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  • SWaM Certification – Selling to the Commonwealth

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    The Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) in partnership with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, invites you to attend SWaM Info Session on How to do business with the State of Virginia. During this class, Ramain Gohar, Business Services Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, will

  • Federal Contracting 101

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    The Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) of Southwest Virginia, invites you to attend this informational training session to learn the basics about Federal Contracting. The presenter will be Judy Sayers, a Procurement Specialist with over 30 years of experience in federal government contracting. Register: https://swvccptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/4551

  • Intro to Selling to Virginia – Workshop #1

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    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 by our buying community. You'll also get a guided tour of the eVA website as we discuss the publicly accessible tools & resources every business

  • Generating Leads Using eVA – Workshop #2

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    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 & Resource Center and the new "power" search. You'll learn how to identify buyers who are buying what you sell, determine prices being paid for

  • SBA Socio-Economic Programs Certification Overview

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    This webinar will give an overview of the Small Business Administration's Socio-Economic Certifications. It will review the different types of certifications, how to determine if you are eligible for a certification, and learn how to become certified. We hope you can join us for this very informative session. Presenter: Shirelle Taliaferro, Deputy District Director, U.S.

  • SBA Mentor Protégé Program Overview

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    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. Learn about program qualifications and benefits. Learn how to apply. Presenter: Shirelle Taliaferro is the Deputy District Director at the U.S. Small Business Administration - Richmond District Office. Register: https://swvccptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/4555

  • Writing an Effective Capabilities Statement

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    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

  • Intro to Selling to Virginia – Workshop #1

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    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 by our buying community. You'll also get a guided tour of the eVA website as we discuss the publicly accessible tools & resources every business

  • Generating Leads Using eVA – Workshop #2

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    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 & Resource Center and the new "power" search. You'll learn how to identify buyers who are buying what you sell, determine prices being paid for

  • Federal Contracting 101

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    The Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) of Southwest Virginia, invites you to attend this informational training session to learn the basics about Federal Contracting. The presenter will be Judy Sayers, a Procurement Specialist with over 30 years of experience in federal government contracting. Register: https://swvccptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/4559

  • SBA HUBZone Program Overview

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    This training will provide an overview of the Small Business Administration HUBZone Program, how to qualify, and how to apply. Presenter, Carl Knoblock, Director, SBA District Office, Richmond, VA Register: https://swvccptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/4560

  • Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI)

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    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 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

  • How To Do Business With GSA

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    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 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

  • Capability Statements: A Must-Have for Government Contracting

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    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 competencies, past performance, and differentiators. We’ll walk through examples, templates, and tips to help you stand out. Whether you’re just exploring government contracting or you’re

  • RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference

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    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 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

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