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GovCon Mergers and Acquisitions - Sept 5
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Hiring a Strong Business Developer – How Any Company Can Hire Superstars (2024 Update) - Sept 10
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Maximize Your Potential with the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program - Sept 17
- The Buy Indian Act: Regulatory Updates and Their Implications for Tribal-Owned Businesses - Sept 19
- Winning Federal Construction Contracts (2024 Update) - Sept 24
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.
MORE INFO about procurement webinars
To Celebrate National Small Business Week, join us for daily sessions from 9 – 10 a.m. Central Time, to learn about federal contracting certifications and the valuable resources available in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
September 10
Finding Your Federal Market – Doing Business with the Corps of Engineers
Join a representative from the US Army Corps of Engineers for a brief introduction to the Federal Agency. Information will then be offered with a look at FPDS.gov and sam.gov.
October 1
Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements for Small Business"
Totem.Tech will provide an overview of the cybersecurity DFARS clauses and the CMMC assessment regime. He will also break down into layperson's terms the "basic" cybersecurity protections all Federal government contractors must implement to protect FCI. The presentation will introduce several resources that Apex Accelerator clients can use along their cybersecurity compliance journey.
Novemver 5
Doing Business with the VA and Veteran Verification
Introduction to doing business with the Veterans Health Administration NCO 23. Learn how the VA buys, what they buy and how you can participate. Registration link coming soon.
NSF SBIR/STTR: Proposal Preparation Intensive
September 19th @ 8:30 am
Join our SBIR Classroom for an interactive, full-day, intensive of the NSF SBIR/STTR grant program. In addition to up-todate information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we’ll take a deep dive into the NSF program specifics so you’re equipped to submit a successful proposal. You’ll learn programs goals and eligibility, how to navigate the NSF website and use their web tools, the importance of Program Managers at NSF, application components and proposal scoring, and how to avoid common pitfalls and more!
NIH SBIR/STTR Program Overview
September 20th @ 9 am
Join our SBIR Classroom for an interactive, half-day, training on the National Institutes
of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR program. This workshop will provide an overview of the National
Institute of Health’s (NIH) grant programs. In addition to up-to-date information
on the SBIR/STTR programs, it
will cover: review different NIH grant mechanisms and where to find them - navigating
the NIH
website, review of research projects qualities that would be considered Basic vs Translational,
how to find the program officers, how to approach them, what questions to ask, how
to do research using the web tools available (eReporter, SBIR.gov, etc.), and common
pitfalls and how to avoid them, and much more!
Introduction to Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights with Fargo Patent & Business Law
September 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for a presentation from Tom Kading, owner of Fargo Patent & Business Law, as we discuss the basics of entities and how intellectual property is used. We will also discuss examples of how businesses have protected and used intellectual property.
SBIR/STTR Overview & Essentials for NSF & DOD
October 24th @ 9 am
This interactive workshop reviews the mission and goals of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR/STTR Programs. The session will provide a concise overview of two major SBIR agencies, their funding priorities and application processes, alongside guidance on assembling a project team to get the work done. Attendees will learn: How to select the right agency to align with your project's goals, discover essential tips for building the optimal team for your SBIR/STTR project, gain insights into how these agencies manage their SBIR/STTR programs, and effective strategies for engaging with the agency’s program officials.
20th Annual Greater MN SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
October 24th @ 9 am - 3pm
This is a premiere event on selling products and services to the government. Small
businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors
are encouraged to attend. The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses
to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government
marketplace. A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety
of workshops including Basics of Selling to the Government, Federal Certifications,
Contracting with the State of MN and TG/ED/VO Certification, etc. You will have 8
workshops in 2 tracks to choose from, along with the opportunity to visit with 20+
representatives from State & Federal Government Agencies, Large Businesses, and Resource
Providers on the trade floor. The event is free and open to all businesses - registration
is required and will open September 9th.
DoD
DCAA Trainings - Sponsored by NAPEX
Join your APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) in a wide variety of monthly training series.
DARPAConnect Nebraska Regional Pop-Up
Join DARPA, the Applied Research Institute, and the National Strategic Research Institute for the DARPAConnect Regional Pop-Up in Omaha on September 18, 2024. This event aims to break barriers of entry, educate, and motivate small businesses, industry, and academia to collaborate with DARPA and enhance the national security innovation ecosystem.Attendees will engage in sessions led by DARPA directors, ask questions to leadership, and participate in exclusive one-on-one conversations. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments, with limited space for in-person attendees.
Impacts and Benefits of Working with Federal Laboratories
September 25th @ 1 PM
The North Dakota APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance are excited to announce the Federal Laboratory Consortium Webinar. This webinar will explore the impacts and benefits of working with Federal Laboratories. Join us to learn how the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) accelerates federal technologies into the marketplace through technology transfer (T2). Discover how public-private partnerships increase the impact of federal T2 for society, the economy, and national security. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with labs and prospective business and research partners.
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. Details for each event can be found by selecting an event name in the calendar.
Find Procurement Technical Assistance Centers through the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers' event website.
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
As one of our clients, you have the opportunity to access and attend several additional webinar's available through Govology. 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.
SBA/Other Federal
DARPAConnect Nebraska Regional Pop-Up
Join DARPA, the Applied Research Institute, and the National Strategic Research Institute for the DARPAConnect Regional Pop-Up in Omaha on September 18, 2024. This event aims to break barriers of entry, educate, and motivate small businesses, industry, and academia to collaborate with DARPA and enhance the national security innovation ecosystem.
Attendees will engage in sessions led by DARPA directors, ask questions to leadership, and participate in exclusive one-on-one conversations. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments, with limited space for in-person attendees.
Impacts and Benefits of Working with Federal Laboratories
September 25th @ 1 PM
The North Dakota APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance are excited to announce the Federal Laboratory Consortium Webinar.
This webinar will explore the impacts and benefits of working with Federal Laboratories. Join us to learn how the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) accelerates federal technologies into the marketplace through technology transfer (T2).
Discover how public-private partnerships increase the impact of federal T2 for society, the economy, and national security. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with labs and prospective business and research partners.
Doing Business with the National Park Service
The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and the government works to make sure small businesses get at least 23% of all federal contracting dollars. Join us to learn from Ron Kesterson with the National Park Services, Contacting Operations Central as he presents an introduction to the National Park Service, upcoming projects of interest, and small business considerations. Please join us if you are interested in selling to the federal government, obtaining information about the needs of the National Park Service, you would like to schedule a one-on-one with SBA or APEX.
SBA 7(j) Training Schedule for July-September 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering new one-on-one customized coaching, business training, and networking/matchmaking opportunities brought to you by SBA’s Office of Business Development through the Empower To Grow (E2G) Program’s 7(j) training provider, Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship.
The Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship is providing free specialized, high-quality assistance to eligible small businesses that encompass a wide spectrum of business services, including one-on-one customized coaching, business training, and networking/matchmaking opportunities.
The workshops are at 10:00am and 1:00pm Central unless otherwise noted.
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.
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
Register for 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.