APEX Accelerator at The Joseph Center - Rockford Satellite Office

The Illinois APEX Accelerator at The Joseph Center – Rockford Satellite Office can help your business:

• Determine whether you’re ready for government contracting and identify steps to position your business for success.
• Complete the necessary registrations to participate in the government marketplace, using a variety of government databases.
• Identify and connect with government agencies that purchase the goods and services your business provides.
• Build valuable connections by networking with government procurement officers, prime contractors, and other businesses.
• Receive automated alerts about government contracting opportunities that may be a good fit for your business.
• Navigate solicitations and contracting opportunities so you can better understand requirements and determine which opportunities to pursue.

Services Outside of Government Procurement
The Illinois APEX Accelerator program focuses specifically on government procurement and does not provide assistance with other areas of business development. However, we can connect you with trusted resources for assistance with business planning, accessing capital, business education, training, and other support services.

The Illinois APEX Accelerator at The Joseph Center – Rockford Satellite Office is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Joseph Center, and Region 1 Planning Council.