Creating Winning Proposals Lesson 2 – Preparation May 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
Creating Winning Proposals Lesson 3 – Execution May 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
Creating Winning Proposals Lesson 4 – Follow Up May 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
SBA Veteran Owned Small Business Certifications June 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
How to Do Business with FEMA July 31, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
SBA 8a Business Certification August 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
Unlocking the Power of the P-Card August 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
Department of Defense Mentor Protege Program August 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
2024 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo August 29, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center 1 Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA, United States 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
SBA Mentor Protégé Program September 4, 2024 @ 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
Intro to Selling to Virginia September 11, 2024 @ 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 September 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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
Project Spectrum – What Small Businesses Need to Know About CMMC September 25, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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:
CMMC Assessment October 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
How to Do Business with GSA October 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
Dynamic Small Business Search October 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
How to Do Business with the Department of the Air Force October 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
SBA HUBZone Business Certification November 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
SWaM Certification November 12, 2024 @ 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
Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) November 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
Project Spectrum December 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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,
Writing an Effective Capabilities Statement December 5, 2024 @ 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
DoD Mentor-Protégé Program December 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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
Federal Contracting 101 December 12, 2024 @ 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
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
Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI) October 28, 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