Networking for Government Contractors

Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on February 16)
Date: February 7, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
Instructor: Amber Stevens, Govology
Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs
APTAC BOK: C.21 Marketing to Government Agencies

*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.

Networking events have been proven to strengthen industry-government engagement, continuing to add value as a key business development strategy for government contractors. Whether you attend events that are in-person, virtual, industry-specific or open to all, the best practices covered in this webinar will help you establish connections and maximize ROI at various types of business to government (B2G) networking events.

By the end of this webinar, you will:

1. Understand what B2G networking event is and how to identify the key events for your industry.
2. Know how to prepare for B2G networking events.
3. Develop a targeted business development strategy for the next B2G event you attend.
4. Learn tips and tricks to keep it fun and simple while building long lasting connections in the government industry.

Target Audience: New and seasoned government contractors, including small business owners and marketing and sales professionals interested in government contracting.

AMBER STEVENS, Govology

Before joining the Govology Team as Customer Success and Business Development Manager in early 2022, Amber was a Program Manager and technical assistance provider supporting NY-based businesses for various PTAC Programs. She continues to work in that capacity as a part-time PTAC (now APEX) Procurement Counselor, and in her role at Govology she is focused on building customer loyalty and long-term relationships with new and existing clients across the nation. She is a government contracting SME, an entrepreneur and small business advocate who is dedicated to helping small businesses win government contracts.

Amber’s areas of expertise include sales and marketing, creating compelling capability statements, training and coaching, networking, and conducting market research that drives results in the government contracting marketplace. Amber holds a BA in Business Management and Economics from Empire State College. She is a Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) by the National Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC), and is certified as a Verification Counselor by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.