Northwest Commission APEX Accelerator

06/10/2026

NOTICE of UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENT with USACE Pittsburgh District. ⤵ ⤵ https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/vAagivsHQJ

The Pittsburgh District’s 26,000 square mile region include portions of western PA, northern WV, eastern OH, western MD and southwestern NY.

06/08/2026

Join PA and Project Spectrum for a FREE training webinar -- JUNE 11 @ 11a 👇
https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4625

Project Spectrum Webinar
June 11, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

CMMC compliance is an achievable, mandatory requirement for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. Because the CMMC program is now formally incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations, baseline cybersecurity standards are required at all levels of the defense supply chain.

To help in your compliance efforts, DoD funded Project Spectrum offers free resources for businesses who need to comply with the controls outlined in the NIST 800-171 but lack the technical skills necessary. Join us at this free webinar where our speaker will discuss topics central to CMMC compliance with an emphasis on CMMC Level 1.

Topics
- How can Project Spectrum help my business become compliant with CMMC?
- How do companies get started with Project Spectrum?
- What are the requirements placed upon applicants?

Register by June 10th, 2026:
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For more information, contact Jim Free at [email protected] or 724-741-1004.

06/08/2026

Join us at the 38th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Expo, hosted in partnership with NDIA.

Government, industry, academia, and small business leaders from across the defense industrial base will gather August 17–20, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center for four days of education, networking, collaboration, and engagement.

As the premier Navy and Marine Corps procurement conference, Gold Coast offers opportunities to:

• Connect with acquisition professionals and industry leaders
• Learn about current and future Department of the Navy priorities
• Explore teaming, partnership, and contracting opportunities
• Engage with small business advocates and resource partners

Register today:
https://www.navygoldcoast.org/attendees/

Small Business Sponsorships are still available. Sponsorship provides additional visibility and engagement opportunities throughout the event.

Learn more:
https://www.navygoldcoast.org/sponsor-registration/

06/03/2026

Looking for assistance with your company's efforts? Find & connect with advisors at your local ! We can help with all things "gov con" (and we are a NO FEE business resource!)
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https://northwestpa.org/business_development/government_contracting/index.php
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06/02/2026

Here's what we've got coming up on our schedule of FREE events this month ⤵⤵⤵. Sign-up for any/all webinars via https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events

06/01/2026

Ready to build the future of defense logistics together? 🤝

Save the date for the DLA Industry Collider Day on Sept. 9!

It takes a massive network of dedicated partners to keep the Defense Logistics Agency running smoothly and we are looking for the next big ideas to push our mission forward.

Our theme this year is "Collide to Create: Unlocking Opportunities Through Partnerships and Innovation." We’re bringing together government leaders and industry innovators to collaborate, break down barriers, and create real-world solutions for our supply chain.

📅 Sept. 9
📍 Location: TBD

Tag a colleague or a business partner who needs to be there! More details and registration info coming soon.

06/01/2026

National Small Business Month may be ending, but the mission continues.

🔹 99.9% of U.S. businesses are small businesses
🔹 46% of America's workforce is employed by small businesses
🔹 Millions support federal missions
🔹 Thousands contribute to the defense industrial base

These companies are designing, manufacturing, innovating, and delivering the capabilities that help keep our nation secure.

Throughout May, we highlighted the critical role these companies play in supporting readiness, expanding domestic manufacturing capacity, and delivering innovative solutions to meet national security needs.

The Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth is committed to helping more businesses find their place in the defense marketplace through resources such as APEX Accelerators, Project Spectrum, the Mentor-Protégé Program, and LYNX, our digital platform designed to help businesses assess readiness and connect with mission-aligned opportunities.

The mission is too important to leave talent on the sidelines.

Thank you to the small businesses powering the warfighter and strengthening America's industrial base.

Small Business. Big Mission. Learn more at business.defense.gov.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

With a $1M total prize pool, the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition awards American innovation!

Key details:
✅ Judging categories: strengthening American competitiveness, small business “punching above its weight,” economic impact, and business fundamentals and ex*****on readiness
✅ Deadline: Submit your pitch by June 10
✅ The finals: September 2026 in D.C.

Learn more and submit your pitch: https://www.sba.gov/freedom250

05/28/2026

📣FREE Compliance Webinar coming up 6/11/26 with PA's and Project Spectrum...

👉https://nwpaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4625

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance is an achievable, mandatory requirement for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. Because the CMMC program is now formally incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations, baseline cybersecurity standards are required at all levels of the defense supply chain.

To help in your compliance efforts, DoD-funded PROJECT SPECTRUM offers free resources for businesses who need to comply with the controls outlined in the NIST 800-171 but lack the technical skills necessary. Join this FREE webinar where our speaker will discuss topics central to CMMC compliance with an emphasis on CMMC Level 1.

Topics we'll cover:
-How can Project Spectrum help my business become compliant with CMMC?
-How do companies get started with Project Spectrum?
-What are the requirements placed upon applicants?