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SUMMARY:Meet the Expert: State of Michigan Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Check-in: 9:30 am – 9:50 am \n\n\n\nPresentation and Q&A: 10:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n\n\nAre you seeking contracting opportunities with the State of Michigan? \n\n\n\nJoin us for this interactive and in person training to learn the steps to becoming a contractor for the State of Michigan. These steps include understanding contractor readiness\, identifying buying divisions\, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies. \n\n\n\nThis session provides you with an overview of: \n\n\n\n\nState of Michigan Buying Divisions\n\n\n\nVendor Registration/SIGMA VSS\n\n\n\nBid and Debriefing Processes\n\n\n\nState Purchasing Preferences\n\n\n\nMiSC and MiDEAL\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to connect with the presenter directly after the formal presentation. Bring business cards and capability statements. \n\n\n\nPrior to the training: Register to become a vendor in SIGMA VSS and/or update your vendor profile at michigan.gov/procurement. \n\n\n\nPresenter:Eric PrattGeographically Disadvantaged Business SpecialistCentral Procurement Services\, Michigan Supplier Community\, DTMB \n\n\n\nNo attendance fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War. 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-state-of-michigan-procurement-2/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team":MAILTO:apex@schoolcraft.edu
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SUMMARY:Innovation Pathways: Selling to the Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:Breaking into the federal innovation space requires knowing where to start — and who can help you get there. \n\n\n\nThis introductory session is designed to provide small businesses\, innovators and technology startup companies with an overview of the federal funding landscape\, programs designed to accelerate your technology\, and marketing strategies that get you in front of the right people. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the federal readiness requirements every innovator needs to meet before pursuing government opportunities\n\n\n\nLearn how SBIR and STTR funding works — from proof of concept through commercialization\n\n\n\nIdentify DoD innovation programs aligned to your technology area\, including AFWERX\, NavalX\, Army Futures Command\, DIU\, and DARPA\n\n\n\nKnow the marketing materials federal tech scouts expect — Capability Statement\, White Paper\, Quad Chart and Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF)\n\n\n\nDiscover the Michigan innovation ecosystem and the resources available to support your journey\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Shannon Wilson\, M.S.\, Procurement Counselor at Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator (SC APEX) and team lead for guiding companies through federal innovation pathways — from SBIR/STTR strategy to positioning for DoD tech scouts. \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft College APEX Accelerator services are provided at no cost to eligible businesses in Wayne\, Washtenaw\, Oakland\, Monroe\, and Livingston counties. \n\n\n\nNo attendance fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\nRegistration Link \n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/innovation-pathways-selling-to-the-federal-government/
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