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Doing Business with the Local, State and Federal Government

Oct
21
2026
Wed, Oct 21 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Topic: Government Contracting

This introductory training session provides businesses with a foundational understanding of the government contracting landscape across all levels — local, state, and federal. Participants will explore how government agencies procure goods and services, how to identify contracting opportunities, and what it takes to position your business for success in the public marketplace.

Topics covered include an introduction to the procurement process at each level of government, key registrations, and certifications, how to find and respond to solicitations, and an overview of the resources available through the APEX Accelerator to help you compete and win government contracts.

Whether you are new to government contracting or looking to expand into new markets, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to take your first — or next — step with confidence.

Who Should Attend: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and procurement-ready companies interested in breaking into, or growing within, the government marketplace

This introductory training session provides businesses with a foundational understanding of the government contracting landscape across all levels — local, state, and federal. Participants will explore how government agencies procure goods and services, how to identify contracting opportunities, and what it takes to position your business for success in the public marketplace. Topics covered include an introduction to the procurement process at each level of government, key registrations, and certifications, how to find and respond to solicitations, and an overview of the resources available through the APEX Accelerator to help you compete and win government contracts. Whether you are new to government contracting or looking to expand into new markets, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to take your first — or next — step with confidence. Who Should Attend: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and procurement-ready companies interested in breaking into, or growing within, the government marketplace.

Speaker(s): Jutta Bangs

Co-Sponsor(s): Apex Accelerator


Fee: No Cost

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Phone: 865-483-2668
Email: swilliams@tsbdc.org

Location

TSBDC at RSCC - Roane State, Cumberland County Campus
Cumberland County Center
Cumberland Business Incubator
2567 Cook Road Crossville, TN 38571