Presented by Elyce Curry, Innovation Project Manager – ERDCWERX As 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). ERDCWERX, an innovation […]
This session is part 3 of a 3-part series. Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC In this session, we will uncover the five essential sections that every powerful Capabilities Statement needs to include: Core Competencies Differentiators Past Performance Company Data Contact Information You’ll understand how to highlight your […]
Presented by Natalie Marquez, Founder - Grow Marketing + Communications, LLC There are so many places that you need to describe your business, whether it's on your website, at a networking event, on social media, or in an “about the company” feature in the media. Without a solid company description, your brand may come off […]
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 […]
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 do 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 […]
Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC Did you know that you can accelerate government contracting success through Mentor-Protégé Programs? The purpose of the MPP is to enhance the capabilities of protégé firms by requiring approved mentors to provide business development assistance to protégé firms and to improve the […]
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 are in private sector sales. However, due to government […]
This session is part 3 of a 3-part series. Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC In this session, we will uncover the five essential sections that every powerful Capabilities Statement needs to include: Core Competencies Differentiators Past Performance Company Data Contact Information You’ll understand how to highlight your […]
Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC It 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 […]
This session is part 1 of a 4-part series. 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 […]
This session is part 2 of a 4-part series. 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 […]