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SUMMARY:27th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]26th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/17/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CST)\nRegistration Deadline: 4/17/2025 2:00 PM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nLocation: Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive\, Brooklyn Center MN \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: \nBusinesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend this Trade Fair. Coupling education with marketing strategies\, this event will provide businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 60 Federal\, State and local agencies\, commercial/prime contractors\, and nonprofit organizations; access available technical assistance; and learn about upcoming contracts. The 26th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair is sponsored by the Federal Executive Board’s SADBOC\, in cooperation with the State of Minnesota’s APEX Accelerator.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/annual-sadboc-government-procurement-fair/
LOCATION:Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center\, 6155 Earle Brown Dr\, Brooklyn Center\, MN\, 55430
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TG/ED/VO - Small Business Program Certification for the State of MN
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”]TG/ED/VO – Small Business Program Certification for the State of MN[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 4/21/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CST)\nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604\nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certifcation\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Woman-owned Businesses \nDescription:\nIs your small business at least 51% owned\, operated and controlled by women\, ethnic minorities\, veterans or persons with disabilities? Or is your small business located in an economically disadvantaged Minnesota county? \nIf so\, attend this session to learn about the state’s Small Business Procurement Program and the benefits of certification\, including receiving preferences when responding to state opportunities\, being hired without going through a competitive procurement process by state agency buyers for use on certain contracts under $100\,000\,and being listed in the public Directory of Certified Businesses. Learn more about the Program and how to apply for certification in this workshop.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-tg-ed-vo-small-business-program-certification-for-the-state-of-mn/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Understanding Types of Government Solicitations
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nAPEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Understanding Types of Government Solicitations[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 4/28/2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 4/28/2026 5:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness\, Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nThe government is a great customer to add to your business – but competition can be fierce and the process has become increasingly difficult. Join APEX Accelerator for this session to learn about the most common acronyms in contracting; the difference between solicitations and unsolicited proposals; the parts of a solicitation; and more\, so that you can become a competitive and competent bidder ready to position yourself for success.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-understanding-types-of-government-solicitations/
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