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
Capability Statements: A Must-Have for Government Contracting November 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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
CMMC Level 1 in Layperson’s terms December 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The US Federal government recognizes the risk of theft of its sensitive information--such as Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)--from its supply chains' information systems. All Federal
How To Do Business With GSA January 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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
Mentor Protege Programs January 20 @ 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,
How to Get on MAS ( Multiple Award Schedule) January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The GSA Schedule (also referred to as Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedule) is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial firms providing federal, state, and local government buyers
Competitive Advantage through Cybersecurity Compliance February 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Federal, State, and Local municipalities increasingly include requirements to implement cybersecurity protection plans as basis for contractual award. To effectively compete for contract award, offerors must adhere to published cybersecurity
Subcontracting as a Marketing Strategy February 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the SW Virginia Apex Accelerator as they team to present an overview of subcontracting with
RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference March 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm This webinar will help you learn how to develop effective responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). During this training, we will
Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI) March 10 @ 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
Utilizing GSA e-Tools March 18 @ 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
Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds March 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Surety bonding is often seen as a technical hurdle, but for many small businesses, it can be the key to unlocking significant procurement opportunities. The "Simple Access to SBA Surety
Federal Contracting 101 April 7 @ 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
Marketing to Procurement Professionals April 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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
Capability Statements: A Must-Have for Government Contracting April 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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
Intro to Selling to Virginia April 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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
Generate Leads Using eVA May 6 @ 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
SWaM Certification May 14 @ 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