BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MNSBIR Inc. - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://minnesotasbir.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MNSBIR Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T140000 DTSTAMP:20250626T013258Z CREATED:20250626T013258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T013258Z UID:10000801-1753189200-1753192800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Deep Dive into Entity-Owned / 8(a) and HUBZone Applications 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”]Deep Dive into Entity-Owned / 8(a) and HUBZone Applications[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 7/22/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Natt Lee \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certification \nDescription:\nThis webinar will educate entity-owned firms\, owned by Indian tribes\, Alaska Native Corporations\, Native Hawaiian Organizations or Community Development Corporations. \nPresenters will discuss the qualifications and application walk-thru for entity-owned 8(a) and HUBZone firms.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-hubzone-deep-dive/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T100000 DTSTAMP:20250626T014637Z CREATED:20250301T052031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T014637Z UID:10000725-1753174800-1753178400@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Getting Registered in SAM.gov and Searching Opportunities 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”]Getting Registered in SAM.gov and Searching Opportunities[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 7/22/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: SAM Registration \nDescription:\nBeing registered in SAM.gov is required to bid on federal government contracts and to receive grants. Join us to find out how and why to get registered\, or if your current registration is correct. We’ll also cover how to bolster your registration to get better visibility and tools for searching the site to find current opportunities for your business.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-getting-registered-in-sam-gov/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T100000 DTSTAMP:20250701T050636Z CREATED:20250701T050636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T050636Z UID:10000817-1751965200-1751968800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Navigating BAA & TAA Compliance in Government Contracting 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”]Navigating BAA & TAA Compliance in Government Contracting[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 7/8/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs\, Selling to Government \nThis is a specialized webinar designed for small business contractors seeking to understand the Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) in federal contracting. Government contracts lawyer\, Nena Lenz of Fredrikson & Byron P.A.\,has been counseling businesses of all sizes on BAA and TAA compliance for nearly twenty years. She will walk attendees through basic compliance requirements and enforcement risks\, and she will provide practical tips for building a compliance program tailored to your business needs.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-navigating-baa-taa-compliance-in-government-contracting/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T140000 DTSTAMP:20250626T135338Z CREATED:20250625T235322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T135338Z UID:10000800-1751547600-1751551200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Preparing for MySBA Certification 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”]Preparing for MySBA Certification[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 7/3/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Natt Lee \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certifcation\nDescription:\nThis webinar will include an overview of MySBA certification benefits\, basic eligibility criteria\, steps to prepare for the application (i.e. account creation/login\, SAM registration\, document checklist)\, and live demo of the application. See if your business is ready to be certified and learn how to apply.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-preparing-for-mysba-certification/2025-07-03/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T100000 DTSTAMP:20250625T235345Z CREATED:20250625T221130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T235345Z UID:10000797-1751360400-1751364000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TriState Webinar: Subcontracting & Teaming in Federal Government Contracting 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”]Subcontracting & Teaming in Federal Government Contracting[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 7/1/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certification\, Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nNavigating the world of federal subcontracting and teaming agreements can be complex—but it’s also key to success in the government contracting space. Join federal government contracts attorney Gregory Weber of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC\nIn this session\, Greg will break down the big picture of subcontracting and teaming\, highlighting essential principles and proven best practices to help contractors stay compliant and competitive. He’ll also explore common pitfalls that can jeopardize your contracts or partnerships\, and provide practical tips to avoid them.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-tristate-webinar-subcontracting-teaming-in-federal-government-contracting/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T130000 DTSTAMP:20250417T184440Z CREATED:20241028T170057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184440Z UID:10000638-1749546000-1749560400@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Clinics at the Capitol: Contracting and Procurement Focus for Small & Emerging Businesses 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”]Clinics at the Capitol: Contracting and Procurement Focus for Small & Emerging Businesses[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 6/10/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604\nLocation: MN State Capitol\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, St. Paul MN 55155 \nTraining Topics: Certifcation\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government\nDescription:\nJoin us for this inaugural series of events called Clinics at the Capitol. If you are looking to broaden and vary your customer base by including the government marketplace\, join us for a FREE half-day event full of resources\, networking and training. \nHear from a panel of businesses\, like you\, to strategize successes and avoid pitfalls\, then move into breakouts to learn about: Finding Government Contracting Opportunities;Responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs);Small Business Certification Program applications; and Benefits of Certifications within State Contracting. \nWe’ll have resource partners in attendance to share information about their programs and assistance\, and wrap up the day with a message from the Governor’s Office.