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SUMMARY:Purdue MEP: ISO Quality Management System Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership \nISO Quality Management System Implementation\nASTERN DAYLIGHT TIMENOV 9\, 2023\n8:30 AM-12:30 PMWESTGATE ACADEMY\n13598 E WESTGATE DR\nROOM 120\nODON\, IN 47562\nFREE\n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\nAre you interested in increasing customer satisfaction? \nWhat about finding cost savings in your operations? \nDid 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. \nThis workshop explores the importance and benefits of having a robust Quality Management System. Attendees will learn about: \n\nBasic ISO 9001 requirements\nOther quality management systems including IATF 16949\, AS9100\, ISO13485\nHow those systems are implemented using the same process\nPurdue MEP resources that can help implement a QMS that best fits your organization\n\nPlease 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. \nIntended audience: Quality Managers\, Directors of Quality\, Operations Managers\, Plant Managers\, Owners \nWorkshop length: 4 hours
URL:https://inapex.org/event/purdue-mep-iso-quality-management-system-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231114T150000
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SUMMARY:Breaking into Government Contracting from a DCAA Perspective
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/breaking-into-government-contracting-from-a-dcaa-perspective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231116T120000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/intro-to-federal-contracting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
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SUMMARY:IDOA Supplier Diversity & Purdue Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Partner Event: \nThe 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. \nEvent Partner: Purdue University \nIndiana Government Center South 302 Washington St.\, RM 22 Indianapolis\, IN 46204\nFriday\, November 17\, 2023\n10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. EST\nFor questions\, please contact us at eventsrsvp@idoa.in.gov \n 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/idoa-supplier-diversity-purdue-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Indiana Government Center South\, Conference Room #22\, 302 W. Washington Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Indiana
ORGANIZER;CN="IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity":MAILTO:eventrsvp@idoa.in.gov
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SUMMARY:IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity Certification Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Partner Event \nThis 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. \nWednesday\, December 20 \, 2023\n1:00 P.M – 2:00 P.M. EST \nAny questions?\nContact us at eventrsvp@idoa.in.gov
URL:https://inapex.org/event/idoa-division-of-supplier-diversity-certification-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Central Indiana
ORGANIZER;CN="IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity":MAILTO:eventrsvp@idoa.in.gov
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SUMMARY:NDIA Greater Indiana Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIndiana continues to build our defense ecosystem and our three distinguished speakers will provide updates\, project information and opportunities. The program will include the following: \n\nChris Jeffers\, VP Defense Business Development\, IEDC & NDIA Greater Indiana Chapter President\nBrooke Pyne\, EVP Innovation & Strategy\, ARI\nStacey Manni\, Deputy Director\, AFRL Regional Hub Network – Midwest\nKeith DeVries\, Deputy Director\, OSD Manufacturing Technology\, OUSD(R&E)\n\nWe 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/
URL:https://inapex.org/event/ndia-greater-indiana-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:INNG Stout Field – Minuteman Auditorium\, 2022 S Holt Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Indiana
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SUMMARY:Intro to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/intro-to-federal-contracting-2/
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SUMMARY:Intro to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/intro-to-federal-contracting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231213T120000
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SUMMARY:Project Spectrum Introduction
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/project-spectrum-introduction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20231214T083000
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation: Determining Your Next Best Digital Action
DESCRIPTION:From Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership \nNo company is too small to take the next step in digital transformation.\nWhether 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.\nJoin 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.\nIntended Audience: Business owners and members of the leadership team\, operations managers\, IT managers\, production managers\, and supply chain managers.\nClick here for more information and to register. https://purdue.ws/Dec14Evansville\nDigital Transformation – Determining Your Next Best Digital Action\n• December 14\n• 8:30 am – 12:30 pm CT / 9:30 am – 1:30 pm ET\n• Evansville\, IN\n• Registration closes December 8\nThis is a FREE workshop but registration is required. Save your spot today!\nPlease 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)
URL:https://inapex.org/event/digital-transformation-determining-your-next-best-digital-action/
LOCATION:Innovation Pointe\, 318 MAIN ST\, Evansville\, IN\, 47708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231214T110000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/intro-to-federal-contracting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240118T133000
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SUMMARY:INForm SBIR/STTR Series: What is SBIR? 
