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Oregon APEX Accelerator News and Events

Oregon Apex Accelerator is celebrating our 40th Anniversary!!

3rd Annual Portland area Meet the Buyers



When: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM

Where: Clackamas Community College

7726 SE Harmony Rd. Milwaukie, OR 97222-1269

Meet procurement representatives from public agencies.

• Learn how to compete for government contracts.

• Build relationships that can help your business succeed.

• Explore financing options with small business lenders.

• Speak with insurance professionals about business risk and coverage.

• Connect with economic development organizations supporting business growth.

• Network with Chamber of Commerce and community partners.

• Connect with prime contractors seeking qualified small

For more information and to register click here.

Why Market Research Wins Federal Contracts

When: Tuesday October 6th, 2026, 9:00—10:00AM

Where: Virtual

These classes will be combined to one and will now be held virtually.

In federal contracting, the companies that win are rarely the ones chasing every notice that lands on SAM.gov. They are the ones who did their homework first. Market research turns scattered effort into a focused pipeline – showing you which agencies actually buy what you sell, who the incumbents are, what they pay, and when contracts come up for recompete. That intelligence is what separates a hopeful bid from a winning one.

Why it pays off:

Target the right agencies. Focus on customers with steady spending in your NAICS codes instead of long-shot opportunities.

Price with confidence. Historical award data on USAspending.gov reveals realistic ranges before you ever submit a proposal.

Engage early. Responding to Sources Sought and RFIs shapes requirements and builds visibility months ahead of competitors.

Know the competition. Identify incumbents, expiring contracts, and potential teaming partners well before the recompete.

Stop wasting effort. A disciplined bid decision beats blindly chasing every opportunity that appears.

The payoff is sustainable growth: stronger proposals, smarter pricing, higher win rates, and a pipeline grounded in real federal spending data – not guesswork.

Accounting and IRS Compliance Essentials

When: October 20th 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM

Where: Virtual

Join us for an informative training session led by a Licensed Tax Consultant designed to help business owners and individuals establish effective accounting practices, maintain organized financial records, and meet IRS recordkeeping requirements.

During this session, participants will learn:

The importance of accurate and timely bookkeeping

IRS documentation and record retention requirements

Best practices for organizing income and expense records

How to separate personal and business finances

Monthly and quarterly accounting routines for better financial management

Common recordkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them

Preparing for tax season and responding to IRS requests 

Tools and resources to streamline accounting and document management 

For more information and to register click here.

YOU ARE INVITED TO A VIRTUAL SUBCONTRACTOR & SUPPLIER OUTREACH EVENT FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT 

A COMPONENT OF THE INTERSTATE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

When: Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00 PM P.D.T.

Where: Virtual

Columbia River Constructors a JV (CRC), a joint venture between Kiewit, Guy F. Atkinson Construction, and Traylor Bros., Inc. is preparing to respond to the Request for Qualifications for the Columbia River Bridge Replacement Project, issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

The Project is a major component of the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program, replacing the existing I-5 bridges between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington with two new multimodal crossings. The scope of work includes upgraded highway connections, reconstructed interchanges, enhanced local roadway networks, a shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path, and accommodations for future light rail transit. Construction will be phased to maintain traffic flow, incorporate a modern tolling system, and remove the existing bridge structures.

Please join us to hear from our leadership team about the Project, anticipated contracting opportunities, and how your firm can get involved.

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