizations is pleased to offer this FREE workshop to help...
1/18/2023 – Who Buys What you Sell? SAM.gov Deep Dive Joshua P. Frank presenting
Identifying who buys, how much, and how often is called "Propensity" - and it helps you identify which military commands and federal agencies to target....
Crater PTAC Office Holiday Hours
Crater PTAC wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Crater PTAC will be closed from 12/22/2022 thru 1/2/2023
1/26/2023 SBSD Meet the Resources to Help Grow your Business
The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, working with a number of other organizations is pleased to offer this FREE workshop to help grow your...
1/9/23 thru 1/13/2023 SBA Small Business Week
SBA Small Business Resource Week New Year, New Business January 9 thru January 13 Crater PTAC / Crater APEX Accelerator will be presenting: 1/9/2023 at...
Housing Program Announces Grant Allocations
Photo: Nancy Ross, President of Concerned Citizens of Ettrick speaks at Ettrick Landing Groundbreaking Oct 19, 2022. Ettrick Landing is 1 of 4 projects funded...
SAM.gov Deep Dive – Who Buys What you Sell?
10/5/2022 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm PRESENTED BY RSM FEDERAL, JOSHUA FRANKS Identifying who buys, how much, and how often is called "Propensity" - and...
Contracting 101 Surry, VA 10/13/2022
Crater PTAC is being hosted by the Surry County Economic Development. We will be talking about how to do business with the Federal Government, What...
Contracting 101 in Danville, VA 10/6/2022
The Commonwealth of Virginia spends BILLIONS of dollars on goods and services each year. The Commonwealth has a set-aside program that encourages state agencies to...
9/21/2022 NATIONAL PTAC DAY!! 11AM TO 2PM
On September 21st, Crater PTAC & Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) in all 50 states will celebrate PTAC Day—a collective campaign to celebrate the contracting...
09/20/2022 Whiting-Turner Caeser’s Virginia Outreach Event
Crater PTAC will be on site for this event. This session will provide information on: • Project Status, Description, Procurement & Schedule • Bid Packages...
Crater PDC RFP Virginia Housing PDC Housing Development Grant
Crater PDC RFP Virginia Housing PDC Housing Development Grant August 1, 2022 The Crater Planning District Commission (CPDC) is accepting Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Track...
8/24/2022 Small Business Government Contracting 101
Please help us welcome Paul Hawkin back to the Crater PTAC!! An in-person workshop discussing: • State vs Federal Contracting Programs • SBA’s size and...
RFP for IT Services
Request for Proposals: Information Technology Services The Crater PDC is in the process of a major technology modernization and anticipates needing IT-related support and services...
7/27/2022 In Person & Zoom Contracting 101 State of Virginia w/ Special Guest
Crater PTAC is presenting CONTRACTING 101 / STATE OF VIRGINIA W/ SPECIAL GUEST THIRD MARBLE MARKETING July 27, 2022 10:00 am to 1:00 pm The...
7/21/22 Webinar Government Contracting Assistance
Are you ready to start looking for contracting opportunities? Do they look daunting? Join the Crater PTAC & Crater SBDC of Longwood University to learn...
Why Should My Business Get SWaMmed?
The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD) and Crater Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) are working together to offer this free business...
Public Notice 2022 CEDS Report Review
Public Notice The Crater Economic Development District (EDD) has developed and maintains a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is the result of a...
Prince George & Surrounding Counties – Meet your Resources May 26, 2022
MAY 26, 2022 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PRINCE GEORGE LIBRARY 6605 COURTS DRIVE PRINCE GEORGE, VA 23875 The sole purpose of this meeting is...
TEAMING AGREEMENTS & SUBCONTRACTING 5/11/2022
Crater PTAC proudly welcomes Paul Hawkins with ReavesColey PLLC for an IN-PERSON event at BizWorks in N. Chesterfield. Everything you need to know about Teaming...
Crater PTAC proudly hosts the Department of the Navy / Office of the Small Business Programs
WOW!! We are hosting the Department of the Navy / Office of the Small Business Programs!!! How exciting!! May 18, 2022 at BizWorks Enterprise Center...
SBSD & Crater PTAC are together AGAIN!!! 5/24/22
Are you ready to bid? Join us for Preparing to Write your Proposal - State of Va. RFP and Quick Quotes on May 24, 2022...
Draft Plan2045 Available for Public Review
The Tri-Cities Area MPO provides opportunities for public input and participation into the transportation planning process. The Draft Plan2045; The Long-Range Transportation Plan for the...
Crater PDC RFP Virginia Housing PDC Housing Development Grant
The Crater Planning District Commission (CPDC) is accepting Requests for Proposal (RFP) for a housing development program using a new source of funding through Virginia...
Tri-Cities Area MPO Draft FY 23-28 RSTP CMAQ Allocations Available for Public Review
The Tri-Cities Area MPO provides opportunities for public input and participation into the transportation planning process. The Draft FY23-28 RSTP/CMAQ Allocations tables are available for...
