FREE Workshop: How to Do Business with the State of Texas | BCS

If your company provides products or services but you are unsure how to find State of Texas purchasing opportunities, this FREE 30-minute workshop will help you understand where to begin. Join a State of Texas Centralized Master Bidders List representative for a practical session created for Bryan–College Station business owners, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and professional service providers. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn: • What the Centralized Master Bidders List is • How Texas purchasing entities use the CMBL to identify potential vendors • How to apply for CMBL registration • How to select relevant NIGP class and item codes for your products or services • How to identify the Texas districts where your company can provide products or services • How to locate potential opportunities through the Electronic State Business Daily • How the Vendor Performance Tracking System is used WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This workshop is designed for: • Business owners, founders and entrepreneurs • Manufacturers and product suppliers • Construction and maintenance contractors • Professional and business service providers • Companies interested in government contracting • Existing vendors who want to better understand the Texas procurement process No previous government-contracting experience is required. FREE WORKSHOP + BUSINESS EXPO This workshop is completely FREE to attend and is presented during the 2026 Bryan–College Station Business Expo. Come early to explore the Expo, then attend the workshop from 4:00 PM–4:30 PM. After the session, continue meeting local professionals, discovering business resources and building valuable connections until 8:00 PM. EVENT SCHEDULE 3:30 PM: Bryan–College Station Business Expo opens 3:30 PM–4:00 PM: Optional Texas Capital Bank workshop 4:00 PM–4:30 PM: Doing Business with the State of Texas workshop 3:30 PM–8:00 PM: Exhibits, networking and business connections 8:00 PM: Expo concludes EVENT DETAILS Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Location: Brazos Center 3232 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, Texas 77802 ADMISSION IS FREE Admission to the workshop and Business Expo is free. Advance registration is strongly encouraged because workshop seating may be limited. CMBL enrollment is not required to attend. Please note that the State of Texas currently charges a separate annual fee for businesses that choose to register for the CMBL. Reserve your FREE seat today and learn how to position your business for potential State of Texas purchasing opportunities. Participation in this workshop does not guarantee CMBL approval, bid invitations or the award of a government contract. For questions or comments regarding the Centralized Master Bidders List Program: Phone/Email • CMBL Help Desk: 512-463-3034, Option 4 • CMBL Local Line: 512-463-3459 • Purchasing Customer Service: 512-463-3034 NationalBusinessExpo.com Freddy Goerges 713-409-6127 [email protected]