DESCRIPTION: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!   \nThe 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. \nSpeakers Samantha Nelson\, Purdue Research Foundation Heath Murray\, ISBDC Steven Bishop\, ISBDC Jim Haddan\, IN APEX Accelerator \nEvent and Registration Link: Home | INForm SBIR/STTR Series: What is SBIR? (bizzabo.com)
URL:https://inapex.org/event/inform-sbir-sttr-series-what-is-sbir/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T032752Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/intro-to-federal-contracting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240205T154600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T154600Z
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SUMMARY:Defense Contract Audit Agency: Proposal Adequacy
DESCRIPTION:Proposal Adequacy \nProposals are contractor prepared packages made in response to government \nsolicitations and include the contractor’s budgeted costs for the projected \nperiod of performance of the solicitation.  Join DCAA as we discuss the \nrequirements of these proposal packages set forth in FAR Part 15 and DFARS \n252.215-7009. Together\, we will walkthrough all the proposal cost elements\, \nincluding direct labor\, material\, subcontracts\, ODCs\, and indirect rates. We \nwill also be discussing how DCAA determines the adequacy of your proposal \nsubmission. Additionally\, we will provide examples of budgeting practices \nusing  historical data considerations\, examples of adequacy noncompliances\, \nand regulatory resources to assist with proposal development. \n  \nPlease 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 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/defense-contract-audit-agency-proposal-adequacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240326T154103Z
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SUMMARY:25th Annual Buy Indiana Expo
DESCRIPTION: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). \nOn 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/25th-annual-buy-indiana-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240603T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240508T210724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T210724Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing of Machine Composite Parts Opportunity at Crane
DESCRIPTION: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)!  \nThis 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. \nJoin us for a free webinar where we will: \n1. Review the pre-solicitation/solicitation. \n2. Get feedback from Crane’s Director for Small Business regarding this and other Crane opportunities. \n3. Get advice from an APEX/PTAC counselor regarding how to prepare for this and other government contracts (no-cost service). \n4. Identify certification support (e.g. ISO\, AS) that is available at Purdue MEP (for fee service). \nPlease note: You can go directly to www.SAM.gov and see this pre-solicitation now and start preparing! Solicitation # N0016423RWS68 \n  \nManufacturing of Machine Composite Parts Opportunity at Crane \n• June 3 \n• 10 am – 11 am ET \n• This is a FREE webinar but registration is required to gain access. Save your spot and register today! \nIntended audience: Owners/leaders of machine shops who are interested in DoD work at Naval Surface Warfare Center\, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) \n  \nKaylee 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.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/manufacturing-of-machine-composite-parts-opportunity-at-crane/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240513T211658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T211658Z
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SUMMARY:SBA 8(a) Recruitment Summit – Evansville
DESCRIPTION:SBA 8(a) Recruitment Summit – Evansville  \n  \nPlease 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! \n  \nAPEX 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. \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nFind 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. \n  \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-8a-recruitment-summit-evansville-tickets-904799288027\n  \nSeating is limited to 25 so act fast and sign up today! \n  \nQuestions about this event? \n  Contact – Jim Haddan\, Procurement Specialist – APEX Accelerator / JHaddan@iedc.IN.gov   \n  \nQuestions about the 8(a) program? \nContact – SBA Indiana Business Opportunity Specialist Vernice Mathis / vernice.mathis@sba.gov. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/sba-8a-recruitment-summit-evansville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
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SUMMARY:NineTwelve’s Cybersecurity Training
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nOverview of the NIST Framework (CSF) 2.0\n\nHow to get started\n\n\nState & Federal Resources for Small Businesses\n\nGCA Cybersecurity Toolkit\nSBDC Data Assured Toolkit\nAdditional Resources\n\n\n\nTo 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/ 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/ninetwelves-cybersecurity-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240625T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240617T201339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T201339Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Biz Certification: Become Certified as a Government Contractor-IN PERSON Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on June 25th at 17 S 6th St – MatchBOX Co-Working Studio\, Lafayette IN for an IN-PERSON workshop where we will be discussing government contracting. The speaker\, Caroline Storms\, is the North Central IN APEX Counselor. She will dive deep into the process of government contracting and explain what is needed to be ready for government contracting.  \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nLunch & Learn Biz Certification: Become Certified as a Government Contractor-IN PERSON Workshop (ecenterdirect.com)
URL:https://inapex.org/event/lunch-learn-biz-certification-become-certified-as-a-government-contractor-in-person-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240708T160510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T160510Z
UID:10000173-1721811600-1721818800@inapex.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Training for Small Businesses: Intro to the NIST CSF 2.0 & Cybersecurity Resources
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024\, at NineTwelve’s Emerging Manufacturing Collaboration Center (EMC2) in Indianapolis. This two-hour training 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: \n\nOverview of the NIST Framework (CSF) 2.0\n\nHow to get started\n\n\nState & Federal Resources for Small Businesses\n\nGCA Cybersecurity Toolkit\nSBDC Data Assured Toolkit\nAdditional Resources\n\n\n\nThis is a no-cost event and to register\, please go to https://ninetwelve.us/events/cybersecurity-training-for-small-businesses-intro-to-the-nist-csf-2-0-cybersecurity-resources-2/ 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/cybersecurity-training-for-small-businesses-intro-to-the-nist-csf-2-0-cybersecurity-resources/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240528T130048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T130048Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION: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 EST on Thursday\, August 8. 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!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240920T180219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T180219Z
