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SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Optimizing NYC Online Business Profiles
DESCRIPTION:Teaching MWBE businesses how to use PASSPort\, the MWBE Online Directory\, and SBS Connect for government procurement opportunities. We will touch on the key points of each profile\, how and when to utilize them\, and provide them with tips and tricks. \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop will teach MWBE certified businesses how to leverage different NYC profiles such as: PASSPort\, the MWBE Online Directory\, and SBS Connect for their government procurement journey. Initially\, we will talk about how to optimize each profile to best leverage their business. We will touch on the importance of staying up to date and organized within each of NYC Business Profile with an emphasis on topics such as commodity codes and past performance. Then\, finally\, we will discuss the importance of maintaining an up-to-date profile and strategies to do so. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nOverview of MWBE Online Directory​\nOptimizing Business Description and Past Performance​\nCommodity Code Enrollment and Responding to Opportunities​\nImplementing changes: SBS Connect and PASSPort ​\nStrategies on Implementing Changes and Maintaining Profiles\n\nTOPICS: \n\nSBS Connect\nPASSPort\nMWBE Online Directory\nCommodity Codes\nResponding to procurement opportunities\nSBS Connect Profile Strategies\nSBS Connect Profile Management\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \n\nMWBE Certified Businesses\nMWBE Subcontractors & Prime Contractors\nMWBE Businesses struggling to find procurement opportunities\nMWBEs who would like assistance/guidance with SBS Connect and PASSPort\nNew MWBEs\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a registered business yet?\nThe NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start\, operate\, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, financing\, and marketing\, and are accessible in multiple languages\, including Spanish\, Chinese\, and Russian. \nView upcoming live\, online courses\, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration Information\nIn order to receive a link to join the webinar\, your registration form must be fully completed. \nA Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations. \nIf there are any problems with your registration\, or you do not receive a link\, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nReminder\nAll webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop. \nMultiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name\, job title\, and email address per each attendee. \n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars. \n\n\n\n\n\n                                                 REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-optimizing-nyc-online-business-profiles-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T091832
CREATED:20250902T124941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T124941Z
UID:3284-1774519200-1774526400@jkasolutions.com
SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Responding to M/WBE Bids and Solicitations Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Every day\, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. In an ongoing effort to assist businesses interested in selling to the government\, the New York City Department of Small Business Services APEX Accelerator offers Technical Assistance. \n\n\n\n\nThis workshops equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate the RFP process\, strategically evaluate opportunities\, and submit competitive proposals. \nThis workshop is designed to help participants navigate the NYC procurement process and successfully respond to RFPs. Attendees will learn how to use PASSPort to identify key submission requirements and develop a structured Go/No Go decision-making process to evaluate opportunities. The workshop covers how to prepare a compliant and competitive technical and cost proposal\, while addressing key requirements such as diversity participation goals. Participants will also gain insights into post-submission strategies\, including debriefs and Freedom of Information requests\, to improve future proposals. By the end\, they will be equipped to evaluate\, prepare\, and submit successful proposals while ensuring compliance with MWBE and subcontracting goals. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n\nUnderstanding how to navigate PASSPort for NYC procurement opportunities.\nDeveloping a Go/No Go decision-making process to evaluate RFP opportunities.\nStructuring and preparing a responsive technical and cost proposal.\nComplying with key RFP requirements and addressing diversity participation goals.\nImplementing post-submission strategies\, including debriefs and Freedom of Information requests.\n\nTOPICS\n\nPASSPort for procurement opportunities\nTips\, tricks\, and strategies for responding to RFPs\nTechnical and cost proposal structuring\nDiversity Participation goals\nPost-submission strategies (win or lose)\nAligning your proposal to solicitation requirements\nCompliance requirements\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND:\n\nMWBE Contractors\nSmall Business Owners\nProcurement Professionals\nNewly Certified MWBE firms\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a registered business yet?\nThe NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start\, operate\, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, financing\, and marketing\, and are accessible in multiple languages\, including Spanish\, Chinese\, and Russian. \nView upcoming live\, online courses\, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration Information\nIn order to receive a link to join the webinar\, your registration form must be fully completed. \nA Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations. \nIf there are any problems with your registration\, or you do not receive a link\, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nReminder\nAll webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop. \nMultiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name\, job title\, and email address per each attendee. \n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-responding-to-m-wbe-bids-and-solicitations-essentials-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T091832
