Golden State APEX Accelerator

02/16/2026

Join us this week at the NAWCWD Industry Days Expo from February 17-18 in Ridgecrest!

The California Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement (CCAP) Industry Days Expo is a crucial bridge between industry leaders and government agencies, facilitating connections for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at China Lake and Pt. Mugu. This event holds particular significance for the U.S. Navy, providing a unique platform for engaging with skilled individuals and companies passionately dedicated to supporting the warfighter

The 2026 California CCAP Industry Days Expo features unprecedented interaction with over 150 procurement and RDTE personnel from NAWCWD China Lake and Pt. Mugu in the two-day event. Secure your spot below!

The CCAP Industry Days Expo fosters vital links between NAWCWD and industry. Presented by Saalex Solutions, Inc.

01/26/2026

📢 Is CMMC 3.0 coming? Government contracting cybersecurity standards are evolving, and defense contractors need to be ready. Learn what CMMC 3.0 could mean for your business — and how getting prepared now can keep you competitive for future contracts. 🔐💼 Read more: https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com/is-cmmc-3-0-on-the-horizon-how-defense-contractors-can-prepare-now/

01/23/2026

Register now for next week's SAM.gov workshop with us and the Kern Women's Business Center! Get all the info you need to know about registering your business with the government's database. This is one of the first steps to becoming a prospective contractor for local, state, and federal projects. This online training is provided at no cost! Sign up at https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3011.

01/22/2026

Are you a business owner interested in government contracts or ready to expand into larger, more lucrative projects? 📈 Don’t miss this Golden State APEX Accelerator training! Get expert guidance, strategic insights, and actionable steps to help you get "Procurement Ready" in the government marketplace. Secure your spot for this no-cost training at goldenstateapex.ecenterdirect.com.

01/21/2026

Ready to break into government contracting or take your business to the next level? Join us for this no-cost training — designed for business owners who want to learn how to secure government contracts and scale into bigger projects. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up, this session will give you the tools and connections you need to succeed! Sign up now at https://goldenstateapex.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1

12/08/2025

Don't miss tomorrow's webinar with MCSC Kern Women's Business Center Director Norma Dunn and our Program Manager, Angela Watson, as they discuss how to register your business on the federal government’s database System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) website. This webinar is offered at no cost and is the perfect opportunity to learn more about positioning your business to take on government contracts! Being registered in SAM.gov is required if you want to do work with the federal government! Sign up now at https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3004.