October 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Do Business with GSA 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 buyer of goods and services? Please join the Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator and GSA as we present a comprehensive overview of GSA, which includes an
October 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Dynamic Small Business Search 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 small business profile. The information provided populates DSBS. DSBS is another tool contracting officers use to identify potential small business contractors for upcoming contracting
October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Do Business with the Department of the Air Force 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 advantage. We will bolster support for our unparalleled network of research institutions, both university affiliated and federally funded research and development centers, as well as
November 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SBA HUBZone Business Certification 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 limits competition for certain contracts to businesses in historically underutilized business zones. It also gives preferential consideration to those businesses in full and open competition. Joining
November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SWaM Certification 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 state-funded projects. SWaM certification is available in the following designations: Small Micro Woman-Owned Miniority-Owned Presenter: Ramain Gohar, Business Service Manager Virginia Department of Small Business
December 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Writing an Effective Capabilities Statement 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
December 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Federal Contracting 101 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
December 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Creating Winning Proposals 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
February 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SBA Women Owned Business Certifications 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
March 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm An Introduction to the SBIR & STTR Programs 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
March 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SBA Mentor Protégé Program 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