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SUMMARY:CT Business Matchmaker
DESCRIPTION:New Date and Time\nMarch 5th\, 2026\, 9:00am – 4:00pm \n  \nThe CT Business Matchmaker is a high-impact networking event designed to connect businesses with government buyers and prime contractors to strengthen our national/local supply chains and open opportunities of procurement for CT businesses. \nOne-on-one prescheduled matchmaking meetings are at the heart of the CT Business Matchmaker. Businesses will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with buyers from federal\, state and local agencies as well as prime contractors. \nThe event will also include a dynamic networking Business Expo featuring key resource providers\, lenders\, prime contractors and government agencies. In addition to a full day of training sessions facilitated by SBA employees\, resource partners and contracting experts. \nThe SBA is committed to opening the doors of procurement so more businesses can grow and thrive by doing business with the federal government – the world’s largest customer who buys all types of products and services. \n  \nSBA Connecticut District Office\nTanisha Baptiste-Bynum\, Lead OMS\nInfo@CTBusinessmatchmaker.com
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/ct-business-matchmaker-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:CTAPEX: Selling to the Federal & CT State Governments
DESCRIPTION:Register today!\n\n\nJoin us in person to learn the ins and outs of selling to Federal & CT State governments!\n\n\n\nAre you looking to expand as a Prime or Subcontractor & have experience selling in the private or government sector? \nLearn about how CT APEX Accelerator can help your business navigate within the Federal\, Local\, & State governments\, (for FREE) by providing individual counseling\, educational resources\, & networking opportunities by attending this in-person event at Foundry 66. In addition to providing an Overview of APEX Services\, you will learn about (FREE) Federal & State Certifications that your business may qualify for and an introduction to Mentor-Protégé Programs available.
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/ctapex-selling-to-the-federal-ct-state-governments/
LOCATION:Foundry 66\, 66 Franklin Street\, Norwich\, CT\, 06360\, United States
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SUMMARY:SAM.gov and Small/Minority Business Enterprise (S/MBE) Hands On Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to seriously pursue government contracts or secure small business certifications? The essential first step is establishing an active registration on SAM.gov!\nYou do not need to navigate this process alone!\nJoin representatives from the state’s Procurement Division (DAS) and Connecticut APEX Accelerator (CTAPEX) for our first hands-on clinic of 2026! \nDATE 📅 Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026\nTIME ⏲️ 12:00 – 2:00 PM\nLOCATION📍 The Metropolitan District (MDC) Training Center at 125 Maxim Road\, Hartford\, CT 06114\n😋 Lunch is provided. \nThis clinic is designed to provide direct\, practical assistance. You can expect:\n💜 Step-by-Step SAM.gov guidance through the initial registration process.\n💜 Application Review for state portals (like CTGateway for the CT Small/Minority Business Enterprise application).\n💜 Recertification help for updating your annual recertification/renewal applications.\n💜 Expert answers to your most challenging registration questions. \nSecure Your Seat Today!\n📧 EMAIL Kevin Nodwell at kevin.nodwell@ct.gov to reserve your spot!
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/sam-gov-and-small-minority-business-enterprise-s-mbe-hands-on-clinic-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T110000
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SUMMARY:CTAPEX & SCSU: CMMC Readiness for Industry: Training Pathways\, Requirements\, and What Businesses Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Register today! \nSouthern Connecticut State University (SCSU)\, a provider of CMMC-focused training and professional education\, joins CT APEX Accelerator to help Connecticut businesses understand what CMMC readiness means in practice. The session will cover: An overview of CMMC requirements and who they apply to CMMC training pathways and workforce readiness from an authorized instructional perspective What defense contractors and subcontractors should be doing now How CT APEX supports businesses navigating defense supply chain expectations
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/ctapex-scsu-cmmc-readiness-for-industry-training-pathways-requirements-and-what-businesses-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:SAME Boston Post’s 23rd Annual Contract Opportunities & Small Business Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the SAME Boston Post’s 23rd Annual Contract Opportunities & Small Business Showcase\, taking place on March 19\, 2026\, once again at the beautiful Westin-Waltham Hotel. Please join us for one of our most popular and well-attended events. \nYou’ll receive updates about regional contract opportunities from key agency representatives. Invited agencies include: \n\nU.S. Army Corps of Engineers\nNAVFAC MIDLANT\nU.S. Coast Guard\nVA\n\nThe Showcase is an opportunity for both small and large businesses to showcase their companies and meet with potential partners. Exhibitor tables will be located near the speaker presentation area. \nThe Showcase is accompanied by a networking mixer with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/same-boston-posts-23rd-annual-contract-opportunities-small-business-showcase/
LOCATION:Westin-Waltham Hotel\, 70 3rd Ave\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
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SUMMARY:CTAPEX & BBCetc.: Overview of Federal R&D Funding
DESCRIPTION:Register today! \nCTAPEX partners with BBCetc. to discuss the government’s SBIR/STTR programs. These programs award over $5 billion in high-risk\, non-dilutive capital to innovative small companies annually. Find out about how these two programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. Our expert will also review several other non-dilutive federal R&D funding opportunities and “set-aside” funding mechanisms.
URL:https://ctapex.org/event/ctapex-bbcetc-overview-of-federal-rd-funding/
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