Workshops and webinars
Norcal APEX Accelerator (formerly Norcal PTAC) 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 (formerly Norcal PTAC) 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
Past Event Recordings

Introductory
September 2023: How to Do Business With the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Federal Contracting
September 2023: Doing Business with GSA
Are you ready to increase your revenue by selling to the federal government? The U.S. General…

Introductory Marketing
August 2023: Secrets to an Effective Capabilities Statement
You wouldn’t apply for a job without a resume, right? Well then, you need to make…

Federal Contracting Introductory
August 2023: How to Do Business With the Federal Government
The best part of federal spending is that 23% of all contract actions are set-aside for…

Introductory
August 2023: How to Do Business With the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Introductory
July 2023: How to Do Business With the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Federal Contracting SBIR
July 2023: Collaborating with DEFENSEWERX: Innovation Hubs
DEFENSEWERX (DWX) is a neutral facilitator and trusted partner for technology scouting, development, and implementation activities…

Federal Contracting
June 2023: Norcal Federal Small Business Professionals Panel
Federal agencies purchase over $500 billion in goods and services each year and 23% of all…

Introductory
June 2023: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Introductory
May 2023: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Introductory
April 2023: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Construction/ Public Works Women in Business
March 2023 – Women In Construction Week Series: Women in Construction Week – Panel Discussion
Join us for an exciting panel of successful women-owned construction firms will discuss their challenges and…

Construction/ Public Works Women in Business
March 2023 – Women In Construction Week Series: How to Find Construction and Public Works Bid Opportunities
Join us as we hear from our own PTAC expert as well as agency insider sources…

Construction/ Public Works Introductory Women in Business
March 2023 – Women In Construction Week Series: Certifications Overview for Women-Owned Small Businesses
As a women-owned business you may qualify for certifications that give you a leg up in…

Introductory
February 2023: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Disadvantaged Business Federal Contracting
February 2023: What You Need to Know about the 8(a) Program
The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to…

Introductory Local Contracting
January 2023: Getting Started with Local Contracting
Starting a business? Did you know that more money is spent by local government agencies in…

Marketing
January 2023: How to Win Contracts by Making a Capture Strategy
Most contractors operate on a fiscal year similar to the calendar year. The federal government’s fiscal…

CA Contracting Firefighting Vendor
January 2023: Become a Wildland Firefighting Vendor: Forest Service and CAL FIRE
Interested in becoming a wildland firefighting vendor? Now is the time to get set up with…

Introductory
January 2023: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Cyber Security Federal Contracting
December 2022: Doing Business with the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA)
The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is a Federal Research & Development (R&D) laboratory facility established in…

Introductory
December 2022: How to Do Business with the Government
Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything – from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils,…

Cyber Security Federal Contracting
December 2022: Preparing You for Cybersecurity Government Regulations
Cybersecurity has never been a more relevant – or more complicated – issue than it is…

Federal Contracting
November 2022: DCAA Overview and Audit Process
The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is a Federal Research & Development (R&D) laboratory facility established in…
If you have more questions, please contact us at info@norcalptac.org or (707) 267 – 7561