Small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups will have an opportunity to learn about
foreign ownership, control or influence in federal contracting during a webinar Wednesday,
Feb. 18.
The Wyoming APEX Accelerator will sponsor “Understanding Foreign Ownership, Control
or Influence (FOCI) in Federal Contracting,” a webinar scheduled 11 a.m.-noon. To
register, go here. The event is co-hosted by the Montana APEX Accelerator.
Wyoming APEX Accelerator, part of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Network housed at the University of Wyoming, is the state’s expert in government contracting
assistance.
During the webinar, attendees will receive a high-level overview of FOCI. This session
will demystify the concept, explain compliance requirements and outline practical
steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether a business is currently
contracting with the federal government or exploring new contract opportunities, this
webinar will help businesses strengthen their readiness and protect their eligibility
in the federal marketplace.
For more information, call Tyler Schanck, marketing, communications and database manager
for the Wyoming SBDC Network, at (307) 343-0925 or email tschanck@uwyo.edu.
The Wyoming SBDC Network offers business expertise to help Wyoming residents think about, launch, grow, reinvent or exit their business. The Wyoming SBDC Network is supported by state funds from the Wyoming Business Council and funded, in part, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
