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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 2 – Develop Your Government Market Plan: Building Relationships with Your Target Agencies & Allies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nBuilding a reputation as an expert in your industry\, building relationships with potential customers and partners\, and getting face time at industry events or meetings are as vital in government business as they are in private sector sales.  However\, due to government acquisition regulations\, it is critical to establish relationships and build trust long before a solicitation is released. In this session\, we’ll explore the pivotal role that marketing plays in winning government procurement opportunities.  We’ll delve into the resources available for small businesses to connect with their target agencies\, such as agency OSDBUs\, SBA PCRs\, SBLOs\, and other allies who advocate for small businesses.  We’ll look at marketing tools such as the Dynamic Small Business Search to enhance your company’s visibility to agencies and primes. You’ll also learn to find and prepare for networking and matchmaking events.  Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your marketing game in the procurement landscape. \nDate: Friday\, May 2\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-u7I9ltrSduTxRf1trSTWQ\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.
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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: Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hBkfsQZLTHSmfSMNECkteg\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-2/
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Deconstructing the RFQ/RFP Solicitation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nIt can seem overwhelming to find a federal government solicitation you’re interested in but first need to understand what it would take to bid on this opportunity. This is our tax dollars at work\, so it’s necessary for municipal\, state\, and federal contracts to use a transparent process to keep track of what\, where and how our money is being spent. This webinar will provide an understanding of the common parts of a solicitation document to properly prepare a bid. Our objective is to make working with challenging government bid documents seem more reasonable by allowing you to familiarize yourself with the usual sections and lingo involved in the procurement procedure.  At the end of the webinar\, you’ll understand where to find the government’s requirement in a bid document. \nDate: Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cwvWAkKkSRirwZTczPj1gA\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-deconstructing-the-rfq-rfp-solicitation-2/
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