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SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: CMS - HR Management Compliance Made Simple
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 this multi-part Contract Management series. \n\n\n\n\nManaging human resources effectively is critical for government contractors working with NYC agencies. From labor law compliance to workforce management and conflict resolution\, a strong HR strategy ensures project success\, legal compliance\, and a productive workforce. \nThis workshop is designed to help Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs)\, prime contractors\, and subcontractors navigate the complex world of HR management for NYC contracts. \nWhy This Workshop Matters: \nHuman resource management is a cornerstone of compliance and operational success for NYC contractors. This workshop provides actionable strategies and insights to help you manage your workforce\, avoid legal pitfalls\, and foster a safe\, inclusive workplace. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nUnderstand Core Labor Laws: Master the intricacies of NYC and NYS labor laws\, including prevailing wage compliance and timekeeping requirements.\nStreamline Workforce Management: Learn how to handle I-9 verification\, paid leave policies\, and effective time tracking systems.\nEnhance Workplace Safety: Discover how to implement workplace violence prevention plans and comply with the NYS HERO Act.\nFoster Inclusivity: Develop anti-discrimination policies that align with NYC Human Rights Law and create an equitable environment.\nManage Subcontractor Oversight: Learn how to monitor subcontractor compliance\, manage union relationships\, and ensure adherence to labor laws.\nResolve Conflicts Proactively: Build skills in conflict resolution and mediation to maintain positive working relationships.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe fundamentals of NYC and NYS labor laws\, including wage standards and workforce documentation requirements.\nBest practices for managing HR compliance\, from onboarding to payroll audits.\nHow to create a safe\, inclusive workplace that complies with anti-discrimination laws.\nStrategies for subcontractor oversight and effective labor relations.\nPractical techniques for resolving workplace disputes and fostering collaboration.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n\nM/WBE business owners.\nHR professionals and project managers.\nPrime contractors and subcontractors managing NYC government contracts.\nAnyone looking to strengthen their HR compliance and management skills.\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity: \nJoin us to gain the tools and knowledge to master HR management\, ensure compliance\, and build a stronger workforce. Reserve your spot today and position your organization for success in NYC contracting! \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 in our Contract Management Series (CMS). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS workshop
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-cms-hr-management-compliance-made-simple-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS - Contract Management Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T145248
CREATED:20250717T195052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T195052Z
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SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: CMS - Partner to Win: Prime & Sub Relationships
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 this six-part Contract Management series. \n\n\n\n\nBuilding Strong Prime and Subcontractor Relationships: Strategies for Success \nCollaborating effectively with subcontractors is essential for delivering quality results and meeting contractual obligations. Whether you’re a prime contractor or a subcontractor\, understanding the dynamics of these relationships can significantly impact your ability to succeed in government contracting. \nThis workshop is designed to help Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) build\, maintain\, and enhance strong prime and subcontractor partnerships. \nWhy This Workshop Matters: Effective prime-subcontractor relationships are the backbone of successful projects. From creating clear agreements to resolving disputes\, this workshop provides practical insights to help you manage these partnerships effectively while meeting MWBE compliance requirements. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nMaster Agreement Types: Understand the key elements of teaming agreements\, subcontractor agreements\, and joint ventures to ensure clarity and compliance.\nEnhance Communication: Learn strategies for building trust and maintaining open communication with subcontractors.\nStreamline Payments: Get insights on payment schedules\, progress payments\, and handling overdue payments to strengthen partnerships.\nNavigate Disputes: Explore remedies for contractual issues\, including mediation\, arbitration\, and termination clauses\, to protect your business.\nEnsure Compliance: Understand MWBE-specific requirements\, including pre-approval for termination of subcontractors\, to maintain contract integrity.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe fundamentals of different agreement types\, including roles\, responsibilities\, and financial contributions.\nBest practices for managing subcontractor relationships\, payment processes\, and compliance.\nHow to address contractual disputes and enforce clear terms to mitigate risks.\nThe importance of MWBE-specific considerations in NYC contracts.\n\nWho Should Attend? This workshop is ideal for M/WBE owners\, project managers\, and contracting professionals looking to strengthen their skills in managing prime and subcontractor relationships. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to improve collaboration\, ensure compliance\, and protect your business. Reserve your spot today and gain the tools to build lasting and successful 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 in our Contract Management Series. \n\nContract Award Process\nPrime and Subcontractor Relationships\nRecordkeeping and Reporting\nContract Management and Performance Evaluations\nH R Management\nProject Management for Professional Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS workshop
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-cms-partner-to-win-prime-sub-relationships-3/
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS - Contract Management Series
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SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Marketing to Prime Contractors
