JARI APEX Accelerator

09/22/2025

Doing Business with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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09/16/2025

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

PA COSTARS
Date: 10/14/2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Status: Open - 999 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 10/13/2025 12:00 AM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee

Point of Contact: Barbara Brennen (814) 773-3162

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Buy/Sell Business, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Marketing/Sales, Selling to Government
Description:
Free Webinar covering COSTARS & Procurated for Suppliers:

Join host PennWest Clarion SBDC, Co-sponsors from the APEX Accelerators of Northwest Commission and North Central Commission, and our guest speaker Melissa Curran, COSTARS Marketing Manager, for an informative general session on "PA COSTARS," the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's cooperative purchasing program.

Attendees will gain an understanding of this unique local government procurement initiative, the benefits of becoming a COSTARS Supplier, and how it can enhance a small government contracting business.

We'll discuss:

What is COSTARS

How the program works -- benefits to the sellers and buyers

How businesses apply to become approved COSTARS Suppliers

COSTARS, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's cooperative purchasing program, administered by the Department of General Services, provides a valuable service to thousands of local, public, and non-profit entities. Procurement throught the program's competitively priced on tracts saves member organizations and their local taxpayers millions of dollars by reducing the cost and time associated witht he public bidding procedures.

Procurated helps government, education and healthcare buyers find businesses that have done outstanding work for public organizations. Procurated provides real-time, end-users feedback and customized dashboards, so purchasers get a full picture of vendor performance. Suppliers benefit from this review and rating platform, as there is no better champion for a vendor's business that a customer who has experienced the vendor's strengths and understanding of the uniqueness of government purchasing.

The webinar is of no cost, but must register at the following link: : https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4576.

09/16/2025

HUBZone Program Cerfication Updates Webinar
Date: 10/6/2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
Status: Open - 493 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 10/6/2025 5:00 PM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee

Point of Contact: James Gerraughty (814) 949-6528

Training Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, HUBZones
Description:
Join a whole bunch of mid-Atlantic APEX Accelerators and Dave Pinkosky from the SBA on 6 OCT 2025 at 1000 EDT for this free webinar on the SBA's HUBZone Program!

SBA’s HUBZone program fuels small business growth in Historically Underutilized Business Zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. The program uses federal contracts as a stimulus to encourage increased employment opportunities, investment, and other economic development activities in these HUBZone designated areas.

To qualify for the HUBZone program, your business must:

Be a small business according to SBA size standards
Be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, a Community Development Corporation, an agricultural cooperative, an Alaska Native corporation, a Native Hawaiian organization, or an Indian tribe
Have its principal office located in a HUBZone
Have at least 35% of its employees living in a HUBZone


If your business meets these qualifications and you want to learn more about the program including how to become a certified HUBZone firm, then join SBA Business Opportunity Specialist, Dave Pinkosky, for this informative session as he reviews the program regulations and walks you through the application process.

Free to attend, but you must register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qMhUOnxtT0Cpzc900aMsGQ

Sponsored by pretty much every APEX in MD, OH, PA, & WV!

Join a whole bunch of mid-Atlantic APEX Accelerators and Dave Pinkosky from the SBA on 6 OCT 2025 at 1000 EDT for this free webinar on the SBA's HUBZone Program! SBA’s HUBZone program fuels small business growth in Historically Underutilized Business Zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of fe...

09/16/2025

Obtaining a GSA MAS Contract
Date: 9/24/2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Status: Open - 1000 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 9/24/2025 5:00 PM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee

Point of Contact: James Gerraughty (814) 949-6528
Location: Virtual event 3 Sheraton Dr, Altoona PA 16601-9343

Training Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Selling to Government
Description:
Join us for a free webinar on obtaining a GSA MAS Contract!

The GSA Schedule (also referred to as Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedule) is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial firms providing federal, state, and local government buyers access to more than 11 million commercial supplies (products) and services at volume discount pricing.

Join this FREE virtual training course that will outline, in plain language, the GSA Schedule Program and help your small business understand the process for getting on the GSA Schedule.

