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Client Spotlight: Today we spotlight three inspiring businesses working with Washington APEX Accelerator at Economic Alliance Snohomish County. Our entire APEX team looks forward to hearing more about your future business growth through government contracting.

Sound Surveillance, LLC - Within a year of signing up for Washington APEX Accelerator Services, they had landed their first public works contracts, providing on-site security surveillance for major prime contractors performing on public projects.

Mogul Media Consulting - Within seven months of signing up for Washington APEX Accelerator Services, she landed her first government contract.

Aponwao Ideas, LLC - Through APEX Accelerator consultation, guidance, and event opportunities, Aponwao gained valuable insights to adjust its services approach and sharpen its target audience. Their experience with APEX Accelerator far exceeded expectations.

Sound Surveillance, LLC

Mogul Media, LLC Owner Christine Umayam

Winning More Government Sub Contracts: A 3-Step Strategy for Small Businesses

With a trend towards larger contracts and the continued consolidation the government industrial base, securing subcontracts from larger government prime contractors should be part of your government contracting strategy. Landing these opportunities takes more than luck—it requires a strategic, proactive approach. Whether you're in construction, IT, manufacturing, or another sector, the following three steps can help position your business as a go-to partner for prime contractors.

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Manufacturing Opportunities For Small Businesses 6/5/2025 and 6/12/2025 Join Washington APEX Accelerator for a live virtual conference to explore Manufacturing Opportunities For Small Businesses in Washington State. Topics Covered: Current manufacturing needs of Washington agencies and prime government contractors, Information about federal manufacturing opportunities, and invitation to no cost government contracting advising.
CMMC Level 1 (Department of Defense Cybersecurity) Readiness Workshop Series Washington APEX Accelerator has teamed up with Totem Technologies & Govology to offer a workshop series that will help business get CMMC Level 1 ready. The series, developed by Totem Technologies cybersecurity experts and led by Washington APEX Accelerator Certified Facilitators, will coach businesses through CMMC Level 1 compliance.
Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base Through Policy, People, and Progress Click to read the recent DoD Small Business Bulletin with helpful articles related to Federal Acquisition Regulations and more.

News from the Washington APEX SBIR Program

Small business innovation research (SBIR) funding is available to small businesses working on cutting edge technology. Your Washington APEX Accelerator SBIR Program can provide Phase 0 type assistance with DOD, DOT, NASA and Homeland Security.

Upcoming SBIR/STTR Releases

Department of Defense SBIR Annual release 25.4 | Due: June 25 2025

New topics can be found in Release 8.

Participating components: DARPA • Army • Missile Defense Agency (MDA) • Air Force

Department of Defense Air Force CSO X25.6 | Due: June 25, 2025

Events and Other Announcements

2025 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference | June 9 - 11 | JW Marriott, Austin, TX (In-Person)

Connect directly with over $4B in early-stage funding. Learn to compete effectively for those resources and network with leadership representing the nation’s largest seed fund.

Other Important Links

To learn about no-cost SBIR assistance visit here
To find information on all SBIR releases visit SBIR.gov
To find other local assistance or to learn the basics of SBIR visit ARC WA

Events

View APEX Calendar

In Person

Seattle, WA

06/2/2025 2025 Aviation Industry Day - Port of Seattle

06/10/2025 Sound Transit Economic Development Program Updates

06/26/2025 Reverse Vendor Trade Show 2025 - City of Seattle

Spokane, WA

06/04/2025 OMWBE Certifications

11/12/2025 Meet the BIGS! Doing Business with the Government 2025

Mount Vernon, WA

06/5/2025 Meet the Agencies and Primes - Skagit County

Tacoma, WA

06/07/2025 Phenomenal Futures Business Summit - Brigitte O'Michaels LLC

Bremerton, WA

06/11/2025 Understanding Capability Statements

SeaTac, WA

06/17/2025 Regional Meet The Chiefs 2025 - SAME

Poulsbo, WA

06/25/2025 Wednesday with the Deputies for Small Business

Auburn, WA

09/17/2025 Save the date! 2025 Regional Contracting Forum

Puyallup, WA

09/20/2025 Save the Date: Washington Small Business Fair – PUYALLUP

Ellensburg, WA

10/1/2025 Local Procurement Symposium - Kittitas County

Snohomish County, WA

11/6/2025 2025 North Puget Sound Contracting Conference

Online

06/03/2025 Opening the Door to Doing Business with the 18 Agencies in the Intelligence Community - TargetGov

06/04/2025 Contracting Coffee Hour

06/05/2025 Manufacturing Opportunities For Small Businesses

06/05/2025 University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers

06/06/2025 CMMC Level 1 (Department of Defense Cybersecurity) Readiness Workshop Series

06/06/2025 APEX & SBDC First Friday Follow-Up - June

06/10/2025 WVOSBI Virtual Engagement Series: “Operation Parachute” - Delivering Opportunity - Elevating Success

06/11/2025 Local Government Purchasing & MRSC Rosters

06/11/2025 APEX: Prime Connect

06/12/2025 Manufacturing Opportunities For Small Businesses

06/17/2025 Reshoring & Sustaining the U.S. Industrial Base

06/17/2025 United States Postal Service (USPS) Virtual Business Opportunity Session – DAP

06/18/2025 Wednesday Webinar - Joint Ventures Contracting Program

06/24/2025 Alliance Northwest 2025 Follow-up: Activate Your New Network

06/24/2025 Grow with Government Contracts

06/25/2025 Understanding Capabilities Statements - Federal & WA State

06/25/2025 Networking Know How

Govology classes, live and on demand, are Free for Washington APEX Accelerator clients – contact your Washington APEX Accelerator advisor for access. Click here for Govology’s live classes.

Recorded webinars available