Illinois APEX Accelerator Webinar: Why Certify?

Presented by Keli Krueger-Huhra, Director – Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County EDC

Socioeconomic contracting programs can be a boon for small businesses. Whether as an 8(a) Program participant, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, a woman-owned small business, or a HUBZone company, or State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program, small businesses can take advantage of set-aside and sole source contract opportunities.

When pursuing federal contract opportunities, it’s important for small businesses to take advantage of every benefit available to them. Learning about and leveraging socioeconomic programs is a great tool to increase your business’s competitiveness.

Join us as we present an overview of the available certifications and benefits available to participants.

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 2-3 PM

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L9GNn9w9R8eoQpPmWq-QOg
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain.

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