[/vc_column_text]\n Register for Session\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-2122/ LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.\, St Paul\, MN\, 55155 CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T100000 DTSTAMP:20250417T182153Z CREATED:20250301T050207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T182153Z UID:10000724-1746522000-1746525600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TriState Webinar: Certifications: Do you need one\, how do you acquire one? 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”]Certifications: Do you need one\, how do you acquire one?[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 5/6/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certification\, Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nTo celebrate National Small Business Week\, APEX invites you to a session that will teach you how to certify your small business and qualify for contracts specifically reserved for companies that meet certain socio-economic and/or geographic criteria. Obtaining WOSB\, VOSB\, 8(a)\, or HUBZone certifications can offer new resources and open new market opportunities for your business.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-tristate-webinar-dbe-program/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T103000 DTSTAMP:20250417T181323Z CREATED:20250417T181323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T181323Z UID:10000759-1745917200-1745922600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Marketing 101 - Just the Essentials in Federal Marketing 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”]Marketing 101 – Just the Essentials in Federal Marketing[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/29/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604 \nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Managing a Business\, Marketing/Sales\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nHear from Jennifer Schaus at JSchaus & Associates – This is an entry level 75 minute class focused on the basics of federal marketing. Participants will walk away with a list of easy actionable items to implement. Best practices in Capability Statements to LinkedIn will be discussed as well as how to avoid common pitfalls. Present your company and capabilities in a professional manner and make it easy for the government and primes to work with you.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-20250429/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T103000 DTSTAMP:20250417T181359Z CREATED:20250417T180717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T181359Z UID:10000758-1745312400-1745317800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Get On GSA - Understanding Requirements & Proposal Prep 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”]Get On GSA – Understanding Requirements & Proposal Prep[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/22/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Tonya Lamont (651) 201-2604 \nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nHear from Jennifer Schaus at JSchaus & Associates – this is an entry level 75 minute class focused on the GSA Schedule\, a contract vehicle used across all of the federal government\, as well as some state and local governments. Learn about how it is used and why your firm should or should not pursue it. Pre award and post award requirements will be covered as well as the the proposal components.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-20250422/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T140000 DTSTAMP:20250301T060711Z CREATED:20250301T060711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T060711Z UID:10000729-1743598800-1743602400@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - DCAA Introductory Series: Intro to DCAA & Audit Process Overview / Breaking Into GovCon DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]DCAA Introductory Series: Intro to DCAA & Audit Process Overview / Breaking Into GovCon[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 4/2/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (CST)\nRegistration Deadline: 4/2/2025 9:00 AM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Cash Flow Management\, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness \nDescription:\nDiscover the essentials of working with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in the upcoming DCAA Introductory Series\, hosted by your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX). This series covers DCAA’s roles\, the audit process\, and key insights for small businesses breaking into government contracting. Gain a clear understanding of audit communications\, government-compliant accounting requirements\, and how to navigate barriers to entry in the Defense Industrial Base. Perfect for small businesses new to federal contracting!   The DCAA will then break down the impact of the 2019 GAO “Contract Financing” report and the subsequent Defense Pricing and Contracting finance study\, which cited government compliant accounting systems\, Cost Accounting Standards\, and FAR Cost Principles as barriers to entry for small businesses looking to enter the Defense Industrial Base. During this presentation\, DCAA will look at the types of contract awards and the requirements for each\, as well as the common misconceptions of FAR\, CAS\, and TINA.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-dcaa-20250402/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T100000 DTSTAMP:20250301T055945Z CREATED:20250301T055945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T055945Z UID:10000728-1742893200-1742896800@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TriState Webinar: Davis Bacon & Service Contract Act - US Dept of Labor DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]TriState Webinar: Davis Bacon & Service Contract Act – US Dept of Labor[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 3/25/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 3/25/2025 9:00 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nJoin us to discuss the Davis Bacon and Service Contract Act and the everyday application of these laws in the workplace. The webinar will cover the issues central to government contract compliance\, including prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements\, completing certified payrolls\, specific record-keeping requirements\, and guidelines for the correct payment of overtime. This session will also include a discussion on the problem areas most common in government contract compliance[/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/apex-accelerator-tristate-webinar-20250325/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T100000 DTSTAMP:20250301T054720Z CREATED:20250301T054720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T054720Z UID:10000727-1742288400-1742292000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TriState Webinar: Surety Bond Guaranty Program DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]TriState Webinar: Surety Bond Guaranty Program[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 3/18/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 3/18/2025 9:00 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nThis session will provide an overview of the most common contract bonds\, including why they are required and what is involved in qualification and obtaining a bond. We will also address Standard vs. Non-Standard bonding and the tools available to get trim\, emerging\, and DBE companies their first bonds or larger bonding capacity.