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SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Virtual  – No fee to attend\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a business owner looking to navigate the federal marketplace? \n\n\n\nThe government buys almost every good or service imaginable. The steps to becoming a government contractor include understanding contractor responsibility\, identifying which agencies buy what you sell\, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies and more. \n\n\n\nThis session provides you with an overview of: \n\n\n\n\nAPEX Accelerators Services\n\n\n\nSystem for Award Management (SAM) Registration & Validation Process\n\n\n\nSmall Business Program Certifications\n\n\n\nDoD Defense Priorities\n\n\n\nMarketing to federal agencies\n\n\n\nFinding federal contracting opportunities  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Procurement Counselor\, Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/federal-government-contracting-101/2025-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Meet the Expert: SBA's Access to Capital Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe SBA’s Access to Capital Information Session provides established and aspiring small business owners with insight into the criteria used by loan officers to evaluate a loan request along with an overview of SBA’s Financing Programs.  This training demystifies the lending process by walking participants through the key criteria that financial institutions use to assess creditworthiness and risk.  By the end of the session\, attendees will be equipped to assemble more compelling loan applications and improve their chances of approval. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nThe Five Cs of Credit: Character\, Capacity\, Capital\, Collateral\, and Conditions.\n\n\n\nThe role each “C” plays in a lender’s decision-making process.\n\n\n\nHow key financial indicators—such as credit scores\, financial statements\, cash flow\, debt-to-income ratios\, and business plans—are analyzed during the loan application review.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Presenter: Latfia Bradwell\, Lender Specialist\, Michigan District Office \n\n\n\nAbout Latifa: Latifa joined the SBA Michigan District Office’s Lender Relations team in 2015. Latifa educates and informs the lending and small business community of SBA’s lending products and services. She also serves as the program manager for the district’s five microlenders. Latifa has over 25 years of experience in the economic development environment. Prior to joining the SBA\, Latifa held positions as the Deputy Director of the Tejara Global Business Development Center\, a business incubator and accelerator in Dearborn\, MI and as a Senior Business and Growth Consultant for the Michigan Small Business Development Center. Her honors and awards include 2010 Outstanding Business Counselor – Recognition of Excellence – Leadership Award from the Michigan Small Business Development Center. In her current role at the SBA\, she was awarded the 2024 Embrace Award and the 2018 Federal Employee of the Year Award issued by the Federal Executive Board. Latifa earned an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and a BS in Accounting from Wayne State University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/meet-the-expert-sbas-access-to-capital-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Contracting Special Edition
DESCRIPTION:In Person – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee & Contracting: Bring Your Questions\, Leave with Answers \n\n\n\nGrab a cup of coffee and join us for a relaxed\, no-pressure session where local businesses get face time with your local APEX Accelerator procurement specialists. Whether you’re new to government contracting or have questions about your next steps\, this is your chance to ask the experts — no slides\, no speeches\, just real talk. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\n\nInformal networking with procurement professionals\n\n\n\nA chance to ask the questions that matter to you\n\n\n\nInsider tips on navigating contracting opportunities\n\n\n\nGreat coffee and even better connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should come? \n\n\n\nSmall business owners\, entrepreneurs\, or anyone curious about how to work with government agencies or large buyers. \n\n\n\nBring your curiosity\, questions\, and business cards — we’ll bring the coffee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/coffee-and-contracting-special-edition/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:State and Local Government Contracting 101 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a business owner looking to navigate the Michigan marketplace? \n\n\n\nState and local government contracting offices buy almost every good or service imaginable. Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors are available to help with selling your offerings. The steps to becoming a state and/or local government contractor include understanding contractor readiness\, identifying which divisions buy what you sell\, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies and more. \n\n\n\nThis session provides you with an overview of: \n\n\n\n\nAPEX Accelerator Services\n\n\n\nState of Michigan Buying Divisions\n\n\n\nRegistration on SIGMA VSSBid and Debriefing Processes\n\n\n\nState Purchasing Preferences\n\n\n\nMiSC and MiDEALFinding State and Local Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Procurement Counselor\, Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\nFor more information visit Michigan.gov Procurement \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/state-and-local-government-contracting-101/2025-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Proposal & Bidding Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/proposal-writing-bidding-best-practices-2/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Resonance Imaging Structured Education (MRI)
DESCRIPTION:August 26\, 2025 – December 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTuesdays\, 6:00- 8:00 pm online lectures \n\n\n\nOther projects/assignments will be online\, student-paced. \n\n\n\nObtain the necessary structured education to sit for the MRI post-associate’s certificate. This 16-week online course provides all the knowledge you need to pass the exam. Upon completion of the program and acquiring the ARRT required number of exams students are eligible to take the ARRT exam. \n\n\n\nThe Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program is designed for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)\, Radiation Therapist (ARRT)\, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT or NMTCB) \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/magnetic-resonance-imaging-structured-education-mri/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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