Illinois APEX Accelerator
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC is pleased to partner with Illinois APEX Accelerator at Bradley University to offer Illinois APEX Accelerator services in our region.
The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Bradley University 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.
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
2024 Schedule (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
- January 3
- February 7
- March 6
- April 10
- May 1
- June 5
- July 3
- August 7
- September 4
- October 2
- November 6
- December 4
Schedule a Meeting
Small businesses in our area who need expert assistance with Illinois APEX Accelerator services may schedule appointments with Keli Krueger-Huhra, Illinois APEX Accelerator Director at Bradley University. To schedule a meeting, please contact Keli at khuhra@bradley.edu.
Meetings will take place at Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC, located at 1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 100, Champaign, IL 61820.
The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Bradley University is a bridge to opportunities with government agencies and prime contractors. All services are confidential and provided at no charge. Learn more about APEX Accelerator at Bradley University.