
{"id":116,"date":"2023-01-05T19:44:32","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T19:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/bdc\/small-business-development-center-2\/"},"modified":"2024-11-08T19:07:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T19:07:27","slug":"apex","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/business-services\/apex\/","title":{"rendered":"APEX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-authority-section-cta-three is-style-gpb-authority-left-background gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:1em;background-color:#ffffff;color:#333333\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-0 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-gpb-border is-style-gpb-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/bdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/02\/header-sc-apex-846x1024.png\" alt=\"schoolcraft college apex accelerator\" class=\"wp-image-145\" style=\"width:444px;height:537px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/02\/header-sc-apex-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/02\/header-sc-apex-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/02\/header-sc-apex-768x930.png 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/02\/header-sc-apex-1269x1536.png 1269w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/02\/header-sc-apex.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#111111;font-size:40px;line-height:1.2\">Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p>The U.S. government spends billions of dollars annually; making it the world\u2019s largest purchaser of goods and services. Our professional and no-cost consulting services can help your company identify the government market that best fits your organization. Our knowledgeable team can help you locate bidding opportunities for your company and explore what it takes to sell your products and services to the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>APEX Accelerators provide free government contracting assistance to companies interested in selling their products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies. As a regional center, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator&nbsp;services companies located in Oakland, Wayne, Monroe, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. If you are interested in government contracting assistance but are not located in our service area, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/miapex.org\/\">miapex.org<\/a> to locate the&nbsp;APEX Accelerator&nbsp;in your area. Companies located outside of Michigan, may find their local&nbsp;APEX Accelerator&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aptac-us.org\/find-your-ptac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aptac-us.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apexofsc.ecenterdirect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our Calendar of Events<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HAHkIRP-mZ8?si=uBTiPYjtoFu3E7Hq\" title=\"PTAC Welcome\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading center-heading\">APEX Accelerator Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideleft\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-4 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Training seminars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individualized procurement counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procurement histories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specifications, standards, and drawings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber Security Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Services Administration (GSA) assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic bid match delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on application and certification processes for small business programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about the DOD\u2019s Mentor-Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration assistance with state and federal databases and systems such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System for Award Management (SAM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application (SIGMA, State of Michigan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/bdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/apex-services-846x1024.png\" alt=\"two people reviewing a paper document\" class=\"wp-image-124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/apex-services-846x1024.png 846w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/apex-services-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/apex-services-768x930.png 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/apex-services-1269x1536.png 1269w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/apex-services.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading center-heading\">Helpful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-col-2 wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/quicksearch.dla.mil\/qsSearch.aspx\">ASSIST for Defense and Federal Specifications and Standards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/business.defense.gov\/Programs\/Cyber-Security-Resources\/\">Cyber Security Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acq.osd.mil\/dpap\/dars\/dfarspgi\/current\/index.html\">Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil\/\">Defense Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acq.osd.mil\/asda\/dpc\/ce\/cap\/fpds.html#data-improvement\">Department of Defense Procurement and Acquisition<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/business.defense.gov\/Programs\/Mentor-Protege-Program\/\">Department of Defense Mentor Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/do-business-dhs\">Department of Homeland Security<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/business.defense.gov\/Programs\/Mentor-Protege-Program\/\">Defense Innovation Unit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acquisition.gov\/browse\/index\/far\">Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpds.gov\/fpdsng_cms\/index.php\/en\/\">Federal Procurement Data System<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/support.outreachsystems.com\/resources\/tables\/pscs\/\">Federal Supply Code (FSC) and Product Service Code (PSC) Lookup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/business.defense.gov\/Programs\/Indian-Incentive-Program\/\">Indian Incentive Program (IIP)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2wYDxdT\">International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturingusa.com\/\">Manufacturing USA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naics.com\/search\/\">NAICS Code Lookup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsin.mil\/\">National Security Innovation Network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/defenseinnovationmarketplace.dtic.mil\/business-opportunities\/rapid-innovation-fund\/\">Rapid Innovation Fund<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/federal-contracting\">Small Business Administration (SBA) Federal Contracting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbir.gov\/\">Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)\/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sam.gov\/SAM\/\">System for Award Management (SAM)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/piee.eb.mil\/\">Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dla.mil\/HQ\/InformationOperations\/WAWF\/\">Wide Area Work Flow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the&nbsp;Department&nbsp;of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the&nbsp;Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)&nbsp;and Schoolcraft College.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>How was your Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator Experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apexaccelerators.us\/#\/feedback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Share Feedback with Our Funders <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/bdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/logo-apex.png\" alt=\"APEX accelerators\" class=\"wp-image-127\" style=\"width:179px;height:70px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/logo-apex.png 718w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/01\/logo-apex-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:50px;background-color:#f1f1f1\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-3 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" id=\"contact-us\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">For more information:<br>Call: 734-462-4438<br><a href=\"mailto:apex@schoolcraft.edu\">apex@schoolcraft.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p><strong>Procurement Counselors<\/strong><br>Delphine Abraham, GWCCM<br>Jann Deane, GWCCM<br>Shannon Wilson, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communications and Marketing<\/strong><br>Brooke Hochkins<br>Judy Munro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Manager<\/strong><br>Olga Martinez, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>APEX Accelerator Services Helpful Links The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the&nbsp;Department&nbsp;of Defense. 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