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Small Businesses

$50 per person

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Large Government Primes & Resource Partners

$100 per person

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Government Agencies

$75 per person

Invoices available, email apex@monroecounty.gov

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Draft Agenda

  • Attendees will be greeted with coffee and a light breakfast to enjoy while networking.

    • DoW Small Business Directors

    • DoW SBIR/STTR Accelerated Research for Transition (ART)

    • Critical Technology Areas: The Regional Ecosystem

      • NY SMART I-Corridor (Microelectronics)

      • NSF STELLAR (Science, Technology and Engineering for Laser and Laser Applications Research)

      • Manufacturing USA: The REMADE Institute

  • Join us for lunch and networking

  • Matchmaking will begin at 1:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime apex@monroecounty.gov

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  • While this is a Defense focused event. There will be representatives from Federal, State, and Local government agencies, Prime contractors, resource partners, and small businesses at this event.

    Buyers Registered as of 9/3:

  • There will not be a virtual component for this event. Attendance will be in person only.

  • Please attend the upcoming preparation webinars

    Can’t make it? Watch the recording here

    Small Businesses should bring business cards and capabilities statements to hand out while networking. Additionally, take a look at the buyers guide prior to scheduling appointments.

    For further guidance, find your Local APEX Accelerator here: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

  • The event is being held at Woodcliff Hotel Conference Center in Fairport, NY.

    Hotel website here

  • There is no official room block. You may use this link to book your room: Woodcliff Hotel

  • Yes, Woodcliff does offer a government rate.

    Please use this link to book your room: Woodcliff Hotel

  • If you are flying in, we would recommend the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

  • Unfortunately we are not able to offer refunds for this event. We can transfer your ticket to a colleague if you can no longer attend.

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This years training and matchmaker is at the Woodcliff Hotel.

199 Woodcliff Dr
Fairport, New York 14450