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SUMMARY:Navigating Government Contracting Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Government contracting can be a powerful opportunity for small businesses but knowing where to start is often the biggest challenge.This introductory workshop will provide an overview of government contracting opportunities in Pennsylvania and explain how APEX Accelerators support small businesses through every stage of the process.Participants will learn:-What government contracting is and who it may be a good fit for-The basic steps required to begin pursuing government contracts-An overview of key registrations and business certifications-How APEX Accelerators assist businesses with readiness\, compliance\, and navigation of government procurement systems -What to expect when working with APEX and how to access no-cost support services\n\nThis session is ideal for existing small businesses\, including those who are simply exploring whether government contracting is right for them.No prior experience with government contracting is required.
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margin-bottom: 10px\; word-spacing: 0px\; line-height: 23.2px\;">-The basic steps required to begin pursuing government contracts</p><p style="margin-top: 0px\; margin-bottom: 10px\; word-spacing: 0px\; line-height: 23.2px\;">-An overview of key registrations and business certifications</p><p style="margin-top: 0px\; margin-bottom: 10px\; word-spacing: 0px\; line-height: 23.2px\;">-How APEX Accelerators assist businesses with readiness\, compliance\, and navigation of government procurement systems&nbsp\;</p><p style="margin-top: 0px\; margin-bottom: 10px\; word-spacing: 0px\; line-height: 23.2px\;">-What to expect when working with APEX and how to access no-cost support services<br><br></p><p style="margin-top: 0px\; margin-bottom: 10px\; word-spacing: 0px\; line-height: 23.2px\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Lato\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 16px\; font-style: normal\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; font-weight: 400\; letter-spacing: normal\; 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