• This webinar will provide an overview of the SBIR/STTR Program’s eligibility rules (including its ownership, size, and affiliation requirements that have certain differences from other SBA programs), work performance and other key compliance considerations, review of the program’s three-phased approach including maximizing strategies for Phase III contracts, and explanation of the program’s unique and beneficial data rights provisions.
About the instructor:
Paul Hawkins is a Virginia-based attorney specializing in representing government contractors. His business and commercial law practice focuses on helping government contractors successfully navigate the various legal and compliance issues they face on a daily basis. Paul advises clients across a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters with specific emphasis on small business and Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance, forming government contracting teaming relationships and strategic partnerships (including joint ventures and the SBA’s mentor protégé program), protests and contract claims, intellectual property issues, and mergers and acquisitions. https://www.reavesgovcon.com/
Webinar information will be sent to registrants prior to the class and will be conducted via GoToWebinar. After registration is complete, your email confirmation will contain the link. You MUST register your name and email and receive the login information and calendar invite before you can join the webinar. You may attend without downloading the software, but please understand your webinar functions may be limited.
By registering for this training event, you consent to having your name and contact information, along with your registration and attendance status shared with the instructor. Instructors do not have access to other confidential client information and often simply use it to send follow-up class materials. As in-kind donors, each instructor has agreed not to use information in any way contrary to the interests of Virginia APEX Accelerator, its sponsors, grantors, or clients (you), including but not limited to unauthorized marketing and sales. If you have questions or concerns, please email apex@gmu.edu to discuss with the host of this training or do not register for this session.
Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.
Topic: Crowdfunding
Are traditional funding sources not a fit for your business? Consider crowdfunding. Join us as we discuss how crowdfunding works, why it may work for you, and tips and tricks on how to be a successful crowd funder. Finding revenue is one of the challenges for a project/idea/business. There are many options to help fund it. One option that may be the stepping stone to success is crowdfunding. Come in and learn if this is a possible funding stream for your future success. Maximized to the fullest use can mean more than money.
Key Takeaways:
- What is crowdfunding?
- How can crowdfunding help you finance your business?
- Mistakes to avoid in a crowdfunding campaign.
Speaker(s): Martin Short, Lead Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer
Once registered, an automated email with the Zoom link will be sent to you. If you need further assistance or have a question, please contact us at (540) 654-1383
This session will present some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal.
Topics covered include:
- Understand Uniform Contract Format – RFP
- Things to consider before writing
- Proposal writing tips
- Typical evaluation criteria
- Win Theme development
- Keys to proposal success
- Typical elements of successful proposals
- Why proposals lose points
Instructor Lisa Wood is the current statewide director of Virginia APEX Accelerator. She previously was the Statewide Director of the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) for the Connecticut PTAC and prior to that was Statewide Director with the Ohio Department of Development after serving as PTAC Director for the Northwest Commission of Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC (now APEX Accelerator) community, Lisa was a Contracting Officer for Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Webinar information will be sent to registrants prior to the class and will be conducted via GoToWebinar. After registration is complete, your email confirmation will contain the link. You MUST register your name and email and receive the login information and calendar invite before you can join the webinar. You may attend without downloading the software, but please understand your webinar functions may be limited.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this GoToWebinar event will be recorded for future publication/distribution by the Virginia APEX Accelerator. By joining this session, you automatically consent to be recorded during the Q&A period if you choose to speak. If you do not consent to being recorded, you may constrain your questions to written submissions. If you have questions or concerns, please email apex@gmu.edu to discuss with the host organization or do not join the session.