APAC Client Connection
 Newsletter

July 2017
 
New Service for APAC Clients
By Melanie Berman

The Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center (APAC) has recently partnered with GOVOLOGY. The online community provides support for small businesses pursing government contracting opportunities. Through on-demand trainings and webinars, APAC clients now have support available at all times of the day. As an active APAC client, you will receive a unique code to sign up for bi-monthly webinars as well as a library of on-demand trainings. 
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By Max Franks

In this month's article, Max answers  the question:
What should all small businesses do in regard to verifying their location is in a HUBZone?
 
Highlighting Success
By Kim Magee

This month's Client Success Story comes from Pulaski County - Peregrine Integrated Management, Incorporated

Peregrine Integrated Management became APAC clients in 2013.  APAC Procurement Counselor Mary Love helped them get their first government contract in October 2015.  In less than two years, they have been awarded $810,000 in federal contracts.  
By Stephanie Prince

"If you are a business owner looking for Government contracting opportunities, we offer a free Bid- Matching service that many do not know about." 
In this month's article, APAC Procurement Technician Stephanie Prince discusses Bid Matching and how it benefits your business!
Check it out!

Where can you get free training about Government Contracting? 

APAC! 

-We provide  training sessions across the state at no charge for the public. 

- Keep up to date by looking at our  "Events" calendar. 

- Have a specific subject that you need to learn more about? Schedule an appointment with one of our Procurement team members. 
Our counselors are here to guide Arkansas businesses in government contracting. Get the word out and help the Arkansas economy grow stronger through government  contracting!

 CED Blog

APAC counselors are contributing to the Community and Economic Development (CED) blog! Visit this blog to learn about CED's work in Arkansas communities, such as: ballot issues, Kick Start, and government contracting.

Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center

Main Office:
2301 S. University Ave. Room 110
Little Rock, AR 72204

Phone: 501-671-2390
Fax: 501-671-2394

Satellite Office:
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
One College Drive
Shewmaker Center For Global Business Development
Room 1022A
Bentonville, AR 72712

Phone: 501-650-6180


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The Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center, which serves as a Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is funded in part through a cooperative agreement from the Department of Defense (DOD) through a program that is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The content of any written materials or verbal communications of the PTAC does not necessarily reflect the official views of or imply endorsement by DOD or DLA

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center  as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.