IN APEX Accelerator

Intro to Federal Contracting
2026-07-12 17:54 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join Indiana APEX as we review an introduction course to federal contracting. If you are curious about how selling your goods or services to the governemnt works, or would like the opportunity to learn some of the basics, then join us at 11:00 AM on Thursday March 7th. This event will be hosted by our Northwest APEX Accelerator, Thaddeus Grantz. To register, please email Thaddeus at tgrantz@iedc.in.gov or sign up at the following link: https://iptac.ecenterdirect.com/events?centerid=21. The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Thaddeus. Thanks, and see you there!

How to Navigate a Federal Solicitation
2026-07-12 17:54 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Join IN APEX on National APEX Day to learn how to navigate a federal solicitation. This workshop will walk step by step through a federal solicitation. Key pieces will be discussed and participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions.

SAVE THE DATE: Government Contracting for Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)
2023-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Government contracting training for Veteran Owned Small Businesses will be conducted on 21 September 2023 at Indiana State College of Business, Room TBD, Terre Haute, IN from 11am-Noon EST. Presentation on federal government certification programs by Joanne Tica, Specialty Advisor for Minority, Women and Veterans Certification, Indiana Small Business Develpment Center (ISBDC) Network and developing a government capability statement by Andy Alexander, Indiana APEX Accelerator Program Counselor, Area V, Columbus, IN. More details on registration for this event is forthcoming.
Point of contact for this event is Andy Alexander, Indiana APEX Accelerator Program at aalexander@iedc.in.gov or (812) 340-4342.

DCAA Contract Briefs
2023-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
The Indiana APEX Accelerator program in partnership with the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) will conducting a series of DCAA related topics throughout 2023-2024. These will be live webinars with the first webinar starting on 2 October 2023 from 11:00 AM – Noon EDT on the federal government topic of contract briefs. A contract brief generally includes a synopsis of all pertinent contract provisions. Contact clauses are reviewed to determine the specific requirement for each contract and the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs to be billed to the government. Proforma contract brief is included as part of ICE Model. Guest speaker from DCAA for this respective webinar will be Katelyn Rigle, Operations Audit Liaison Small Business Coordinator for the Defense Contract Audit Agency.
Registration for this event can be accomplished at https://iptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/15044 or by contacting Jim Haddan Indiana APEX Accelerator Program counselor at jhaddan@iedc.in.gov or (812) 340-5174. Once registered Jim will email you the Microsoft Teams Video Teleconference Meeting protocols. All attendees will be mailed a copy of the presentation slides after the webinar.

Secrets to an Effective Capabilities Statement
2023-10-10 11:00 - 12:15 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Online
You wouldn’t apply for a job without a resume, right? Well then, you need to make sure your Capabilities Statement is ready for working with the government!
If you’re new to government contracting you may not have heard of this document but it is a key marketing tool commonly used for networking with government agencies and prime contractors. We will guide you through the basics of building a capabilities statement and how to utilize it as a part of your government contracting marketing plan.
Join us to learn the basics of building a capabilities statement. It’s your company’s first impression! Having a distinguished capabilities statement can lead to more meaningful connections, more opportunities, and, most importantly, winning more contracts!

What a capabilities statement is
Why they are important
How they’re used
How to develop your own
How to stand out from the competition

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Small Business Liaison Office (SLBO) Event with Mantech
2023-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
The Indiana APEX Accelerator program in collaboration with Mantech and the Purdue University Westgate Facility will be holding a Small Business Liaison Office (SBLO) event at Westgate from 10am-Noon. This event promotes subcontracting opportunities for SDBs, HUBZone businesses, SDVOSB, WOSBs, and other underrepresented small businesses with the large business SBLO. This event will be a live in-person event on aspects of the small business programs of the United Sates that helps new part-time and fulltime SBLOs come up-to-speed on the details of federal small business programs, provide regulatory updates and clarifications for SBLOs and small business specialist and strenghten the network of APEX Accelerators, businesses, DoD and other federal agenices. Presenters for this event will be Christopher Peterson, Executive Director at ManTech, Crane, IN and Jim Haddan, Indiana APEX Accelerator Counselor, Evansville, IN.