Tri-Cities Area MPO Draft Conformity Report Available for Public Review
The Tri-Cities Area MPO provides opportunities for public input and participation into the transportation planning process. The Regional Conformity Assessment: Richmond and Tri-Cities 2045 Long-Range Transportation...
3/24/22 HUBZone Certification Webinar presented by Paul Hawkins with ReavesColey PLLC
WEBINAR 3/24/22 Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and Rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement Opportunities. The federal...
4/7/22 Contracting 101 – Doing business with the State of Virginia — Live in Surry, VA.
Crater PTAC will be in lovely, historic Surry, VA for this presentation. Join us at the Surry County parks and recreation building!! Workshop type event...
WEBINAR 2/23/2022 WOSB / EDWOSB Certification
The Federal Government Initiated a New Woman Owned Federal Contracting Program for Woman Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Owned Small Businesses. This webinar will cover the...
CONTRACTING 101 WEBINAR – DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOV’T
A webinar discussing the basics of Federal government contracting - Required registrations, Small Business Certifications, How to find opportunities and MORE!!!! Registration is required. Please...
Crater PTAC January 2022 Newsletter
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Sole Source Contract Award Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE The Crater Planning District Commission is issuing a sole source contract to Yellowsocks LLC Trade Name The Riverlink Group under the Crater...
LIVE EVENT – CMMC V2.0 / SPRS Self Assessment
January 25, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Live seminar to be held at BIZWORKS 2545 Bellwood Road, Chesterfield, VA Overview of proposed CMMC 2.0 and SPRS Self...
WEBINAR – JOSHUA FRANKS ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH WITH VALUE MAPPING
If you’re looking for tactics and strategies on how to position and communicate your company’s past performance, this seminar will change how you market, communicate...
WEBINAR — TARGETING YOUR MARKET FOR STATE OF VIRGINIA AND FEDERAL CONTRACTS
TODAY -- DON'T MISS OUT, REGISTER NOW!!! SEE YOU THERE!!! December 8, 2021 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learn how to target the State and Federal Agencies /...
New Vaccine/COVID-19 Protocols: What Every Government Contractor Needs to know Tuesday, November 9⋅2:00 – 4:00pm
Tuesday, November 9,⋅2:00 – 4:00 pm Description: Biden's Administration published guidance on Friday, 9/24/2021 which clarifies the President's Executive Order 14042 - Ensuring Adequate COVID...
****Request for Proposal issued on eVA**** 2nd AMENDMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED
The Crater Planning District Commission is requesting written proposals from qualified independent certified accounting firms to perform a financial audit for a three-year base...
The Federal Mentor Protege Program and Joint Ventures November 16, 2021 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Federal Mentor-Protege Program and Joint Ventures November 16, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PTAC The Federal Mentor-Protege Program and Joint Ventures November 16, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM...
FINDING FEDERAL OPPORTUNITIES USING SAM.GOV Wednesday, November 17⋅2:00 – 4:00pm
Have you completed your Federal registrations and certifications? Are you ready to bid on Federal government opportunities but don't know how to use the SAM.gov...
Past Performance / CPARS – WEBINAR Wednesday, October 20⋅2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Paul Hawkins, a government contracting lawyer from ReavesColey PLLC will be our guest speaker for this webinar featuring information on past performance and CPARS reporting.Past...
Prince George County Business Show & Job Fair 10/22/21 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Prince George County Business Show and Job Fair Friday, October 22, 2021 10am - 2pm Central Wellness Center, 11023 Prince George Drive Disputanta, VA 23842...
Sources Sought – Your Opportunity to Market to the Federal Government
WEBINAR October 13, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Federal Government Contracting Officers use Sources Sought announcements for market research purposes. They are trying to determine if the...
PREPARING TO WRITE YOUR PROPOSAL – STATE OF VIRGINIA RFPS AND QUICK QUOTES
****LIVE EVENT BIZWORKS PREPARING TO WRITE YOUR PROPOSAL - STATE OF VIRGINIA RFPS AND QUICK QUOTES October 7, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM In order to win...
Chesterfield County Businesses – Meet your Resources
The resources available to Chesterfield businesses will be all together in one webinar on 9/29/21 at 10 AM. Register soon and don't miss out!! ...
Sources Sought – Your Opportunity to Market to the Federal Government Webinar
Join Joanne Tompkins on October 13 at 2:00 PM for a webinar on: Federal Government Contracting Officers use Sources Sought announcements for market research purposes....
National PTAC Day
National PTAC Day #PTACday Small businesses succeed in the government marketplace thanks to Procurement Technical Assistance Centers! If you would like to participate please email...
Contracting 101
Contracting 101 Doing business with the State of Virginia. Join Joanne Tompkins and Lynne Mann for a LIVE seminar to be held at BizWorks in...
