NADC APEX Accelerator

05/19/2026

We’re hiring.

The NADC APEX Accelerator is seeking a Procurement Specialist based in Billings, Montana to support Native, Tribal, rural, and small businesses throughout the region in navigating government contracting opportunities.

If you have experience in procurement, business development, contracting, project management, or related fields, we encourage you to apply.

• Location: Billings, Montana
• Regional travel required

Please share with your network.

05/08/2026

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT | REDCO

At NADC APEX Accelerator, we are proud to support Indigenous and tribally owned businesses creating impact. In celebration of National Small Business Week, we’re proud to highlight REDCO as one of our valued clients.

Through our partnership, REDCO continues to demonstrate how tribally owned businesses can directly support a community driven economy. Their work goes beyond revenue and operations by providing essential services, creating local jobs, and reinvesting into the community in ways that strengthen long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

Their commitment to ownership, innovation, and community impact is exactly what Native entrepreneurship represents at its best.

We’re grateful to support REDCO and look forward to their continued success.

05/07/2026

Virtual Training Today!

Join us today from 12PM–1PM MST for our free virtual training: Bid Go/No-Go Analysis with Holly Old Crow.

Learn how to confidently review bid opportunities and determine whether they’re the right fit for your business before investing time and resources into the proposal process.

We’ll cover:
• How to quickly evaluate solicitations
• Key red flags and green flags
• Capacity and financial considerations
• Making smarter bid/no-bid decisions

Whether you’re new to government contracting or looking to strengthen your process, this session will provide practical tools you can use right away.

Today | 12PM–1PM MST
Virtual Training
Register here: bit.ly/3QGDGOZ

05/06/2026

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT | Buffalo Horse, Inc. (BHI)

At NADC APEX Accelerator, we are proud to support Indigenous and tribally owned businesses creating impact across federal contracting and national security sectors.

“BHI is currently prepared to provide Intelligence/Counter-Intelligence Support, all facets of Physical, Personnel (Collateral) and Industrial Security Support. Overseeing, managing, and executing the very specific construction requirements of Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Administrative and General Management Consulting Services, and Professional Financial/Budget Consulting Services. BHI's leadership team has led and managed tasks on previous contracts that included intelligence work, managed current contracts through the Army, FTC, and JSSO for all the facets of security listed above, managed and executed on multiple contracts through the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) in support of DoD and DoS, administrative support to Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and financial and program management support to PFPA. Senior management with NADC APEX provides procurement technical assistance and marketing for BHI as a Tribally Owned business with significant past contract experience and stable infrastructure already established.”

We’re honored to provide procurement technical assistance and marketing support as BHI continues expanding opportunities across government contracting.

05/05/2026

Want to stand out to government buyers?

Join us Wednesday from 12–1 PM for this virtual training with Alicia, where you’ll learn how to create a strong capability statement and deliver a clear, confident elevator pitch that gets noticed.

We’ll cover how to tailor your message, highlight what makes your business different, and leave a lasting impression with buyers.

Register here: http://bit.ly/3QGDGOZ

As part of National Small Business Week, attending also earns you an entry into our giveaway.

05/05/2026

Need help getting started with government contracting?

Join us today from 12–1 PM for our SAM.gov 101 Virtual Training with Dustin Little Owl. We’ll walk you through how to register, avoid common mistakes, and set your business up to pursue real opportunities.

This is a great starting point if you’ve been unsure where to begin or want to make sure your SAM registration is done right.

Register here: http://bit.ly/3QGDGOZ

Don’t forget, attending this training also earns you an entry into our National Small Business Week giveaway.

05/04/2026

National Small Business Week is a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and impact of Indigenous Entrepreneurs. Native-owned businesses continue to grow, create jobs, and drive economic development in our communities and beyond.
We're proud to support the work you do every day! Join us this week as we highlight businesses, host trainings, and create space to connect.

05/04/2026

Don’t forget to check out our page to see the ways we’re celebrating locally!

Happy 🎉

This week, we celebrate the more than 36 million small businesses across America that power the nation’s economy. Share to spread word!

Learn more: https://www.sba.gov/nsbw

05/02/2026

Not every government opportunity you see is real anymore.

Things are changing in federal contracting and it could impact your business before you even realize it

Here is what small businesses need to know

Some opportunities may be delayed, changed, or disappear before they are awarded
New scoring changes could shift which businesses get contracts
New contract requirements could create risk if your business is not prepared

What this means for you

Not every opportunity is as solid as it looks
Doing your homework before bidding matters more than ever
Being prepared early can save you time, money, and frustration

NADC APEX Accelerator helps small businesses understand these changes, find real opportunities, and compete with confidence at no cost.

If you are thinking about government contracting or already pursuing work, now is the time to get support.

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