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The Florida APEX advantage officially kicked off this summer.

 

Our state is excited to announce your Florida APEX Accelerator has published its brand new website. This platform is designed to provide a user-friendly experience as well as shares essential resources to support your government contracting journey. From specialized training and research to key tips and insights, or the comprehensive readiness checklist, get help preparing your small business for successful government contracting. We highly encourage you to explore this new toolbox for innovation and impact at www.FLAPEX.org.

Join this in-depth, live webinar designed for established small businesses interested or already involved in contracting. Reserve your digital spot for Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.-noon Eastern.

Join this popular, recurring Coffee & Contracting online state meet-up. Cover important current topics, plus pose your own questions. Sign up for Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. Eastern for an hour.

Sign up to tune in Monday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m.- noon Eastern to get your contracting capability statement powerful. You'll hear from Florida APEX experts Kara Vernon and Steve South.

This upcoming webinar will focus on city and state small business certifications in Jacksonville and Florida. Glean practical information you can apply. Reserve your digital seat for Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 9 a.m. Eastern for an hour.

Attend this webinar on federal small business certifications to learn about advantageous programs like 8(a) HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB. Reserve your digital seat for Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern for an hour.

You're invited to be part of the Small Business Success Summit and Reverse Trade Show Aug. 19-20 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra. Register today and don’t miss this chance to expand your business and network.

Additional FLAPEX Opportunities

Two weeks of rapid-fire, short webinars on hot topics in federal contracting — with industry leaders.

 

Looking for a free way to master federal government contracting? Take a look at this great webinar series from Jennifer Schaus & Associates covering relevant topics in the federal space. Each session features industry leaders discussing best practices, common pitfalls, and frequently asked questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions. Register for any or all sessions taking place Monday through Friday, Aug. 12-23 at noon Eastern. (Sessions will be recorded.)

Navigate Escambia County Purchasing with this free lunch and learn (or tune in online).

 

A special session that's part of the local Supplier Excellence Academy aims to demystify the process of doing business with the county. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot. We hope to see you take advantage this week on Thursday, Aug. 8 from noon-1 p.m. in downtown Pensacola or virtually.

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The Florida SBDC Network is state designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.] and recognized as Florida’s “premier source” for business assistance.

 

The Florida SBDC at the University of West Florida is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of Defense, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.

 

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

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