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nEvent lasts 2 hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be taught how to combine their unique values as MWBE subcontractors with marketing and research tools to best showcase their abilities to Primes. Additionally\, participants will be taught the importance of and how to nurture long term relationships. \n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar you will learn about important research and marketing tools to best leverage your business for subcontracting opportunities. We will teach you how to stand out in the crowds and showcase the unique value you bring to the table. Additionally\, participants will understand ways in which they can create tailored marketing strategies based off their specific skill sets and value propositions. We will then finish this workshop with explaining the importance of long-term relationship building and how it can benefit you during and beyond your subcontracting journey. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n\nResearching & Targeting Prime Contractors​\nShowcasing Your Value as NYC Certified MWBE​\nCrafting a Targeted Marketing Strategy​\nBuilding Long Term Relationships​\n\nTOPICS\n\nResearching Prime Contractors\nTargeting Prime Contractors\nShowcasing your value as a subcontractor\nMarketing strategies as a subcontractor\nRelationship building\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nMWBE Businesses looking for subcontracting opportunities\nMWBE Businesses who are struggling to find opportunities as a prime\nNewly certified MWBE Businesses\nSmaller MWBE businesses\nMWBE businesses who haven’t participated in government contracting recently\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 within Technical Assistance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-marketing-to-prime-contractors/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS-APEX Accelerator
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SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: Project Management for Professional Services
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 this six-part Contract Management series. \n\n\n\n\nEffective project management is key to winning and successfully executing NYC contracts. As a Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) in professional services\, mastering the tools and techniques to manage scope\, cost\, and compliance will set your business apart in the competitive public contracting space. \nWhy This Workshop Matters: NYC contracts come with unique challenges\, including strict compliance requirements\, detailed documentation needs\, and tight schedules. This workshop equips you with practical strategies and a structured framework to overcome these challenges and deliver successful projects every time. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nDevelop NYC-Focused Project Plans: Learn how to create compliance-driven plans that cover onboarding\, budgeting\, and risk management.\nBalance Scope\, Cost\, and Schedule: Master the “Iron Triangle” to meet deadlines and budgets without sacrificing quality.\nEngage Key Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with NYC agency officials\, subcontractors\, and team members to ensure alignment and success.\nDocument for Audit-Readiness: Implement best practices in documentation and reporting to meet NYC’s strict audit requirements.\nClose Out Contracts Efficiently: Follow NYC-specific procedures for final reporting\, compliance\, and record retention to secure future opportunities.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow to apply the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) framework tailored to NYC contract requirements.\nTechniques for managing stakeholder communication\, risk\, and change while staying compliant.\nPractical tools for tracking progress\, reporting metrics\, and ensuring audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nWho Should Attend? This workshop is designed for M/WBEs in professional services\, including project managers\, team leads\, and business owners looking to enhance their project management capabilities for NYC contracts. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable knowledge and tools to elevate your project management practices. Reserve your spot today and set your business up for long-term success in the NYC contracting space! \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 in our Contract Management Series. \n\nContract Award Process\nHR Strategies\nPrime and Subcontractor Relationships\nHR Compliance\nRecordkeeping and Reporting\nContract Management and Performance Evaluations\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-project-management-for-professional-services/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS - Contract Management Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T120000
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SUMMARY:SBS-APEX: CMS - Recordkeeping & Reporting Essentials for MWBEs
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 this Contract Management series (CMS). \n\n\n\n\nMastering Record Keeping & Reporting for NYC Contracts: A Guide for M/WBEs \nKeeping meticulous records and submitting accurate reports is not just a requirement—it’s the foundation of successful government contracting. This workshop is designed to equip Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complex record-keeping and reporting requirements of NYC contracts. \nWhy This Workshop Matters: \nProper documentation and timely reporting are critical to ensuring compliance\, securing payments\, and protecting your business from penalties. This workshop provides actionable strategies to streamline these processes\, helping your business thrive in NYC’s contracting space. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nMaster Documentation Standards: Learn how to maintain employee records\, payroll compliance\, and project-specific documents to meet NYC contract requirements.\nStreamline Invoicing and Payments: Get step-by-step guidance on preparing and submitting invoices and payment requisitions for faster processing.\nHandle Change Orders Effectively: Understand how to process change orders\, prepare cost proposals\, and secure approvals to stay on track.\nEnsure Audit-Readiness: Implement robust practices to organize and manage documentation\, ensuring compliance with NYC’s strict audit standards.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nBest practices for maintaining books\, financial records\, and project-specific documentation.\nTips for navigating NYC’s payment processes and ensuring timely reimbursement.\nKey steps for processing and negotiating change orders with NYC agencies.\nStrategies for aligning your record-keeping processes with NYC’s compliance expectations.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nThis workshop is ideal for M/WBE business owners\, finance professionals\, and project managers looking to improve their record-keeping and reporting practices for NYC contracts. \nDon’t let documentation and reporting challenges slow you down. Join us to gain the knowledge and tools to stay compliant\, get paid faster\, and protect your business. Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward contracting success! \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 in our Contract Management Series. \n\nContract Award Process\nHR Management Fundamentals\nHR Management Compliance\nFinancial Management\nProject Management for Construction Firms\nProject Management for Professional Services\nPrime and Subcontractor Relationships\nContract Management and Performance Evaluations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR this workshop
URL:https://jkasolutions.com/event/sbs-apex-cms-recordkeeping-reporting-essentials-for-mwbes-3/
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Services,SBS - Contract Management Series
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