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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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