APEX

This session is part 3 of a 4-part series. Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC The 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 […]

This session is part 4 of a 4-part series. Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 the Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Business and Workforce Diversity administers the DBE program.  The DBE regulations mandate that minority and women owned businesses be […]

Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC Unlock the foundations and building blocks to crafting compelling, winning proposals with our in-depth presentation.  We will cover important aspects of the process to respond to government solicitations.  This includes understanding the clients’ needs to structure your response and addressing their evaluation […]

Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC Socioeconomic contracting programs can be a boon for small businesses. Whether as an 8(a) Program participant, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, a woman-owned small business, or a HUBZone company, or State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program, small businesses can take advantage of […]

Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC This 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 […]

Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC The 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 […]

Celebrating National APEX Day: https://www.napex.us/  Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC Government contracting is constantly evolving, and success depends on staying ahead of critical updates. Whether you’re registering in SAM.gov, researching databases for opportunities, or navigating the new and updated portals such as the MySBA Certification Portal, understanding […]

This session is part 1 of a 3-part series. Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC What do we find when we conduct market research? Propensity! In other words: Who buys what you sell? How do they buy it? How often do they buy it? How much they are buying? This is the […]

This session is part 2 of a 3-part series. Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC Building 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 […]

This session is part 1 of a 2-part series. Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC How does the agency prepare for their requirements? This course will assist in understanding the components of a solicitation or bid document and a breakdown of the elements used when it is written.  […]

This session is part 2 of a 2-part series. Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC Reading the RFP document. Here we will present digesting the scope of work (SOW) and determining your potential to compete.  As essential component is understanding the terms and conditions as well as mastering […]

Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC The BEP/VBP program promotes the economic development of businesses owned and operated by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and service-disabled veterans and supports their participation in the State’s overall procurement process as both prime and subcontractors. This program serves as one […]