15th Annual Division of Supplier Diversity Business Conference
2023-10-13 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indiana Government Center South, 302 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
You are invited to join the Division of Supplier Diversity (DSD) for our annual business conference. This is your opportunity to meet and network in person with prime contractors, state procurement agents, and buyers from private entities. Our list of organizations and procurement agents continues to grow and adding these points of contact to your network could be the opportunity your business needs for substantial growth. Parking tickets from Washington and Senate garages will be validated. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please direct all inquiries to eventrsvp@idoa.in.gov and call us at 317-234-3424 for any outstanding questions.
Conference Highlights include:

Professional Headshots
Workshop Rewind – “Enhancing Your Capability Statement”
B2B Expo: Next Level Networking

8th Annual From the Sources' Mouth: SBIR/STTR Training
2023-10-17 01:00 - 2023-10-18 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
Get the right SBIR/STTR information directly from the right agencies. This is a third party event hosted by BBCetc.
This virtual, 2-day SBIR/STTR training event features SBIR/STTR program managers across all 11 agencies. Join in on agency-focused presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A. Attendees will learn agencies’ mission and tips for creating a successful proposal, have an opportunity to ask live questions of all federal participants and be able to sign up for one-on-one meetings with select agencies.
Attendees can participate in open Q&A and have the chance to sign up for a one-on-one meeting with participating agencies in the weeks following the event.
Register Here
Attendance is FREE, but registration is required
Day 1 – Civilian Agencies
October 17, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
“From the Sources’ Mouth”, Day 1 kicks off with a presentation from SBA, reviewing the mission and goals of the SBIR/STTR program. Erick Page-Littleford, SBA Acting Director and Program Manager, of the SBIR/STTR programs, will provide a 30-minute presentation and then take 30 minutes of open Q&A with attendees. After that join in on 1-hour panel discussions featuring NSF, NIH, DOT, USDA, EPA, NOAA, ARPA-H and more!
Day 2 – The Department of Defense
October 18, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
“From the Sources’ Mouth”, Day 2 kicks off with a presentation from Matthew Williams, the Department of Defense Technology Portfolio Manager for the SBIR/STTR Program. He’ll review the goals and nuances of the DOD’s SBIR/STTR program and provide tips for successful submission. After that join in on 1-hour panel discussions featuring DARPA, DHS, DHA, NAVSEA, ARMY and more!
The session is ideal for technology-based entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses familiar with the SBIR/STTR programs who want to learn more. New to SBIR/STTR? Please view our on-demand webinars before joining our “From the Sources’ Mouth” training sessions.

IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity Certification Webinar
2023-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
This certification webinar will get your questions answered regarding the IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity certification application. The webinar includes a step-by-step review of the State of Indiana’s requirements to get certified as a Minority, Woman, and/or Veteran-owned business enterprise.
For more information, please contact our office at (317) 232-3061 or visit our website –https://www.in.gov/idoa/mwbe/events/
This virtual event is free and open to the public.

DAU Small Business Series - Project Spectrum
2023-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online
Don’t miss this webinar to learn more about Project Spectrum (PS) – the comprehensive cybersecurity resource that provides state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools and training aimed toward improving the overall cyber hygiene of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). In recognition of the financial constraints that small businesses face relative to achieving their desired level of cybersecurity compliance, Project Spectrum offers all of its products and services at no cost. A DoD-supported initiative through the Office of Small Business Programs, Project Spectrum is an invaluable resource to improve cybersecurity hygiene.
Date: October 25, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. PT)
Who Should Attend: Government, Military, and Industry at all levels who are DoD Acquisition and Engineering professionals, Small Businesses, Technology Providers
Speaker: Mr. Derrick Davis Director for Industrial Cyber Security, OSBP

Mr. Davis currently serves as the Director for Industrial Cyber Security for the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).  He directly oversees several programs in support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), including the Project Spectrum cybersecurity outreach initiative. Mr. Davis provides strategic leadership for several teams of communications, cybersecurity, and program-support professionals. He utilizes his extensive experience with national security technology and policy strategy to direct cybersecurity compliance, supply chain analysis, technology development and integration, and program support.
Prior coming to becoming a federal civilian, Mr. Davis worked as a technology strategist in the private sector where he held key leadership positions. Mr. Davis attended Oklahoma State University where he did his doctoral research in Cyber Security Governance.  Also, Mr. Davis attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County where he earned his Master of Science in Information Systems.

