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SUMMARY:Strengthening Cybersecurity for Government Contractors: Indiana APEX + CMMC Fast Track
DESCRIPTION:Join Indiana APEX and CMMC Fast Track on October 8th at 1:00 PM Eastern for an informative and practical webinar designed to help businesses navigate evolving cybersecurity requirements in the federal marketplace. Whether you’re already pursuing government contracts or exploring new opportunities\, understanding Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is central to competing—and succeeding—in today’s defense and federal contracting environment. \nIn this session\, experts from CMMC Fast Track will break down what contractors need to know about CMMC \, common compliance challenges\, and steps you can take now to prepare. Indiana APEX will provide insights on how these requirements impact your federal contracting strategy and share resources available to support small and mid-sized businesses throughout Indiana. \nPresenters: \nSteve Palamara – Vice President CMMC Fast Track \nJill Lawson – CMMC Director – CMMC Certified Assessor – CMMC Certified Professional \nChris Haigh – CMMC Certified Assessor – CMMC Certified Professional – CMMC Credentialed Instructor \nYou’ll learn:\n• What CMMC entails and which businesses are affected\n• Practical steps to begin or advance your compliance journey\n• Tools\, templates\, and services available through CMMC Fast Track\n• How Indiana APEX can support your government contracting goals\n• Real-world lessons from companies already implementing CMMC requirements \nWho Should Attend:\nIndiana small businesses\, defense suppliers\, government contractors\, subcontractors\, cyber/compliance leads\, and anyone responsible for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). \nWhy This Matters:\nFederal cybersecurity expectations are rising. Getting ahead of requirements now will strengthen your competitive advantage\, reduce risk\, and position your business for future opportunities.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/strengthening-cybersecurity-for-government-contractors-indiana-apex-cmmc-fast-track-joint-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261013T103000
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SUMMARY:Guided Pathways Into Government Markets
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a technology or idea with potential national security applications\, but aren’t sure how to get it in front of the right people? This session will introduce innovators\, researchers and small businesses to DARPAConnect\, SciTechCONNECT and solutions marketplaces that provide guided pathways into the defense innovation ecosystem. Attendees will learn how to identify the right opportunities\, connect with government stakeholders and move promising technologies from an idea or early-stage capability toward assessment\, funding and potential award.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/guided-pathways-into-government-markets/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261020T130000
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SUMMARY:INTRODUCTION TO APEX ACCELERATORS FOR INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION:APEX Accelerators (formerly the Procurement Technical Assistance Program\, or PTAP) is a nationwide network of free\, government-funded resources that help businesses break into government contracting. Administered by the Department of War’s Office of Industrial Base Growth\, the program operates through nearly 100 local offices across the country. \nAPEX Accelerators offer one-on-one counseling and training to help businesses register in required systems like SAM\, identify contracting opportunities that fit their capabilities\, prepare competitive proposals\, and build teaming or subcontracting relationships. Services are free and available at every stage — from first-time exploration of government contracting to post-award support. \nThis session offers a foundational introduction to what APEX Accelerators do and how to connect with a local office to get started.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/introduction-to-apex-accelerators-for-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261022T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261022T153000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to LYNX for Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live demonstration of LYNX\, a digital platform developed by the Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth that serves as a comprehensive suite to help businesses navigate the government contracting landscape with greater clarity and confidence. LYNX provides powerful tools to more efficiently and effectively match opportunities aligned to business capabilities and government mission needs. \nIdeal for: Business owners and managers (of all sizes)\, capture managers\, business development personnel\, and procurement analysts \nFormat: Product overview presentation with Q&A \nSession Overview: \n\nPlatform Overview: Introduction to LYNX and its mission\nOrganizational Profile Management: Manage and share your company’s profile\, contacts\, and opportunities\nReadiness Assessments: Clarify readiness through in-depth assessments that identify needs and prioritize actions\nRecommendations & Matching: Use intelligent tools to match capabilities with relevant opportunities for strategic pursuits\nMarket Research: Use search tools to analyze markets and discover emerging demand signals
URL:https://inapex.org/event/introduction-to-lynx-for-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165637Z
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SUMMARY:INAPEX Civilian Reserve Manufacturing Network Virtual Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:For manufacturers who are curious about defense-related work\, this is an opportunity to hear about CRMN directly from Mr. James Mismash\, ask questions\, and consider whether their capabilities may be a fit. Members can also learn what information they may need to create a Lynx Pathways to CRMN profile\, describe their production capacity and explore potential connections with Indiana manufacturing and technical partners. \n 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/inapex-civilian-reserve-manufacturing-network-virtual-industry-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260915T145107Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Project Spectrum for Industry
DESCRIPTION:Project Spectrum is a cybersecurity initiative supported by the Department of War’s Department of Industrial Base Growth\, created to strengthen cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Its mission is to help small and medium-sized businesses\, manufacturers\, and universities build cybersecurity readiness\, resilience\, and compliance as they work with the Department of Defense. \nThe program offers a comprehensive suite of tools\, training\, and resources designed to help businesses understand and act on federal cybersecurity requirements\, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST 800-171. Through the platform\, businesses can access training and tools to increase awareness of cyber threats\, protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)\, and understand CMMC requirements.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/introduction-to-project-spectrum-for-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261106T130000
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SUMMARY:From CMMC Requirements to a Cyber Readiness Roadmap for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity requirements can be difficult to translate into a practical plan\, especially for small businesses pursuing government contracts. In this session\, Kareem Sykes will discuss the evolving CMMC landscape\, common readiness challenges\, and steps businesses can take to assess their current posture and prioritize improvements. Attendees will also learn how Project Spectrum’s no-cost assessments\, training\, and resources can support their progress. \n  \nPresenter: Kareem A. Sykes\, Director\, Industry & Engagement\, Eccalon / Project Spectrum. Kareem leads national industry engagement for Project Spectrum and brings more than 25 years of experience in IT service management and cybersecurity compliance.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/from-cmmc-requirements-to-a-cyber-readiness-roadmap-for-small-businesses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261109T120000
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SUMMARY:AFCEA IN + IN APEX Matchmaker Event
DESCRIPTION:AFCEA Indiana and Indiana APEX bring primes and small businesses together for targeted networking and matchmaking.
URL:https://inapex.org/event/afcea-in-in-apex-matchmaker-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261110T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T145107Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to LYNX for Industry
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a live demonstration of LYNX\, a digital platform developed by the Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth that serves as a comprehensive suite to help businesses navigate the government contracting landscape with greater clarity and confidence. LYNX provides powerful tools to more efficiently and effectively match opportunities aligned to business capabilities and government mission needs. \n  \nIdeal for: Business owners and managers (of all sizes)\, capture managers\, business development personnel\, and procurement analysts \n  \nFormat: Product overview presentation with Q&A \n  \nSession Overview: \n  \n\nPlatform Overview: Introduction to LYNX and its mission\nOrganizational Profile Management: Manage and share your company’s profile\, contacts\, and opportunities\nReadiness Assessments: Clarify readiness through in-depth assessments that identify needs and prioritize actions\nRecommendations & Matching: Use intelligent tools to match capabilities with relevant opportunities for strategic pursuits\nMarket Research: Use search tools to analyze markets and discover emerging demand signals\n\n 
URL:https://inapex.org/event/introduction-to-lynx-for-industry-2/
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