Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC
The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC is part of a nationwide network of community-based procurement professionals providing government contracting assistance. Illinois APEX Accelerators helps businesses pursue and perform under contracts with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and prime contractors. Illinois APEX Accelerators support to businesses includes registration in SAM, identification of contract opportunities, help understanding requirements, and preparing and submitting bids.
The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) 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) and CCEDC; the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Operations, and Office of Public Engagement/Office of the Chancellor; and the University of Illinois System’s Office of the Assistant Vice President, Procurement Services.
Illinois APEX Accelerators can help with
- One-on-One Counseling
- Identifying Bid Opportunities including Customized Bid Matching Services
- Government Vendor Registrations
- Training Workshops and Seminars
- Market Research/Technical Assistance
- Subcontracting Plans/Small Business Programs
- Business Certification Assistance
- Proposal/Bid Preparation
- Contract Readiness Counseling
Schedule a Meeting
Small businesses in our area who need expert assistance with Illinois APEX Accelerator services may schedule appointments with Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director of the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC.
The first step in scheduling a meeting is to register as a client.