"The APEX Accelerator is funded in

part through a cooperative agreement

with the Department of Defense."

UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 6 - Federal HUBZone Program

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to learn about the HUBZone program certification, designed to promote economic development and employment growth for small businesses located in economically distressed areas.



In this session, small businesses will learn about the program requirements, benefits, and application process, as well as additional resources the SBA offers to help small businesses start, grow, expand, and recover.



Register to join and learn more:

March 10 - Project Spectrum Training

Project Spectrum is an all-inclusive learning platform that provides resources, tools, training materials and videos about cybersecurity best practices. Project Spectrum is focused on preparing companies for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC aims to improve cybersecurity practices in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), providing assessment guidelines and certification with security standards

Register to join and learn more:

March 19 - Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)

Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) happens when a foreign entity has the power to direct or influence the management or operations of a company. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromise national security.

Register to join and learn more:

BID SPOTLIGHT

Property Repairs - 3606 Stamford — #13988519



The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the existing premises. Work shall include carpentry, gypsum board, paint, flooring, roofing, electrical, ceiling fans, light fixtures, commodes, lavatories, plumbing, service HVAC, smoke detectors, doors, site work, weatherization, and clean up. Work shall include demolition and removal of debris.

https://www.cityoflaredo.com/departments/purchasing-division

Due Date: 3/24/2025

General Repairs for Remodeling, Maintenance and Special Projects (Safety Dept.) (RFP) — #25-010

The Laredo Independent School District is soliciting proposals from vendors who provide offer support for the following area of general contracted work for general repairs, maintenance, remodeling and special projects services.

https://laredoisd.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/175946



Close Date: 3/25/2025

PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PLAYGROUND FOR NAVARRO PARK (CDBG) — #03-25-P49-171

The City of McAllen is soliciting electronic bids for Purchase of Invitation to Bid for the Purchase and Installation of a Playground for Navarro Park.

All bid responses are only to be submitted electronically through the City of McAllen’s bidding portal: https://mcallen.procureware.com/Bids



Due Date: 3/27/2025

Are you Interested in Speaking with an

APEX Accelerator Advisor?

To become a client, you just must fill out the registration form:

Once you have completed and submitted the web form, one of our advisors will proceed to schedule a meeting to assist you.

Below are some of the certifications and registrations that APEX Accelerators can assist you with:

• - SAM Registration: The System for Award Management
• - HUB Certification: Historically Underutilized Business Certification
• - HUBZONE Certification: Historically Underutilized Business Zones Certification
• - WOSB Certification: Women-Owned Small Businesses Certification
• - EDWOSB Certification: Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Certification
• - 8A Program: 8(a) Business Development Program
• - VOSB Certification: Veteran-Owned Small Business
• - SDVOSB: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

APEX Accelerator is Coming to Harlingen:

UTRGV APEX Accelerator will be at the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation providing one-on-one business counseling, available to help with your SAM Registration and your certification applications.

*By Appointment Only*

Dates Available:

Friday | March 21st, 2025

LOCATION:

Harlingen Economic

Development Corporation

2424 Boxwood St Suite 125,

Harlingen, TX 78550

TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT:

Call: (956) 665-7550

or

Email: marcus.villagran@utrgv.edu

UTRGV APEX ACCELERATOR

PROGRAM IMPACT:

January - December 2024

Has our office helped you and your business?

We want to share when our clients have success!

If you have worked with UTRGV APEX Accelerator and would like to be featured in our newsletters, please let us know! 

Email apex@utrgv.edu

OTHER TOOLS AND RESOURCES:

- National Institute of Governmental Purchasing codes – NIGP

- NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement

- Procurement at Comptroller of Public Accounts

- Texas Centralized Master Bidders List - CMBL

- Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)

- Texas Division of Emergency Management 

- TEXAS Electronic State Business Daily - ESBD

- Texas HUB Program

- Texas Legislative Budget Board

- Texas Secretary of State

- Dynamic Small Business Search

- IRS – Employers Identification Number (EIN) Registration page.

- System for Award Management (SAM)

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- HUBZone Program

- Small Business Development Programs

- Woman Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB)

"The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative

agreement with the Department of Defense. "

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