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SUMMARY:Morning Huddle: Ask the Procurement Experts
DESCRIPTION:In Person  – No fee to attend\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a relaxed\, no-pressure session where local businesses get face time with our local APEX Accelerator procurement specialists. \n\n\n\nWhether 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:Informal networking with procurement professionalsA chance to ask the questions that matter to youInsider tips on navigating contracting opportunitiesAnd even better connections! \n\n\n\nWho should come?Small 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! \n\n\n\nThis casual event is open from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Join us when you can\, stay as long as you’d like! \n\n\n\nNo fee to attend\, but registration is required. \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/morning-huddle-ask-the-procurement-experts/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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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-101/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:State and Local Government Contracting 101 - In Person
DESCRIPTION:In-Person – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\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\nPresenter: Procurement Counselor\, Schoolcraft APEX AcceleratorFor more information visit Michigan.gov Procurement \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now \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-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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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-2/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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