Navy Week Lexington 2026: How to Do Business with the Navy & Marine Corps

Lexington Navy Week 2026

Join the Kentucky APEX Accelerator in partnership with the Universty of Kentucky for an in-person workshop where you’ll hear directly from the Department of the Navy (DON) OSBP about important procurement information and contract opportunities for your company including these topics and more:

• DON OSBP achievements and goals
• The Mentor-Protégé Program
• How to prepare for the DON procurement process
• Resources for business owners seeking procurement contracts

Local economic development program leaders will also be on hand for you to connect with and learn about beneficial services available to support Kentucky business owners including:

• The Kentucky APEX Accelerator
• Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation
• Kentucky VALOR
• University of Kentucky Department of Economic Development
• University of Kentucky Veterans Resource Center

Agenda

• 9am - Noon ET Speakers
• Noon - 12:30 pm Networking with organizations

*More detailed agenda will be emailed to registrants closer to the event date.*

Who should attend

Kentucky business owners seeking to be product and service providers to the U.S. Navy and/or Marine Corps

Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!

If you're not a client of the Kentucky APEX Accelerator and would like to sign up, visit our website here.

The Kentucky APEX Accelerator is funded in part

through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

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