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Making the shift from commercial to government contracting is a game-changer for businesses. It unlocks new opportunities but also brings unique challenges. Discover how to navigate the transition with this comprehensive guide. https://bit.ly/3Z8EU7E FedBiz Access  #GovernmentContracting 

MySBA Certifications Will Give Small Business Owners Enhanced Digital Experience to Apply for and Manage Federal Contracting Certifications SBA Certify - Small Business Administration | SBA Certify - Small Contracting assistance programs | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov) Through the new MySBA Certifications, customers applying for a new federal contracting certification will be able to: Spend less time applying with reduced paperwork and streamlined processes Apply for and manage all federal contracting certifications in one place Apply for multiple certifications at the same time Access valuable resources to help them win contracts Federal small business contractors support one million good-paying jobs in manufacturing, construction, research & development, technology, defense, and other vital industries. The SBA’s federal contracting certification programs enable qualifying small business owners — including women, veterans, and small businesses located in historically underserved communities — to apply for and receive certifications that make them eligible to compete for and win small business set-aside prime and subcontracts. The SBA programs or certifications that will be accessible through MySBA Certifications include: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Small businesses in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) 8(a) Business Development Program Mentor-Protégé Program To learn more about MySBA Certification, reach out to the Missouri SBDC at UMKC and your KC area Missouri APEX Accelerator consultants.

A new Federal Register request for public input on proposed changes to three programs that affect small businesses was recently posted by U.S. Small Business Administration. The deadline for input is Oct. 8, 2024. Learn more and respond at https://lnkd.in/eKwxQMuf.   Background:  🔵 Proposed Changes to SBA's HUBZone and Other Small Business Programs: The SBA plans to issue a proposed rule to clarify and improve HUBZone program regulations and streamline recertification requirements across various small business programs. 🔵 Implementation of Executive Order 14112 for Tribal Nations: The SBA seeks input on implementing Executive Order 14112 to improve federal funding and support for Tribal Nations, focusing on accessibility, equity, and flexibility in SBA programs. 🔵 Revisions to Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Policies: The SBA is considering changes to the rules governing mentor-protégé joint ventures, particularly their eligibility for multiple award contracts and the applicability of HUBZone price evaluation preferences. #DoD #smallbusiness #HUBZone #MPP #jointventure #tribalbusiness #APEXAccelerators #NAPEX #SBA #federalregister

Missouri APEX Accelerator will host a free #matchmaking #event on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. This event will allow #small_businesses the #opportunity to hear from #prime_contractor, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc., to learn about potential #subcontracting #opportunities. Alpha Energy and Electric Inc. will provide a short presentation on its past and present #projects, as well as upcoming #contracts it intends to bid on. Attendees will be able to #connect with representatives from AEE to share their #capabilities and #expertise, as well as to visit and engage with other small businesses. Targeted industries include, but are not limited to: Electrical- 238210 Plumbing, HVAC- 238220 Carpenters- 238350 Mechanical- 811111 Concrete – 238110 Masonry – 238140 Drywall/insulation – 238310 Painting/ wall coverings – 238320 Roofing – 238160 Fire suppression- 922160 Flooring - 238330 Please register for this event in advance. The presentation will start shortly after 12:00pm, followed by a #networking session. Light refreshments will be provided. For any inquiries, please contact henry.ugeh@alphaee.com or gcorce@missouri.edu Register at: https://lnkd.in/gQjCdNx3 #moapex #missouriapex #aee #alphaenergyandelectric #subcontractor #govcon #governmentcontracting #smallbusiness #subk

Your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) are excited to announce the upcoming Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) webinar entitled DARPAConnect – Supporting Your DARPA Journey. DARPAConnect is based on three main precepts – Discover, Collaborate, and Contribute. During this training, DARPA will explain how businesses can stay engaged through DARPAConnect and the resources that DARPA provides. hashtag #darpa hashtag #missouriapex hashtag #moapex hashtag #govcon hashtag #governmentcontracting hashtag #darpaconnect hashtag #napex

