- Past Performance: A Critical Factor For Success in the Government Marketplace- Apr 25
- How to Make Informed Bid "Go/No Go" Decisions (2024 Update)- May 7
- Contracting After Disasters- May 9
- Understanding the Berry Amdendment, Buy American Act (BAA), Trade Agreements, and the Nonmanufacturer Rule- May 14
- Small Business Subcontracting Plans: What SBLOs Need to Know- May 16
- Revamped Davis-Bacon Act Reshapes Labor Landscape for Construction Contractors- May 21
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.
April 29
Resources for Small Businesses – SBDC, WBC, VBOC, and APEX Accelerators
Whether you need to create a successful business plan, get expert advice on expanding your business, marketing, understanding the government market and requirements to do business with the government, or training your team, there are many resource partners to help you!
April 30
SBA Federal Certification – 8(a) Business Development Program and Small Disadvantaged Business Self-Certification
Under the 8(a) Business Development Program, the federal government limits competition for certaincontracts to participating businesses to help provide a level playing field for small disadvantaged ownedbusinesses.
May 1
SBA Federal Certification – Introduction to the HUBZone Program
Joining the HUBZone (historically underutilized business zones) program makes your business eligible tocompete for the program’s set-aside contracts and get a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions.
May 2
SBA Federal Certification – Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
To level the playing field in the federal contracting marketplace, the federal government's goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year.
May 3
SBA Federal Certification – Veteran Certification
Every year, the federal government awards a portion of contracting dollars specifically to businesses owned by veterans. Also, small businesses owned by veterans may be eligible to purchase surplus property from the federal government.
June 4
What, Why, and How of Capability Statements
Be prepared to present your company in a professional and concise manner, all on one page. Learn key information that customers need from potential vendors. Understand how and why a capability statement should be used with government agencies.
July 9
Subcontracting Opportunities
Best practices for small businesses finding subcontracting opportunities: • Understand Small Business Categories • Meet SBA Government Contracting’s CMRs • Roles of a CMR • How to Locate Subcontracting Opportunities through Subcontracting Plan Requirements.
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.
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
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.
Small Business Works 2024 Training & Matchmaking Event A.C.T.S on Maximizing Small Business Opportunities
May 9th @ 9:30 am CDT
The GSA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will host a no-cost training and matchmaking event. The event will provide valuable information and resources to help small businesses navigate and thrive in the federal government marketplace. Small businesses will also be able to expand their network and engage with industry experts in matchmaking sessions.
How To Do Business With FEMA
Region VIII, Outreach (Webinar)
May 16th @ 12 pm - 2:30 pm
This webinar discusses how to do business with the Federal Emergency Managment Agency (FEMA). Attendance is limited to 4 people per company. Click the link below to learn more.
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.