Demystifying Digital Transformation
2023-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 9059 Technology Lane Fishers IN 46038
Bring Technology to Your Operations
Join manufacturing and technology experts as they break down the myths and obstacles to integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into your organization. It is easier than you think!
When:
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
3 – 3:30 pm: Networking (all times ET)
3:30 – 5 pm: Presentations from industry experts and local leaders including Mayor Fadness and members of the IEDC
5 – 6 pm: Cocktails and Q&A
Where:
Indiana IoT Lab
9059 Technology Lane
Fishers, IN 46038
Who:
This FREE event is open to all Indiana-based manufacturers and entrepreneurs regardless of size
and capabilities. Depending on your organization, the right attendee might be:
• Decision maker of factory floor production
• Company leadership
• Plant/Operations manager
• Technology specialist
Benefits:
Attendees will enjoy a presentation by industry experts and thought leaders with ample time
for networking, discussions and Q&A. Mayor Fadness and members of the Indiana Economic
Development Corporation will be speaking as well! The event also consists of:
• Insight on technology implementation from industry leaders
• Learn about advanced manufacturing technology solutions and workforce development
training from Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
• Free qualification assessment for technology readiness
• Connections to suppliers to aid in your search for the right solution
• And more!
RSVP
https://mep.purdue.edu/workshops-and-events/workshop-catalog-detail/?id=undefined&eventid=a3QRd0000004acnMAA&utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=flyer#undefined

Additive Manufacturing:Solutions for Low-Volume/Urgent Production
2023-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Additive Manufacturing: Solutions for Low-Volume/Urgent Production
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME OCT 26, 2023
9:00 AM-1:00 PM WESTGATE ACADEMY
13598 E WESTGATE DR
ROOM 120
ODON, IN 47562 REGISTER

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has gained significant popularity and recognition as a versatile manufacturing process. It offers unique advantages for low-volume production, enabling cost-effective and efficient manufacturing of complex parts without the need for traditional tooling or molds. In the case of supply chain disruption, it can also provide a critical solution to an urgent production challenge.
However, to effectively leverage additive manufacturing, your digital inventories play a crucial role in the success of this application. Join us to explore:

Additive manufacturing technology
3D scanning and reverse engineering workflows
Digital inventories for critical machine components
Real-world case studies and applications

Please note: On-site assessments and training are grant-supported for companies in the defense industry or those interested in working in the defense industry. Implementation services are grant-supported for companies currently in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). If you would like more information, please reach out to your Account Advisor which can be found on our website or by using this territory map.
Intended audience: Operations, Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement
Workshop length: 4 hours

Purdue MEP: ISO Quality Management System Implementation
2023-11-09 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership
ISO Quality Management System Implementation
ASTERN DAYLIGHT TIMENOV 9, 2023
8:30 AM-12:30 PMWESTGATE ACADEMY
13598 E WESTGATE DR
ROOM 120
ODON, IN 47562
FREE

REGISTER

Are you interested in increasing customer satisfaction?
What about finding cost savings in your operations?
Did you know that implementing a quality management system (QMS) can provide numerous benefits for manufacturers? Many of which contribute to higher customer satisfaction, cost savings, and long-term success in the competitive manufacturing industry.
This workshop explores the importance and benefits of having a robust Quality Management System. Attendees will learn about:

Basic ISO 9001 requirements
Other quality management systems including IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO13485
How those systems are implemented using the same process
Purdue MEP resources that can help implement a QMS that best fits your organization

Please note: On-site assessments and training are grant-supported for companies in the defense industry or those interested in working in the defense industry. Implementation services are grant-supported for companies currently in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). If you would like more information, please reach out to your Account Advisor which can be found on our website or by using this territory map.
Intended audience: Quality Managers, Directors of Quality, Operations Managers, Plant Managers, Owners
Workshop length: 4 hours

