Driving Measurable Results

Our impact is measured not only in contracts awarded, but in the long-term success and resilience of the businesses we serve. Clients working with the West Michigan APEX Accelerator have:

  • Entered government contracting for the first time
  • Expanded into new federal and defense markets
  • Improved compliance and cybersecurity readiness
  • Received small business certifications
  • Connected to additional resources that have helped them grow their business

By helping businesses navigate complex requirements and reduce barriers to entry, we contribute to a stronger, more diverse, and more resilient industrial base in Michigan.

Our Power

People often ask why we have ten regional offices instead of one statewide Michigan office. The answer is funding and focus. Regional programs like Michigan’s can receive three times more federal funding than a single statewide program. Beyond increased resources, regional offices are better equipped to meet the unique needs of each geographic area.

Working Together, We Achieve More

Michigan’s regional APEX Accelerators maintain strategic partnerships across the state and collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as large prime contractors, to bring training and networking opportunities to Michigan businesses. Through this teamwork, we create greater impact for the communities we serve.

West MI APEX played a crucial role in helping Symplicity establish our government contracting practice. Eleanor provided invaluable advice on registering with SAM.gov for federal contracts and SIGMA Self-Serve for state and local bids. She also generously reviewed our capability statements and offered guidance to enhance our chances of winning bids.

Symplicity Communications, Inc

I had the privilege of being assisted by Britany Cooper and she was incredibly helpful with everything. Very knowledgeable, very patient, thoughtful and courteous and it took about maybe three weeks or so with multiple zoom calls to assist with filling out various applications, etc. etc. and helped get it all done. I couldn’t believe it was free.

Top Notch Painting LLC

West MI APEX helped us understand the process of searching for and submitting bids. Britany really helped us set up our searches with bidmatch, bidnet, and the SIGMA sites, as well as putting together a capability statement. They also helped a lot with their local opportunities newsletter. This newsletter often includes opportunities that are not posted on the larger sites.

Schmidt Builders

Measuring Success

Greater Muskegon Economic Development