Ohio APEX Accelerator at YSU(formerly YSU PTAC) supports the economic growth of existing businesses entering the local, state, and federal government contracting markets, by providing consulting services and training programs. APEX prides itself on connecting companies in Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties with significant business opportunities in government procurement. APEX leverages its expertise and network of resources through student interns & graduate assistants working at the Center, and student/faculty class projects in the Williamson College of Business Administration. APEX is among the premier economic development agencies in the area, located in collaboration with the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Export Assistance Network (EAN) at Youngstown State University. APEX Accelerator services include: - Determining Your Company’s Suitability for Government Contracting - Securing Necessary Entity Registrations & Certification Eligibility - Developing Capability Statements - Identifying Bid Opportunities - Troubleshooting Contract Performance Issues - Providing SBIR/STTR Assistance APEX Accelerator is partially funded through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense, the Ohio Department of Development, and Youngstown State University through the Williamson College of Business Administration.