Breaking into Government Contracting from a DCAA Perspective
2023-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join Indiana APEX in welcoming Katelyn Rigle, Operations Audit Liaison Small Business Coordinator for DCAA as we have a conversation about governemnt contracting- From the Defense Contract Audit Agency perspective.
We will be breaking down the impact of the 2019 GAO “Contract Financing” report and the subsequent Office of the Under Secretary of the Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Defense Pricing and Contracting finance study, which cited government compliant accounting systems, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR Cost Principles as barriers to entry for small businesses looking to enter the Defense Industrial Base. During this presentation, DCAA will look at the types of contract awards and the requirements for each, as well as the common misconceptions of FAR, CAS, and TINA. All attendees will be mailed a copy of the presentation slides after the webinar.
Please register for the event if interested by emailing chase Gibson at chgibson@iedc.in.gov or at https://iptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/15053 and a link to the virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams will be sent to you prior to the event on 11/14/2023 at 1:00 PM.

Intro to Federal Contracting
2023-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join Indiana APEX as we review an introduction course to federal contracting. If you are curious about how selling your goods or services to the governemnt works, or would like the opportunity to learn some of the basics, then join us at 11:00 AM on Thursday November 16th. This event will be hosted by our Northeast APEX Accelerator, Chase Gibson. To register, please email Chase at chgibson@iedc.in.gov or sign up at the following link: https://iptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/15054. The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chase. Thanks, and see you there!

IDOA Supplier Diversity & Purdue Certification Workshop
2023-11-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Indiana Government Center South, Conference Room #22, 302 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Partner Event:
The State of Indiana Supplier Diversity team is partnering with the Supplier Diversity team at Purdue University for an in-person certification workshop. This workshop includes a step-by-step review of the State of Indiana’s requirements to get certified as a Minority, Woman, and/or Veteran-owned business enterprise, and to answer any questions you may have.
Event Partner: Purdue University
Indiana Government Center South 302 Washington St., RM 22 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Friday, November 17, 2023
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. EST
For questions, please contact us at eventsrsvp@idoa.in.gov

IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity Certification Webinar
2023-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Partner Event
This certification webinar will get your questions answered regarding the IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity certification application. The webinar includes a step-by-step review of the State of Indiana’s requirements to get certified as a Minority, Woman, and/or Veteran-owned business enterprise.
Wednesday, December 20 , 2023
1:00 P.M – 2:00 P.M. EST
Any questions?
Contact us at eventrsvp@idoa.in.gov

NDIA Greater Indiana Chapter Meeting
2023-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | INNG Stout Field – Minuteman Auditorium, 2022 S Holt Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46241, United States
Please join us for the next National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Greater Indiana Chapter meeting on November 29th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. We will be gathering at INNG Stout Field in the Minuteman Auditorium, 2022 S Holt Rd., Indianapolis. This is a free event and no registration is required.
Indiana continues to build our defense ecosystem and our three distinguished speakers will provide updates, project information and opportunities. The program will include the following:

Chris Jeffers, VP Defense Business Development, IEDC & NDIA Greater Indiana Chapter President
Brooke Pyne, EVP Innovation & Strategy, ARI
Stacey Manni, Deputy Director, AFRL Regional Hub Network – Midwest
Keith DeVries, Deputy Director, OSD Manufacturing Technology, OUSD(R&E)

We always enjoy these times as an opportunity to connect, network and share updates and other industry information. Hope to see you then! https://www.ndiaindiana.com/

Intro to Federal Contracting
2023-11-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join Indiana APEX as we review an introduction course to federal contracting. If you are curious about how selling your goods or services to the government works, or would like the opportunity to learn some of the basics, then join us at 12:00 PM on Thursday November 29th. This event will be hosted by our Southwest APEX Accelerator, Jim Haddan. To register, please email Jim at jhaddan@iedc.in.gov or sign up at the following link: https://iptac.neoserra.com/conferences/15055. The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Haddan. Thanks, and see you there!

Intro to Federal Contracting
2023-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join Indiana APEX as we review an introduction course to federal contracting. If you are curious about how selling your goods or services to the government works, or would like the opportunity to learn some of the basics, then join us at 10:00 AM on Tuesday December 5th. This event will be hosted by our Northwest APEX Accelerator, Thaddeus Grantz. To register, please email Thaddeus at tgrantz@iedc.in.gov or sign up at the following link: https://iptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/15056 The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Thaddeus Grantz. Thanks, and see you there!