Learning Objectives:

Gain insight into the benefits of getting on the GSA MAS
How to find the right Special Item Number(s) for your company
The GSA MAS solicitation
The roadmap to the paperwork process
How to assemble the offer at the GSA eOffer website
Free to attend, but you must register: https://virginiaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/5213



Target Audience: Vendors interested in understanding how to reach customers through use of the GSA Schedule Program, including National APEX Accelerator Alliance member clients.

Hosted by the Virginia APEX Accelerator, co-hosted by APEX Accelerators across the country!

The GSA Schedule (also referred to as Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedule) is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial firms providing federal, state, and local government buyers access to more than 11 million commercial supplies (products) and services at volume dis

09/16/2025

CMMC & Cyber Insurance: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Risks
Date: 9/18/2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Registration Deadline: 9/18/2025 5:00 PM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee

Point of Contact: James Gerraughty (814) 949-6528

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Cybersecurity Assistance, Government Contracting
Description:
CMMC & Cyber Insurance: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Risks
Description: As CMMC requirements become mandatory, many businesses are struggling to understand how compliance impacts cyber insurance policies, premiums, and liability coverage. This session will explore how CMMC affects cyber insurance eligibility, what insurers are looking for, and how to reduce costs while ensuring your business is fully protected.

Thank you to our Co-sponsors: Lousiana Apex Accelerators. Tennesee Apex Accelerators, SEDA COG, Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator, Northwest PA Commission APEX Accelerator, SAP&DC APEX Accelerator, New Mexico APEX Accelerator, Del Mar College APEX Accelerator, APEX Accelerator Delaware, GACO APEX Accelerator, Alabama APEX Accelerator, IMC MEP, Catalyst Connection MEP, Alabama Technology Network MEP, West Virginia Industrial Extension MEP, Montana MEP, Manufacturing Works MEP, Manufacturers Resource Center MEP, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center MEP, NEPA Alliance APEX Accelerator, LA APEX Accelerator, FL APEX Accelerator, Virgin Islands APEX Accelerator, Nebraska MEP, UTRGV APEX Accelerator, Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator

Free to attend, but you must register!

Register Here

https://corebusinesssolutions.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TgXjAbkRQD-_fh4kYXXODg #/registration

Co-sponsored by the Southern Alleghenies APEX Accelerators!

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06/05/2025

Dear APEX Accelerator Clients,

We’re excited to share several upcoming training opportunities and webinars taking place this June. These sessions are designed to support your business growth, cybersecurity preparedness, and understanding of key government programs.

Please see the attached flyers for full details and registration information.

📅 June Webinars & Trainings:

🔧 Reshoring & Sustaining the Industrial Base
Presented by the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program & DPA Title III
📍 June 17 | 🕓 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (EST)

🛡️ Project Spectrum: Cybersecurity Support Platform
Learn how this tool can help improve your cyber posture
📍 June 16 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)

⚓ Navigating Navy SBIR/STTR Programs
Explore innovation funding through Government Innovation DOD SBIR STTR Programs
For registration please see: https://lnkd.in/eN6NxXmv
📍 June 25 | 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EST)

05/21/2025

🎉 Just ONE WEEK until Showcase for Commerce — and we're thrilled to highlight our three exciting Government Contracting APEX Accelerator-related events!

📌 Contractors & Cocktails – Kick things off on Wednesday, May 28 with a fun and relaxed networking event at Stone Bridge Brewing. Meet prime contractors, explore business opportunities, and enjoy a signature drink on us!

📌 The Government Contracting Series – Join us Thursday, May 29 at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown for a morning of expert insights. Hear from Wessel & Company and CTR Payroll on trends, strategies, compliance, and succession planning for federal contractors. Continental breakfast included!

📌 Supplier Briefing – Hear directly from Martin-Baker America during their Supplier Briefing. As a global leader in ejection and crashworthy seating systems, Martin-Baker brings critical insights into defense industry needs and supplier expectations.

✅ Pre-registration is required for all events, so secure your spot today at www.showcaseforcommerce.com

Let's grow your GovCon game — see you there! 🚀

11/12/2024

11/07/2024

AMERICA MAKES will join us for the 5th Annual Tri-State APEX Accelerator MEGA Matchmaker.

As well as presentations by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land & Maritime and the DLA Aviation division.

Registration is open now; https://lnkd.in/ePeWcPTE