Events Calendar
Service Alchemy: Turning Moments into Business Gold
A panel of entrepreneurs share how small service moments lead to big business wins hospitality, service, and beyond.
ITAR & CMMC Compliance Training & Tariff Update
Discover how ITAR, EAR, and DFARS regulations are converging to shape data security and compliance standards and hear from an industry expert regarding the tariffs. Learn how NIST SP800-171 and CMMC impact the protection of controlled technical and unclassified information. Gain clarity on your organization's obligations across these critical frameworks.
APEX Accelerator Orientation: Is Government Contracting Right for Your Business?
Is government contracting right for your business? How to enter government contracting?
Navigating BAA & TAA Compliance in Government Contracting
Join us for this 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.
Government Contracting Office Hours - Huron & Sanilac
Meet one-on-one with an East Michigan APEX Accelerator counselor during our office hours in your county. Get personalized guidance on registering to do business with the government, finding contract opportunities, and strengthening your procurement strategy. Ideal for businesses at any stage of the government contracting journey.
APEX Accelerator Orientation: Is Government Contracting Right for Your Business?
Government contracts are potentially a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses. The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services - in both large and small quantities - and it's required by law to consider buying from small businesses. Join the APEX Accelerator's office to learn about assessment tools you can use to evaluate your company's readiness to enter the government marketplace. This virtual event is free, but registration is required: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6a16e59c-bf6f-4fc4-a394-240331af6240@253e7787-672d-4071-9290-fc3db5246db7 East Michigan APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DOD), and in part by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
Government Contracting 101
Government Contracting 101 is hosted every other month and builds on the foundation introduced in our APEX Accelerator Orientation: Is Government Contracting Right for Your Business? This webinar dives deeper into the government contracting process and helps businesses take the next step toward becoming contract-ready. We?ll cover essential topics like required registrations (SAM.gov), small business certifications (such as SBA, WOSB, and SDVOSB), and how to identify and pursue opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels. If you?ve completed the orientation, this session will help you move forward with clarity and confidence in the government marketplace.
