National APEX Day highlights no-charge procurement assistance and the role of government contracting in Nevada business growth.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 8, 2026) — Nevada APEX Accelerator is recognizing National APEX Day by highlighting the achievements of Nevada businesses pursuing government contracts and subcontracts to grow their operations and expand their customer base.
From July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, the program assisted clients in securing approximately $139 million in government prime contracts and subcontracts across the United States. During that period, Nevada APEX Accelerator served 1,374 business representatives and participated in 73 in-person and virtual events.
A division and program of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), Nevada APEX Accelerator provides no-charge, individualized assistance to businesses navigating local, state and federal government procurement.
Supporting Nevada Business Growth Through Government Contracting
Nevada APEX Accelerator works with companies at every stage of the contracting process. Assistance ranges from understanding procurement requirements and completing registrations to reviewing bid proposals and identifying potential government customers and prime contractor partners.
Tom Burns, executive director of GOED, said the program supports the agency’s broader mission to grow and diversify Nevada’s economy by helping businesses access government contracting opportunities.
“Government contracting can be a significant avenue for business growth, and our APEX division gives Nevada companies the knowledge and resources to navigate that process,” Burns said.
The program helps Nevada companies, particularly small businesses, develop the knowledge needed to compete in the public-sector marketplace.
Las Vegas Recognizes Nevada APEX Accelerator Day
Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley issued a proclamation designating October 8, 2026, as Nevada APEX Accelerator Day, recognizing the program’s contributions to the small business community and its support for companies pursuing government contracts.
Joan C. Rueben, director of Nevada APEX Accelerator, said the team has seen client businesses grow, retain and create jobs, and develop innovative solutions to government challenges. She also recognized the public servants who support businesses in their contracting and subcontracting efforts.
Government Procurement Services for Nevada Businesses
Nevada APEX Accelerator offers a range of services tailored to each company’s contracting goals:
- Government contracting assistance: Guidance on registrations, solicitations and bid-proposal reviews.
- Innovation connections: Assistance connecting businesses with innovation-based contracting programs and government-industry networks.
- Bid matching and market research: Identification of contracting and subcontracting opportunities aligned with a company’s products or services.
- Small business certification support: Help navigating Women-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone and 8(a) programs.
- One-on-one counseling: Confidential, individualized assistance focused on government contracting objectives.
Nevada businesses interested in pursuing government contracts can learn more about available services and becoming a client at goed.nv.gov/programs/nevada-apex-accelerator.
About the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Created during the 2011 session of the Nevada Legislature, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development promotes a robust, diversified and prosperous state economy. GOED supports business expansion and retention, encourages entrepreneurship, attracts new businesses and facilitates community development.
Media Contact:
Carli Smith, Director of Communications
c.smith@goed.nv.gov
775.687.9903
