Idaho APEX is co-hosting this event. Join Montana APEX Accelerator for a high-level overview of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). Gain a clear understanding of how it can impact your ability to compete for and maintain federal contracts. This session will demystify the concept, explain compliance requirements, and outline practical steps to identify and mitigate potential FOCI risks. Whether your business is currently contracting with the government or exploring new contract opportunities, this overview will help you strengthen your readiness and protect your eligibility in the federal marketplace.
Idaho APEX Accelerator is co-hosting this event: Join the Vermont APEX Accelerator to demystify two powerful but often overlooked programs: DPA (Defense Production Act)Title III and IBAS (Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment). These tools quietly shape America’s defense supply chain and invest in our industrial future. They might be more relevant to your business or region than you think. What You’ll Learn: What DPA Title III and IBAS actually are, in plain English How they support U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, technology development, and workforce training Real examples of how Vermont, New England, and Mississippi are already benefiting Whether your business or community could tap into these under-the-radar resources