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Federal Contracting Series For Small Businesses
October 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
FreeThe North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) will host several collaborative, in-person training events across North Carolina during 2024. The duration for training is 3.5 hours which includes three one-hour sessions and two 15-minute breaks.
Part 1: Federal Contracting Fundamentals
This training explores the fundamentals on doing business with the federal government. Topics include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products, construction and engineering and non-personal services; registering as a federal contractor; locating, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina. (1 hour)
Part 2: Navigating Federal Small Business Certifications: An In-Depth Analysis
This session offers a deep dive into various certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB/VOSB and Women-Owned, covering eligibility, application processes, and strategies for leveraging these certifications to expand business opportunities. (1 hour)
Part 3: Effectively Presenting Your Small Business to the Federal Government
This training focuses on real world tips, tricks, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities. (1 hour)