• Mentor Protege Programs

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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)

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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 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

  • Competitive Advantage through Cybersecurity Compliance

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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 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

  • RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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

  • RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: Understanding the Difference

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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

  • Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI)

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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

  • Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence (FOCI)

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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

  • Utilizing GSA e-Tools

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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 others — help you quickly and easily perform market research, respond to requests for quotes, and more. Join GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business

  • Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds

    APEX Accelerator Events

    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 Bonds” presentation will help you discover how surety bonds can be a game-changer for your business growth. Mr. Gibbs will share proven strategies to improve