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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
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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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