UID:10000179-1727254800-1727262000@inapex.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Training for Indiana Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:ARI continues Advanced Communications Lab’s cybersecurity training. An important and helpful training that is being provided once a month. Please join us on Wednesday September 25\, from 9 am to 11am for this virtual cybersecurity training at Emerging Manufacturing Collaboration Center (EMC2) in Indianapolis. This two-hour training will provide an overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and valuable resources for small businesses to improve their cybersecurity posture.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/cybersecurity-training-for-indiana-small-businesses/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240912T161954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T161954Z
UID:10000174-1728475200-1728478800@inapex.org
SUMMARY:National APEX Day: Intro to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Please join Indiana APEX on National APEX Day 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 Wednesday\, October 9th. This event will be hosted by our SouthWest APEX Accelerator Counselor\, Jim Haddan. To register\, please email Jim at jhaddan@iedc.in.gov. 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! 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/national-apex-day-intro-to-federal-contracting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240916T150829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T150829Z
UID:10000175-1728475200-1728478800@inapex.org
SUMMARY:A Beginner's Guide to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Join Indiana APEX Accelerator on National APEX Day for a session introducing federal contracting. If you’re interested in understanding how to sell your products or services to the government and want to learn some fundamental concepts\, we invite you to participate at 12:00 PM (EDT) on Wednesday\, October 9th. The event will be led by our South Central APEX Accelerator Counselor\, Kashif Hasnie. To register\, please reach out to Kashif at khasnie@iedc.in.gov. A Microsoft Teams link will be provided before the meeting. For any inquiries\, feel free to contact Kashif Hasnie. Thank you\, and we look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/a-beginners-guide-to-federal-contracting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240924T122614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T172220Z
UID:10000180-1728478800-1728482400@inapex.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Capabilities Statement and to Market Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Please join Indiana APEX on National APEX Day as we present an introduction course to Creating a Capabilities Statement and to Market Yourself. This presentation will be a benefit to both beginners and current contractors. If you want to know how to market yourself\, be competitive\, and to create a good first impression with your capabilities statement\, then join us at 1:00 PM EDT on Wednesday\, October 9th. This event will be hosted by our Central APEX Accelerator Counselor\, Kevin Albert. To register please 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! \n 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/creating-a-capabilities-statement-and-to-market-yourself/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240916T150830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T150830Z
UID:10000176-1728482400-1728486000@inapex.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Please join Indiana APEX on National APEX Day 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 3:00 PM (Eastern) on Wednesday\, October 9th. This event will be hosted by our Northwest APEX Accelerator Counselor\, Chris Meyer. To register\, please email Chris at chrmeyer@iedc.in.gov.  The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Chris Meyer. Thank you\, and see you there!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240916T150831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T150831Z
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SUMMARY:Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Please join Indiana APEX on National APEX Day as we present an introduction course to Market Research regarding federal contracting. This presentation will be a benefit to both beginners and current contractors. If you want to know how Market Research is useful\, how to find out what goods and services the government buys\, and would like the opportunity to learn the basics for using the free tools available for research on both the federal and state level\, then join us at 2:00 PM on Wednesday\, October 9th. This event will be hosted by our Northeast APEX Accelerator Counselor\, Jeff Andelin to register\, please email Jeff at jandelin@iedc.in.gov. The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you have any questions\, please contact Jeff Andelin. Thanks\, and see you there! 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/market-research/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20241015T170944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T191300Z
UID:10000182-1729605600-1729605600@inapex.org
SUMMARY:The Procurement Process & Federal Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Join APEX North Central Counselor\, Caroline Storms\, to learn more about the procurement process and federal certifications!
URL:https://inapex.org/event/the-procurement-process-federal-certifications/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20240919T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T170034Z
UID:10000178-1730971800-1730979000@inapex.org
SUMMARY:Veteran Owned Small Business Funding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come attend this NO COST event that features information on small business funding options and other vital information for brand new and established Veteran entrepreneurs and Veteran small business owners! \nHear from\, Peter Smith\, SBA Indiana District Office\, Lender Relations Specialist\, Sharon Harvey\, SBA Economic Development Specialist\, Chris Meyer\, Northwest IN APEX Accelerator counselor\, Lorri Feldt\, Regional Director\, Northwest Indiana SBDC and Dustin Gorelick\, Vice President\, Business Banker\, Peoples Bank will be speaking on: \n• Small Business financing options such as SBA backed loans and microloans \n• What lenders look for from applicants \n• Business Plan preparation \n• Where to find free mentorship and counseling in the area \n• How becoming a certified Veteran-Owned or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/ SDVOSB) can    help your business \nPlease register here: https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16831 \n 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/veteran-owned-small-business-funding-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T143145
CREATED:20250115T204326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T204326Z
UID:10000184-1737626400-1737631800@inapex.org
SUMMARY:INForm Series:NIH SBIR/STTR
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to register for INForm Series:NIH SBIR/STTR Join the INForm Series as we explore opportunities with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This SBIR/STTR webinar will provide essential information for small businesses and startups interested in applying for NIH funding. The webinar covers topics such as eligibility\, application process\, key deadlines\, and tips for writing competitive proposals. This webinar also highlights available resources from ARI to support entrepreneurs in health and life sciences. Enjoy this interactive and informative webinar! \n   \nRegister today! Don’t miss out on this informative session.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/inform-seriesnih-sbir-sttr/
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