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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 1 – Conducting Market Research
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 1 of a 3-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nWhat do we find when we conduct market research? Propensity! In other words: \n\nWho buys what you sell?\nHow do they buy it?\nHow often do they buy it?\nHow much they are buying?\n\nThis is the beginning of the journey to determine if government contracting is a good fit for your business. In the first of our 3-part series\, we will help you decide whether you can compete based on what the marketplace tells you. You’ll learn how to effectively use available resources to perform research for past awards\, current agency opportunities\, and forecasts to determine which agencies use your product or services. We’ll show you how to generate agency top ten lists and see how you can get questions answered by using the search criteria for informing the results. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3RzMx1Y2RPudf70Vk6NIsw \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. \nThis training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering\, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars\, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-apex-accelerator-webinar-start-now-in-government-contracting-series-part-1-conducting-market-research-3/
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Start Now in Government Contracting Series Part 2 – Develop Your Government Market Plan
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 2 of a 3-part series. \nPresented 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\, November 14\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a_cP4rCpTx6SuVwgOxcZaA\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-2-develop-your-government-market-plan/
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Solicitation Preparation Series Part 1 – Deconstructing the RFQ/RFP Solicitation
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 1 of a 2-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nHow 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.  In attending this session\, you will understand agency preparation\, terms you need to know\, and how the agency will describe their needs.  This includes the Uniform Contract Format as well as the agency’s Proposal Evaluation so you know how to respond. \nDate: Friday\, December 5\, 2025\nTime: 10-11 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pXaAXPFoR7iq00AeahqdSQ \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-solicitation-preparation-series-part-1-deconstructing-the-rfq-rfp-solicitation/
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Solicitation Preparation Series Part 2 – How to Respond to an RFP/RFQ 
DESCRIPTION:This session is part 2 of a 2-part series. \nPresented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nReading 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 the evaluation (selection) criteria.  This course will help you to follow all instructions leading to the submitted proposal.  \nDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025\nTime: 2-3 PM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IZT9RtwYStWzrrJ8eb7WhA \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-solicitation-preparation-series-part-2-how-to-respond-to-an-rfp-rfq/
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SUMMARY:Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program and Veteran Business Program Application Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra\, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC \nThe 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 of the state government’s primary gateways into contracting for small businesses.  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 the process for obtaining this certification. \nDate: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\nTime: 10:30-11:30 AM \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CE1aMXFeSp2WVSRrCnRgIw \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 made available in the public domain.
URL:https://cusbdc.org/event/illinois-apex-accelerator-webinar-state-of-illinois-business-enterprise-program-and-veteran-business-program-application-preparation/
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