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SUMMARY:eec: Hiring in a Changing Landscape: Navigating Recruitment & Rising Wages
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026 (Online) \nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST \nEEC: Hiring in a Changing Landscape: Navigating Recruitment & Rising Wages \nDescription: As Nebraska’s workforce landscape continues to shift\, small businesses face new challenges in hiring\, retention\, and budgeting for rising labor costs. This session will guide business owners through the realities of Nebraska’s minimum wage increases and offer practical strategies to stay competitive\, attractive\, and sustainable in 2026 and beyond. Join us to explore innovative approaches to recruitment and retention\, learn how to enhance compensation packages without increasing payroll strain\, and discover tools that support a strong\, resilient workforce. Whether you are preparing to hire your first employee or refining your existing team structure\, this training will equip you to move forward with confidence. Key Topics: \n• Understanding Nebraska’s minimum wage increases and their impact on small businesses\n• Strategies to recruit and retain employees when labor costs are rising\n• Creative approaches to compensation\, benefits\, and workplace culture beyond wages\n• Practical HR tools and resources to manage workforce changes effectively\n• Guidance on paid sick leave requirements and implementation\nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: Kiley Phelps\, kcphelps@unomaha.edu 402-554-6633 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/78602
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator: Is a GSA Schedule Right for You? (2026 Update)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026 (Online) \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CST \nAPEX Accelerator: Is a GSA Schedule Right for You? (2026 Update) \nDescription: This webinar is designed for business owners\, business development professionals\, and contracting teams who are considering whether a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is the right path for their organization. The GSA MAS program is a major federal contracting vehicle that gives businesses access to long-term\, government-wide contracts. However\, qualifying and applying for a schedule requires time\, resources\, and a clear understanding of federal procurement rules. This session provides a practical overview of the program and helps businesses determine if it’s a good strategic fit. What You Will Learn: \n• What the GSA MAS Schedule is\, how it works\, and who uses it\n• The benefits and challenges of holding a GSA Schedule\n• The eligibility requirements and application process\n• Key indicators that a business is ready—or not yet ready—to apply\n• Alternatives to a GSA Schedule\, including subcontracting and teaming arrangements\nWhy This Matters: Pursuing a GSA Schedule can be a major investment. Understanding how the program works and whether your business is a strong candidate can help you avoid unnecessary delays\, reduce risk\, and focus your government sales strategy. Attendees will be able to: \n• Evaluate whether a GSA Schedule aligns with their federal sales goals\n• Prepare for the application process or decide to delay it until they’re better positioned\n• Explore alternative ways to participate in the federal market\nTarget Audience: Small to mid-sized businesses considering federal contracting\, including: \n• Business owners\, founders\, or executives\n• Business development and sales professionals targeting the public sector\n• Companies with some experience bidding on federal work (or interest in doing so)\, but not yet on the MAS schedule\n• Proposal managers or contract administrators new to GSA schedules\nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: Veronica Doga\, vdoga@unomaha.edu 402-554-6250 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/78580
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