{"id":2718,"date":"2022-04-28T06:30:26","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T06:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2718"},"modified":"2022-04-28T06:30:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T06:30:27","slug":"infrastructure-bill-preparation-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/infrastructure-bill-preparation-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Infrastructure Bill Preparation Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"line-height:1.4;margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<div>\n<table bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:0px;font-size:1px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff\">\nRegister for Infrastructure Bill Preparation Programs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<a name=\"m_6694104639241049200_x_gd_top\" id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_gd_top\"><\/a>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%!important\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_yahoo\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_row-1\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_view-in-browser\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:5px 20px\">\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-family:sans-serif;color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;margin:0\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-family:sans-serif;color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;margin:0\">\nIllinois District Office &#8211; April 2022<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_row-2\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;background-color:#002e6d;padding:10px 0px 20px\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_main-header\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#002e6d\" style=\"background-color:#002e6d;padding:20px 30px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"u s small business administration\" width=\"290\" height=\"80\" style=\"width:290px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/uFEBhEJBngsEQxBTpCLX6lwg36XJkXSBRdsLtoTgd5B1vIrDp9lfVM2VGvGW9cSR9TvEY6aAbX0rcS3ikCKjRP0ZewnKQV3EKiFc7PA7ZeTE9bRaawxjkoY6sd69JqELYSSFvGwUfIiOldyTzhLEaA7641-A75b6JhVp-BNQ2kk=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2018\/09\/2144901\/final-horiz-white_original.png\" class=\"CToWUd\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\" id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_row-3\" bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;padding:20px 0px\">\n<div style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;margin:0 auto\">\n<table width=\"100%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_main-body\" width=\"100%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding:30px\">\n<h1 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px\">\nIn this newsletter, learn more about: <\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 7px\">\n<a href=\"#m_6694104639241049200_x_link_1\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\">Infrastructure Bill Preparation Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Illinois PTAC\" width=\"540\" height=\"259\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/FUwfdJNQyygfaWNgqV2UhBNb4tVyJY-biZANCIeMrZ42L1CXW7a3MJ60xWCLUN04wBKTwMG-KAA_lzfdYTdg6Oc5Xri1ZINrmR4_pk7HIDrob3kRq_dwGmZrzoDHaOT_4D4nOqsWDjy-iak4huKKYWJUAPL476I=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2022\/04\/5831635\/4084557\/ptac_crop.png\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"a6S\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"opacity: 0.01; left: 895.333px; top: 739.181px;\"><div id=\":2db\" class=\"T-I J-J5-Ji aQv T-I-ax7 L3 a5q\" title=\"Download\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Download attachment \" data-tooltip-class=\"a1V\"><div class=\"akn\"><div class=\"aSK J-J5-Ji aYr\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h1 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:28px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px\">\n<a name=\"m_6694104639241049200_x_link_1\" id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_link_1\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word\">Infrastructure Bill Preparation Program<\/a><\/h1>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>The Illinois PTAC and Illinois SBA District Office have joined forces to develop a groundbreaking program to prepare companies for Infrastructure Bill contracts. The Infrastructure Bill was signed into law by the Biden Administration and will provide\n unprecedented financing for our nation&#8217;s infrastructure. Illinois will receive a substantial portion of this bill&#8217;s contracting dollars.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe Illinois PTAC Helps Businesses Identify, Compete for, and Win Government Contracts. Their&nbsp;no cost assistance comes in the form of teaching, mentoring and coaching. We also provide our clients with a complete set of tools to research and identify contracting\n opportunities. Learn more about the Infrastructure Bill Program opportunities with these upcoming webinars.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3dvbWVuLXZldGVyYW4tb3duZWQtc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3MtaW5pdGlhdGl2ZS10aWNrZXRzLTMwNTk1NzcxNjc2Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.7mirIZJ2TxN1ZuAZrprVbdD2Qm6RNHSZRu6_Mc2AHw8\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#0b97dd;text-decoration:underline;word-break:break-word\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3dvbWVuLXZldGVyYW4tb3duZWQtc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3MtaW5pdGlhdGl2ZS10aWNrZXRzLTMwNTk1NzcxNjc2Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.7mirIZJ2TxN1ZuAZrprVbdD2Qm6RNHSZRu6_Mc2AHw8\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651145175780000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1EPrsmrwsDoGikoAnNc1oM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SBA Federal Contracting Programs\" width=\"540\" height=\"270\" style=\"width:540px;height:auto!important;max-height:auto!important;border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/R2e10eY8Bxvc-9vTQ_bND1C-9iGnuEwJ4qGzsWDOfj7F0aZiRfJVbs3Ic4tnM7jTYmZO1EaMpz7ET_B9_soYtr8kWN145--tRREqVh_g-9IyrnGwXB2x9FwuUKx_DaK8qe-kk_O3BSvAGsULNR8SzfzNBKpq2iei8cQI2lsqzgbVkXuWmHeLJJuedlzYvbKQfFI=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/USSBA\/2020\/12\/3935455\/3337611\/contracting-assistance-programs_crop.jpg\" class=\"CToWUd\"><\/a>\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\n&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<div id=\"m_6694104639241049200x_listings-root__link-to-creator-collections\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\nState of Illinois Business Enterprise Program and Veteran Business Program Certification Webinar<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minority, Women-Owned, and Persons with disabilities (M\/W\/PBE) and the Veteran Business Program expands minority, women, persons with disabilities, veterans and service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs&#8217; opportunities\n to access government contracts and grow their businesses. When eligible companies are certified with the State of Illinois, they become more visible to prospective buyers, including other agencies and private contractors seeking to purchase goods and services.