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SUMMARY:CT APEX: Get Ready for the Construction Matchmaking Event Preparatory Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Why Attend? \nThis event is only for CT APEX clients (Not a client yet? Register here). Our goal is to help you make the most of your matchmaking meetings with prime contractors. This preparatory webinar will equip you with key strategies to effectively present your business\, engage in meaningful conversations\, and stand out from the competition. \nWhat You Will Learn: \nWhat is the CT APEX Matchmaking Event? Learn about the event structure\, participating buyers\, and how matchmaking works. \n· Creating a Strong Capabilities Statement: Highlight your differentiators\, core competencies\, past performance\, and business credentials. \n· Note: A Capabilities Statement is required to participate in the Matchmaker. \n· What to Bring & How to Present Yourself: Prepare your capabilities statement\, talking points\, and a strong elevator pitch. \n· Researching Primes: Learn how to research potential buyers and align your services with their procurement needs. \n· Perfecting Your 45-Second Introduction: Develop a compelling\, concise pitch to capture attention. \n· Preparing Talking Points & Questions: Define your value proposition and ask strategic questions. \n· Networking & Follow-Up Strategies: Learn how to maximize your 10-minute meetings and build lasting relationships. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/get-ready-for-the-ct-apex-matchmaking-event-prep-webinar/
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SUMMARY:US Navy Maritime Industrial Base briefing for CT Maritime Suppliers
DESCRIPTION:US Navy Maritime Industrial Base briefing for CT Maritime Suppliers  \n\n\nMonday\, March 10\, 2025 \n\n\n9:00 am Registration and Networking \n\n\n9:30 am –11:30 am Speakers and Program \n\n\n·      Congressman Joe Courtney (CT2) gives a view from Washington\, DC\, on the Navy maritime needs and supply chain \n\n\n  \n\n\n·      Courtney Wolfe\, Deputy Director of Supply Chain\, US Navy Maritime Industrial Base Program\, will discuss how the MIB program works with supply chain companies and the latest industry opportunities \n\n\n  \n\n\n·      Anne Evans will introduce the Junior Achievement K-12 IBAS workforce pathways maritime program to support maritime industrial base skills in Connecticut \n\n\n  \n\n\nTo make sure you have a seat at this important event\, register: US Navy Maritime Industrial Base briefing for CT Maritime Suppliers – Global Business USA \n\n\nDue to space constraints\, we must limit one participant per company. \n\n\nFor more information:  Anne Evans  AEvans@JACONN.org   860-983-0524
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/us-navy-maritime-industrial-base-briefing-for-ct-maritime-suppliers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
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SUMMARY:MDC - DAS Monthly SAM & SMBE Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from the state’s Procurement Division and Connecticut\nAPEX Accelerator will be onsite to review your applications for the\nS/MBE Certification and the SAM.gov registration (required for\ncertification).\n• Review your initial application\n• Assist in updating your recertification application\n• Answer your questions\n• And more!
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/mdc-das-monthly-sam-smbe-clinic/
LOCATION:MDC\, 125 Maxim Road\, Hartford\, 06114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Innovation: Navigating DARPA and the DARPA Connect Portal
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to unlock opportunities with DARPA and navigate the DARPA Connect Portal to propel your business or research organization toward innovation. This interactive webinar features insights from Jennifer Thabet\, Program Director at the DARPA Small Business Programs Office\, and Dr. Jess Resig\, Director of Solutions Innovation at ARI. Learn how to leverage DARPA’s resources\, connect with groundbreaking programs\, and position your business for success in the rapidly evolving defense and innovation landscape. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/unlocking-innovation-navigating-darpa-and-the-darpa-connect-portal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with Municipalities: Fairfield County
DESCRIPTION:Learn what Procurement Agents in Fairfield County are looking to buy in 2025. Other learning outcomes\ninclude: \n\nHow to properly register as a vendor\nWhere to find bid opportunities\nHow to market and sell your products or services and other valuable information to build strategic\npartnerships at the municipal level\n\nParticipating Municipalities:\nFairfield\, Danbury\, Westport\, Trumbull\, Norwalk and Stamford. \nRegister Here:\nCTAPEX | Doing Business with Fairfield County Tickets\, Tue\, Mar 18\, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/doing-business-with-municipalities-fairfield-county/
LOCATION:Norwalk CC\, 188 Richards Ave\, Norwalk\, 06854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T110000
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SUMMARY:Industry Partner Webinars: MAS SRP Training
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) holders are invited to join this session to learn more about the Sales Reporting Portal (SRP). The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) SRP supports the collection of data required by FAS procurement programs including MAS\, non-MAS programs such as the Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACS) and others. The FAS SRP provides a safe\, secure\, and user-friendly portal for you\, our industry partners\, to report both transactional and aggregate level data required by your FAS contracts as well as multiple payment options for remitting the fee required pursuant to your contract. During this session\, you will learn about the importance of reporting in SRP and get an overview of using the system. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/industry-partner-webinars-mas-srp-training/
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SUMMARY:WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS CEREMONY 2025
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URL:https://ctapex.org/event/welcome-home-vietnam-veterans-ceremony-2025/
LOCATION:VA\, 287 West St\, Rocky Hill\, 06067\, United States
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