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MS PTAC updates to MS APEX Accelerator

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February 28, 2023

Small business contracting workshops planned

Jackson, Miss. (February 28, 2023) – The Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Center has a new name: Mississippi APEX Accelerator.

The initiative has upcoming events around the state to help small businesses navigate government procurement contracting.

More than 95 PTACs nationwide, including MS PTAC, will change to the new name in the coming months as the program is now under the umbrella of the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs.

“We are devoted to supporting the businesses in our state. With our new identity, we will intensify our outreach and continue our top-notch support for all government contracting needs,” said MDA Director of Minority and Small Business Carol Harris. “New name yet…

By: Joseph McCain
Title: MS PTAC updates to MS APEX Accelerator
Sourced From: mississippi.org/news/ms-ptac-updates-to-ms-apex-accelerator/
Published Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:05:13 +0000

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