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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator: Creating a Killer Capability Statement That Communicates Value (2026 Update)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT \nAPEX Accelerator: Creating a Killer Capability Statement That Communicates Value (2026 Update)  \nDescription: You have seconds—not minutes—to convince a government buyer or teaming partner that your company is capable\, credible\, and worth engaging in. Your capability statement is your most important marketing tool in the federal space—but most fall flat. They either look outdated\, say too little\, or fail to clearly communicate value. This training shows you how to fix that. What You’ll Learn \n\nWhat makes a capability statement stand out (and what makes them get ignored)\nThe essential sections every strong capability statement needs\nHow to present your company in a way that signals credibility and maturity—even if you’re new to government contracting\nHow to use Value Mapping to translate past performance into clear\, compelling proof of value\nPractical guidance on layout\, structure\, and visuals (no design experience required)\n\nWhy This Matters \n\nMost capability statements are just lists of services. That’s not enough. To succeed in government contracting\, you need to clearly communicate why your company matters—not just what you do. This training helps you turn your experience (even commercial work) into something that resonates with government buyers and teaming partners.\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \n\nA step-by-step approach to creating or improving your capability statement—so it quickly communicates your strengths\, differentiators\, and value in a way that gets attention and opens doors.\n\nWho This Is For \n\nSmall businesses entering or growing in government contracting\nCompanies without strong federal past performance looking to position themselves more competitively\nBusiness development\, marketing\, and proposal professionals\nAPEX Accelerator clients and those supporting GovCon success\n\nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: Veronica Doga\, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83593
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/apex-accelerator-creating-a-killer-capability-statement-that-communicates-value-2026-update/
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SUMMARY:2026 America’s Seed Fund Week
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026 to Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT \nSBA: 2026 America’s Seed Fund Week \nDescription: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host America’s Seed Fund Week 2026 from May 12-14. This free online event connects entrepreneurs\, innovators\, researchers\, and support organizations from across the country to America’s Seed Fund — the nation’s largest source of early-stage\, non-dilutive funding for technology startups. \n\nOpportunities to engage directly with federal agency representatives through Meet the Program Director sessions focused on manufacturing\, energy\, and health\nProgramming covering SBIR/STTR basics\, agency overviews\, and how to align your R&D project with the right federal partner\nPanels featuring insights from evaluators and program leaders on preparing strong proposals and navigating the application process\nDetails on program changes from the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act and how companies can prepare\nAccess to FAST sites\, organizations that help innovators across the country compete for SBIR/STTR awards\n\nWhether you are exploring the program for the first time or preparing for your next application\, America’s Seed Fund Week offers practical guidance\, direct connections\, and valuable resources to support your innovation journey. Register today! \nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: Office of Investment and Innovation\, technology@sba.gov \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83839
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/2026-americas-seed-fund-week/
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SUMMARY:Stop Scrollers in Their Tracks
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 14\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT \nGROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center: Stop Scrollers in Their Tracks \nDescription: Lisa Hilferty founded Buzz Online in 2016 and has always had a passion for turning great ideas into income. What started with a simple Facebook post for her parents’ business quickly turned into a full-blown love for digital advertising. Almost 10 years later\, she’s still doing what she loves – helping small businesses grow by creating a buzz online\, bringing years of hands-on advertising experience to every project. \nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: Nekola Distefano\, nekola@gnwbc.org 402-300-8170 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83721
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/stop-scrollers-in-their-tracks/
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur's Education Collaborative: Understanding Capital Options and Debunking Myths
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT \nEntrepreneur’s Education Collaborative: Understanding Capital Options and Debunking Myths \nDescription: Access to capital is one of the most important factors in launching\, sustaining\, and growing a small business. Yet many business owners face confusion\, misinformation\, and uncertainty when exploring their funding options. This panel discussion brings together lending and investment experts to provide a clear\, honest\, and actionable overview of today’s capital landscape. Attendees will learn how different funding sources work\, what lenders and investors truly look for\, and how to prepare a business to be capital ready. The conversation will also address common myths that often discourage entrepreneurs from pursuing the financial support they need. By the end of the session\, participants will be better equipped to match the right type of capital to their business stage\, goals\, and long-term growth plans. Key Topics: \n\nOverview of options for different funding sources\nCommon myths about accessing capital and the realities small businesses need to know\nPreparing your business to be ready for lenders and investors\nHow to align the right type of capital with your business stage and growth goals\n\nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: Karol Gonzalez Rivera\, karol.gonzalezrivera@cityofomaha.org \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83724
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/entrepreneurs-education-collaborative-understanding-capital-options-and-debunking-myths/
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SUMMARY:SCORE: Amplify Your Brand: Creating Marketing Strategies Around Major Events
