From investors to employees to customers, there are a lot of people who can influence your business. Most of the time these relationships improve your business, but sometimes these influences

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your

This training will provide an overview of the Small Business Administration HUBZone Program, how to qualify, and how to apply. Presenter, JaWanda H. Jones, Program Analyst, HUBZone Program, Office of

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 used

Presenter: Judy Sayers, Procurement Specialist with over 30 years of experience in federal government contracting.

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

This virtual webinar will provide information to businesses concerning cybersecurity. What do businesses need to do to become cybersecurity certified. Why is it important to obtain cybersecurity certification? The presenter

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

The first in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 1 "The Preliminaries" will cover the "rules of the road".  During this session, the following topics will be covered: Difference between

The second in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 2 "Preparation" will cover getting ready to write a proposal.  During this session, the following topics will be covered: Identifying the

The third in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 3 "Execution" will cover organizing a responsive proposal.  During this session, the following topics will be covered: Reading the RFP document

The fourth and final in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 4 "Follow Up" will cover building a relationship, win or lose.  During this session, the following topics will be

Every year, the federal government awards a portion of contracting dollars specifically to businesses owned by veterans. Also, small businesses owned by veterans may be eligible to purchase surplus property from

Since 1979, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been the Federal Government’s lead agency in responding to and recovering from many of the Nation’s greatest moments of crisis. Throughout

Description: Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 636(j)(10) and 637(a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a business development program, which

The Southwest Community College APEX Accelerator Program welcomes you to "Unlocking the Power of P-Card" 60-minute Webinar. Target Audience: Government contractors and program, technical, and acquisition professionals at all levels. Description: WHAT

DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program is the oldest continuously operating federal mentor-protégé program in existence. Originally established in the midst of the First Gulf War, the MPP helps eligible small businesses expand

The Southwest Virginia Community APEX Accelerator program will be in attendance at the 2024 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers' Expo. The Southwest Virginia Manufacturers' Expo brings manufacturers of Southwest Virginia together, along

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

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

Description 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

This virtual webinar will provide information to businesses concerning cybersecurity.  What do businesses need to do to become cybersecurity certified? Why is it important to obtain cybersecurity certification? About CMMC:

What Is a CMMC Assessment? CMMC assessment is an official process to evaluate your cybersecurity maturity. Hackers know that it’s much easier to steal sensitive information from government contractors than

Did you know that the General Services Administration (GSA) is one of the largest buyers in the United States government? And that the US government is also the world’s largest

The Small Business Administration maintains the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database. As a small business registers in the System for Award Management, there is an opportunity to fill out

The Department will strengthen our defense industrial base to ensure that we produce and sustain the full range of capabilities needed to give U.S., allied, and partners forces a competitive

The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. The government

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

FOCI Session Description: From investors to employees to customers, there are a lot of people who can influence your business. Most of the time these relationships improve your business, but sometimes

About Project Spectrum: Project Spectrum is a comprehensive, cost-effective platform that provides companies, institutions, and organizations with cybersecurity information, resources, tools, and training. Our mission is to improve cybersecurity readiness,

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

DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program is the oldest continuously operating federal mentor-protégé program in existence. Originally established in the midst of the First Gulf War, the MPP helps eligible small businesses expand

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

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