What is an APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC)?
APEX Accelerators are federally-funded assistance centers that help businesses compete for and win government contracts. They were rebranded from PTACs (Procurement Technical …
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Working coverage of certifications, corporate procurement, federal contracting, financing, and the operators making each work for diverse-owned businesses. Every piece checked against primary sources.
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Most of what gets covered here turns into a question of which certification you should pursue first. The eligibility quiz checks your business against every certification we track and returns a ranked list with the buyers each opens.