Northwest Commission APEX Accelerator

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

10/12/2026

Join NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for their Annual Town Hall -- an opportunity to connect with NASA leadership, hear important program updates, and learn more about how OSBP continues to support small businesses across the NASA enterprise.

TOPICS will include:
>NASA OSBP program updates and priorities
>Small business engagement and outreach initiatives
>Opportunities to connect with NASA
>Resources to help small businesses succeed
>What’s ahead for NASA OSBP

Wed, 10/28/29
1:00p

Whether you are a current NASA small business partner, an aspiring NASA contractor, or simply interested in learning more about NASA’s small business community, this Town Hall is for you!

✍ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nasa-osbp-annual-town-hall-webinar-tickets-1998685433936

10/12/2026

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

10/08/2026

Today we’re celebrating National APEX Accelerators Day to recognize the businesses and entrepreneurs strengthening the government industrial base—and the APEX Accelerators helping them learn how to compete and win.

This program is making a difference at strengthening supply chains and delivering solutions to our warfighters. Last year, 90+ APEX Accelerators counseled an average of 100 new business clients and delivered more than 24 training events -- each day! That support contributed to 549,519 contracts and subcontracts awarded to APEX clients, valued at more than $64.9 billion.

We achieve together. Find your local office and learn how an APEX Accelerator can assist your business: apexaccelerators.us

10/08/2026

Join the Pennsylvania Department of General Services COSTARS team on 10/20/26 for their next webinar:
"New Supplier Bootcamp: Everything You Need to Know After Being Awarded a COSTARS Contract!"

Whether you're a new, current, or prospective COSTARS Supplier, this webinar is a great opportunity to learn more about the COSTARS supplier process and get valuable insights to help you navigate the program.

Hear from guest presenters from the Supplier Services Division and Business Inclusion and Supplier Development (BISD) as they share information, resources, and guidance for suppliers at every stage.

REGISTER via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WD_1zI-sFXSgQtt2O56pQEOea_pn27Ehn9y8VkfMPug/viewform

10/06/2026

The next Compliance webinar in our 2026 series with Core Business Solutions is coming up NEXT WEEK on 10/15:

After Certification: What Ongoing CMMC Compliance Really Looks Like [Small Business CMMC Cybersecurity Series, 2026 SESSION 7] Thursday, October 15, 2pm EST This webinar is part of a multi-session series* presented by Core Business Solutions, Inc., a cybersecurity & ISO consulting firm located in

10/01/2026

Have you been told you need "JCP" Certification (or "DD-2345") for defense contracting or subcontracting work? Are you confused by the requirements and registration process?

SAVE-THE-DATE and REGISTER for this free webinar covering the JOINT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (JCP) coming up on OCT. 16:

Join our host, Ohio APEX Accelerator, and a guest speaker from DLA's Joint Certification Program (JCP) office as we go over the importance of JCP Certification in defense contracting. The JCP (sometimes referred to as DD2345) was established in 1985 to allow U.S. & Canadian contractors to apply fo

09/28/2026

10/08/26 webinar with U.S. Small Business Administration Western Pennsylvania District Office...

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09/25/2026

SBA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Industry Size Standards and Revised Size Standards Methodology:

What: On September 24, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) extended the public comment periods for two proposed rules on small business size standards that were published on August 20, 2026, for an additional 60 days:Proposed Rule on Small