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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.
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, September 10, 2026
2:00 PM EST
Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program
The Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program is a Department of War initiative focused on ensuring the resilience, security, and technological superiority of the U.S. defense industrial base by identifying vulnerabilities, investing in workforce development, and strengthening domestic production capabilities.
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Thursday, September 24, 2026
2:00 PM EST
Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)
This webinar will provide basic information and understanding regarding Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence, commonly referred to as FOCI. Course presenters will discuss the meaning of FOCI, explain what it means to be under FOCI, and FOCI's effect on a company seeking preliminary or continued eligibility for access to classified information. Information will also be presented about the responsibilities of Industrial Security Representatives in helping the Government determine the existence of FOCI, verifying reporting information, and working with the Facility Security Officer to ensure information the company reports is complete and accurate. This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Time and Date:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
2:00 PM EST