Southern Virginia businesses interested in government contracting have a new opportunity close to home. The Virginia APEX Accelerator offers monthly workshops and 1-on-1 consulting sessions at the SOVA Innovation Hub, located at 715 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA. The goal of this service is to make it easier than ever for Southern Virginia businesses to access expert guidance on navigating the government contracting process.
Why Government Contracting?
Government contracting provides significant growth opportunities across industries, with billions in contracts awarded each year by federal, state, and local governments. While these contracts can be transformative, the process of securing them is often complex. The Crater APEX Accelerator helps simplify this journey by offering no-cost, expert support to businesses aiming to break into or expand by competing for contracts and clients within the public sector.
Virginia APEX Accelerator
Government Contracting Assistance
The Virginia APEX Accelerator is part of a nationwide network of procurement professionals who help businesses compete for and perform contracts with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and with prime contractors.
Monthly Government Contracing Workshops with the Virginia APEX Acclerator at the SOVA Innovation Hub
The Virginia APEX Accelerator offers monthly workshops at the SOVA Innovation Hub on various topics related to government contracting. These are free to attend and are open to businesses of all types. Please mark your calendars and register to attend!
Upcoming workshop dates and topics include:
- Thursday, March 27, 12pm-1:30pm: “Mastering Proposal Submissions: Tips for Crafting Winning Responses” – Register >
- Wednesday, April 23, 12pm-1:30pm: “Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Economically Women / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)” – Register >
- Thursday, May 22, 12pm-1:30pm: “Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program” – Register >
Monthly 1-on-1 Government Contracting Consulting with the Virginia APEX Accelerator at SOVA Innovation Hub
A Virginia APEX Accelerator consultant will be available at the SOVA Innovation Hub on the second Wednesday of each month for individualized consulting sessions. Upcoming dates include:
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Wednesday, July 9, 2025
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Thursday, November 12, 205
- Friday, December 10, 2025
How to Get Started with 1-on-1 Consulting with the Virginia APEX Accelerator
To schedule your 1-on-1 government contracting consultation at SOVA Innovation Hub, you must first be registered with the Virginia APEX Accelerator at https://virginiaapex.org >
After you have registered, a Virginia APEX Accelerator consultant will contact you to schedule a timeslot. After you first consulting session, you can schedule follow up sessions with the consultant.
What Businesses Can Expect from 1-on-1 Consulting
Through 1-on-1 consulting, businesses can work with experienced government contracting consultants from the Crater APEX Accelerator, who provide:
- Tailored Guidance: Consultants assess where you are in your government contracting journey and offer recommendations to help you advance.
- Expert Insights: Learn from consultants with deep knowledge of the contracting process, who understand its unique challenges and opportunities.
- Hands-on Assistance: Get practical help with everything from compliance requirements to creating competitive proposals and winning bids.
- Free Services: There is no cost to receive consulting services from the Crater APEX Accelerator.
Who Can Benefit?
This consulting service is designed for businesses of all sizes and sectors, whether you’re just beginning to explore government contracting or seeking ways to increase their competitiveness in the field. The Crater APEX Accelerator team will be happy to discuss your goals and assist you in maximizing your potential in government contracting.
Questions?
Contact Mallory Lawter, SOVA Innovation Hub Community Manager at hello@sovainnovationhub.com