{"id":33883,"date":"2025-06-04T14:57:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=33883"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:01:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T17:01:28","slug":"fedcon-cohort-application-deadline-2","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/en\/event\/fedcon-cohort-application-deadline-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FedCon Cohort | Application Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Unlock Federal Contracts: Grow Your Manufacturing Business with the U.S. Government<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Why Now?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\">The U.S. government is doubling down on reshoring manufacturing\u2014and they need American-made products more than ever. From essential components to mission-critical supplies, federal agencies are actively seeking reliable U.S. manufacturers to fulfill their procurement needs. This is your moment to step into a high-demand market and become a trusted supplier to the world\u2019s largest customer: the Federal Government.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>What\u2019s FEDCon?<\/b><br \/>\nFEDCon is an exclusive 8-week training program designed specifically for established Illinois manufacturing businesses ready to scale through federal contracting. Learn how to navigate the procurement process, connect with key agencies like the Department of Defense, and position your company for long-term success in the government marketplace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROGRAM DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Program Dates:<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Fridays, September 26 \u2013 November 14, 2025 | <\/b><b>10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM CST<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Where:<\/b><br \/>\nA dynamic mix of\u00a0<b>in-person sessions<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>virtual workshops<\/b>\u00a0to fit your schedule and maximize learning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Cost:<\/b><br \/>\nThanks to generous sponsorship from\u00a0<b>Discover<\/b>\u00a0and the\u00a0<b>Illinois APEX Accelerator at the WBDC<\/b>, there\u2019s no cost to participate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilitator:<\/strong> Donna Beasley | <a href=\"mailto:dbeasley@wbdc.org\">dbeasley@wbdc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\"><b>Ready to Make the Government Your Next Big Customer?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxmsonormal\">Apply today! Spots are limited. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to transform your business and tap into billions in federal contracts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28736 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IllinoisAPEX-Accelerator-RGB-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"294\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IllinoisAPEX-Accelerator-RGB-2.png 1131w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IllinoisAPEX-Accelerator-RGB-2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IllinoisAPEX-Accelerator-RGB-2-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IllinoisAPEX-Accelerator-RGB-2-768x543.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-22350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Discover-Logo.png\" alt=\"Discover\" width=\"185\" height=\"35\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock Federal Contracts: Grow Your Manufacturing Business with the U.S. Government Why Now? 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