SBA Mentor Protégé Program Overview November 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 November 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 December 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am 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 December 13, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am 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 January 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 March 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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) October 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 October 30, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 November 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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
RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference December 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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