Project Spectrum Introduction
2023-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join Indiana APEX on Wednesday December 13 at 11:00 AM as we welcome Project Spectrum to talk to our clients about the importance of cybersecurity compliance and how companies who are, or plan on working with the DoD can be prepared. Project Spectrum is a DoD program that is in place to assist businesses in the defense industry become compliant with all cybersecurity requirements. If you are looking for more information on NIST 800-171, the difference in federal contract information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information is (CUI), or what the plans for DoD are moving forward regarding this subject matter, than this webinar is for you. Please register at the following link: https://iptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/15057 or email Chase Gibson at chgibson@iedc.in.gov. A link to the meeting will be sent in the days leading up to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Digital Transformation: Determining Your Next Best Digital Action
2023-12-14 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Knox) | Innovation Pointe, 318 MAIN ST, Evansville, IN, 47708, United States
From Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership
No company is too small to take the next step in digital transformation.
Whether it is capturing new data to make more informed decisions or increasing productivity through machine monitoring technology, your “next best digital action” does not need to be a grand transformation.
Join us for this FREE workshop in Michigan City as we discuss digital transformation approaches, large and small, that focus on making your company more productive by utilizing data analytics, device connectivity, or automation.
Intended Audience: Business owners and members of the leadership team, operations managers, IT managers, production managers, and supply chain managers.
Click here for more information and to register. https://purdue.ws/Dec14Evansville
Digital Transformation – Determining Your Next Best Digital Action
• December 14
• 8:30 am – 12:30 pm CT / 9:30 am – 1:30 pm ET
• Evansville, IN
• Registration closes December 8
This is a FREE workshop but registration is required. Save your spot today!
Please note: On-site assessments and training are grant-supported for companies in the defense industry or those interested in working in the defense industry. Implementation services are grant-supported for companies currently in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)

Intro to Federal Contracting
2023-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join Indiana APEX as we review an introduction course to federal contracting. If you are curious about how selling your goods or services to the government works, or would like the opportunity to learn some of the basics, then join us at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 14. This event will be hosted by our Central APEX Accelerator, Kevin Albert. To register, click the sign up tab or email Kevin at kealbert@iedc.in.gov . The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Albert. Thanks, and see you there!

INForm SBIR/STTR Series: What is SBIR?
2024-01-18 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Join us January 18th, at 10:00 AM EST for the INForm series What is SBIR? brought to you by ARI, partnered with the Indiana Small Business Development Center and APEX Accelerator!
The first in-person INForm event registration is now live! Join us to learn more on how SBIR/STTR can help you start or grow a business, gain valuable insight into the SBIR/STTR program, and how to access over $5B in yearly opportunities. At this event, we will review SBA loans and traditional capital to help you grow your business, as well as hear from the ISBDC and APEX Accelerator on how to start and grow your business through federal opportunities.
Speakers Samantha Nelson, Purdue Research Foundation Heath Murray, ISBDC Steven Bishop, ISBDC Jim Haddan, IN APEX Accelerator
Event and Registration Link: Home | INForm SBIR/STTR Series: What is SBIR? (bizzabo.com)

Intro to Federal Contracting
2024-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join Indiana APEX as we review an introduction course to federal contracting. If you are curious about how selling your goods or services to the governemnt works, or would like the opportunity to learn some of the basics, then join us at 1:00 PM on Thursday February 1st. This event will be hosted by our Northeast APEX Accelerator, Chase Gibson. To register, please email Chase at chgibson@iedc.in.gov or sign up at the following link: https://iptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/15054. The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chase. Thanks, and see you there!

Defense Contract Audit Agency: Proposal Adequacy
2024-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Proposal Adequacy
Proposals are contractor prepared packages made in response to government
solicitations and include the contractor’s budgeted costs for the projected
period of performance of the solicitation. Join DCAA as we discuss the
requirements of these proposal packages set forth in FAR Part 15 and DFARS
252.215-7009. Together, we will walkthrough all the proposal cost elements,
including direct labor, material, subcontracts, ODCs, and indirect rates. We
will also be discussing how DCAA determines the adequacy of your proposal
submission. Additionally, we will provide examples of budgeting practices
using historical data considerations, examples of adequacy noncompliances,
and regulatory resources to assist with proposal development.

