Getting Started with Government Contracts

Getting Started with Government Contracts

Did you know that government agencies purchase billions of dollars in goods and services from small businesses every year? Your business could be one of them!

Join the Coconino Small Business Development Center and the Arizona APEX Accelerator for an informative, beginner-friendly Lunch & Learn designed to introduce small business owners to the world of government contracting.

Whether you provide professional services, construction, technology, consulting, supplies, or other products and services, government contracting could open the door to new customers, increased revenue, and long-term business growth.

What is the Arizona APEX Accelerator?

The Arizona APEX Accelerator is a valuable, no-cost resource that helps businesses understand, navigate, and compete for government contracts at the local, state, and federal levels.

Through personalized counseling, training, and technical assistance, APEX helps small businesses understand the government marketplace, navigate registration requirements, identify contracting opportunities, and prepare to compete for government business.

What You'll Learn:

Meet Arizona APEX Accelerator: Discover the no-cost services, one-on-one counseling, and resources available to help your business pursue government contracts.

Government Contracting 101: Understand how government purchasing works, what agencies buy, and how small businesses can participate.

Getting Started: Learn about business registration, required documentation, and the first steps toward becoming a government vendor.

Finding Opportunities: Explore where to search for government bids, solicitations, and contracting opportunities that match your products or services.

Tips for Success: Learn practical strategies for positioning your business, understanding solicitation requirements, and avoiding common beginner mistakes.

Is Government Contracting Right for You? Explore what it takes to succeed and how to determine whether government contracting aligns with your business goals and capabilities.

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, startups, and established small business owners who are curious about government contracting but aren't sure where to begin. No previous government contracting experience is necessary!

Your next big customer could be a government agency. Join us to learn how Arizona APEX Accelerator and the Coconino SBDC can help you explore new opportunities, build your knowledge, and take the first steps toward growing your business through government contracting.

No cost to attend | All small businesses welcome!