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SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101: Laying the Groundwork for Success 7/1/25 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about selling your products or services to the government? While federal contracts often grab the spotlight\, many small businesses find their first—and best—opportunities at the local and state levels. This introductory session will walk you through the essential first steps to help you build a strong business history and position yourself for long-term success in the government marketplace. \nJoin us to learn: \n\nHow to assess your readiness and determine eligibility\nWhere to start: local\, state\, and other accessible opportunities\nWhat it takes to effectively market your business to government buyers\n\nThe SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office will also share helpful resources for small businesses entering the government marketplace. \nWhether you’re just exploring the idea or ready to take the next step\, this session will give you practical tools and insights to get started the right way. \nHosted by the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia\, this webinar is in partnership with: \n\nMaryland Women’s Business Center | https://marylandwbc.org\nMaryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center (WBC) | https://womensbusinesscenteratmarylandcapitalenterprises.org\nWomen’s Business Center of Central Virginia | https://theinstitutenc.org/wbccentralva\nCapital Region Women’s Business Center | https://wacif.org/capitol-region-womens-business-center/\nVirginia APEX Accelerator | https://virginiaapex.org\n\nRegister at https://wbcnova.centerdynamics.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450037 
URL:https://wbcofnova.org/event/govcon101july2025/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center of Northern Virginia":MAILTO:kwalker9@gmu.edu
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