Please join Indiana APEX to hear from Ms. Katelyn Rigle, Operations Audit Liason Small Business Coordinator for DCAA. To register for this event please email Thaddeus Grantz at tgrantz@iedc.in.gov or sign up at this link:https://iptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/15066

25th Annual Buy Indiana Expo
2024-04-16 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
The Buy Indiana Expo will be held at the French Lick Springs Resort and Casino on: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (EDT).
On Monday, April 15, the Expo will include Exhibitor Check-In & Set-Up (from 12:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.) The optional Golf Outing at the Donald Ross Course and the Radius Indiana Welcome Reception from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Buy Indiana Expo is to align Hoosier companies with unique opportunities to expand their business through contracts with government centers. Educational workshops will also be offered to help vendors better understand how to do business with the Federal Government, APEX, and SBA. There will be sessions on Contracting and Future Procurement, among other topics.

Manufacturing of Machine Composite Parts Opportunity at Crane
2024-06-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Indiana manufacturers, here is your chance to submit a proposal to get on NSWC Crane’s machine shop list for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC)!
This opportunity supports the build-to-print machine shop requirements for supplies related to EA-18G and P-8A aircraft components, as well as various other related platforms/requirements.
Join us for a free webinar where we will:
1. Review the pre-solicitation/solicitation.
2. Get feedback from Crane’s Director for Small Business regarding this and other Crane opportunities.
3. Get advice from an APEX/PTAC counselor regarding how to prepare for this and other government contracts (no-cost service).
4. Identify certification support (e.g. ISO, AS) that is available at Purdue MEP (for fee service).
Please note: You can go directly to www.SAM.gov and see this pre-solicitation now and start preparing! Solicitation # N0016423RWS68

Manufacturing of Machine Composite Parts Opportunity at Crane
• June 3
• 10 am – 11 am ET
• This is a FREE webinar but registration is required to gain access. Save your spot and register today!
Intended audience: Owners/leaders of machine shops who are interested in DoD work at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)

Kaylee Diamond, VP Small Business, NSWC Crane, and Jim Haddan, Southwest Indiana APEX Accelerator will be joining Purdue MEP in offering advice on the small business and government contracting perspective.

SBA 8(a) Recruitment Summit – Evansville
2024-06-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
SBA 8(a) Recruitment Summit – Evansville

Please join the Indiana District Office of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Southwest Indiana APEX Accelerator for an informative session designed to assist small businesses in becoming prepared to provide products and services to the U.S. federal government. Attendees will learn about professional development, technical assistance and capital support programs available to help you succeed!

APEX Accelerator is part of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. We prepare established businesses to sell your products or services to the government or military through no cost confidential counseling services, workshops, and trainings.

The SBA 8(a) Contracting Program is designed specifically for small business and can provide a tremendous boost to a company’s government sales. For those who pre-register their business in the U.S. System for Award Management (SAM)and bring their laptops, a step-by-step 8(a) application help-session will be included.

Find out if you meet basic eligibility criteria for the 8(a) program at www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/8a-business-development-program.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-8a-recruitment-summit-evansville-tickets-904799288027

Seating is limited to 25 so act fast and sign up today!

Questions about this event?
Contact – Jim Haddan, Procurement Specialist – APEX Accelerator / JHaddan@iedc.IN.gov

Questions about the 8(a) program?
Contact – SBA Indiana Business Opportunity Specialist Vernice Mathis / vernice.mathis@sba.gov.

NineTwelve’s Cybersecurity Training
2024-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Please join us on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at NineTwelve’s Emerging Manufacturing Collaboration Center (EMC2) in Indianapolis. This two-hour training, from 9am to 11am, will provide an overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and valuable resources for small businesses to improve their cybersecurity posture. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a set of best practices and recommendations from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help organizations understand, manage and reduce their cybersecurity risk. The training includes:

Overview of the NIST Framework (CSF) 2.0

How to get started

State & Federal Resources for Small Businesses

GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit
SBDC Data Assured Toolkit
Additional Resources

To register you can go to the following link at https://ninetwelve.us/events/cybersecurity-training-for-small-businesses-intro-to-the-nist-csf-2-0-cybersecurity-resources/
