Events

Stay Connected with the Idaho Apex Accelerator

Nov 19, 2025
Elevate Idaho Lunch & Learn: USDA/National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA) , 11/19/2025

Full-day, in-person GovCon exchange with INL, North Wind Group, State & Local offices, and more. Includes breakfast, lunch, and parking.

Dec 2, 2025
Winning Bids & Proposals: Learn to Create Compliant & Successful Bids & Proposals and Avoid Pitfalls

In this webinar, Lori Farris (Idaho APEX Sr. Business Consultant) will guide you through the essential steps to preparing a responsive and effective proposal or bid.

Dec 3, 2025
Elevate Idaho Lunch & Learn: What is Intellectual Property & the Importance of Protecting Your IP

Join the Elevate Idaho team for an insightful virtual session in our monthly Lunch & Learn Series. We are excited to welcome Bradley Frazer, Partner with Hawley Troxell and Chair of Intellectual Property & Internet Practice Group, for a valuable discussion on “What is Intellectual Property & The Importance of Protecting Your IP.”

Dec 10, 2025
Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications for Small Businesses

Join us to learn the essentials of federal contracting for small businesses. This event will cover the basics of navigating the federal contracting process, as well as the various certifications available to help your small business succeed in the government marketplace.

Dec 11, 2025
How to do Business w/ Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

Join us for an informative webinar to learn about the business opportunities and processes at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a leading center for nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy research.

Dec 16, 2025
CMMC Level One: Process, Pitfalls, and Practical Steps to Success

CMMC (Cyberseecurity Maturity Model Certification) Level 1 certification requirements are live as of November 10, 2025. Stratus Services will cover the CMMC Level 1 essential requirements, breaking down each control from preparation to assessment.

Dec 17, 2025
Acquisition Hour: Understanding the U.S SBA and Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor Protégé Programs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) both offer Mentor-Protégé Programs (MPP) designed to help small businesses grow, strengthen their capabilities, and compete more effectively in the government marketplace. While both programs aim to foster collaboration between experienced contractors and emerging small businesses, they differ in structure, requirements, benefits, and application processes.

Dec 17, 2025
Elevate Idaho Lunch & Learn: AFWERX , 12/17/2025

Overview of small business certifications and application steps.

Jan 22, 2026
Understanding the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program

In this informative webinar, federal government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff & Stephanie Ellis of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC will break down the key elements of the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program.