Oklahoma APEX Accelerator

If you have questions about cyber security, this is a good way to start learning. It's free!

https://lnkd.in/g-rnQ5U8 It's getting real for CMMC 2.0. Companies should work toward meeting their NIST 800-171 requirements.

The 2024 ICBS Show had an incredible turnout this year with 197 attendees, 40 vendor tables and nine sponsors! Thank you to our sponsors, resources, speakers, buyers, and attendees! We could not do it without you.   The event featured a Business to Business networking session where 34 companies explored business opportunities, as well as welcome remarks from Aaron Collins of Metro Tech and Brent Haken, State Director of Oklahoma CareerTech. Attendees also participated in over 20 training sessions, covering key topics in government procurement and business growth and one-on-one matchmaking sessions, with 27 government agency buyers meeting businesses in over 200 scheduled appointments that opened up bid opportunities for many small businesses.   Keynote speakers included Senator James Lankford and AJ Rosenthal, CEO of General Genomics, Inc.   The ICBS Show serves as a platform for connecting businesses with government buyers, prime contractors, and tribal procurement representatives, helping to expand Oklahoma businesses' access to government markets.   Through the Oklahoma APEX Accelerator (OkAPEX), businesses receive resources and assistance to navigate federal, state, local, and tribal government contracts. This effort supports the growth of Oklahoma’s economy and business opportunities.  

Tomorrow is the last day for the Early Bird Registration for ICBS. Take a minute and take advantage of the discount.

Here's an online opportunity to understand Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) plus see some system security plan templates and best practices. This will be interactive some come prepared to learn.

If you are interested in contracting with the government, here's your opportunity to learn how to start. Great Plains Tech Center in Lawton is having an "Intro to Government Contracting" workshop on November 21. Click on the link for more information. https://lnkd.in/gf9yYxiK

Here's an opportunity for learning. https://lnkd.in/gpp42WaW

This event is coming up next week. Looks like a great line-up. https://lnkd.in/gKfBcB2z

Here's some information from FEMA you might be interested in. FEMA’s Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I)   announces the August Business & Industry Call  August 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT Please register by clicking the link below:   FEMA Zoom Webinar   This meeting is held to update National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC) members, business and industry organizations, and FEMA partners on the initiatives and tools available during all stages of the disaster lifecycle. Each month features different topics presented by experts from FEMA, other interagency partners, and business and industry organizations.     This month, we will focus on the critical aspects of emergency risk analysis for business owners and communities. Here is a glance at the session topics:    Spotlight of DEMA’s HAZUS Risk Assessment Tool for Preparedness and Emergency Response Successful practices for Effective Identifying, accessing and Mitigating Risk Additional Key Resources for Risk Mitigation and Preparedness   Questions? Please email [email protected] .  

ICBS is coming up shortly! Here's our latest flyer. You will not want to miss there. There's lots of workshops for newbies and seasoned veterans. There is also a great time to get to know some federal buyers.