If you are a small business in construction near St. Louis, this event is for you! 📢 You’re Invited: Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Event with Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. Missouri APEX Accelerator is co-hosting an upcoming subcontractor matchmaking event! Date: Wednesday 09/04/2024 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Location: St. Louis County Library - Grants View Branch; 9700 Musick Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123-3935 Please register for this event in advance: https://lnkd.in/gmSkKV5K. Are you a prime contractor looking to build your own subcontractor pipeline? Missouri APEX Accelerator can help! #MissouriAPEX #MOAPEX #APEXAcclerators #SmallBusiness #SupplierOutreach #GovernmentContracting #Procurement #STL #StLouis

Hundreds of ‘Newbies’ are entering the market….not as federal contractors, but as self-proclaimed ‘experts’ taking consulting courses from other self-proclaimed ‘experts’ in the federal marketplace telling unknowing newly registered Sam registrants they have ‘the answer’ with little or no personal experience actually selling to the feds themselves. Between the ‘AI’ proposal writing software companies popping up in the industry like hummingbirds to thistles….and the ‘get rich quick’ schemes of people promising individuals they’ll win ‘millions in days’ because the Feds are ‘looking for you’ WOSB, Veteran, Minority, HubZones….. the industry is saturated with ‘newbie experts’ who know nothing about the nuances of federal contracting. Everywhere I look, little consultancies are showing up with their little idea of getting another buck out of you, contractors. Stop the madness. First exhaust all the FREE resources available through your APEX Accelerators and then when you’re ready to hit the ground running, Go to the seasoned experts who have been there, done that, training and supporting companies one-on-one, custom for the last 20-30 years. Sure there are new tools and databases, memberships and marketplaces…..but if you don’t know how to actually leverage Intel available to build a one-on-one RELATIONSHIP with real people - decision makers - behind the scenes inside the agencies, your shiny toys and tools are worthless. Several of us, know the ‘best-of-the-best’ ….. but they don’t come cheap…..and they’re worth it. Don’t sign that check ….. until you do a full background check. Photo by Abby Wendler Article by Eileen Kent

Project Spectrum CMMC Cybersecurity Services! September 19, 2024, 10:00 - 11:00 am - Virtual Project Spectrum is a #comprehensive, #cost-effective platform that provides companies, institutions, and organizations with #cybersecurity information, #resources, tools, and #training. The United States Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes Project Spectrum as a premier resource for the tools and training needed to increase cybersecurity #awareness and maintain #compliance in accordance with DoD #contracting #requirements. During this webinar, you'll learn about the services they can provide to assist your business in pursuit of Department of Defense contracts including: #threatenvironment, #FOCI (foreign ownership, control or influence), #CUI (controlled unclassified information) and #FCI (Federal contract information). Training Topics: #Cybersecurity Assistance, Defense Industrial Base (#DIB) Readiness, Foreign Ownership Compliance (#FOCI), Government Industrial Base (#GIB) Readiness Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gKShd_TX Cost: #Free #moapex #missouriapex #ohioapex #ohiodepartmentofdevelopment #arapex #arkansasapex #southernohioapex #apexaccelerators #projectspectrum #cybersecurityawareness #cmmc #governmentcontracting #govcon #smallbusiness #smallbusinesstraining #compliance

📢 You’re Invited:  Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Event with Alpha Energy and Electric Inc. Are you a small construction business near St. Louis?  Missouri APEX Accelerator is excited to share an upcoming subcontractor matchmaking event with you!  Date:  Wednesday 09/04/2024 Time:  12:00pm - 2:00pm Location:  St. Louis County Library - Grants View Branch; 9700 Musick Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123-3935 Please register for this event in advance: https://lnkd.in/gmSkKV5K.  Are you a prime contractor looking to build your own subcontractor pipeline?  Missouri APEX Accelerator can help! #MissouriAPEX #MOAPEX #APEXAcclerators #SmallBusiness #SupplierOutreach #GovernmentContracting #Procurement #STL #StLouis University of Missouri Extension MU Extension Business & Communities