CREATED:20250723T153423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T153423Z
UID:3277-1776852000-1776859200@jkasolutions.com
SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Optimizing Business Contacts - Follow Up with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for firms looking to maximize return on investment from recent networking events and ensure those hard-won conversations don’t go to waste. \n\n\n\n\nMany MWBEs attend networking events\, expos\, and matchmaking sessions but struggle to convert connections into contracts. Without a clear follow-up system\, promising relationships often fizzle out. \nThis workshop will show you how to stay top-of-mind\, build trust\, and develop a sustainable marketing system that turns initial contact into lasting opportunity. You’ll walk away with follow-up templates\, a contact segmentation strategy\, and a proven system to streamline outreach and increase your win rate. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n· Segment and organize Expo/networking contacts \n· Build a repeatable follow-up system using templates and tools \n· Personalize outreach for different target audiences (buyers\, primes\, collaborators) \n· Implement light automation to maintain visibility \n· Adopt a long-term relationship-building approach \nTOPICS\n· Contact segmentation strategies \n· Follow-up tactics via LinkedIn\, email\, and mail \n· Developing a monthly outreach calendar \n· Creative ways to provide value and stay visible \n· Using your capability materials as part of the follow-up \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND:\nM/WBE ContractorsSmall Business OwnersFirms who recently attended NYC expos or matchmaking events \n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a registered business yet?\nThe NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start\, operate\, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, financing\, and marketing\, and are accessible in multiple languages\, including Spanish\, Chinese\, and Russian. \nView upcoming live\, online courses\, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration Information\nIn order to receive a link to join the webinar\, your registration form must be fully completed. \nA Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations. \nIf there are any problems with your registration\, or you do not receive a link\, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nReminder\nAll webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop. \nMultiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name\, job title\, and email address per each attendee. \n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars. \n\nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-optimizing-business-contacts-follow-up-with-purpose-2/
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T091832
CREATED:20250723T154035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T154035Z
UID:3278-1776938400-1776945600@jkasolutions.com
SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Generating Revenue Through NYC Discretionary Spending
DESCRIPTION:Every day\, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. In an ongoing effort to assist businesses interested in selling to the government\, the New York City Department of Small Business Services APEX Accelerator offers Technical Assistance. \n\n\n\n\nThe MWBE Small Purchasing Program offers MWBEs the opportunity to engage in government contracting. Participants will learn about eligibility requirements\, procurement policies\, and the vendor selection process. The program covers strategies for marketing and networking with government buyers\, along with tools like SBS Connect and PASSPort to access opportunities. Topics also include the history and impact of small purchasing programs\, as well as best practices for engaging with discretionary purchases. By the end\, MWBEs will be equipped to effectively communicate and navigate the government procurement process \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstanding MWBE Small Purchasing Program\nEligibility Requirements\nHow Agency Buyers Select Vendors\nStrategies for Marketing and Networking with Government Buyers\n\nTOPICS \n\nHistory of Small Purchasing Programs\nImpact and Opportunities of Small Purchasing Programs\nProcurement Policy Rules\nHow to Engage with Discretionary Purchases\nSBS Connect\nPASSPort\nEligibility Requirements for MWBE Small Purchasing Programs\nVendor selection process\nCommunication strategies with Government Buyers\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \n\nNew MWBEs\nMWBE firms who need assistance with Small Purchasing Programs\nFirms unfamiliar with Discretionary Funding\nFirms curious about how to access/find Discretionary Funding opportunities\nMWBEs struggling with securing contracts\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a registered business yet?\nThe NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start\, operate\, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, financing\, and marketing\, and are accessible in multiple languages\, including Spanish\, Chinese\, and Russian. \nView upcoming live\, online courses\, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration Information\nIn order to receive a link to join the webinar\, your registration form must be fully completed. \nA Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations. \nIf there are any problems with your registration\, or you do not receive a link\, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nReminder\nAll webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop. \nMultiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name\, job title\, and email address per each attendee. \n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-generating-revenue-through-nyc-discretionary-spending-3/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T091832
CREATED:20250723T154150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T154150Z
UID:3279-1779271200-1779278400@jkasolutions.com
SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Capability Statement Lab: Craft a Powerful One-Pager
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to craft a clear\, professional one-page statement that highlights your services and meets buyer expectations. Gain practical tips to confidently present your business and stand out to government agencies. \n\n\n\n\nYour capability statement is one of the most powerful tools in government contracting\, but only if it’s done right. \nThis interactive lab will walk you through the essential components of a strong\, one-page capability statement that can help you get noticed by agencies and primes. You’ll learn how to draft compelling content\, format your layout professionally\, and align your messaging with agency expectations. \nYou’ll leave with a polished draft you can immediately use for outreach\, proposals\, and expos. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n· Understand what buyers and primes look for in capability statements \n· Draft compelling content (core competencies\, differentiators\, past performance) \n· Apply design and formatting best practices \n· Align your verbal pitch with your capability statement \n· Use your statement as part of your follow-up and marketing toolkit \nTOPICS\n· Breakdown of each component: what to say and how to say it \n· Layout tips: logo placement\, certification boxes\, clean formatting \n· How to use your capability statement in networking and outreach \n· Live feedback on sample statements and peer discussion \nReminder\nAll attendees must be registered individually. A Zoom link will be shared prior to the session. Questions? Email us at: apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a registered business yet?\nThe NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start\, operate\, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, financing\, and marketing\, and are accessible in multiple languages\, including Spanish\, Chinese\, and Russian. \nView upcoming live\, online courses\, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration Information\nIn order to receive a link to join the webinar\, your registration form must be fully completed. \nA Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations. \nIf there are any problems with your registration\, or you do not receive a link\, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nReminder\nAll webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop. \nMultiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name\, job title\, and email address per each attendee. \n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars. \nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-capability-statement-lab-craft-a-powerful-one-pager-3/
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T091832
CREATED:20250723T154404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T154404Z
UID:3280-1779357600-1779364800@jkasolutions.com
SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Utilizing Checkbook NYC for Procurement Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Every day\, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. In an ongoing effort to assist businesses interested in selling to the government\, the New York City Department of Small Business Services APEX Accelerator offers Technical Assistance. \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop will introduce you to Checkbook NYC\, a powerful tool for navigating New York City’s procurement landscape. Participants will gain a solid understanding of key terms and features\, enabling them to efficiently explore government spending data. The session will show how businesses can identify relevant agencies\, track payment patterns\, and use this information for market research to pinpoint opportunities. Special focus will be given to how MWBEs can leverage Checkbook NYC to align with agencies with strong diversity goals and spending habits\, identifying and targeting subcontracting and prime contractor opportunities\, and building strategic partnerships. Additionally\, the webinar will explore how businesses can use Checkbook NYC for marketing purposes\, refining pricing strategies by tracking agency spending trends. Finally\, we will demonstrate how combining Checkbook NYC with other resources\, like PASSPort\, creates a comprehensive approach to securing government contracts. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nFamiliarize participants with key terms and key features so they can properly and efficiently utilize checkbook NYC\nHelp business owners understand what types of businesses can best utilize checkbook NYC\nTeach attendees when it’s best to use Checkbook NYC as a research tool\nShow business owners how Checkbook can be used for marketing purposes\nTeach participants how to track different agencies spending habits to assist with pricing/cost estimating\nHow Checkbook NYC can be combined with other resources\n\nTOPICS \n– Introduction to Checkbook NYC \n– Checkbook NYC Key Terms and Features \n– Market Research with Checkbook NYC \n– Leveraging Checkbook NYC for MWBEs \n– Using Checkbook NYC for Marketing and Pricing \n– Combining Checkbook NYC with Other Resources \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \n– MWBE Certified Businesses \n– MWBE Subcontractors & Prime Contractors \n– MWBE Businesses struggling to find procurement opportunities \n– MWBE’s who would like assistance/guidance with Checkbook NYC \n– New MWBE’s \n– Established MWBEs looking for partnerships \n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a registered business yet?\nThe NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start\, operate\, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, financing\, and marketing\, and are accessible in multiple languages\, including Spanish\, Chinese\, and Russian. \nView upcoming live\, online courses\, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration Information\nIn order to receive a link to join the webinar\, your registration form must be fully completed. \nA Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations. \nIf there are any problems with your registration\, or you do not receive a link\, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nReminder\nAll webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop. \nMultiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name\, job title\, and email address per each attendee. \n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                 REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-utilizing-checkbook-nyc-for-procurement-opportunities-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T091832
