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SUMMARY:2026 Hands-On Certification Clinics for Small Business Certification & SAM
DESCRIPTION:2026 Hands-On Certification Clinics \nThe first step to do business in the government space or receive certifications is having an active SAM.gov registration –  \nif you would like guidance through this process or state portals (like CTGateway)\, please join representatives from the state’s Procurement Division (DAS) and Connecticut APEX Accelerator (CTAPEX) on August 19 in Hartford at the MDC from 12-2pm for a hands-on clinic! You can expect: \n  \n·     Step-by-step SAM.gov information \n·     Review of your initial registration/application \n·     Assistance in updating your recertification application \n·     Answers to your questions \n·     And more! \n  \nReserve your seat today – contact Kevin Nodwell at kevin.nodwell@ct.gov
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/2026-hands-on-certification-clinics-for-small-business-certification-sam-3/
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SUMMARY:Made in Rhode Island: Built for Federal Market
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: 9/10/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: Crowne Plaza – 801 Greenwich Ave. Warwick\, RI 02886\, Warwick RI 02886-1885 \nTraining Topics: Cybersecurity Assistance\, DoD Mentor-Protégé Program Information\, Government Contracting\, Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS)\, Networking Event\, Prime Vendor Program\, Selling to Government\n \nDescription: \n\nHosted by RI APEX Accelerator\, join us for a day of training and networking designed to help Rhode Island businesses succeed in government contracting\, from first steps to landing new opportunities. The day also includes a networking breakfast\, catered lunch\, and a Resource Village of partner organizations. \n\nInstructions:  \nTo register for this event please email info@riapex.org with your name\, state\, business name and email.
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/made-in-rhode-island-built-for-federal-market/
LOCATION:Crown Plaza Rhode Island\, 801 Greenwich Ave.\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Hands-On Certification Clinics for Small Business Certification & SAM
DESCRIPTION:2026 Hands-On Certification Clinics \nThe first step to do business in the government space or receive certifications is having an active SAM.gov registration –  \nif you would like guidance through this process or state portals (like CTGateway)\, please join representatives from the state’s Procurement Division (DAS) and Connecticut APEX Accelerator (CTAPEX) on September 16 in Hartford at the MDC from 12-2pm for a hands-on clinic! You can expect: \n  \n·     Step-by-step SAM.gov information \n·     Review of your initial registration/application \n·     Assistance in updating your recertification application \n·     Answers to your questions \n·     And more! \n  \nReserve your seat today – contact Kevin Nodwell at kevin.nodwell@ct.gov
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/2026-hands-on-certification-clinics-for-small-business-certification-sam-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T110000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting Readiness: Preparing Your Business for Government Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join CT APEX Accelerator (CT APEX) and seCTer for a Government Contracting Readiness Information Session.\nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to expand into the government marketplace\, this session will provide practical guidance\, valuable resources\, and local connections to help businesses throughout southeastern Connecticut successfully pursue government contracting opportunities. \nFollowing the presentation\, participants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with seCTer and CT APEX counselors to discuss their business\, assess their government contracting readiness\, identify potential opportunities\, and learn about the no-cost services and resources available through CT APEX and seCTer. \nSPACE IS LIMITED\, AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/government-contracting-readiness-preparing-your-business-for-government-opportunities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
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SUMMARY:Building a Government-Ready Capability Statement for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Join CT APEX Accelerator for a practical virtual training for CT Manufacturers. Learn how to create a concise\, government-ready capability statement that clearly communicates your manufacturing capabilities\, differentiators\, quality certifications\, production capacity\, past performance\, and readiness to support government agencies and prime contractors. \nParticipants will learn what procurement officials and prime contractor supplier-diversity teams look for and how to avoid common capability statement mistakes. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/building-a-government-ready-capability-statement-for-manufacturers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000
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SUMMARY:BizConn Alliance 2026 - Business and Government Contracting Conference
DESCRIPTION:October 6-8\, 2026: BizConn Alliance is a leadership-level conference designed for decision-makers across government and industry. \n\n\n\n\nJoin for three days on the Reservation at Foxwoods Resort! October 6-8\, 2026. \nBizConn Alliance is a 3-day event in Mashantucket\, CT to convene industry\, government\, and Native experts for networking\, education seminars\, and informational programs. \nThe schedule includes influential keynote speakers\, industry\, prime\, and subcontracting partner contacts. \nDetailed agenda\, hotel information\, and travel is posted on the event website – www.bizconnalliance.com \nBook your hotel here. \nSession topics include: \n\nGrowth Opportunities for your Business\nTeaming Partner Discussions\nFederal\, State\, and City Government Procurement Sessions\nCapture Management Strategies\nAwards Ceremony and Elected Leadership\nPricing Strategies and Challenges\nFederal Compliance and Regulatory Updates\nVeteran Hiring: Programs and Best Practices\nBusiness Financing\nM&A / Financial Investment\nAI Use in HR\, Business Development\, Finance and More\nTribal Nation Development\nSuccession Planning\nEconomic Development & Diversification\nLegal Cases Updates\nRecruiting\nCMMC: Cybersecurity\nand More!\n\nAlso\, learn more about the histories and cultures of Native Americans during a tour of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/bizconn-alliance-2026-business-and-government-contracting-conference/
LOCATION:Foxwoods Resort Casino\, 350 Trolley Line Blvd\, MASHANTUCKET\, 06338\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Hands-On Certification Clinics for Small Business Certification & SAM
