Additional Training
Overview of General Services Administration (GSA)Contracting
When: Thursday September 25th, 2025 9:00-10:00 AM
Where: Virtual
Do you have a product or service that you want to sell to the federal government? Selling to the federal government can be a very trying experience. Looking for opportunities can be a very time consuming venture and by the time you find an opportunity and review the solicitation it has already closed.
Have you considered applying for a GSA Contract? Do you know where to find them? Do you know if your product or service is procured via the GSA contracting vehicle?
If you are interested in exploring the opportunities for GSA Contracting, we are presenting an overview of this contracting vehicle and the benefits associated with having a GSA contract.
For more information and to register click here.
Casting, Forging, and Machining: Insights from Dod Industry Experts
When: Tuesday September 9th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Join the Apex Accelerators for an informative afternoon featuring industry experts from the Department of Defense’s casting, Forging, and Machining Programs and Initiatives. This session offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge directly from those shaping these critical areas of defense manufacturing.
For more information click here.
SBDC-Small Business EXPO
When: Wednesday September 10th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: 7726 Southeast Harmony Road Milwaukie, OR 97222
If you are a Small Business Owner or aspiring to open your own business this 2nd annual EXPO is for YOU! Join us to learn more about the SBDC services and what other community organizations offer small business owners.
Learn More About:- The SBDC CCB Guided Pathway and Continuing Education Academy Series
- The SBDC Small Business Management Courses
- The SBDC One-on-One Advising at no cost
- Community Resources with the Chambers of Commerce, Apex Accelerator, Paid Leave Oregon, Commercial Insurance & Bonding, Superior Training Systems, Office of Small Business Assistance, Oregon Secretary of State, and More!
To learn more and to register click here.
Hunting for Gold in Government Contracting!
Registering and searching in SAM
When: Tuesday October 14th, 2025 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: 101 W 10th Ave RM 105, Eugene, OR 97401
These classes will show you how to register in and find these opportunities in SAM-System for Award Management. This official U.S Government System for contracting opportunities and so much more.
Learn about:
- Contracting
- Wage Determination
- Federal Hierarchy
- Federal Assistance
- Entity Information
- Entity Reporting
For more information and to register click here.
Marketing Your Business to Get Lucrative Government Contracts
When: Wednesday Oct 15th, 2025
Where: Zoom
Lately the world seems to have gotten a lot more noisy. You want to get government contracts, but it’s hard to get attention for your business. How do you break through the noise?
Come to this session and you’ll learn:
- What to do for marketing
- What NOT to do for marketing
- This one marketing tool that helps you tremendously
- How to make your website ready for government folks
- Get a comprehensive list of local portals and upcoming events to help you find that next contract
To register click here.
Creating your Capability Statement
When: Friday October 17th 2025 10:00-11:00 AM
Where: Virtual
In its simplest form, a capability statement is a promotional or marketing statement about your business and its capabilities and skills that advertises who you are and what you do.
In this training, we will go through the components of a capability statement and how best to utilize it in the government contracting marketplace.
For more information and to register click here.
Creating a Successful Networking Strategy for Government Contracting
When: Wednesday Oct 22nd, 2025 12:00-1:00 PM
Where: PCC SBDC Climb Center 1626 SE Water Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214
OK. You’ve gone to events. But you keep coming home with nothing. What are you doing wrong? Well, you need a strategy. Come craft a better networking strategy with us!
If you attend this session you’ll learn:
- Which networking events are worth your time, and which ones aren’t
- How to create and practice an elevator pitch
- What should and shouldn’t be on your business card
- How to send follow up emails like a pro (plus automation tools)
- And more!
To register click here.
Portland Meet the Buyers
When: Thursday October 23rd, 2025 8:00 AM -1:00 PM
Where: 7726 SE Harmony Road (Room 170-172) Milwaukie, OR 97222 (Harmony West)
Federal, State , and local government agencies spend millions of dollars every year purchasing goods and services from private sec-tor. Small Business owners are sometimes reluctant to tap into this lucrative market because it seems too complex.
This free session will introduce participants to the local government purchasing activities and their process. This is a great networking opportunity to share your capability statement
For more information and to register click here.
SCORE Workshops
Portland SCORE offers over 100 business workshops designed to help you start and grow your own business. These workshops are taught throughout the Portland Metro area by experienced experts, and they are priced modestly. Complete details on each course are available here.
SBA Government Contracting Classroom
SBA has created a series of free online contracting courses designed to help prospective and existing small businesses understand the basics about contracting with governmental agencies. So whether you’re just getting started or looking for ways to compete more successfully in the government contracting marketplace, check out the courses below.
Please click here for additional information on SBA's classes.