CREATED:20250723T154527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T154527Z
UID:3281-1782295200-1782302400@jkasolutions.com
SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Basics of Subcontracting for Professional Services
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMWBE firms will learn how to start navigating the government procurement landscape via a subcontractor role. Firms will be taught best practices as a subcontractor and ways in which it can help establish themselves in the government procurement environment as they sustainably grow their business. \n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, MWBE businesses will understand how to leverage subcontracting opportunities for growth. It covers the advantages and disadvantages of subcontracting: guiding businesses in making informed decisions. Participants will learn tips for increasing market share and mitigating risk while navigating subcontracting relationships. The course emphasizes the importance of due diligence in selecting reliable partners and explores best practices for successful subcontracting. By the end\, businesses will be equipped to optimize subcontracting strategies and drive sustainable success. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n\nLeveraging subcontracting as an opportunity for MWBEs. ​\nAdvantages and disadvantages of subcontracting​\nTips for increasing market share and mitigating risk​\nDue diligence ​\nBest practices ​\n\nTOPICS:\n\nSubcontracting best practices\nHow to increase market share as a subcontractor\nAdvantages and disadvantages of subcontracting\nThe importance of different types of agreements: teaming agreement\, joint venture agreement\, and subcontractor agreement\nOpportunities as a subcontractor\nHow to set yourself apart as a subcontractor\nInvoicing and payments\nRemedies for contractual issues\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nNewly NYC Certified MWBEs for professional services\nNYC MWBEs looking for new/more opportunities\nNYC MWBEs who have not secured a contract yet\nFirms who are new to government procurement\nBusinesses who are new to B2B agreements\nSmaller NYC MWBEs trying to expand\nSubcontractors looking for partnerships/agreements\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a registered business yet?\nThe NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start\, operate\, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, financing\, and marketing\, and are accessible in multiple languages\, including Spanish\, Chinese\, and Russian. \nView upcoming live\, online courses\, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration Information\nIn order to receive a link to join the webinar\, your registration form must be fully completed. \nA Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations. \nIf there are any problems with your registration\, or you do not receive a link\, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nReminder\nAll webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop. \nMultiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name\, job title\, and email address per each attendee. \n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-basics-of-subcontracting-for-professional-services/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T091832
CREATED:20250723T154628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T154628Z
UID:3282-1782381600-1782388800@jkasolutions.com
SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Marketing Strategies for Government Contracts
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps MWBEs develop effective marketing strategies to engage with government buyers. Participants will learn to define their value proposition\, create compelling elevator pitches\, and craft targeted capability statements. Key topics include identifying the right audience\, understanding procurement needs\, and mastering virtual communication. \nTopics Covered\n\nCreating your marketing strategy\nDefining your firm’s value proposition\nDefining your firm’s brand strategy\nCommunicating your value proposition through brand strategy\nUtilizing online profiles\nDeveloping effective communication in virtual environments\nLeveraging M/WBE utilization goals\nConstructing follow-up tactics\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nBusiness Owners/Executives interested in increasing opportunities through government contracting.\nSmall Business owners\nNewly certified Minority and Women Owned Businesses (M/WBEs)\nFirms struggling with securing procurement opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t have a registered business yet?\nThe NYC SBS offers free business courses to guide NYC entrepreneurs as they start\, operate\, and grow their businesses. Courses are available on core topics in entrepreneurship\, including business planning\, financing\, and marketing\, and are accessible in multiple languages\, including Spanish\, Chinese\, and Russian. \nView upcoming live\, online courses\, hosted by our Business Solution Centers (BSC) which are available through registration on Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration Information\nIn order to receive a link to join the webinar\, your registration form must be fully completed. \nA Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations. \nIf there are any problems with your registration\, or you do not receive a link\, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov. \n\n\n\n\nReminder\nAll webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop. \nMultiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name\, job title\, and email address per each attendee. \nRegister here.
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-marketing-strategies-for-government-contracts-3/
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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