Our APEX Accelerator training events offer a range of training to help you with government contracting, such as:
Introduction to Government Contracting
A general overview of how the government buys goods and services.
Small Business Certifications
Guidance on how to become certified and registered and the benefits for small business participating in the 8a, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), HUBZones, Woman Owned Businesses and Veteran Owned Business.
Navigating SAM
How to manage GSAs System for Award Management (SAM), required for government contracting.
Doing Business with GSA
An introduction to GSA Schedules and requirements and process for GSA Schedule contracts.
Contract Accounting
Designed to acquaint businesses with the accounting system standards that are found acceptable by units of government.
Response to RFPs/Proposal Writing
Learn the structure of an RFP, how to understand every section and its requirements, how to identify required sources, and how to plan, develop write, review and deliver a complete, compliant and compelling proposal.
Teaming Arrangements and Subcontracting
Designed to teach and help small businesses develop successful teaming and subcontract relationships with large businesses, other small businesses and individuals.
…and much more!
Contact your local APEX Accelerator to see what training offerings are available to you.
Major Events and Conferences
Date
Location
Details
01-22-2025 to 01-22-2025
SBA Contract Bonding Basics – Get Ready for Construction Season
The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and your local APEX Accelerator are excited to announce the upcoming training with The Small Business Administration (SBA) Surety Bond Guarantee Program – Contract Bonds & SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program.
SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your business obtain bonding for projects up to $14 million! Join experts from the SBA Bonding Program to learn how they can help if your business has:
Limited or no contracting experience,
Difficulty qualifying for bonding, or
The desire to increase current bond limits.
The SBA’s presentation will include an overview of contract bonds – what they are and what you need to know to qualify – and how SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can open doors to bonding for your small business by reducing barriers to increase your contracting opportunities.
02-18-2025 to 02-18-2025
Midwest Virtual Matchmaker – Making Connections for Government Contracting
The 2025 Midwest Matchmaker is your chance to meet with government procurement officials (federal, state, and local) and potential partners (prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.). If you are looking to increase sales in the government marketplace, you won’t want to miss this virtual event.
This event is free to participate, but registration is required and space is limited.
The registration process will collect data on NAICS Codes, so that meetings can be targeted with regards to specific capabilities – providing better opportunities to connect with the right types of customers. If you have questions about NAICS Codes, please contact your local APEX Accelerator before registering for the event.
This event is hosted by APEX Accelerators from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming, along with NADC APEX in Billings, MT, and the Nebraska Indian Community College APEX.
For more information, and to register for the event, please visit: https://stonesriverem.com/event/midwest2025
Sponsored By: APEX Accelerators
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