APEX Accelerator News & Success Stories

Find out what's happening now and what's on the horizon in government contracting. Read our latest newsletter to find events, success stories and government contracting related tips and articles.

National APEX Day

Join Arkansas APEX Accelerator from 10-11:30 AM on October 8^th for our virtual National #APEXDay2025 event via Zoom!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀: 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

In honor of National APEX Day, please join an "A List" panel of experts to gain invaluable insights on pursuing State of Arkansas contracts and innovation endeavors. In an all-virtual program, Arkansas APEX welcomes Ms. Brandi Schoeder, Procurement Manager with the Arkansas State Office of Procurement and Ms. Esperanza Massana-Crain, Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development, as they share their respective agency priorities and updates, access to helpful resources and business best practices. We will also hear from an Arkansas business owner, regarding the business owner's experience and perspective in contracting with the State of Arkansas. Panel discussions will be followed by a question and answer period from the audience.

REGISTER:  https://arapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/2254

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September Arkansas APEX Accelerator Newsletter

• Success Story:  Avila Trucking, LLC
• Urgent Warning
• Tip of the Month
• News You Can Use
• Recommended Readings
• Upcoming APEX Accelerator Events & Office Hours
• FREE Govology Webinar Offerings
• Resources: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and
  Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) 

Arkansas APEX Accelerator SUCCESS STORY-Avila Trucking, LLC

Avila Trucking LLC encountered an unexpected challenge related to the System for Award Management registration. This registration was required prior to completing his desired DBE certification application. Avila turned to the Arkansas APEX Accelerator for assistance.

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Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Partnering with Industry

Watch the video below to learn about opportunities to participate as a DLA supplier. For more information, visit www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/

Venture Publication

Check out the 2023 Venture. This publication provides tips for current and prospective small business owners. It includes the stories of entrepreneurs like Jonesboro's Brittany Scott (who appears on the cover) and advice on starting and scaling a small business. The Venture publication is produced by Arkansas Business Publishing Group. Ask your Arkansas APEX Accelerator Procurement Counselor for a free printed copy next time you meet them in person.

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