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Arkansas APEX Accelerator
Contact
Office:
University of Arkansas System 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
ASU Delta Center for Economic Development
319 University Loop, Office #218
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: 501-541-3051
Arkansas APEX Accelerator
Helping businesses find and compete for government contracts.
The Arkansas APEX Accelerator is part of a nationwide network of APEX Accelerators working to help businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace.
The Arkansas APEX Accelerator's mission is to help Arkansas businesses succeed in obtaining government contracts. These contracts stimulate the growth of Arkansas' economy. For over 25 years, Arkansas APEX Accelerator has assisted Arkansas businesses.
Message from Arkansas APEX Accelerator Program Director Melanie Berman:
E-mailing apex@uada.edu may return a faster response than contacting us by phone. If you are a new client – you must complete a client application prior to scheduling an appointment with a procurement counselor. APEX Accelerator services are available to you at no cost, however we must have your expressed consent to receive services per our federal government program terms and conditions. Your first meeting with a counselor will be a brief intake meeting so we may learn all about your business to best help your business succeed in the government marketplace. Your second meeting will be a longer meeting where your counselor will begin to prepare your business to sell to the government. As of August 2024, we are short-staffed and request your patience when it comes to scheduling appointments. We are unable to accommodate drop in clients – if you are an existing Arkansas APEX Accelerator client, please e-mail your counselor or apex@uada.edu to set an appointment. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Services
The Arkansas APEX Accelerator provides assistance in many different ways, including one-on-one counseling and group trainings.
Resources
Frequently requested resources for government contracting in Arkansas.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions answered in one spot.
APEX Accelerator Trainings
Free online trainings with Govology as well as a list of our upcoming in-person APEX trainings across the state.
News
Stay connected to what is happening in government contracting and other news.
Staff
The Arkansas APEX Accelerator has over 50 years of combined experience in government procurement.
About APEX Accelerator
The Arkansas APEX Accelerator provides government contracting technical assistance to Arkansas businesses.
NAPEX (National APEX Accelerator Alliance)
The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) is the professional organization of APEX Accelerator professionals around the country. NAPEX supports accelerators by providing them important information, professional networking, comprehensive training opportunities, and a voice in national government contracting assistance and policy arenas. This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.