Are you ready to grow your manufacturing business by selling to government agencies Government contracts represent billions of dollars in opportunities each year—many requiring the specialized products, parts, and services manufacturers provide.

This interactive workshop, brought to you by COMP2025 Silver Sponsor Colorado APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC), will show you how to take the first steps toward becoming a successful government contractor.

Interactive Breakout Session | Your Government Contracting Launchpad: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Getting Started

Join us for a hands-on session designed to help manufacturers navigate registrations, avoid common pitfalls, and unlock new growth opportunities in the government marketplace.

Workshop Hosts: Patrick McGlew, Executive Director | Beth Taylor, Deputy Director | Andrew Stott, Senior Counselor

What You’ll Discover

• How APEX helps Colorado businesses with registrations, proposals, market research, and training with free, confidential services.
• The basics of government contracting—from federal to local opportunities.
• Insider tips for navigating SAM.gov, avoiding common registration mistakes, and staying compliant.
• Why cybersecurity (CMMC 1.0) matters for contractors (and how to get started).
• The value of Mentor-Protégé Programs to team with larger primes and access bigger contracts.

What You’ll Take Away

• Step-by-step checklists you can put into action immediately.
• A clear path to finding and bidding on the right opportunities.
• Direct access to seasoned counselors who work with manufacturers every day.

No lectures. No fluff. Just the tools and connections you need to get started. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet the Colorado APEX Accelerator team at COMP!