Maine APEX Accelerator

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 10, for a FREE webinar in partnership with U.S. Department of Agriculture Marketing Service on the AMS Commodity Procurement Program.

The Program purchases a variety of 100 percent domestically produced and processed commodity food products. These purchases support American agriculture by encouraging consumption of domestically produced foods.

Our presenters will be APEX senior procurement counselor Dana Delano and the USDA AMS team as they explain the AMS Commodity Procurement Program, its benefits to local growers and food processors, and how to become a qualified vendor for the Program.

Register on the Maine APEX events web page.

10/16/2026

Strengthening America's defense industrial base means expanding opportunities for manufacturers of all sizes to contribute to the mission.

On October 21, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Growth and Director of Small Business Programs James Mismash will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 MxD Summit in Chicago.

In his session, “Opening the Industrial Base to New Entrants: Capital, Capacity, and the Smaller War Plants Commission,” DASW Mismash will highlight efforts to reduce barriers to entry, expand access to capital, and unlock the capabilities of small manufacturers, emerging suppliers, and nontraditional defense partners.

The MxD Summit brings government and industry together to accelerate manufacturing innovation and strengthen America's industrial capacity.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2tCQGEz

10/16/2026

Today, APEX Accelerator Program Director Miranda Pelkey and APEX Counselor Marissa Henkel had the pleasure of attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lyman-Morse Advanced Composites Center in Thomaston, Maine!

Shipbuilding and advanced composites manufacturing play a vital role in our nation’s Defense Industrial Base (DIB), supporting maritime readiness, strengthening domestic supply chains, and providing the specialized capabilities needed to meet national defense priorities. Maine’s long-standing shipbuilding heritage, combined with continued investments in advanced manufacturing, positions our state as an important contributor to these efforts.

At Maine APEX, we are proud to support businesses working to strengthen Maine’s manufacturing capabilities and expand opportunities within the defense supply chain.

Congratulations to the entire Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding team on this exciting milestone! We look forward to seeing the continued innovation and opportunities this facility brings to Maine!

10/16/2026

National Veterans Small Business Week is just around the corner!

The celebration honors America's 1.6 million veteran-owned small businesses and the commitment to excellence, quality, and strength that defines veteran entrepreneurship.

Find events near you: https://www.sba.gov/nvsbw

10/14/2026

Secure your spot for the DARPAConnect webinar, "Where Could Your Ideas Take You? A Conversation on Pathways into National Security."

We're cohosting on Wednesday, Nov. 4 (12-1p), with
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - DARPA and
NH Economy (New Hampshire APEX). It's FREE!

Details/registration link available by scanning QR code👇

10/14/2026

We celebrate our farmers who work tirelessly to grow our food & build a better future for agriculture. Your resilience keeps us all going. Let's support sustainable, innovative & inclusive farming for future generations.

10/13/2026

🚨 Small business owners, the holiday countdown is ON. 🎁

50 days until Small Business Saturday, and the holiday shopping season is right around the corner.

Got a plan to turn holiday shoppers into loyal customers? A marketing strategy to stand out in the crowd? A game plan for the holiday hustle?

If you're still figuring it out, we've got you. 😉

🎄 The SCORE Holiday Success Hub is packed with tips, tools and resources to help you make this season your strongest yet.

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