GIFFORD — The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Procurement Workshop, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Gifford Community Center – 4855 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. Purchasing representatives from Indian River County government and the School District of Indian River County will provide information on doing business with their respective agencies.
The Chamber has partnered with the Progressive Civic League of Gifford to give local businesses an opportunity to learn what is needed to become vendors for local governmental agencies. Jennifer Hyde, Purchasing Manager with the County, and Rick Chuma, Director of Purchasing and Warehouse for the School District, will provide detailed information on what it takes to become a vendor. Topics covered will include bid lists, Requests for Proposals, proper documentation and online assistance.
The workshop is free and open to all businesses in Indian River County. No event registration is required. The Gifford Community Center is located at 4855 43rd Ave., Vero Beach. For workshop information, please call Helene Caseltine, Economic Development Director with the Chamber, at 567-3491.
The Progressive Civic League of Gifford is an active civic and community organization working in the best interest of all of the residents of Gifford. Over the past 40+ years, the organization has brought about tremendous change and noticeable improvements to the Gifford community. The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce is a county-wide organization representing the business community by providing services, benefits and leadership for positive growth and change.
