December 16
12:00 – 1:00PM via Zoom
Northwest Native Chamber (NWNC) is excited to host a one-hour, co-branded session with the Nez Perce Tribe’s Itam’yanáawit Program (Way of Trade), designed specifically for Native small business owners navigating procurement, contracting, and proposal submissions.
What You’ll Learn
This interactive webinar will provide practical guidance on:
- Preparing competitive proposals for government and private contracts
- Managing change orders and contract modifications
- Essential contracting knowledge for small business owners
- Leveraging tools and strategies to enhance bid-readiness
Participants will also gain insights on how to work effectively with Professional Service Providers (PSPs) and maximize available resources for procurement success.
About the Presenter – Renaldo Valentine
Renaldo Valentine, M.Sc., brings over 13 years of federal contracting experience across cybersecurity, logistics, and marketing. As Managing Partner of Valentine NLL LLC, an Alaska Native and Veteran-Owned business, he has managed multiple procurements simultaneously, ranging from $150K to over $1 billion, including his work as a Senior Contracts Specialist for Design and Construction at Sound Transit.
Renaldo has developed more than 200 IT tools to support small business competitiveness, including a dynamic RFP Proposal Tool that evaluates bid-readiness and provides actionable insights for stronger proposals. He also created the Bid/No Bid Tool, designed to help small and micro businesses assess whether pursuing a particular opportunity is worth the time investment.
He additionally leads Quantum Business Labs, connecting university students with small businesses for applied learning in marketing, logistics, and innovation. Native-owned businesses can access this program at a discounted rate.
