October 28 @ 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
October 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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
November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Capability Statements: A Must-Have for Government Contracting APEX Accelerator EventsYour 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
December 3 @ 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
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
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
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
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,
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
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