City Launches How to Respond to RFP's Training for Small Businesses

Published on January 21, 2026

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January 21, 2026

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:

Kathleen Joy

Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
kjoy@wpb.org

(561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)

City of West Palm Beach Launches Spring 2026 “How to Respond to RFPs”

Training Series for Small Businesses

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach, in partnership with Ultimate Image Coach & Academy, is launching the Spring 2026 How to Respond to RFPs – Transforming Small Business Success Training Series, a six-session, hands-on program designed to help small businesses and contractors successfully compete for procurement and contracting opportunities.

 

This comprehensive training series will provide participants with practical tools and real-world guidance to navigate the procurement process, analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), strengthen proposal-writing skills, and deliver professional presentations. The program will be offered in a hybrid format, combining in-person and virtual sessions to accommodate working professionals.

 

Program Details
Dates:

  • Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (In Person)

  • Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (Zoom)

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (Zoom)

  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (In Person)

  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Zoom)

  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (In Person)

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

In-Person Sessions Location: City Hall, Flagler Gallery, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

The six-session series will cover:

  • An introduction to procurement and the RFP process

  • RFP analysis and business readiness

  • Effective business writing for proposals

  • Proposal finalization and preparation for oral presentations

  • Public speaking and presentation skills

  • Business pitch presentations, expert feedback, and a graduation celebration

 

Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all six sessions to maximize learning outcomes and improve their competitiveness.

The workshops will be led by Pamela Toussaint, MBA, President of Ultimate Image Coach & Academy, and Roseline Joseph, Principal of The Answer Management Services, both experienced professionals in small business development and capacity building.

 

Registration is now open, and space is limited. Please register online here.

 

The City of West Palm Beach remains committed to expanding access to opportunity, strengthening local businesses, and supporting small business participation in city projects.

 

For additional information about this program, please contact Sandra Hammerstein with the City’s Office of Small Business Programs at shammerstein@wpb.org.

 

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About The City of West Palm Beach

The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic city on Florida's Atlantic coast. With a rich history, thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region and the central city of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing waterfront city that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the area with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit our official website or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and LinkedIn.

To contact the City of West Palm Beach, please dial (561) 822-1200 (TTY 800 955-8771). For information about the City of West Palm Beach, please visit: https://www.wpb.org/home

 

 

 

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