Government Contracting Training Sessions – May 2021
Presented as part of the AIM Higher Consortium
This series of four introductory workshops about contracting with the federal government is aimed at manufacturers and small businesses that may wish to explore selling products or services to federal agencies. The series is presented as part of the AIM Higher Consortium, a wide-ranging program funded by the Department of Defense with the goal of strengthening the defense supply chain in the State of West Virginia and the Greater Pittsburgh region of Southwest Pennsylvania. TechConnect West Virginia is proud to be a partner in this initiative.
AIM Higher focuses on the exploration and adoption of advanced manufacturing technology such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, and more. AIM Higher exists to support small and medium manufacturers who are currently working in the Defense manufacturing supply chain or are actively pursuing opportunities in the DoD space.
Small manufacturers and businesses that are not part of the DoD supply chain can attend these virtual trainings to learn the basics about doing business with the government.
Melissa Loder, Senior Area Business Opportunity Specialist, West Virginia District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration, will present:
Panel of Contracting Experts
Learn from businesses who have succeeded in the federal marketplace who will share advice, best practices and expertise. The panel includes Roya Maher, A3L Federal Works, LLC; Ben Thacker, Level1 Fasteners, Inc., and Donna Eberle, True North Enterprises.
Date: May 5, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm
Registration: No fee, but registration is required; click here.
Government Contracting 101
Is your business suitable for selling to the government? This session will provide information about how the government buys, marketing your business, identifying federal opportunities and where to get help.
Date: May 12, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm
Registration: No fee, but registration is required; click here.
How to Register in SAM.gov – System for Awards Management
All firms must be registered in the SAM.gov system in order to do business with the federal government. Learn the registration process, hear tips and get answers to your questions during this one-hour session.
Date: May 19, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm
Registration: No fee, but registration is required; click here.
SBA’s Woman-Owned Small Business Certification
This session provides a general overview of the SBA certification programs with a specific emphasis on the requirements for becoming certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business.
Date: May 26, 2021
Time: 3:00 pm
Registration: No fee, but registration is required; click here.