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SUMMARY:FedCon Cohort | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Federal Contracts: Grow Your Manufacturing Business with the U.S. Government\nDo you want to expand your business in 2027 with the Federal Government as your client? The WBDC has developed a unique federal government training opportunity available for your business: FedCon \nWhat’s FedCon?\nFedCon is an exclusive 8-week training program designed specifically for established Illinois manufacturing businesses ready to scale through federal contracting. For this Fall session\, we’ll focus on training manufacturers and distributors of goods you’d like to sell to the government. Learn how to navigate the procurement process\, connect with key agencies\, make the right connection with the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) manager for your industry\, and position your company for long-term success in the government marketplace. \nPROGRAM DETAILS \nProgram Dates:\nFridays\, September 25 – November 13\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST \nWhere:\nA dynamic mix of in-person sessions and virtual workshops to fit your schedule and maximize learning. \nCost:\nThanks to generous sponsorship from Capital One and the Illinois APEX Accelerator at the WBDC\, there’s no cost to participate. \nApplication Deadline: \nSeptember 18\, 2026 \nFacilitator: Donna Beasley | dbeasley@wbdc.org \nReady to Make the Government Your Next Big Customer? \nApply today! Spots are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your business and tap into billions in federal contracts. \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/fedcon-cohort-application-deadline-3/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Virtual
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