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 your foot in the door, wouldn't you want it to provide your company’s information in the best, most efficient way? This session defines what a
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