Training & Events
The North Dakota APEX offers many webinars and workshops designed to help you understand and navigate the government procurement process.
Training is critical to keep businesses informed of the latest procurement practices and opportunities.
Local/Regional
Upcoming Tri-State Procurement Webinars
The following series of webinars are hosted in partnership with Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota APEX Accelerators, and SBA District Offices.
Webinars typically take place the first Tuesday of every month from 9 -10 a.m. Central Time.
March 11
Finding Contracts and Working with Large Primes with Tracy Jerman and Northrop Grumman
Join Northrop Grumman and learn about how to succeed as a small business. Topics will include Capability Statements, Northrop Grumman Portal, Doing Business with Large Federal Contractors, Socio-Economic Categories, Pre-Marketing Suggestions Responding to RFP/RFQ, and Subcontractor Attributes. Whether you're a new or seasoned contractor navigating the complexities of government contracting, seize the opportunity to delve into Northrop Grumman's capability statement evaluation process and gain a comprehensive understanding of the vetting procedures.
March 18
SBA Surety Bond Guaranty Program
This session will provide an overview of the most common contract bonds, including why they are required and what is involved in qualification and obtaining a bond. We will also address Standard vs. Non-Standard bonding and the tools available to get trim, emerging, and DBE companies their first bonds or larger bonding capacity.
March 25
Davis Bacon Requirements and the Service Contract Act (Wage and Hour) Requirements
Join us to discuss the Davis Bacon and Service Contract Act and the everyday application of these laws in the workplace. The webinar will cover the issues central to government contract compliance, including prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements, completing certified payrolls, specific record-keeping requirements, and guidelines for the correct payment of overtime. This session will also include a discussion on the problem areas most common in government contract compliance.
April 17
Minnesota's Government Procurement Fair
DoD
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Training Series
Join your APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) in a wide variety of monthly training series.
March 5
DCAA Billing Series: Provisional Billing Rates / Barriers to Payments from a DCAA Perspective
Join your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) for an essential webinar featuring the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Army Contracting Command (ACC). Learn how to avoid common invoicing errors, navigate the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, and streamline the payment process. This training equips small businesses with the tools to ensure timely payments, reduce administrative burden, and improve overall business success in the federal marketplace.
April 2
DCAA Introductory Series: Intro to DCAA and Audit Process Overview / From a DCAA Perspective: Breaking Into GovCon
Discover the essentials of working with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in the upcoming DCAA Introductory Series, hosted by your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX). This series covers DCAA’s roles, the audit process, and key insights for small businesses breaking into government contracting. Gain a clear understanding of audit communications, government-compliant accounting requirements, and how to navigate barriers to entry in the Defense Industrial Base. Perfect for small businesses new to federal contracting!
U.S. Air Force Office of Small Business Programs Upcoming Events
Stay informed about the latest opportunities to engage with the U.S. Air Force Office of Small Business Programs. Our Upcoming Events page highlights conferences, workshops, webinars, and networking sessions designed to help small businesses succeed in the government contracting space. Join us to connect, learn, and explore ways to collaborate with the U.S. Air Force.
U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs Learning & Events
Discover valuable resources, training opportunities, and upcoming events hosted by the U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs. Designed to empower small business owners, this platform provides educational materials, networking events, and guidance to help businesses successfully navigate government contracting. Explore webinars, workshops, and conferences tailored to support your journey in partnering with the U.S. Army.
Defense Logistics Agency Events and Webinars
Find upcoming opportunities to work with DLA through DLA's Small Business Outreach Calendar. Discover matchmaking events, attend classes or connect with other small businesses in similar industries. Veiw the calendar to see details for each DLA event.
U.S. Navy Office of Small Business Programs Upcoming Events
The mission of OSBP is to promote acquisition opportunities where small business can best support the needs of our Sailors and Marines. We owe it to these men and women to provide them with the systems, innovation, products and tools necessary to enable them to accomplish their mission and return home safely. We also owe it to the taxpayer to acquire these products and services at affordable and responsible prices. It is our hope that through this website you will gain information that will assist you in competing for those opportunities. You will find links to all of the DON's major buying activities and it is there that you will get to know the business of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Govology Webinars
Upcoming Govology Webinars
As one of our clients, you have the opportunity to access and attend several additional webinar's available through Govology at no cost. Review the list of dates, times, and topics, read the event flyer for more details and then contact us to get the access code and get registered today. If you need assisstance with registering, please contact Cadi Zerr at 701-777-6574.
March 11 - CANCELLED
DCAA: Overview of Indirect Rates
Unfortunatley, this webinar has been cancelled.
March 13 RESCHEDULED TO April 29
Leveraging the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for Competitive Advantage in Government Contracting
Accessing critical government contract information can provide a powerful edge in the federal marketplace. In this webinar, Patrick Kelly of PK Consulting Services explains how businesses can use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to obtain valuable data and improve their competitive positioning.
Key topics include:
- Understanding your rights under FOIA.
- How to request and interpret contract-related information.
- Using FOIA data to assess competition and identify procurement opportunities.
- Challenging unfair award decisions with FOIA-obtained evidence.
- Real-world examples of FOIA-driven competitive advantage.
This session is a must for businesses looking to enhance their government contracting strategy with better intelligence and transparency.
March 18
Winning Strategies and Proven Best Practices for Government Prospecting (2025 Update)
Effective prospecting is key to accelerating government sales and securing valuable contracts. In this high-impact webinar, Joshua Frank of RSM Federal shares actionable strategies and real-world insights for identifying and pursuing federal opportunities.
Key topics include:
- Understanding acquisition and pre-acquisition phases.
- Common challenges and solutions in government prospecting.
- Evaluating and improving business development methods.
- Maximizing your time and resources for effective outreach.
- Proven tactics for building a robust government sales pipeline.
Whether you’re new to federal sales or an experienced contractor, this webinar provides the tools you need to drive growth and win more contracts.
March 20
Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (2025 Update)
Cybersecurity is a top priority for the Department of Defense (DoD) and its contractors. In this session, Adam Austin of Totem Technologies breaks down the evolving cybersecurity requirements and how contractors can achieve compliance.
Key topics include:
- Overview of DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 / 7019 / 7020 / 7021.
- Protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Implementing advanced cybersecurity safeguards.
- Navigating challenges in meeting DoD cybersecurity standards.
- Resources and tools for strengthening cybersecurity compliance.
This webinar is essential for DoD contractors, IT staff, and managed service providers working with federal data.
SBA/Other Federal
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Training Events
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
Click the links below to access the on-demand training, which is available at no cost to ND APEX Accelerator clients, access customized resources to meet your specific needs, and sign up for the SBA SBIR/STTR Newsletter to stay updated on the latest in government contracting.
SBA SBIR/STTR Newsletter signup
FLC Upcoming Events
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the formally chartered, nationwide network of over 300 federal laboratories and research centers, that fosters commercialization, best practice strategies and opportunities for accelerating federal technologies out of the labs and into the marketplace.
Through American taxpayers’ investment in our federal laboratories’ research and development (R&D) efforts, scientific and technological breakthroughs can take place and return dividends to our economy. New industries, businesses, and jobs that can be created, when a new technology is brought to market, are just a few of the successes that take effect through technology transfer (T2), and the FLC is here to promote, facilitate, and educate labs and industry about that process.
FLC Upcoming Events
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity For Small Businesses
Join us at the Air Force/Space Force CISO’s Blue Cyber Initiative.
Always free and public, the DAF CISO’s Blue Cyber education series is an early partnership with the Defense Industrial Base, which enables small businesses to bake in cybersecurity and move forward at the speed of innovation. The Blue Cyber Initiative Small Business Cybersecurity boot camp. As small businesses drive innovation and support defense missions with cutting-edge technologies, it is vital we work together to protect DoD sensitive data and networks.
Blue Cyber will pair small businesses with the most modern cyber protection methods in the industry, better positions DIB small businesses to protect sensitive information and networks even before they have a contract to innovate for defense; this defense sensitive information includes YOUR Intellectual Property.
Learn More about Cyber Security for Small Businesses
Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Security Officer Ask-Me-Anything
The Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Security Officer has created the Blue Cyber Education Series for Small Businesses and Academic/Research Institutions. This program provides the Small Business Cybersecurity Materials and an Every-Tuesday Cybersecurity Ask-Me-Anything.
Registration
To directly register for ND APEX sponsored events visit our calendar.