Beyond its alliance with the Commonwealth, Defense Business Council (DBC), and various international organizations, JARI takes great pride in advocating for the region’s robust defense ecosystem by meeting companies where they are to supplement resources, establish relevant connections, and highlight area opportunities.

The JARI APEX Accelerator provides education and training to assist businesses of all industries and sizes preparing and acquiring federal, state, and local government contracts – specializing in bids and proposals, capabilities evaluation, registrations, and small business programs eligibility.

The JARI APEX Accelerator proudly provides government procurement services, consulting, & training opportunities to companies located in the Pennsylvania Counties of: Cambria, Indiana, & Somerset.

Services

  • Registrations and Renewals, including SAM.gov

  • Applying to and Renewing Certifications

  • Bids and Proposals

  • Buyer-Seller Matchmaking

  • Navigating HUBZone Map

  • Capabilities Evaluation

  • Market Targeting

  • Marketing Collateral

  • Procurement Trainings

  • Referral Connections

  • Small Business Programs Eligibility

  • Standards and Specifications

The JARI APEX Accelerator is a subrecipient of Southern Alleghenies and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense. Find APEX Accelerators nationwide.

Showcase for Commerce

JARI, alongside the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce, is proud to organize this nationally renowned annual defense contracting exhibition & trade show in downtown Johnstown which celebrates the region’s impressive defense network.

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