Certification Pathways for Growth & Business Development Assistance

Unlock Certification Success & Scale Your Business with the Nebraska Opportunity Exchange

📅 Monthly Training Sessions | January – March 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST
📍 Format: In-Person at MCL Construction Training Facility

Are you ready to scale your small business and unlock new opportunities?

The Nebraska Opportunity Exchange is your gateway to certifications, contracting opportunities, and business growth. This FREE transformative training series is facilitated by the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC), SourceLink Nebraska, and Apex Accelerators. It is specifically designed to empower underrepresented businesses with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to succeed in federal, state, local, and corporate contracting.

Why Attend?

💼 Tailored Guidance: Receive expert advice on navigating government contracting and certification processes, securing contracts, and growing your business.

🤝 Ongoing Support: Gain access to mentorship, templates, and resources through partnerships with NBDC, APEX Accelerators, and SourceLink Nebraska.

1️⃣ Local, State, and Federal Certification & Contract Readiness
✔ Step-by-step guidance on navigating government contracting and meeting certification requirements.
✔ Learn best practices for leveraging certifications to secure contracts and grow your business.
✔ Gain insights on preparing strong capability statements that effectively showcase your business to procurement officers.

2️⃣ Business Development Assistance
✔ Master how to create growth-oriented business plans tailored for contract success.
✔ Build competitive capability statements to attract procurement partners.

3️⃣ Access to Tailored Resources
✔ Learn how to connect with vital networks, tools, and funding opportunities available through SourceLink Nebraska and other key partners.

📅 Upcoming Session: March 6th, 2025 (In-Person)

Additional Virtual Workshops

💡 Crafting Standout Capability Statements
📅 March 12th, 2025 & March 19th, 2025
📍 Virtual Session

✔ Learn how to develop a compelling capability statement that captures the attention of procurement officers.
✔ Understand key elements, formatting, and best practices to highlight your business strengths.
✔ Get expert feedback and real-world examples to refine your statement for maximum impact.

🌍 Why It Matters:
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but systemic barriers often hold them back. The Nebraska Opportunity Exchange, in collaboration with the Nebraska Business Development Center, eliminates those hurdles by providing tangible solutions, certifications, and connections to ensure your business can thrive.

📈 Register Now to secure your spot and take the first step toward lasting growth and success! Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of your business and position yourself for long-term success in the competitive contracting world.

Host or Publisher Urban League of Nebraska