“DED offers programs to help businesses grow, expand, or locate in Missouri. Whether for small businesses or large corporations, we provide incentives to deliver resources companies need to thrive.”

The Missouri APEX Accelerator helps businesses navigate the government marketplace, through one-on-one counseling, research, and ongoing support. The Missouri APEX team shares expertise and knowledge to assist clients with preparing bids, understanding forms, interpreting regulations and specifications. The APEX Specialists coach businesses on how to effectively interact with government buyers, evaluate financial responsibility, and establish quality assurance to help ensure compliance with contract requirements. The Missouri APEX Accelerator team assists with registrations, including the System for Award Management ( www.sam.gov), at no cost.

Bid board for MO State’s Capital Improvement projects.

Information on an additional certification for Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Most vendors looking to work on federal contracts with the Department of Transportation find this link helpful.

Provides a vetted platform for research in growing, advancing, and elevating your business through capital and/or procurement education and resources.

Missouri’s Division of Purchasing’s E-Procurement system