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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Certification Series Part 2 - SBA Small Business Certifications
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 2 of a 4-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nThis course provides an in-depth review of the Small Business Administration (SBA) certifications designated for small businesses pursuing opportunities in the federal government marketplace. In this webinar you will learn the specifics of how to qualify a business for Small Business Self Certification and a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).  In addition\, we will introduce the SBA’s new unified certification website\, MySBA Certifications portal and the process and requirements for application in the 8(a) Business Development Program\, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)\, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)\, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone)\, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)\, and Economic Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).  Take advantage of this program to gain the confidence to apply for certification. \nDate: Tuesday\, February 4\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_okeXpwM4QV-hrhYsaL-fMg \n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-apex-accelerator-webinar-certification-series-part-2-sba-small-business-certifications/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX,Certification Series
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Certification Series Part 3 - State of Illinois Business Enterprise & Veteran Business Programs Certifications
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 3 of a 4-part series. \nPresented by:\nKeli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC\nJohnny Rodriguez\, Outreach Manager – Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion \nThe BEP/VBP program promotes the economic development of businesses owned and operated by minorities\, women\, people with disabilities\, veterans\, and service-disabled veterans and supports their participation in the State’s overall procurement process as both prime and subcontractors.  State agencies and universities have a goal to buy at least 30% of goods and services from BEP certified Businesses and at least 3% of their procurement budgets with certified veteran owned (VBP) businesses.  Please join us as we discuss the requirements and process to obtain this certification. \nDate: Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D01q9x5kSr61lHui2Q9Z4Q \n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-apex-accelerator-webinar-certification-series-part-3-state-of-illinois-business-enterprise-veteran-business-programs-certifications/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:APEX,Certification Series
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Collaborating & Contracting with the U.S. Army ERDC
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elyce Curry\, Innovation Project Manager – ERDCWERX \nAs Illinois APEX Accelerators are encouraged to support small businesses in pursuit of Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and other opportunities with the federal government\, we would like to introduce ERDCWERX\, a government partner of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). \nERDCWERX\, an innovation hub of DEFENSEWERX\, provides a streamlined path to collaboration and contracting with ERDC. ERDCWERX events\, tech challenges\, and other opportunities make it easier and faster for innovators to propose solutions for ERDC to consider. As a result of ERDCWERX’s partnership with ERDC\, a growing number of contracts and agreements are being awarded to industry and academia. \nYou’ll also hear from Kimberly Dulaney with the U.S. Army ERDC Office of Small Business Programs. \nAttendees will learn more about: \n\nU.S. Army ERDC and its focus areas\nTech challenges\, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs)\, Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs)\, and other opportunities for small businesses to collaborate with ERDC\nLicensing ERDC technology\nWays to receive project announcements\n\nDate: Thursday\, February 20\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nQ_wYJZaQK6oJIcsbdmfZg\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain. \n 
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-apex-accelerator-webinar-collaborating-contracting-with-the-u-s-army-erdc/
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CATEGORIES:APEX
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 3 – Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 3 of a 3-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nIn this session\, we will uncover the five essential sections that every powerful Capabilities Statement needs to include: \n\nCore Competencies\nDifferentiators\nPast Performance\nCompany Data\nContact Information\n\nYou’ll understand how to highlight your successes\, showcase your strengths\, and set your business apart from your competitors.  We’ll also discuss design dos and don’ts to ensure your Capabilities Statements stand out in decision-makers’ eyes.  This is also an opportunity to ask questions about your existing Capabilities Statement and how to perfect it. \nDate: Friday\, February 28\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iUMEyvxxSzKDMpCecOPndw\n*After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar\, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-apex-accelerator-webinar-start-now-in-government-contracting-series-part-3-capability-statements/
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