• Federal Contracting 101

    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

    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)

    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

  • How To Do Business With GSA

    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

  • Capability Statements: A Must-Have for Government Contracting

    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

    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

  • CMMC Level 1 in Layperson’s terms

    The 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

  • How To Do Business With GSA

    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

  • How To Do Business With GSA

    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

  • Mentor Protege Programs

    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,

  • How to Get on MAS ( Multiple Award Schedule)

    The 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

  • Competitive Advantage through Cybersecurity Compliance

    Federal, 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,

  • Subcontracting as a Marketing Strategy

    Join 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

  • RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference

    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

  • RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference

    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

  • Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI)

    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

  • Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI)

    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

  • Utilizing GSA e-Tools

    GSA offers a suite of integrated e-tools to make the acquisition process more efficient for small businesses. These complimentary e-tools — GSA Advantage!®, GSA eBuy, GSA eLibrary, Acquisition Gateway, and

  • Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds

    Surety bonding is often seen as a technical hurdle, but for many small businesses, it can be the key to unlocking significant procurement opportunities. The “Simple Access to SBA Surety

  • Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds

    Surety bonding is often seen as a technical hurdle, but for many small businesses, it can be the key to unlocking significant procurement opportunities. The “Simple Access to SBA Surety

  • Federal Contracting 101

    Join us for Federal Contracting 101, a comprehensive training session designed to help businesses navigate the world of government contracting. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand into

  • Federal Contracting 101

    Join us for Federal Contracting 101, a comprehensive training session designed to help businesses navigate the world of government contracting. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand into

  • Marketing to Procurement Professionals

    How you introduce your business matters. In this session, learn how to prepare your elevator pitch, identify your differentiators, and market your services to procurement officials effectively. This training will

  • Marketing to Procurement Professionals

    How you introduce your business matters. In this session, learn how to prepare your elevator pitch, identify your differentiators, and market your services to procurement officials effectively. This training will

  • Intro to Selling to Virginia

    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

  • Intro to Selling to Virginia

    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