Join us to learn about the benefits and application process of the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Government Contracting Program. The 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The 8(a) Program is an essential instrument for...

Join us to learn about the benefits and application process of the SBA's HUBZone Government Contracting Program. The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. Space is limited - sign up today. NOTE: Photo identification is required to enter the building.

This webinar will focus on what the healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, means for small businesses. It will focus on federal provisions to help local small business owners understand how the law will affect them. Topics being discussed include: Small business tax credits (available to businesses and tax-exempt non-profits)— who’s eligible for them and how to claim them Marketplace updates Shared responsibility Cost containmen...

Veterans Business Start Up Veteran business owners and entrepreneurs make important contributions to business creation and growth in the American economy. Your service gives you skills and leadership abilities that are directly relevant to business ownership. So let’s get started! SBA’s Larry Batten provides a no-nonsense approach to starting your own business.

There has never been a better time for you to do business with the Federal government, the world’s biggest purchaser of goods and services. If you are exploring opportunities that exist for your business or have just started selling to Federal agencies, you will want to attend this free workshop. SBA will provide information on how to make your way through the procurement processes and compete effectively for Federal, State and HSR contr...

Connect with us on this webinar for an introduction to doing business with the Veterans Health Administration NCO 23. Learn how the VHA buys, what they buy and how you can participate. Click the Register as Attendee link for webinar access instructions.

This webinar will focus on what the healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, means for small businesses. It will focus on federal provisions to help local small business owners understand how the law will affect them. Topics being discussed include: Small business tax credits (available to businesses and tax-exempt non-profits)— who’s eligible for them and how to claim them Marketplace updates Shared responsibility Cost containmen...

If you have a contract with DoD you may be subject to the requirements in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.204.7012, "Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting." This training is aimed at small businesses looking for more information on implementing cyber security safeguards that will protect data and information that resides on transit contractor networks or information systems....

The 2015 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) is scheduled for November 17-19, in Pittsburgh, PA. NVSBE directly connects VOSBs with PDMs from the Department of Veterans Affairs, other federal agencies, state government, as well as large firms with small business needs—and provides training opportunities to improve the capabilities of small businesses to successfully compete for procurement contracts. NVSBE also enables VA...

Remember to do your homework and be prepared to talk to the agency/government contracting representatives. Appointments will be in 10 increments. Some of the companies/agencies scheduled to participate:SBA, The City of Indianapolis, Lilly and Company, Duke Realty Company, IUPUI, the State of Indiana, Zimmer, Citizens Energy Group, Cummins, Federal Agencies and others.