Farmville One on One Counseling Sessions
One on One Counseling Sessions One hour counseling sessions to discuss any need you may have in contracting with the local, state or federal government. ...
FHWA/FTA Joint Certification Public Comment Period for RRTPO and Tri-Cities Area MPO
FHWA/FTA Joint Certification Review Public Comment Period for RRTPO and Tri-Cities Area MPOs Comments regarding RRTPO and Tri-Cities Area MPO can be sent to Ron...
Plan2045 Needs Survey
"Where do you see problems, issues, and needs in the Tri-Cities Area (Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Prince George and southern Chesterfield)? Go to the...
Virtual Public Meeting: Richmond- Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan Update June 28, 2021
Announcement Virtual Public Meeting #2: Richmond-Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Find out the preliminary results of the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment conducted for the...
Tri-Cities Area MPO Requesting Public Comment on Draft FY22 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Public Comment Closed June 24, 2021 The Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is requesting public comments regarding its Draft FY22 Unified Planning Work Program...
PART “Blitzes” Virginia Welcome Center
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://craterpdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-PART-Highlight-Reel.mp4%22][/video] During the months of May and June, everyone traveling north on I-85 from North Carolina will discover The Best PART of...
Public Notice 2021 CEDS Report Review
Comment Period Closed May 19, 2021 Public Notice The Crater Economic Development District (EDD) has developed and maintains a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS). The...
Tri-Cities Area MPO Requesting Public Comment on FY22-27 RSTP/CMAQ Allocation Plan
Public Comment Closed April 7, 2021 The Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is requesting public comments regarding its Draft FY22-27 Regional Surface Transportation Program(RSTP)/Congestion...
Virtual Public Meeting: Richmond- Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan Update March 9, 2021
Announcement Virtual Public Meeting: Richmond-Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Section 322 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, requires...
CEDS Announcement Feb. 26, 2021
Announcement At the Crater Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee meeting held on February 26, 2021, three reports were discussed that are in support of...
Richmond-Crater Public Participation Survey for Hazard Mitigation Planning
Take the 2022 Richmond-Crater Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey Survey Closes April 15, 2021 Your Participation is important to us! Participating in this survey this...
Governor Northam Announces Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Planning Framework
Governor Northam Announces Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Planning Framework Comprehensive, science-based roadmap will help Commonwealth combat climate change, sea level rise NORFOLK—Governor Ralph Northam today...
Public Notice
Public Notice The Crater Planning District has issued a sole source contract to DecideSmart LLC under the Crater Planning District Commission’s U.S.EDA Cares Act Grant....
Crater PDC Receives $400,000 CARES Act Grant
Crater PDC Receives $400,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant The U. S. Economic Development Administration has approved a $400,000 grant for the Crater Planning District...
Crater Planning District Commission Appoints New Executive Director
The Crater Planning District Commission, chaired by Dr. Mark E. Moore, member of the Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of Alec Brebner,...
Economic Impact Analysis of Fort Lee, Virginia, August 2020
Economic Impact Analysis of Fort Lee, Virginia, August 2020 Fort Lee is a major U.S. Army military installation located in Prince George County, Virginia. Fort...
Tri-Cities Area MPO Requesting Public Comment on FY21-26 RSTP/CMAQ Allocation Plan
Public Comment Period is Closed. The Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is requesting public comments regarding its Draft FY21-26 Regional Surface Transportation Program(RSTP)/Congestion Mitigation...
Free DOD program for cyber check assistance
Department of Defense's Office of Small Business Program's Project Spectrum to train on CMMC readiness. Preventing loss of controlled unclassified information (CUI) within the Defense...
EDA awards $70K grant to Crater Planning District Commission
The U. S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently announced that the Crater Planning District Commission will receive a $70,000 economic development grant award to be...
Federal WOSB/EDWOSB goes from self to formal certification on Oct 15, 2020
SBA will start accepting applications for WOSB/EDWOSB formal certification on July 15th. Formal certification will be required to bid on WOSB/EDWOSB set asides effective October...
Buy Fresh Buy Local Regional Guide to Local Foods & Farms
The new regional Buy Fresh Buy Local regional guide to Farmers Markets, Local Farms and Producers is now available. We’re excited to provide you with...
Appomattox River Trail and Virginia Capital Trail Connection
The one-mile long Benjamin Harrison Bridge is currently the only way for active transportation users, like cyclists and pedestrians, to travel between the Appomattox River...
Richard Bland College Partners with CCAM to open High-Tech Academy
Richard Bland College of William & Mary (RBC) and the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly establish...
How to contact your PTAC counselor during COVID-19
Please follow these COVID-19 precautions. New Clients Please REGISTER for assistance. Once we receive your request – one of our counselors will call or email...
State of Emergency: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
State, regional and local jurisdictions across the Crater Planning District, are responding to the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19). More...