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SUMMARY:Creating Winning Proposals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWinning a bid on a government contract can be a new beginning for your business.  However\, to win this bid\, you must place a near-perfect proposal. \nA winning proposal is more than just words on paper. \nFor instance\, one successful bid will most likely improve your business’s chances of being considered for future government opportunities. \nBut what does it take to write a contract proposal?  How can you write a contract proposal that is compliant\, meets all the specific requirements\, and distinguishes your company over the competition? \nAs a result of your participating in this workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify contract opportunities that are realistic for you\nUnderstand how the government describes what it needs\nPrepare responsive and effective proposals\nImprove your chances of winning government contracts\n\nPresenter: Brandon McCall\, Procurement Specialist – Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator
URL:https://sw.edu/apex/event/creating-winning-proposals-3/
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SUMMARY:Mentor Protege Programs
DESCRIPTION: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\, burning questions: \n\nWhat are the SBA’s and DOD’s Mentor/Protégé Program (MPP)?\nWhat are the benefits for small businesses of participating in MPP?\nDoes my business qualify?\nIf I form a joint venture under the MPP will my business still be considered small?\n\nSpeakers: \nRichard Arnholt\, Member at Bass\, Berry & Sims\, a law firm in Washington\, DC\, advises government contract clients in a wide range of matters\, including litigation\, investigations\, counseling\, and transactions. In particular\, he has extensive experience counseling clients on the complex ethics and compliance obligations required of government contractors and grant recipients; assisting companies and individuals faced with suspension or debarment by a number of government agencies; filing and defending against bid protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO)\, Court of Federal Claims\, and the Federal Circuit; and government contracts-related litigation such as prime/sub disputes and defending against False Claims Act (FCA) allegations. \nSylvia Yi\,  Counsel at Bass\, Berry & Sims represents businesses across a broad range of sectors as they move through the contracting process with federal\, state and local governments\, and when they engage in international transactions. Sylvia counsels public and private companies on day to day compliance challenges and has a particular focus on mergers & acquisitions involving government contractors. She is a regular contributor to the firm’s GovCon & Trade Blog\, where she provides insight on the demanding and ever-changing regulatory environment.
URL:https://sw.edu/apex/event/mentor-protege-programs-2/
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