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Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator – SBA Procurement Programs Orientation

Name: Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator – SBA Procurement Programs Orientation
Start: 2023-05-16T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-05-16T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Schoolcraft College Main Campus

$Free for Chamber Members

May 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join a representative from the SBA (Small Business Administration) for an overview of the procurement programs. Programs include 8a, WOSB, and HubZone.

Topics of discussion will focus on:

Eligibility and application process
Timelines for applications and certifications
Re-certification process
Myth busters and pitfalls to avoid
Self marketing and match making
Sole source vs. competitive contracts
Bid process and fundamentals

Free to attend, but registration is required.

The APEX Accelerator provides assistance to businesses in marketing products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Schoolcraft College in Livonia has sponsored the local program since 1985 and is the link between the government, prime contractors, and businesses.

The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.