Workshops and webinars
Norcal APEX Accelerator provides both virtual and in-person trainings and workshops on procurement topics ranging from introductory webinars to Q&A panel sessions. We even include guest speakers from the government agencies you want to sell to!
Norcal APEX Accelerator shares recordings and slides from all our webinars for you to access after the live session. Anyone, anywhere can access these for free, regardless of whether you attended the session. Enjoy!
All of our events are completely free for everyone to join and review!
Upcoming Trainings
What is Norcal APEX Accelerator?
A Government-funded Nonprofit

Northern California APEX Accelerator was formed to advance entrepreneurship and economic growth through procurement technical assistance for all businesses in Northern California. As part of a nationwide network, we are here to help local businesses successfully sell their products and services to government agencies.
One-on-One Counseling
Our Procurement Specialists have 241 years of experience, combined. That’s 34 years on average! Our specialists can help you determine if your company is ready for government opportunities and how to best position yourself to succeed. Our expertise covers local, state, and federal government contracting.
FREE – available to clients only
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Custom Bid Matching
If you sell it, the government probably buys it. Our Procurement Specialists will help you identify the best keywords to optimize your visibility and set you up with a customized daily email to access federal, state, local, and subcontractor opportunities catered to what you sell and where you sell it.
FREE – available to clients only
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Trainings, Webinars, and Other Resources
We have a great number of resources, articles, links, handouts, webinar recordings, and much more, to help you decide if government contracting is for you, how to take your first steps, and how achieve success in the government marketplace. Keep your eye on our calendar for upcoming live events too!
FREE – available to everyone
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Past Event Recordings

Firefighting Vendor
Jan. 2025: Become a Wildland Firefighting Vendor
Interested in becoming a wildland firefighting vendor? Now is the time to get set up with…

CA Contracting
Jan. 2025: I’m Certified, Now What?
Get valuable information on how to best utilize your Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and your…

Federal Contracting Mentor-Protégé
December 2024: SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Overview
Are you a federal contractor or Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) looking to strategically plan for…

Certifications
December 2024: Positioning Your Business for Government Contracting Success
This training will show you how to leverage upon certifications and registrations to market your business…

Federal Contracting SBIR
November 2024: Unlock Innovation – SBIR, STTR, and More
Are you a small business that does research and development? Do you need help to explore…

CA Contracting
November 2024: How To Do Business with the State of CA
Last year the state of California spent more than $10 billion on goods and services, including…

Cyber Security Federal Contracting
October 2024: Cybersecurity Standards, Compliance, and Controls
Learn about the current cyber threat environment and gain a deeper understanding of cybersecurity best practices,…

Federal Contracting Mentor-Protégé
September 2024: DoD & SBA Mentor Protégé Program Overview
Learn how you can connect with an experienced and trusted adviser! Join us to find out…

Certifications
August 2024: How to Stand Out – Certification Overview
Are you interested in doing business with government entities and looking for ways to gain a…

Federal Contracting
August 2024: Doing Business with GSA
GSA provides federal agencies with access to American-made products and domestic suppliers while supporting diversity, equity,…

CA Contracting
July 2024: Doing Business with BART
Don’t miss this webinar to get the best tips and tricks on how your business can…

Federal Contracting
June 2024: Norcal Federal Connect Panel
Join us for a panel of Federal Agencies in Northern California to learn what they are…
If you have more questions, please contact us at info@apexnorcal.org or (707) 267 – 7561