Free masterclassSaturday · 10:00 AM CST
Stop guessing how to get started in government contracting.
Discover how teaming, opportunity selection, and contract-financing considerations fit into your next steps toward federal work. A free masterclass for small-business owners.
- Saturday, 10:00 AM CSTScheduled start time
- Scheduled prerecorded sessionNot a live broadcast
- Link by emailTen minutes before start
Presented byMelanie PattersonFounder & CEO, Team Integrity Knowledge Center
Free registration
Reserve your free spot
Register for The GovCon Playbook Masterclass. It is a scheduled prerecorded presentation, not a live broadcast. Your access link is emailed ten minutes before the session starts.
Loading the registration form…
The form is provided by TIKC through HighLevel. Submitting it is a webinar registration request, not a newsletter signup. Review the permissions shown in the form before submitting.
TIKC Privacy PolicyTerms of Service
Trouble with the form? Open the original registration page (opens a new tab)What you will take away
Four practical shifts in how you approach federal work.
Build a network, not just a bid.
Explore the role of subcontractors, teaming and relationships when pursuing government opportunities as a small business.
Understand the federal customer.
Learn how government contracting can fit into your business-development strategy and what to consider before pursuing an opportunity.
Think through contract financing.
Explore purchase orders and financing considerations, rather than assuming personal credit is the only path. Financing and contract awards are not guaranteed.
Focus your opportunity search.
See how a more targeted pipeline and the campaign’s “Fit Intelligence” approach can help you evaluate where to spend your bidding effort.
- You own a small or minority-owned business and have wondered whether federal work could fit.
- You are new to government contracting and want a clear starting point before you bid.
- You have been told personal credit is the only way to fund a contract and want to hear other considerations.
- You would rather pursue a few well-chosen opportunities than chase every posting.
Your host
Melanie Patterson
Founder & CEO, Team Integrity Knowledge Center
Melanie Patterson is the Founder & CEO of Integrity Global Logistics and Team Integrity Knowledge Center, both headquartered in Chicago, IL. Her companies specialize in transportation services and business consulting, helping businesses ranging from small startups to large enterprises strategically build, grow, and scale their operations.
Before you register
Straight answers.
Is it really free?
Yes. Registration for the masterclass is free.
When is it?
Saturday at 10:00 AM CST. It is a scheduled prerecorded presentation, so it starts at that time rather than on demand.
Is this a live session?
No. This is a scheduled prerecorded presentation, not a live broadcast.
How do I join?
Register with the form on this page. Your access link is sent to you ten minutes before the session begins, so watch your inbox around 9:50 AM CST.
Do I need prior government contracting experience?
No. The session is built for small-business owners who want to understand how to get started.
Does attending guarantee a contract or financing?
No. The masterclass is educational. Financing and contract awards are not guaranteed.