Contact
Office:
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
2301 S. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-671-2390
Email: apex@uada.edu
Satellite Offices:
North West Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 501-671-2305
Phone: 501-671-2135
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.
Don't miss an issue!
September Arkansas APEX Accelerator Newsletter
- Welcome David & Tina
- Article: Pine Bluff Community Cohort
- Industry Training Series
- Local Concessions opportunities: Retail Supplies
- Gov Con Round Up Live
- Tip of the Month
- News You Can Use
- Recommended Insights & Updates
- Upcoming APEX Accelerator Events & Office Hours
- FREE Govology Webinar Offerings
- Resources: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and
Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI)
Building Contracting Confidence in Pine Bluff: Arkansas APEX Accelerator Launches
Community Cohort
When Arkansas APEX Accelerator set out to expand its presence in Pine Bluff, the goal was clear: give more local businesses practical, accessible support for entering the government marketplace. After a strategic conversation with Program Director Melanie Berman, Kenneth Griffin Jr. began exploring ways to bring government contracting education directly to Pine Bluff entrepreneurs and business resource partners. As a result, a community cohort was launched.
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Partnering with Industry
Watch the video below to learn about opportunities to participate as a DLA supplier.
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.
