Virginia APEX Accelerator

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center

2410 Wickham Avenue Newport News, Virginia, 23607

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Learn the fundamentals of selling to federal, state, and local government agencies. This workshop covers business readiness, registrations, certifications, identifying contracting opportunities, and available resources to help small businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace. Attendees will also learn how the Virginia APEX Accelerator provides no-cost guidance throughout the government contracting process.

For more info, contact: Ben Dukes

804-731-7916 | bdukes@vsu.edu

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.