December 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CMMC Level 1 in Layperson’s terms APEX Accelerator EventsThe 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 government contractors are expected to implement the “Basic” protections for FCI as required by FAR 52.204-21. Therefore, all Federal contractors have certain basic cybersecurity requirements
January 15, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How To Do Business With GSA APEX Accelerator EventsDid 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
January 15, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm How To Do Business With GSA APEX Accelerator EventsDid 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
January 20, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mentor Protege Programs APEX Accelerator EventsIn 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: What are the SBA’s and DOD’s Mentor/Protégé Program (MPP)? What are the benefits for small businesses of participating in MPP? Does my business
January 28, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Get on MAS ( Multiple Award Schedule) APEX Accelerator EventsThe 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 access to more than 11 million commercial supplies (products) and services at volume discount pricing. Join this training that will outline, in plain language, the GSA
February 11, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Competitive Advantage through Cybersecurity Compliance APEX Accelerator EventsFederal, 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 standards. The quicker and more effectively a small business can implement the required standard, the better chances they have of being awarded a contract. Additionally,
February 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Subcontracting as a Marketing Strategy APEX Accelerator EventsJoin 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 prime businesses as a way to get involved in federal contracting. Learn about the GSA subcontracting program and how to target GSA prime vendors, market
March 4, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference APEX Accelerator EventsThis 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 explain the differences in these requests and provide small businesses with the most effective strategies for creating effective responses. What you’ll learn: Understanding the power
March 4, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference APEX Accelerator EventsThis 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 explain the differences in these requests and provide small businesses with the most effective strategies for creating effective responses. What you’ll learn: Understanding the power
March 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI) APEX Accelerator EventsThis 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 it is vitally important to understand what constitutes FOCI and how such concerns can be mitigated. In this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about