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT \nSCORE: Amplify Your Brand: Creating Marketing Strategies Around Major Events \nDescription: Major events like the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics can be a great opportunity for businesses to get in front of new audiences\, build excitement\, and increase visibility. However\, without a clear strategy\, it can be easy to miss the opportunity to turn that attention into lasting brand growth. Join Sharon Lee Thony\, Founder and CEO of SLT Consulting\, for a strategic webinar on creating a marketing campaign that captures the excitement of major events while supporting your overall brand goals. With over 20 years of marketing experience\, Sharon has helped brands create campaigns that drive engagement and long-term growth. In this session\, she’ll show you how to design event-driven marketing strategies that strengthen brand presence\, connect with customers\, and maintain momentum even after the event ends. In this webinar\, you will learn how to: \n\nDesign marketing strategies around major events to amplify brand presence\nUse event-driven campaigns to increase customer engagement and awareness\nSustain momentum from major events for long-term brand growth\nIdentify practical ways to integrate event-based marketing into your overall strategy\n\n  \n  \nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 800-634-0245 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83702
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/score-amplify-your-brand-creating-marketing-strategies-around-major-events/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator: Limitations on Subcontracting: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide (2026 Update)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT \nAPEX Accelerator: Limitations on Subcontracting: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide (2026 Update) \nDescription: Limitations on Subcontracting (LoS) is one of the most confusing—and most enforced—rules in government contracting. For small businesses and their teaming partners\, getting it wrong can lead to serious consequences. And the challenge? You may be asked to prove compliance at any point—before\, during\, or after contract performance. This training breaks down LoS in clear\, practical terms so you can understand what’s required and how to stay compliant. What You’ll Learn: \n\nWhat the limitations on subcontracting rule actually requires\nHow LoS applies to set-aside and sole-source contracts\nA step-by-step process to determine and maintain compliance\nCommon pitfalls that can put your company at risk\nReal-world examples to help you apply the rule with confidence\n\nWhy This Matters \n\nLoS isn’t just a technical requirement—it’s an area of active enforcement. Missteps can result in penalties\, lost contracts\, and reputational damage.\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \n\nA clear understanding of how to navigate LoS requirements and a practical framework you can use to confidently assess compliance with your contracts.\n\nWho This Is For \n\nSmall businesses performing or pursuing set-aside contracts (8(a)\, WOSB\, HUBZone\, SDVOSB)\nPrime contractors responsible for ensuring compliance on awarded contracts\nSubcontractors and teaming partners who need to understand their role in compliance\nBusiness development\, contracts\, and compliance professionals\n\nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: Veronica Doga\, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83594
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/apex-accelerator-limitations-on-subcontracting-a-step-by-step-compliance-guide-2026-update/
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SUMMARY:Pitching Your Business: What Investors Actually Want to Hear
DESCRIPTION:Pitching Your Business: What Investors Actually Want to Hear\n\nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026\n3:30 PM  5:00 PM\n\n\nBusiness & Health Innovation Center\, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen\, SD\, 57401United States (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn what investors\, lenders\, and judges actually want to hear. Mike will cover how to structure your pitch\, what to include (and what to leave out)\, and how to communicate your value clearly and confidently. Perfect for entrepreneurs preparing for a competition or pitching to a bank or angel investor. \nPresenter: Mike Bockorny\, CEO of The 17-20 Group and Economic Development Professionals Association (EDPA) of South Dakota \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/pitching-your-business-what-investors-actually-want-to-hear/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator: Unlocking DoD Industrial Base Opportunities: Navigating IBAS\, OTAs\, and the Cornerstone Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT \nAPEX Accelerator: Unlocking DoD Industrial Base Opportunities: Navigating IBAS\, OTAs\, and the Cornerstone Consortium \nDescription: The Department of Defense is investing billions of dollars to strengthen and expand the United States defense industrial base. These investments span advanced manufacturing\, supply chain resiliency\, workforce development\, automation\, technology innovation\, and critical capability expansion. This training provides a practical roadmap to understanding and engaging directly with the Department of Defense through the Cornerstone Consortium in support of the Department’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program. We will cover: \n\nWhat the IBAS program is and how it strengthens the defense industrial base\nWhat the DoD is seeking from innovative businesses across manufacturing\, workforce development\, supply chain modernization\, automation\, cybersecurity\, advanced technologies\, and critical infrastructure\nHow the Cornerstone Consortium functions as a gateway into DoD industrial base initiatives\nHow to identify and respond to opportunities posted as Special Notices on SAM.gov\nHow to submit white papers and unsolicited proposals\nHow Other Transaction (OT) agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022 (DoD\nPrototype OT Authority) enable flexible prototype and expansion projects\nHow to identify and engage other contractors strategically\nKey compliance considerations\n\nWhether you are a manufacturer\, technology developer\, workforce solutions provider\, automation integrator\, cybersecurity firm\, or an innovative company seeking to contribute to strengthening the U.S. industrial base\, this session will show you where the entry points are and how to pursue them intelligently. \nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: Veronica Doga\, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83595
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/apex-accelerator-unlocking-dod-industrial-base-opportunities-navigating-ibas-otas-and-the-cornerstone-consortium-2/
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