Northwest Commission APEX Accelerator

Northwest Commission APEX Accelerator The NW Commission APEX Accelerator provides free gov't contracting assistance to NWPA-based companies

APEX Accelerators are non-profit organizations located throughout the U.S. which provide contracting assistance to businesses pursuing work with Federal, State and/or Local government agencies. This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The Northwest Commission APEX Accelerator is a business tool that enables companies located i

n the NW PA region (the Pennsylvania counties of Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango and Warren) to more competitively pursue and obtain government work—including prime and subcontract work at the Federal, State and/or Local levels of government—by providing information, opportunities and technical assistance. The Northwest Commission APEX Accelerator is a part of the NW Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission ("Northwest Commission") and is a member of the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX). If your business is located outside the region served by our APEX Accelerator, please visit https://www.apexaccelerators.us/ #/service-area-locator to find the APEX Accelerator that serves your area.

06/01/2026

Ready to build the future of defense logistics together? 🤝

Save the date for the DLA Industry Collider Day on Sept. 9!

It takes a massive network of dedicated partners to keep the Defense Logistics Agency running smoothly and we are looking for the next big ideas to push our mission forward.

Our theme this year is "Collide to Create: Unlocking Opportunities Through Partnerships and Innovation." We’re bringing together government leaders and industry innovators to collaborate, break down barriers, and create real-world solutions for our supply chain.

📅 Sept. 9
📍 Location: TBD

Tag a colleague or a business partner who needs to be there! More details and registration info coming soon.

06/01/2026

National Small Business Month may be ending, but the mission continues.

🔹 99.9% of U.S. businesses are small businesses
🔹 46% of America's workforce is employed by small businesses
🔹 Millions support federal missions
🔹 Thousands contribute to the defense industrial base

These companies are designing, manufacturing, innovating, and delivering the capabilities that help keep our nation secure.

Throughout May, we highlighted the critical role these companies play in supporting readiness, expanding domestic manufacturing capacity, and delivering innovative solutions to meet national security needs.

The Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth is committed to helping more businesses find their place in the defense marketplace through resources such as APEX Accelerators, Project Spectrum, the Mentor-Protégé Program, and LYNX, our digital platform designed to help businesses assess readiness and connect with mission-aligned opportunities.

The mission is too important to leave talent on the sidelines.

Thank you to the small businesses powering the warfighter and strengthening America's industrial base.

Small Business. Big Mission. Learn more at business.defense.gov.

05/29/2026
05/29/2026

With a $1M total prize pool, the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition awards American innovation!

Key details:
✅ Judging categories: strengthening American competitiveness, small business “punching above its weight,” economic impact, and business fundamentals and ex*****on readiness
✅ Deadline: Submit your pitch by June 10
✅ The finals: September 2026 in D.C.

Learn more and submit your pitch: https://www.sba.gov/freedom250

📣FREE Compliance Webinar coming up 6/11/26 with PA's and Project Spectrum...👉https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/even...
05/28/2026

📣FREE Compliance Webinar coming up 6/11/26 with PA's and Project Spectrum...

👉https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4625

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance is an achievable, mandatory requirement for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. Because the CMMC program is now formally incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations, baseline cybersecurity standards are required at all levels of the defense supply chain.

To help in your compliance efforts, DoD-funded PROJECT SPECTRUM offers free resources for businesses who need to comply with the controls outlined in the NIST 800-171 but lack the technical skills necessary. Join this FREE webinar where our speaker will discuss topics central to CMMC compliance with an emphasis on CMMC Level 1.

Topics we'll cover:
-How can Project Spectrum help my business become compliant with CMMC?
-How do companies get started with Project Spectrum?
-What are the requirements placed upon applicants?

U.S. Dept. of Transportation's National Small Business Matchmaking Series - Raleigh, NC - June 4, 2026
05/27/2026

U.S. Dept. of Transportation's National Small Business Matchmaking Series - Raleigh, NC - June 4, 2026

REGISTER TODAY: National Small Business Matchmaking Series, Raleigh, NC, June 4 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 05/22/2026 09:50 AM EDT View it as a Web page This is special invitation for you to attend the upcoming National Small Business Matchmaking Series in Raleigh,....

05/26/2026
05/26/2026

Learn what the House bill to codify the small business Rule of Two above the SAT means for contractors, set-asides, and future federal opportunities.

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