Northwest Michigan APEX Accelerator

Postponed from early May, our Federal Government Contracting 101 class will be held June 4 at 10am EDT. This no-cost webinar is oriented toward the newcomer to the government marketplace but is also a worthwhile refresher for those already selling to the government. We will discuss the federal government market, how the government buys, finding opportunities, SBA's small business programs, registrations and certifications, DOD-specific requirements, tips for success, and how we can assist.

Registration in advance is required. For more info, go to: https://networksnw.ecenterdirect.com/events/1204

LYNX is a new digital platform developed by the Department of Defense [War] Office of Industrial Base Growth that serves as a comprehensive suite to help businesses navigate the government contracting landscape with greater clarity and confidence. LYNX provides powerful tools to more efficiently and effectively match opportunities aligned to business capabilities and government mission needs.

Join the DoD Office of Industrial Base Growth for their Introduction to LYNX for Industry Users webinar on your choice of the following three dates:

• May 20, 2026, 2:30 p.m. https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/bdNvyuAiThSiIVaHpLdgXA
• June 4, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/-YMnooXGRSaJ2I27WfWQKw
• June 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/gqfoakweSIqqmSiErDIFmw

And if you're comfortable just diving in, here's where to register for the LYNX platform: https://www.lynxconnect.io

LYNX

If you're curious about selling your products or services to the State of Michigan, we can help. Our webinar, offered next Tuesday - May 19 - at 3pm, will introduce you to Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Each year, the DTMB oversees hundreds of multi-year contracts valued at billions of dollars! Your APEX Accelerator can help you navigate their buying system and present your firm in a way that will yield positive results.

There is no cost to attend. To learn more about this class and/or to register, we invite to check out this link: https://networksnw.ecenterdirect.com/events/1205

A final reminder of today's 1pm webinar: Federal Government Contracting 101. Lenore Myers will cover a broad range of topics geared toward introducing you to working with the U.S. government: how they buy, finding opportunities, registrations and certifications, and more. To register: https://networksnw.ecenterdirect.com/events/1204

A final reminder: if you've signed up for our Bid-Match service but aren't seeing the results you'd hoped for - or you've wondered how the service works and haven't tried it yet - here's your chance! Our Josh Hart will be leading a web-based class this Wednesday, April 22 to go over this useful contracting tool. Bid-Match can bring opportunities to your inbox every morning.

To learn more or to register: https://networksnw.ecenterdirect.com/events/1201