Northwest Commission APEX Accelerator

10/27/2026

🔎 https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dgs/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth/business-inclusion-and-supplier-development/resources-and-support/mentor-protege-program

10/27/2026

Tomorrow! 10/28 at 10a. 👇👇 Register by 5p today so you can join the session and learn about DoW SBIR/STTR Programs.
✍https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4643

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

Upcoming Event for National Veterans Small Business Week:
👉 Understanding VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION For Government Contracting
📍 FREE webinar
🗓️ 11/9/26 at 1:30p
✍ SIGN-UP via https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4639

10/23/2026

NEW Compliance session added to our schedule! Join , , and host Core Business Solutions for a FREE webinar covering all things CMMC Level 1:
🗓️ 11/05/26 at 2p
📍 Free online webinar
🔎 https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4642

10/23/2026

See you December 8th to continue the shipbuilding conversation! Registration information and additional details will be provided in the coming weeks on PAE Maritime social media channels and on SAM.gov. For additional questions: [email protected]

10/22/2026

TODAY at 2:30 -- "Introduction to LYNX for Industry".
Join DoW Small Business for an overview presentation of LYNX with live demo and Q&A. Register here: https://zoomgov.com/meeting/register/XDVKC4M8SbezjgewskTAgg

If you are a small business in the defense Industrial base looking for your next opportunity to supply our Arsenal of Freedom, has made a direct path for you!

Just follow the 3 steps below to get started with your LYNX profile today:

1) Build a company profile on LYNXCONNECT.IO.

2) Receive a detailed AI/ML roadmap on “what’s next.”

3) Share your profile for teaming and outreach!

10/20/2026

Join Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)'s Small and Diverse Business Opportunity Unit for an informative virtual 'lunch & learn' session focused on small businesses.

This one-hour session is designed to help small and diverse business owners better understand & identify funding resources. You will hear directly from professionals from the Small Business Development Council, APEX Accelerator, and Chase Bank.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and explore how PennDOT can support your business goals!

Register and add to your calendar: 6a73a868-9176-41b0-ad00-43579e099bbd@418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6a73a868-9176-41b0-ad00-43579e099bbd@418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde

10/19/2026

Interested in doing business with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)? See below to CHECK OUT a series of upcoming FREE training webinars, and plan to ATTEND! ⤵ ⤵..AND be sure to connect with your local for no-fee assistance as well >> [email protected]

Small businesses: Navigating defense contracting can come with a learning curve. DLA and Ohio APEX are helping you take the next step.

An award-winning partnership between DLA Weapons Support’s Office of Small Business Programs and the Ohio APEX Accelerator has grown into a national training initiative, helping businesses find opportunities, navigate DIBBS and submit quotes.

Ready to learn? Upcoming sessions are available at no charge:

📅 Oct. 16: The Importance of JCP Certification in Defense Contracting
📅 Oct. 23: Learn to Navigate DIBBS Webinar
📅 Nov. 17–18: Training Knowledge and Opportunities Seminar
📅 Dec. 11: Learn to Navigate DIBBS Webinar

Read how this partnership is helping small businesses become long-term partners supporting the warfighter, and find training details: https://www.dla.mil/About-DLA/News/News-Article-View/Article/4624299/dla-ohio-apex-empowers-small-businesses-with-specialized-training-program/

10/15/2026

Join , DoW Office for Small Business Innovation, and Dept of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs on OCTOBER 28 for a free webinar discussing SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) and SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) Programs ⤵️ ⤵️

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Join us on Wednesday, October 28th to learn more about SBIR/STTR programs and how you can apply for non-dilutive funding for your innovative research. Representatives from the DoW Office for Small Business Innovation and the Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs will provide guidance on how th