GSA (Multiple Award Schedule) Made Simple with Al Garza Recorded on July 10, 2025, 1 hour 31 minutes
This is a "how-to" webinar where participants will receive a step-by-step guide on
how to start the process of becoming a GSA Schedule contractor. The webinar will
highlight market research and information gathering, understanding the solicitation
process, and preparing the electronic offer.
Navigating the Government Procurement Process with Kenneth Griffin Recorded on July 9, 2025, 1 hour 18 minutes
Working with the government can be a great opportunity, but it's essential to understand
how the process works. In this training, you'll learn the key steps in selling to
local, state, and federal government agencies, from finding opportunities to winning
a contract. Before you dive in, make sure you know the steps ahead!
From Zero to Cyber Hero: Mastering Basics of Cybersecurity Recorded on May 29, 2025, 1 hour 5 minutes
Learn essential cybersecurity practices and an overview of CMMC (Cyber Maturity Model
Certification) compliance requirements for improved security. Instructors: Bryce Ebsen
& Tanner Summerlin from the Forge Institute
AEDC - Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification with Karen Castle Recorded on August 30, 2023, 1 hour 3 minutes
Would you like to increase the opportunity for your minority or women-owned business
to sell products and services to the State of Arkansas? The Minority and Women-Owned
Business Enterprise (MWOBE) Certification program is a review process designed to
ensure that a minority or women-owned business is owned, controlled, and operated
by the applicants and meets the eligibility criteria of the program. Watch the Arkansas
APEX Accelerator as we host Karen Castle of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission
(AEDC) teaching about how to become certified MWOBE with the State of Arkansas.
Small Disadvantaged Business Program with SBA Recorded on May 12, 2023, 46 minutes
A small disadvantaged business (SDB) is a small firm owned by one or more individuals
who are socially and economically disadvantaged. SDB status provides eligibility for
bidding and benefit programs for Federal procurements. SDB’s may self-certify their
status. SDB certification is a different process and program than the SBA 8(a) Program.
Join us as we welcome Suzanne Terrazas, Economic Development Specialist/ Administrative
Officer with the Arkansas District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Expanding Your Knowledge of Government Procurement Processes – DIBBS, JCP, and Unison
Systems Recorded on May 03, 2023, 1 hour 17 minutes
The Federal Government and, in particular, the Department of Defense use various platforms
for advertising, awarding, and filling their service and material requirements. This
class introduces three systems; The DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the Joint
Certification Program (JCP), and the Unison Marketplace. The information provided
benefits all businesses hoping to increase the possibility of success and award of
a government contract.
SAM - What is it? Recorded on February 21, 2023, 1 hour 14 minutes
This class is for established businesses interested in selling to the government.
Join Arkansas Program Associate, Savanna George, to learn about the System for Award
Management (SAM) and the transition to the Unique Entity Identification number. She
talks about common issues and new changes to the SAM platform, and we will have an
open forum to answer your questions and talk with you about how to use SAM and make
it work for your business.
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