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Unlock Federal Contracts: Grow Your Manufacturing Business with the U.S. Government<\/b><\/h4>\n

Do 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<\/p>\n

What\u2019s FedCon?<\/b>
\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.<\/p>\n

PROGRAM DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program Dates:<\/b>
\nFridays, September 25 \u2013 November 13, 2026 | <\/b>10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM CST<\/b><\/p>\n

Where:<\/b>
\nA dynamic mix of\u00a0in-person sessions<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0virtual workshops<\/b>\u00a0to fit your schedule and maximize learning.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/b>
\nThanks to generous sponsorship from Capital One <\/b>and the\u00a0Illinois APEX Accelerator at the WBDC<\/b>, there\u2019s no cost to participate.<\/p>\n

Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSeptember 18, 2026<\/p>\n

Facilitator:<\/strong> Donna Beasley | dbeasley@wbdc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Ready to Make the Government Your Next Big Customer?<\/b><\/p>\n

Apply today! Spots are limited. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to transform your business and tap into billions in federal contracts.<\/p>\n

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