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Oregon APEX Accelerator News and Events

Oregon Apex Accelerator is celebrating our 40th Anniversary!!

Salem Capital Connections



When: Tuesday May 26th, 2026, 7:30-10:30 AM

Where: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry

626 High Street NE, Room 115, Salem OR 97301

Kathryn Jones, Chief Procurement Office for the State of Oregon will give a description on how she:

• Leads Statewide efforts to strengthen procurement systems, enhance transparency, and improve efficiency across government.
• Overseas comprehensive assessments of procurement workflows, guides, system and policy modernization, and collaborates with agency partners to advance Oregon's long term procurement and strategic sourcing strategies.
• is passionate about making government efficient
• works consistently to advance effective and modernized government systems that better serve Oregonians today and in the future

To learn more and to register click here.

Governor's Marketplace Ontario



When: June 10th, 2026 10:00 AM -3:00 PM

Where: Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum

676 SW 5th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914

The Governor's Marketplace brings information about public contracting opportunities and business resources to Oregonians across the state.

The theme of this year's Governor's Marketplace is Pathways to Partnerships. We must prioritize building shared prosperity across the state and for all communities, especially as it relates to expanding opportunities for partnership between all of our different communities and state agencies.

Pre-registration is highly recommended as session space is limited and there is no charge for attending. Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided at no cost.   

For more information and to register click here.

Oregon Apex Accelerator will now offer Spanish translation by appointment only. If you need special Spanish translation assistance, please contact our office to set up an appointment, please call 541-736-1088 or email info@gcap.org. Si necesita asistencia en Español, por favor de hacer una cita con nuestro oficina a 541-736-1088 or info@gcap.org, Gracias.

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense

Oregon Apex Accelerator is an Organization for Economic Initiatives, Inc. (OEI) program.  

OEI receives matching funding from Oregon Business Development Department (OBDD).

Sincerely,

Dee Edwards

Program Manager

Oregon Apex Accelerator

info@gcap.org

541-736-1088