May 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Creating Winning Proposals Lesson 1 – The Preliminaries The first in a four-part proposal writing series, Lesson 1 "The Preliminaries" will cover the "rules of the road". During this session, the following topics will be covered: Difference between Bids and Proposals What influences proposal selection Responsiveness vs. Responsibility Difference between Solicitation, Pre-solicitation, Combined Synopsis and Sources Sought
May 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Creating Winning Proposals Lesson 2 – Preparation 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 government’s needs Envisioning how you can be a solution Offering ideas for RFP development Anticipating what will be called for Participating in pre-proposal conferences Identifying
May 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Creating Winning Proposals Lesson 3 – Execution 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 Digesting the scope of work Determining your potential Understanding terms and conditions Mastering evaluation criteria Assigning responsibilities and scheduling Following instructions, completing the proposal and submission
May 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Creating Winning Proposals Lesson 4 – Follow Up 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 covered: Finding out the selection schedule Inquiring about progress Answering any questions which arise Responding to requests Abiding by the rules on communication Preparing for
June 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SBA Veteran Owned Small Business Certifications 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 the federal government. Certification with SBA allows service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts across the federal government. Certified
July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Do Business with FEMA 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 its history, FEMA has built upon the more than 200 years of Federal involvement in disasters. By understanding this history, we are better able to
August 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SBA 8a Business Certification 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 is known as the 8(a) Business Development program. The 8(a) program is a robust nine-year program created to help firms owned and controlled by socially
September 4 @ 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 internal business management systems, accounting, marketing, manufacturing, and strategic planning Financial assistance in the form of equity investments, loans, and bonding Assistance navigating federal contract
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
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