[/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/apex-accelerator-tristate-webinar-20250318/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T100000 DTSTAMP:20250301T054921Z CREATED:20250301T052709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T054921Z UID:10000726-1741683600-1741687200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TriState Webinar: Finding Contracts & Working with Large Primes -Tracy Jerman and Northrop Grumman DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]TriState Webinar: Finding Contracts & Working with Large Primes -Tracy Jerman and Northrop Grumman[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 3/11/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 3/11/2025 9:00 AM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Prime Vendor Program\, Selling to Government\, Subcontracting \nDescription:\nJoin Northrop Grumman and learn about how to succeed as a small business. Topics will include Capability Statements\, Northrop Grumman Portal\, Doing Business with Large Federal Contractors\, Socio-Economic Categories\, Pre-Marketing Suggestions Responding to RFP/RFQ\, and Subcontractor Attributes. Whether you’re a new or seasoned contractor navigating the complexities of government contracting\, seize the opportunity to delve into Northrop Grumman’s capability statement evaluation process and gain a comprehensive understanding of the vetting procedures.[/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/apex-accelerator-tristate-20250311/ CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T140000 DTSTAMP:20250301T050129Z CREATED:20250301T045445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T050129Z UID:10000723-1741179600-1741183200@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - DCAA Billing Series: Provisional Billing Rates/Barriers to Payments from a DCAA Perspective DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]DCAA Billing Series: Provisional Billing Rates/Barriers to Payments from a DCAA Perspective[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Date: 3/5/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (CST)\nRegistration Deadline: 3/5/2025 9:00 AM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Accounting/Budget\, Business Financing\, Cash Flow Management\, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness \nDescription:\nJoin your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) for the DCAA Billing Series\, featuring Provisional Billing Rates and Barriers to Payments from a DCAA Perspective. Learn how to establish and monitor Provisional Billing Rates\, prepare accurate interim vouchers\, and navigate the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). This training equips small businesses with the tools to ensure compliance and streamline billing processes for cost reimbursable contracts. Congratulations! You have your first cost reimbursable award! Now what? The DCAA will define what types of contracts are eligible for interim reimbursement\, DCAA’s responsibility\, and regulatory oversight your company should be familiar with. The DCAA will dive into the preparation of vouchers\, the SF 1034\, and the DCAA pre-payment assessment. Learn examples of noncompliances DCAA finds when reviewing interim vouchers and how your small business can avoid them. Additionally\, the DCAA will provide an overview on how to navigate the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment formerly known as PIEE\, the system your business will use to submit interim vouchers.[/vc_column_text]\n Register\n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-dcaa-billing-series-provisional-billing-rates-barriers-to-payments-from-a-dcaa-perspective/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T100000 DTSTAMP:20250123T153135Z CREATED:20250123T145917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T153135Z UID:10000703-1739264400-1739268000@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TriState Webinar: Doing Business with the VA and Veteran Certification DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]APEX Accelerator[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]TriState Webinar: Understanding Teaming Arrangements: Subcontracts\, JV & Mentor-Protege Agreements[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]Date: 2/11/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CST)\nRegistration Deadline: 2/11/2025 8:00 AM (CST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Christina Nebel-Dickerson (651) 201-2629 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness\, DoD Mentor-Protégé Program Information\, Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Legal Issues\, SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Information\, Selling to Government \nDescription:\nHear from attorneys at Fredrickson as this webinar will introduce attendees to common ways contractors partner to pursue and perform government contracts. We will explore the risks and benefits of common teaming arrangements\, what the FAR requires\, potential risks and benefits\, practical strategies\, and best practices. \nThe 2025 monthly tri-state procurement webinars are hosted in partnership with the US Small Business Administration district offices and APEX Accelerators from Minnesota\, North Dakota\, and South Dakota.[/vc_column_text]\n Register for Session\n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-tristate-webinar-doing-business-with-the-va-and-veteran-certification/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:MN APEX Accelerator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotasbir.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/APEX_Admin-Logo-Template_APEX.png ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T103000 DTSTAMP:20240912T201501Z CREATED:20240613T034302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T201501Z UID:10000536-1727773200-1727778600@minnesotasbir.org SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - Exploring Federal Contracting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]APEX AcceleratorExploring Federal Contracting – The Basics[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]Tuesday\, June 18 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am CST \nRegister: Exploring Federal Contracting – The Basics (ecenterdirect.com) \nAs you strategize diversifying your customer base\, consider including the Federal Government.  This session will provide you a look into what the government buys\, how much they buy\, and the various purchasing platforms. You will get a better understanding of how to conduct market research and how APEX Accelerator can help you with your contracting efforts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex/ ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR