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,