The Illinois Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp 🏛️📊 is a recurring virtual training series designed to help small business owners confidently navigate the government contracting space. Hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC, this weekly program delivers step-by-step guidance, practical tools, and expert insights to help you secure contracting opportunities and build a profitable government-facing business.

Across four dynamic sessions, participants build foundational skills in:

Federal and local government contracting basics

Market research for contract opportunities

Developing an effective capability statement

Creating a government marketing strategy aligned with agency requirements and buyer needs

This hands-on series is perfect for early-stage entrepreneurs, established small businesses expanding into contracting, and anyone seeking to understand how to create a competitive advantage in the public sector.

📅 Bootcamp Calendar

Weekly Sessions (Tuesdays)
December 2, December 16, and December 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Format: Live Zoom Training

📚 Weekly Topics

Week 1: Introduction to Government Contracting

Week 2: Researching Government Contracting Opportunities

Week 3: Tips for Creating or Improving Your Capability Statement

Week 4: Developing a Government Marketing Strategy for Your Business

Register here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8J0nfb2KQA-BrMFeMHYPGQ#/registration