APEX Accelerator Knowledge Bar

Sponsored by the Michigan APEX Accelerator Alliance, Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator & Macomb Community College APEX Accelerator

It’s Your Time to Understand How to Become a Defense Industry Supplier

New in 2025 ― the DoD’s Office of Small Business Programs offers the APEX Accelerators — from the state of Michigan and other critical areas in the U.S. — to join them at AeroDef Manufacturing. These experts, who are currently doing business with the federal and state governments, will offer small group sessions in AeroDef’s Knowledge Bar to answer your questions, provide direction and offer additional education on how you too can successfully do business with the OSBP. The APEX Accelerators can also connect your company to an APEX office in your area.

The APEX Accelerators' mission is to help businesses effectively compete for government contracts, contributing to the economic strength of local communities and enhancing national defense capabilities by expanding the supplier base. Visit the Knowledge Bar for insights into navigating the DoD with APEX Accelerators nationwide.

Available Hours:

Tuesday & Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Stop by any time to talk with a specialist about doing business with the DoD or any federal agency.

Scheduled Education Sessions:

Tuesday, April 8
11:00 AM-11:30 AM – Mastering Registration: Conquering SAM with your APEX Accelerator
1:30 PM-2:00 PM – Winning with Data: Exploring Market Research for Business Growth (State and Local)

Wednesday, April 9
11:00 AM-11:30 AM – Mission Future: Understanding DoD’s Innovation Programs Part 1
1:30 PM-2:00 PM – Mission Future: Understanding DoD’s Innovation Programs Part 2
Thursday, April 10
11:00 AM-11:30 AM – Winning with Data: Exploring Market Research for Business Growth (Federal)