APEX Accelerator

黑料吃瓜资源 (NICC)

APEX Accelerator

A New Beginning

Success starts with one step, in the right direction, with the right mission.

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

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Who we are:

We are NICC鈥檚 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). PTACs were authorized by Congress in 1985 to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the government marketplace.

What we do:

Provide professional technical assistance and training specific to Native American businesses interested in pursuing opportunities with federal, state, and local agencies. We help small business owners interested in the procurement process gain a better understanding of government contracting. Our goal is to assist with economic change and growth in Indian Country.

Where, When and How:

Meet at your convenience, face to face, on the phone, via email, or virtually.

A resource, at no cost, available to you to utilize if you are interested in expanding your business with procurement opportunities with your local, state, or federal governments. Serve to support the business to understand the procurement and contracting process.

Determine if your business is ready for government contracting.
Assist business in securing necessary registrations:
- System for Award Management (SAMs)
- Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS)
Review and research your eligibility for small business certifications.
- 8(a) Business Development
- HubZone
- Women-Owned Small business (WOSB)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO)
Search past contract opportunities.
Identifying bid opportunities
Market Research
Researching procurement histories
Network opportunities

Our service area:
Providing services in the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and the eastern half of South Dakota.
Who is eligible:

Native American Businesses
Tribal Enterprises
Native American businesses must 51% owned.
Why Native APEX Accelerator

APEX Accelerator Brochure

Hyperlink for business owner to complete the

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Areas of Service: Half of Great Plains Region and all of Midwest Region

(Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and the eastern half of South Dakota)

Macy Campus: 1111 Hwy. 75/P.O. Box 428 Macy, NE 68039 (Coverage Area: Omaha Indian Reservation)	Santee Campus: 415 North River Road Niobrara, NE 68760 (Coverage Area: Santee Sioux Indian Reservation)
Program Manager: Michael D. Channell Cell: (402) 706-1646 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 140 Email: MChannell@thenicc.edu	Counselor: Robert Miller Direct: (402) 243-5351 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 142 Email: RMiller@thenicc.edu
Associate Procurement Specialist: Heather Larsen Cell: (402) 252-5353 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 144 Email: HLarsen@thenicc.edu	Counselor: Justin Emery Direct: (402) 243-5436 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 162 Email: JEmery@thenicc.edu
	Counselor: Preston Thomas Direct: (402) 302-2454 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 143 Email: PThomas@thenicc.edu