May
7
Tue
Federal Contracting: Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks @ online
May 7 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

May
8
Wed
Marketing 101 @ online
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Overview of Live Webinar

Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services! This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following marketing essentials:

  • How to choose your target group(s)
  • How to communicate with your target(s)
  • Market Definition
  • Market Segmentation
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Company Branding
  • Online (SEO) and Offline Marketing

Speaker: Bernard Ferret – Senior Business Counselor, Mason SBDC & Serial Entrepreneur

Co-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Cancellation Policy: Contact us earlier than OR 72 hours (3 days) prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team.

Special Instruction: This live webinar will be offered on the Zoom platform. You will receive a Zoom inivitation link after the registration.

SBDC Office Hours at Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce @ GARCC Office
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center offers professional business advice, training, and information resources to help grow and strengthen local businesses. Our experts advise, train, and inform small businesses to help them achieve success.
Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Diane McCarthy, Business Advisor, once a month for open office hours from 10am-3pm. Email Diane at mccar2dl@jmu.edu to make an appointment.