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The Illinois APEX Accelerator at WBDC provides existing and emerging businesses in Illinois with
professional business counseling, training, and the information they need to grow, succeed, and reach their highest potential (apex) in government contracting.

The Illinois APEX Accelerator at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Women’s Business Development Center.

Advising | Need help developing a strategy, researching agencies, or registering a profile? Click here to schedule your free one-on-one advising session today.

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Workshops | Want to join an informative workshop with a group of peers? Click here to register for a free upcoming workshop.

Events And Workshops

GovCon Beginner’s Bootcamp | Every Tuesday, the Illinois APEX Accelerator team hosts a one-hour session on elevating your government contracting journey. four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. Click here to check out upcoming sessions.

Schedule your session and let our Illinois APEX Accelerator advisors assist with:

  • Creating a government contracting strategy specific to your business goals
  • Applying for government certification
  • Researching and identifying government agencies that are buying your goods and services
  • Registering and marketing a business profile in government agency databases
  • Creating a capability statement
  • Handling pre – and post – contract award action steps
  • Identifying government contract vehicles for bids and awards

Cohorts

Government contracting can seem overwhelming. Whether you’re just thinking about government contracting or you’ve already started the process, the WBDC can help.

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The Illinois APEX Accelerator at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Women’s Business Development Center.

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It's really thanks to the incredible experience and wisdom of the counselors at the APEX Accelerator at the Women's Business Development Center that our business was recession resistant during the global pandemic and didn't cost any jobs in our firm.

Rebecca Fyffe - Landmark Pest Management, Arlington Heights, IL