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Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts 07/31/24 8:30am - 10am Zoom This virtual seminar is an overview of the current #smallbusiness #socioeconomic #certifications in #federal, #local, #state and #city #government. The federal government spends over $500 billion in goods and services each year, and 23% of this spend is set aside for small businesses.  With state and local activity, there are established #goals to spend a certain percentage of a contract with #women and #minority owned businesses. We will cover the #purpose, #eligibility rules, recent updates, #benefits of certification and a summarize the application process for the following certifications: Federal: #8a, #HUBZone, #Woman-owned Small Business (#WOSB / #EDWOSB) and #Veteran-owned Small Business (#VOSB / #SDVOSB) U.S. Department of Transportation: #Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (#DBE) State/Local: Minority Business Enterprise (#MBE), Woman Business Enterprise (#WBE) and Service Disabled Veteran Enterprise (#SDVE)  Instructor: Allen Waldo Missouri-Office of Equal Opportunity Missouri Department of Transportation Missouri SBDC Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University Missouri APEX Accelerator (formerly Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers) #smallbusiness #governmentcontracting #govcon #socioeconomic #smallbusinesstraining #federalcontracting #statecontracting #localcontracting

Defense Production Act and Title III Webinar June 26, 2024 from 11am - 12pm (CT) Registration is Open! Tracing its origins to the #KoreanWar, the #DefenseProductionAct (“#DPA”) is a collection of #economic #controls that may be used by the #President to marshal America’s private sector #resources for #NationalDefense. Under Title I, the President may compel #FederalContracting participation and prioritization, as well as allocate resources to rapidly #mobilize America’s industrial might for #NationalEmergencies. Title III provisions provide tools and resources to #strengthen the #IndustrialBase to ensure it is robust enough to support national defense activities at moment’s notice. In this webinar Presenter Ian Patterson, with #SchoonoverMoriarty, will discuss the unique contracting powers of the DPA, as well as the opportunities that exist for businesses under Title III. Flyer Cost: No fee Register at: https://lnkd.in/gkxEvxzS Partners: Missouri APEX Accelerator (formerly Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers) Ohio APEX Accelerators Arkansas APEX Accelerator  Southern Ohio APEX Accelerator National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) Ian Patterson, Member, Schoonover & Moriarty LLC Registration deadline: 6/26/2024 at 7:00 a.m.

Encountering Innovation July 22 - 26, 2024 No Cost Virtual Pitch Event Sign-Up Now Encountering Innovation, a premier #techtransfer event, where groundbreaking ideas meet #realworld applications. As one of the top U.S. pitch events for #innovators and #inventors, Encountering Innovation provides a dynamic platform for showcasing #cuttingedge #technology to U.S. Government Tech Scouts. This event is not just about presentations; it's about fostering meaningful connections. With the popular #matchmaking sessions, #smallbusiness #innovators, and #manufacturers have the #opportunity to engage directly with tech scouts from the United States Department of Defense, Service Labs, Academia, and various other U.S. government agencies. Encountering Innovation draws talent and expertise from across 8+ states, creating an ecosystem of innovation and collaboration. In partnership with Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: #Kansas and FirePoint at Wichita State University, we're proud to facilitate impactful conversations, address government needs, and drive forward-thinking solutions. Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event where innovation meets opportunity. Sign up now to participate in the Encountering Innovation and let's shape the future together. #missouriapex #moapex #missourisbdc #mosbdc #sbir #sttr #technologytransfer