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
December 3
SBIR and STTR Programs
The Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small
Business
Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are Congressionally authorized small business
set-asides established to support scientific excellence and technological innovation
through the investment of Federal research funds in critical American priorities to
build a strong national economy. SBIR is a competitive three-phased process to solicit
proposals for Research/Research and Development (R/R&D), production, services, or
any combination to meet stated agency needs or missions; and to award funding agreements
to qualifying Small Business Concerns (SBCs). STTR is a parallel program to SBIR with
the added requirement that SBCs partner with colleges/universities, Federally Funded
Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) or qualified non-profit research institutions
on cooperative R/R&D. Learn how to participate in the DoD SBIR/STTR Programs and find
funding opportunities
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.
2024 Small Business Webinar Training Series
The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs, in partnership with APEX Accelerators, is excited to host the Fall/Winter 2024 Small Business Webinar Training Series. This series offers invaluable insights for small business owners, acquisition professionals, and stakeholders involved in government contracting. Each session provides practical guidance on navigating DoD programs and initiatives, equipping you with the knowledge to grow your business and succeed in the federal marketplace.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and connect with industry leaders. For more information and to view the full series schedule, click the link below.
December 4
Project Spectrum
Discover how Project Spectrum is empowering organizations to strengthen cybersecurity and meet critical compliance standards. This webinar will provide actionable insights and resources to help you safeguard your operations in today’s digital landscape. Spots are limited, register now to secure your place!
December 10
DoD Mentor-Protégé Program
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protégé Program. Discover how this initiative fosters collaboration and growth between small businesses and larger organizations within the defense industry. Spots are limited, so register now to secure your place!
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.
December 5
Leveraging Market Research for Government Market Opportunities
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to equip new government contractors with the skills needed to excel in market research and gain a competitive edge in the government marketplace. Participants will learn to leverage free government data, utilize NAICS and Product Services Codes, and apply qualitative and quantitative research methods. The session will also cover analyzing historical spending data to identify top buyers, potential partners or competitors, and small business set-aside opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your market research capabilities.
December 10
The Ins and Outs of Facility Security Clearances
Join us for a live webinar with Steven Koprince to learn how securing a Facility Security Clearance can give your business a competitive edge in the federal marketplace. This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the FCL process, including eligibility requirements, sponsorship, required documentation, DCSA site visits, and compliance best practices. You’ll also gain insights into navigating Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence requirements and applying FCL rules to SBA joint ventures. Designed for federal contractors without an FCL, this session is especially valuable for small businesses seeking to expand their access to government contracts.
December 12
2024 Government Contracting Year-End Review
Join federal contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff and Shane McCall for a live webinar covering critical updates and new rules affecting small business federal contractors. This session will address updates to the 8(a) Program certification, proposed changes to HUBZone certification, joint venture rules, key provisions of the latest National Defense Authorization Act, and recent legal cases impacting federal contractors. Tailored for government contractors, small business owners, and procurement counselors, this webinar offers valuable insights to keep you informed and competitive.
December 17
A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA's Federal Small Business Certifications
Join Carroll Bernard and Ashley Duwel (Duwel Dev) for a live webinar on successfully applying for federal small business certifications through the SBA’s new "MySBA Certifications" portal. This session will provide a step-by-step guide to applying for SBA certification programs, including HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, and 8(a) certifications. Learn how to determine your eligibility, gather required documentation, prepare application narratives, and navigate the MySBA Certifications portal to submit your application successfully. The webinar also includes tips to avoid common mistakes that can delay or derail the process. This training is ideal for small business contractors and APEX Accelerator counselors.
December 19
DCAA: Essential Pricing Strategies for Complaint Proposals
Join Katelyn Rigle from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for an interactive webinar focused on crafting compliant and competitive price proposals for federal contracts. This session offers small businesses a clear understanding of essential pricing concepts, from key terminology and Truth in Negotiations requirements to the buyer’s analysis process and proposal evaluation techniques. Participants will gain practical insights into FAR Part 15 and DFARS regulations, as well as the documentation needed for each cost element. This training is ideal for small business contractors pursuing federal opportunities and looking to enhance their proposal pricing strategies.
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.