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SUMMARY:21st Annual Greater MN SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAPEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]21st Annual Greater MN SADBOC Government Procurement Fair[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 10/21/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee\nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629\nLocation: Black Bear Casino Resort 1785 Highway 210\, Carlton MN 55718\nProgram Format: Multi-session Course\nTraining Topics: Certifcation\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Legal Issues\, Procurement Fair\, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Woman-owned Businesses \nDescription: \nA premiere event on selling products and services to the government. Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend. The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace. A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops including Basics of Selling to the Government\, Federal Certifications\,  Contracting with the State of MN and TG/ED/VO Certification\, etc. You will have 8 workshops in 2 tracks to choose from\, along with the opportunity to visit with 20+ representatives from State & Federal Government Agencies\, Large Businesses\, and Resource Providers on the trade floor. The event is free and open to all businesses. \nWorkshops offered: \n\nIntentional Networking\nBasics of Selling to the Government\nPutting American Manufacturing First\nTG/ED/VO Certification and Navigating the SWIFT Supplier Portal\nBlatnik Bridge & Other MnDOT D1 Project\nFederal Certifications (8(a); HUBZone\, WOSB/EDWOSB\, SDVOSB\nLegal Insights on Prevailing Wage Compliance for Construction & Service Contracts\nPreparing for Minnesota Paid Leave\nConstruction Workforce Training: Finding Employees Who Work For You\n\nRegistration is free\, but required: https://forms.office.com/g/D8euqshJGg[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/greatermn-sadboc-government-procurement-fair/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Crafting Effective Capability Statements & Marketing Materials for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAPEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Crafting Effective Capability Statements & Marketing Materials for Government Contracting[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 10/30/2025\nTime: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee\nPoint of Contact: Candice Ellis (651) 224-4320\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Marketing/Sales \nDescription:\nThis session is a part of a series in partnership with the MN Black Chamber of Commerce; we will meet monthly through November to provide information on various topics of government contracting.  \nIn the competitive world of government contracting\, a well-crafted capability statement and strategic marketing materials can set your business apart. This session will equip participants with the skills to develop compelling capability statements that showcase their expertise\, experience\, and value proposition. \nTopics covered include: elements of a powerful capability statement; best practices for tailoring materials to different agencies and contract opportunities; and strategies for branding\, messaging\, and positioning within the government sector. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will have a clear roadmap for creating impactful materials that resonate with government buyers\, increasing their chances of securing contracts.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-2155/
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