Events

Starting a Business – In Person

Join us for an accelerated walkthrough of our “Starting A Business” course. This introductory workshop covers the process of evaluating market potential for your products or services, startup costs and financing options, plus initial steps for writing a business plan. Designed for individuals who are considering self-employment or who may be at the beginning stages […]

Proposal Writing & Bidding Best Practices

Virtual – No fee, registration is required Winning 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.  As a result of this session, you will: Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 […]

Meet the Expert | Personnel Security Clearances with Steven Koprince

Virtual - No fee, registration is required The Ins and Outs of Personnel Security Clearances The federal government requires individuals to possess security clearances to perform a variety of functions--including many functions often performed by contractors. Obtaining a personnel security clearance, or PCL, can expand a contractor's bidding opportunities in the federal marketplace.  This training […]

Writing a Business Plan – In Person

Do you want to launch or grow your business? This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to write a business plan for the first time, or already have a plan they would like to update. Topics include: market analysis and sales planning, management and operations, and identifying financial goals and projections. Discover what […]

Metro Detroit Business to Government Connect

In Person event – Macomb Community College South Campus, Sports Expo CenterNo fee, registration is required. The Metro Detroit Business to Government Connect event is designed for you, Michigan's small and large businesses, seeking to market themselves to government agencies and prime contractors. During this dynamic and interactive event, you will have opportunities to diversify […]

Marketing Your Business – In Person

Does your marketing strategy target your greatest opportunities for increasing sales and achieving a competitive advantage? There is much more to marketing than having a couple of social media accounts and an email newsletter.  In this workshop we will discuss market analysis and research, competitive analysis and position, as well as product price, placement,  promotion […]

Lunch & Learn: Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Rules for Federal Contractors 

Virtual - No fee, registration is required A government contractor cannot perform a contract requiring access to classified information unless the contractor is free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) or implements appropriate safeguards to protect national security. Additionally, contractors may be subject to a FOCI review for certain contracts without security clearance requirements […]