BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Schoolcraft College - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Schoolcraft College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T095851 CREATED:20240223T180024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T180301Z UID:5677-1712138400-1712143800@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Meet the Expert | Facility Security Clearances with Steven Koprince DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required \n\n\n\nThe Ins and Outs of Facility Security Clearances \n\n\n\nCertain government contracting opportunities are only available to companies with Facility Security Clearances\, or FCLs. Obtaining an FCL can expand a contractor’s opportunities in the federal marketplace. \n\n\n\nThis training will provide an overview of the requirements and processes to obtain an FCL for your business\, including: \n\n\n\n\nFCL sponsorship and overcoming the “chicken-and-egg” sponsorship conundrum\n\n\n\nBig-picture eligibility factors for FCLs\n\n\n\nFacility Security Officers (FSOs) and their role\n\n\n\nApplication process overview\n\n\n\nRequired documentation \n\n\n\nDCSA site visits\n\n\n\nFOCI and FOCI mitigation\n\n\n\nMaintaining the FCL\n\n\n\nSpecial rules for “SBA” joint ventures\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Federal and defense contractors\, prime contractors\, small businesses\, and small business advocates. \n\n\n\nSubject Matter Expert: Steven Koprince\, Federal Government Contracts Consultant \n\n\n\nSteven Koprince is the founder of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC\, now retired. Steven’s legal practice focused exclusively on providing comprehensive legal services to federal government contractors. Steven worked with hundreds of companies to help them achieve their government contracting goals. \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/meet-the-expert-facility-security-clearances-with-steven-koprince/ CATEGORIES:Business Development Center,PTAC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/feature-suit-search.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240404T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240404T093000 DTSTAMP:20240329T095851 CREATED:20240223T180230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T180233Z UID:5678-1712219400-1712223000@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Coffee and Contracting DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required \n\n\n\nJoin our Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors for an opportunity to discuss government contracting\, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and your coffee! \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/coffee-and-contracting-2/ CATEGORIES:Business Development Center,PTAC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/feature-coffee-contracting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240411T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240411T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T095851 CREATED:20240223T180506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T180508Z UID:5679-1712826000-1712833200@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101 DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required \n\n\n\nJoin us for Federal Government Contracting 101!  \n\n\n\nIn this class you will gain valuable information on: \n\n\n\n\nBecoming government contract ready\n\n\n\nSmall Business Program Certifications\n\n\n\nMarketing to federal agencies\n\n\n\nSystem for Award Management (SAM) Registration & Validation Process\n\n\n\nFinding federal contracting opportunities  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/federal-government-contracting-101-3/ CATEGORIES:Business Development Center,PTAC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feature-gov-contracts.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240416T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240416T100000 DTSTAMP:20240329T095851 CREATED:20240223T180722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T180724Z UID:5680-1713258000-1713261600@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:Proposal Writing & Bidding Best Practices DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration required \n\n\n\nWinning government contracts requires proper planning and preparation. This session is designed to provide you with best practices for reviewing solicitations\, preparing proposals\, and steps to consider when awarded or not awarded a government contract. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the qualities of a responsible contractor\n\n\n\nLearn how the government makes award determinations\n\n\n\nUnderstand relevant FAR clauses listed in the solicitation\n\n\n\nKnow your rights regarding debriefs and protests\n\n\n\nLearn what it means to be responsive and responsible\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/proposal-writing-bidding-best-practices-4/ CATEGORIES:Business Development Center,PTAC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feature-bidding.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T095851 CREATED:20240223T180857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T180914Z UID:5681-1713949200-1713956400@www.schoolcraft.edu SUMMARY:State and Local Government Contracting 101 DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required \n\n\n\nJoin us for State and Local Government Contracting 101! \n\n\n\nIn this class you will gain valuable information on:  \n\n\n\n\nBecoming government contract ready\n\n\n\nMarketing to state and local agencies\n\n\n\nBenefits of joining the Michigan Supplier Community (MiSC)\n\n\n\nState of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service Registration\n\n\n\nDepartment of Transportation\, Management & Budget (DTMB) Vendor Opportunity Dashboard\n\n\n\nFinding state and local contract opportunities using the MITN Purchasing Group\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/state-and-local-government-contracting-101-3/ CATEGORIES:Business Development Center,PTAC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/feature-suppliers.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR