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SUMMARY:FEDERAL CONTRACTING SERIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) will host the following collaborative in-person trainings across North Carolina during 2024.  The duration for training is 3.5 hours which includes three one-hour sessions and two 15-minute breaks. \nPart 1: Federal Contracting Fundamentals (one hour). 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. \nPart 2: Navigating Federal Small Business Certifications: An In-Depth Analysis (one hour). 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. \nPart 3: Effectively Presenting Your Small Business to the Federal Government (one hour). 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. \nRegistration.  This is a free training opportunity; however\, pre-registration is required.  To register\, click here. \n\n\n\n\nOctober 22\, 2024 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm\nLocation: Manufacturing Solutions Center I\, 301 Conover Station SE\, Conover\, NC 28613The building faces the railroad tracks and is beside Fresh Chef Restaurant.*Lunch will not be provided\, bring your own lunch.
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