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CONFERENCES

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Our conferences are a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering connections and advancing knowledge in the government contracting community. These events bring together a diverse group of industry leaders, government officials, and business professionals for a unique opportunity to network, share insights, and explore the latest developments in the field.

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES

03/06/2025 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST

Level UP: West TN Opportunities Virtual Summit 2025

Join us for this half-day virtual training designed to equip small businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to compete and win contracts at the local, state and federal levels.

What to Expect:

  • Expert insights on navigating government procurement processes.
  • Strategies for building a strong foundation for contracting success.

Sessions

  • Why Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process and Analysis of Government Contract Data
  • Strategic Storytelling: Methods for Communicating Your Past Performance to Consistently Win Government Contracts

About our expert: Josh Frank is the Managing Partner at RSM Federal and a distinguished business coach, professional speaker, and bestselling author with over three decades of expertise in the government market. As a leading authority on government sales and business acceleration, he specializes in helping companies integrate business strategy with federal sales strategies. 

BIZGOV Connect: Networking for Government Contracts
05/20/2025 | SAVE THE DATE!

BIZGOV Connect: Networking for Government Contracts

Join us for BizGov Connect, an engaging and dynamic networking event designed to bring businesses and government agencies together.

 

This unique opportunity offers businesses the chance to connect directly with industry leaders and contracting agencies through focused, 15-minute discussions.

 

Whether you’re looking to secure your first government contract or expand your portfolio, BizGov Connect is your fast track to building the right relationships and gaining valuable insights into government contracting opportunities.

2025 Construction Opportunities Conference
10/07/2025 | SAVE THE DATE!

2025 Construction Opportunities Conference

The Nashville Music City Center, NBIC, and the Tennessee APEX Accelerator present the 2025 Construction Opportunities Conference. This conference enables attendees to meet face-to-face with large prime contractors and government agencies interested in doing business with small construction and engineering firms.

Join us for BizGov Connect, an engaging and dynamic networking event designed to bring businesses and government agencies together.

 

This unique opportunity offers businesses the chance to connect directly with industry leaders and contracting agencies through focused, 15-minute discussions.

 

Whether you’re looking to secure your first government contract or expand your portfolio, BizGov Connect is your fast track to building the right relationships and gaining valuable insights into government contracting opportunities.

PAST RECORDED CONFERENCES

Recorded on 07/25/2023

Transportation Opportunities Conference

To support transportation firms, the Tennessee APEX Accelerator hosted the highly successful Transportation Opportunities Conference on July 25, 2023. Recognizing the importance of the valuable insights shared during the event, we are now offering a recording of the conference on-demand for those who were unable to attend. This recording provides attendees with essential knowledge on finding an agency’s forecast and offers detailed guidance on how to do business with key government entities such as the U.S. Postal Service, USTRANSCOM, Sysco, TDOT/MDOT, FEMA, and MATA. By accessing this on-demand content, participants can gain critical information that can help them navigate the complexities of government contracting in the transportation sector.