DESCRIPTION:2026 Hands-On Certification Clinics \nThe first step to do business in the government space or receive certifications is having an active SAM.gov registration –  \nif you would like guidance through this process or state portals (like CTGateway)\, please join representatives from the state’s Procurement Division (DAS) and Connecticut APEX Accelerator (CTAPEX) on October 21 in Hartford at the MDC from 12-2pm for a hands-on clinic! You can expect: \n  \n·     Step-by-step SAM.gov information \n·     Review of your initial registration/application \n·     Assistance in updating your recertification application \n·     Answers to your questions \n·     And more! \n  \nReserve your seat today – contact Kevin Nodwell at kevin.nodwell@ct.gov
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/2026-hands-on-certification-clinics-for-small-business-certification-sam-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T110000
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SUMMARY:CT APEX & DAS Lunch and Learn: Get Ready to Meet the State at the Matchmaker
DESCRIPTION:Join CT APEX Accelerator and the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for a virtual lunch and learn ahead of the upcoming matchmaker. DAS will share how businesses can do business with the state and prepare to meet with its team. CT APEX will share how its free counseling can help businesses prepare for the matchmaker\, present your business to buyers\, and take the next steps toward state contracting opportunities. CT\nSupplier Connection will also cover matchmaker best practices\, instructions on completing your Matchmaker profile\, and a live demo on how to navigate the MM system. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nNot Registered for the Matchmaker yet? \nREGISTER HERE FOR MATCHMAKER \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/ct-apex-das-lunch-and-learn-get-ready-to-meet-the-state-at-the-matchmaker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
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SUMMARY:ACM’s Aerospace Alley® Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at CT Convention Center in Hartford and see for yourself why this region is the global hub for aerospace manufacturing — thanks to a highly skilled and highly productive workforce\, a strategic location\, a collaborative spirit of innovation and a close-knit network of suppliers committed to unsurpassed quality and on-time deliveries. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/acms-aerospace-alley-tradeshow/
LOCATION:Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, 06103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
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SUMMARY:NCDC In-person Training - Government Contracting Readiness-Capability Statement
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re new to government contracting or looking to expand your existing government business\, join CT APEX for a practical session designed to help you understand the government marketplace and position your business for opportunities. \n  \nBUILD A STRONG CAPABILITY STATEMENT \n✓ What government buyers and prime contractors look for \n✓ Essential elements of an effective capability statement \n✓ Showcase your strengths and differentiators \n✓ Position your business for government opportunities \n✓ Manufacturing-focused examples and strategies \n  \nGOVERNMENT CONTRACTING READINESS \n✓ Determine if your business is ready to pursue government contracts \n✓ Explore federal\, state\, local & subcontracting opportunities \n✓ Learn about Connecticut government contracting resources \n✓ Discover how CT APEX can help navigate the process \nThe capability statement training highlights manufacturing but can be tailored to your specific industry. \n  \nCONNECT  •  LEARN  •  GROW \nFollowing the presentation\, network with other business owners and CT APEX counselors to: \nDiscuss your business and government contracting goals  •  Assess your government contracting readiness  •  Identify potential opportunities\nLearn about government procurement resources  •  Discover NO-COST CT APEX counseling and assistance  •  Connect with additional resources through NCDC / Foundry 66 \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nConnecticut small businesses interested in selling to: \nFEDERAL  •  STATE  •  LOCAL GOVERNMENT  •  PRIME CONTRACTORS \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/ncdc-in-person-training-government-contracting-readiness-capability-statement/
LOCATION:Foundry 66\, 66 Franklin Street\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T150000
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SUMMARY:University of Bridgeport | AI in Action - Manufacturing | Tetra Labs
DESCRIPTION:The University of Bridgeport’s School of Engineering and UB Innovation\, in partnership with Tetra Labs\, AI\nCollective and Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) invite industry professionals to the\nfirst annual AI in Action event\, which will be held on November 4\, 2026\, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the UB\nIET Lab.\nTailored specifically for manufacturing leaders and technology innovators\, this interactive session \nshowcases high-performance AI applications running live on the IET Lab Nvidia GPU cluster to solve real-\nworld production challenges. Attendees will see IET projects and live hardware-driven demonstrations. \nEvent will include an expert panel discussion exploring “Current AI Manufacturing and the Future of AI\nin Connecticut.” \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/university-of-bridgeport-ai-in-action-manufacturing-tetra-labs/
LOCATION:UB IET Lab\, University of Bridgeport\, 221 University Ave.\, Bridgeport\, 06604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T192314Z
CREATED:20260608T172856Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Hands-On Certification Clinics for Small Business Certification & SAM
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe first step to do business in the government space or receive certifications is having an active SAM.gov registration –  \nif you would like guidance through this process or state portals (like CTGateway)\, please join representatives from the state’s Procurement Division (DAS) and Connecticut APEX Accelerator (CTAPEX) on November 18 in Hartford at the MDC from 12-2pm for a hands-on clinic! You can expect: \n  \n·     Step-by-step SAM.gov information \n·     Review of your initial registration/application \n·     Assistance in updating your recertification application \n·     Answers to your questions \n·     And more! \n  \nReserve your seat today – contact Kevin Nodwell at kevin.nodwell@ct.gov
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/2026-hands-on-certification-clinics-for-small-business-certification-sam-6/
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