RCAC
Workshops and Webinars
RCAC APEX Accelerator hosts the latest relevant and informative webinars and conferences by various organizations located in West Virginia.
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Online workshops and webinars by RCAC APEX Accelerator.
January 2025 Small Business Training Webinar Series - Project Spectrum
The DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is excited to announce the January 2025 Small Business Training Webinar Series. These webinars will cover critical topics to support small businesses in navigating DoD contracting requirements and programs. Each webinar will require pre-registration via GovZoom and we anticipate the spots to fill up quickly.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Monday, January 13, 2025
11:00 AM EST
January 2025 Small Business Training Webinar Series - Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)
The DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is excited to announce the January 2025 Small Business Training Webinar Series. These webinars will cover critical topics to support small businesses in navigating DoD contracting requirements and programs. Each webinar will require pre-registration via GovZoom and we anticipate the spots to fill up quickly.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
11:00 AM EST
DoD Mentor Protégé Programs (MPP)
The DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is excited to announce the January 2025 Small Business Training Webinar Series. These webinars will cover critical topics to support small businesses in navigating DoD contracting requirements and programs. Each webinar will require pre-registration via GovZoom and we anticipate the spots to fill up quickly.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
11:00 AM EST
DoD and SBA Mentor Protégé Programs (MPP)
The Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) has been established to help small businesses develop and expand in the government marketplace with the assistance of large businesses. The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) both have MPP programs. In this presentation we will review the MPP programs, compare the two MPP programs, and explore how small businesses can participate in these programs as part of the defense industrial base. We will also provide resources to determine if the MPP programs are right for you.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
2:00 PM EST
Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III
The Defense Production Act (DPA) authorizes the President to ensure availability of certain supplies for defense, essential civilian, and homeland security requirements. The DPA Title III provides incentives to develop, maintain, modernize, and expand production capacity and critical technologies. DPA Title III establishes guaranteed loans, purchase commitments, grants, and subsidies to expand production capacity and supplies. DPA Title III helps contractors receive loans, direct investments, purchase commitments and other assistance to help in bolstering the supply chain. We will provide you with a full overview of DPA Title III programs and resources as a small business contractor.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Thursday, March 13, 2025
2:00 PM EST
SBIR/STTR
The SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program are designed to help bolster innovation and research and development (R&D) programs. With an overview of both the SBIR and STTR programs, we will look at how to pursue these opportunities and the requirements to participate in each of these programs. This webinar will also provide resources and insight into the SBIR STTR opportunities.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
2:00 PM EST
Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III
Title III of the federal Defense Production Act offers a powerful, nontraditional way for contractors to do business with the federal government. Under Title III, contractors may receive loans, direct investments, purchase commitments and other assistance to help address actual or projected shortfalls in the domestic supply of certain industrial resources and critical technology items.
In this webinar, Govology Legal Analyst Steven Koprince covers the ins and outs of the DPA Title III authority, including which contractors are eligible, how to find and pursue DPA Title III opportunities, typical terms of DPA Title III agreements, and more. Don’t miss your chance to learn all about DPA Title III in plain English!
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This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Thursday, January 23, 2025
1:00 PM EST
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements can be scary, but this webinar will walk you step-by-step through the basic processes. As CMMC certification is required for Department of Defense (DoD) contracting, this presentation will provide an overview of CMMC, walk you through the initial certification requirements, and provide you with the resources to make this journey far less overwhelming. We will provide resources and handouts to support your businesses efforts in becoming CMMC compliant.
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This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Thursday, February 13, 2025
2:00 PM EST
RESHORING & SUSTAINING THE INDUSTRIAL BASE OF THE U.S. (IBAS)
It is now clear that shorter supply chains are lower risk & are more profitable for OEMs for 20 to 30% of products that are now imported. Find how to accelerate & benefit from the trend.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Thursday, March 6, 2025
2:00 PM EST