Created in 1983, the Muskegon Area First Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has been facilitating community economic development and growth through a continually improving program of training and business services. The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)-funded PTAC with additional funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The PTAC is housed within the MUSKEGON AREA FIRST Organization, serving a twelve-county region to provide government contracting technical assistance to regional businesses. Various federal, state and local funding sources are combined to support the special needs of the business community and provide a single point of contact for companies seeking assistance.

To learn more about the PTAC and the following services please contact
Pamela Poort, PTAC Director at 231-722-7700 or
Shelia Polacco, Technical Specialist at 231-796-4484.
Muskegon Area First PTAC Brochure

•   One-On-One counseling                                       
•   Government registration assistance
•   Bid matching
•   Procurement histories
•   Specifications, standards, and drawings
•   Sub-contracting assistance
•   State of Michigan contracting assistance
•   Seminars, training events, and workshops
•   Forms and Publications

  Information on upcoming seminars, training events, and workshops .

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