Creating Winning Proposals December 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm During this session the following topics will be covered: Part 1 Difference between Bids and Proposals What influences proposal selection Responsiveness vs. Responsibility Difference between Solicitation, Pre-solicitation, Combined Synopsis and Sources Sought
Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI) January 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm This class will train you on Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence, or FOCI. In an increasingly global economy, for those companies interested in doing classified work for the U.S. Government
Doing Business with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) January 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the military engineering branch of the United States Army. A direct reporting unit (DRU), it has three primary mission areas: Engineer
Utilizing GSA e-Tools January 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm GSA offers a suite of integrated e-tools to make the acquisition process more efficient for small businesses. These complimentary e-tools — GSA Advantage!®, GSA eBuy, GSA eLibrary, Acquisition Gateway, and
Defense Production Act Title III February 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tracing its origins to the Korean War, the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) is a collection of economic controls that may be used by the President to marshal America’s private sector
SBA Women Owned Business Certifications February 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The federal government's goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. To help provide a level playing field for women
Subcontracting as a Marketing Strategy February 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn about the GSA subcontracting program and how to target GSA prime vendors, market to them, as well as understand the advantages of initiating your Government contracting experience through subcontracting
Buoy Your Small Business with the NAVSEA February 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ABOUT NAVSEA SBIR/STTR: Are you a small business looking for non-dilutive funding? Learn how the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) can help you transform your innovative ideas into cutting-edge technologies
An Introduction to the SBIR & STTR Programs March 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The SBIR/STTR programs are an important source of early-stage technology funding for small businesses. Learn how the SBIR/STTR programs have helped R&D-focused entrepreneurs, and advanced research and development in a
Mentor Protege Programs March 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm In this 1 hour virtual class, you will learn the ins and outs of the popular SBA and DOD Mentor Protégé Programs and get answers to these, and many more,
SBA Mentor Protégé Program March 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Your small business can learn from an experienced government contractor through SBA's Mentor-Protégé program. Protégés can get valuable business development help from their mentors in several areas, including: Guidance on
SWaM Certification April 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia, whose purpose is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in
Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment April 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Virtual Event Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Dr. Kristin Schaaf, Deputy Director of the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program at the Department of Defense. This session will provide
Writing an Effective Capabilities Statement April 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Your capabilities statement is your company’s resume. It is often the first contact you will have with Procurement Decision Makers. If your capabilities statement is the best way to get
Creating Winning Proposals April 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm During this session the following topics will be covered: Part 1 Difference between Bids and Proposals What influences proposal selection Responsiveness vs. Responsibility Difference between Solicitation, Pre-solicitation, Combined Synopsis and Sources Sought
Federal Contracting 101 April 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator invites you to attend this informational training session to learn the basics about Federal Contracting. The presenter will be Judy Sayers, Procurement Specialist
Intro to Selling to Virginia May 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Description This session will provide a high-level overview of the Commonwealth’s purchasing process, including purchasing policies that affect how buyers use the eVA system to “shop” and the eVA tools
Generate Leads Using eVA – Workshop #2 May 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm This advanced workshop is the 2nd in our series & focuses on lead generation. This hands-on session explores the public transparency tools available on the eVA website, including the Report
Veteran Resource Event May 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join the Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator as we host our first ever Veteran Resource Event. This event will bring in presenters to discuss both federal and state veteran
Reshoring and Sustaining the U.S. Industrial Base June 17, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Shorter supply chains have proven to be lower risk and more profitable for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for 20 to 30% of products that are now imported. Find out how
Capability Statements: A Must-Have for Government Contracting July 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Your capability statement is a key marketing tool when connecting with procurement officers. In this interactive session, learn how to craft a compelling, professional capability statement that communicates your core
Make Your Message Stick: Marketing to Procurement Professionals August 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How you introduce your business matters. In this session, learn how to prepare your elevator pitch, identify your differentiators, and market your services to procurement officials effectively. This training will
Federal Contracting 101 August 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join us for Federal Contracting 101, a comprehensive training session designed to help businesses navigate the world of government contracting. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand into
Creating Winning Proposals September 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Suppose you’re scrolling through the various government sites such as SAM.gov and you see an enticing government announcement for vendors to place bids. Winning a bid on a government contract
Mentor Protege Programs September 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm In this 1 hour virtual class, you will learn the ins and outs of the popular SBA and DOD Mentor Protégé Programs and get answers to these, and many more,
Buoy Your Small Business with the NAVSEA SBIR/STTR October 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Are you a small business looking for non-dilutive funding? Learn how the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) can help you transform your innovative ideas into cutting-edge technologies with funding through
SWaM Certification October 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Are you a small, women-owned, minority-owned, micro, veteran, service-disabled veteran business looking to expand your opportunities? The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) invites you to a