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.RPCzThRaME2IAjlxtbygbSARCI12zrxmlRikYqImj9E\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.RPCzThRaME2IAjlxtbygbSARCI12zrxmlRikYqImj9E\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651145175781000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DhrEIoVVs-RtvQZSNpKFq\">Register<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\nIllinois Department of Transportation: Information for Vendors on Prequalification, DBE Certification, and DBE Work Expansion<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is designed to remedy ongoing discrimination and the continuing effects of past discrimination in federally-assisted highway, transit, airport, and highway safety\n financial assistance transportation contracting markets nationwide. The primary remedial goal and objective of the DBE program is to level the playing field by providing small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals\n a fair opportunity to compete for federally funded transportation contracts.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<br>\n<strong>Wednesday, May 11, 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2lsc2JkYy5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbS9ldmVudHMvMzY0NTM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.ko6g3Fzjtq69pz4biLhf28gh4TAlXdEx194OCpBkotk\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2lsc2JkYy5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbS9ldmVudHMvMzY0NTM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.ko6g3Fzjtq69pz4biLhf28gh4TAlXdEx194OCpBkotk\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651145175781000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2kB0ShtUKuT8c2e7u91jmi\">Register<\/a><\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\nHubzone Orientation for Illinois Small Businesses&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program (HUBZone) stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by providing Federal contracting assistance to small businesses. The SBA Illinois District Office will conduct a presentation\n covering registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the HUBZone Program. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL2h1YnpvbmUtd29ya3Nob3AtdGlja2V0cy0zMjUyMTQ4NDUzNTc_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.fONUAcr6_dgimFPwawHdvBPtO31I7ZuR5xmR0lxnMOM\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" 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style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\n8(a) Certification for Infrastructure Bill<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nJoin the SBA&#8217;s Illinois District Office for an overview of the 8(a) Business Development program, eligibility requirements, program benefits, and the steps to register in SAM (System for Award Management) to do business with the government.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, May 25, 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lLzhhLXdvcmtzaG9wLXRpY2tldHMtMzI1MjQxNDI0ODU3P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.suHGT_mmQKcJRnQwzbhrOpejexOi5ngvKQGNa5I5gyM\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" 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will go over Woman Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business Certification, including eligibility requirements, how to certify and the benefits of these certifications.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, June 1, 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2lsc2JkYy5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbS9ldmVudHMvMzY0NzQ_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.cTzn0taI7hSXMqCJR3dgolw74STRok5xXBOVKS18mwY\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" 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Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Certification<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThe webinar will go over Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Certification&nbsp;including eligibility requirements, how to certify and the benefits of these certifications.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS9lL3Nkdm9zYi1zZXJ2aWNlLWRpc2FibGVkLXZldGVyYW4tb3duZWQtc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3MtY2VydGlmaWNhdGlvbi10aWNrZXRzLTMyNTI0MTIyNDI1Nz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.LZNn2Bqp9R-xxdI412-S-tHgnP2lZkgoX2AxdiZ9kOo\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" 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&amp; use of capability statements and why agencies &amp; contracting professionals ask for your statement. The session will cover five key elements that all capabilities statements should have to create a picture\n of your business. Get tips on refining your statement for putting your best business forward.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, June 15, 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2lsc2JkYy5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbS9ldmVudHMvMzY0NzM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.ljrCSz09Dn4j_jIDEIUREOmLHIDcXgYFZV15ePEgpao\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2lsc2JkYy5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbS9ldmVudHMvMzY0NzM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.ljrCSz09Dn4j_jIDEIUREOmLHIDcXgYFZV15ePEgpao\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651145175781000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GTo2yUuMCMacGPsw6b32_\">Register<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\n<br>\nGovernment Proposal Writing<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nLearn how to review a solicitation to create a proposal. Various bid documents will be discussed, and you will leave with a better understanding of what government contracting officers are expecting to see when you submit your proposal to them. Federal, state,\n and commercial proposals will be covered.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, June 22, 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2lsc2JkYy5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbS9ldmVudHMvMzYzNDY_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.UtLbfH3_99ElEBm6E7zJJBUlOwARPbz04gLJORoevdg\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;word-break:break-word;background-color:#002e6d;border-radius:3px;border-color:#002e6d;border-style:solid;border-width:12px 25px\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2lsc2JkYy5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbS9ldmVudHMvMzYzNDY_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.UtLbfH3_99ElEBm6E7zJJBUlOwARPbz04gLJORoevdg\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651145175781000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0iU1VP5qcC1baadJB4wkVs\">Register<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#002e6d;font-size:20px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 5px\">\n&nbsp;<br>\nGovernment Marketing Plan<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px\">\nThis session will teach you marketing strategies that can help you win government contracts. It will help you connect the dots, from who buys what you sell to how to effectively use market research data. You will be provided with the necessary tools and recommendations\n needed to develop an effective government marketing plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.4;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 15px\">\n<strong>Wednesday, June 29, 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;color:#000000;font-size:16px;margin:30px 0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA0MjYuNTcwMjcyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2lsc2JkYy5lY2VudGVyZGlyZWN0LmNvbS9ldmVudHMvMzY0NTQ_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.rYfY_afQIOMf3OjUeJEXHUKopNu7HZW2XC630ZAJrc0\/s\/2190106746\/br\/130403708266-l\" rel=\"noopener\" 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