Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC) APEX Accelerator provides technical assistance, counseling, and training to Native-American businesses interested in pursuing opportunities with federal, state, and local agencies. You can find more information about NICC APEX on our official website page.
Our Services
- Assessing procurement readiness
- Assisting with System for Award Management (SAM) registration
- Assisting with Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) registration
- Assisting with applying for small business certifications:
- 8(a) Business Development
- HubZone
- Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO)
- Conducting market research
- Identifying bid opportunities
- Offering networking opportunities
Service Areas
We serve the Santee Sioux Nation and Omaha Nation on both reservations in Nebraska, including Native American businesses that are located outside of those reservations.
Eligibility
- Native American Businesses
- Tribal Enterprises
- Native American businesses must be 51% owned.
Contact Us
If you prefer, you can also send an email to: APEX@thenicc.edu
Macy Campus:
1111 Hwy. 75/P.O. Box 428
Macy, NE 68039
(Coverage Area: Omaha Indian Reservation)
Program Manager: Michael D. Channell
Direct: (402) 706-1646
Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 140
Email: MChannell@thenicc.edu
Associate Procurement Specialist: Heather Larsen
Direct: (402) 252-5353
Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 144
Email: HLarsen@thenicc.edu
Santee Campus:
415 North River Road
Niobrara, NE 68760
(Coverage Area: Santee Sioux Indian Reservation)
Counselor (Santee): Mike Grant
Direct: (402) 637-8912
Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 143
Email: MGrant@thenicc.edu
Counselor (Macy): Debra Grant
Direct: (712) 454-4322
Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 142
Email: DGrant1@thenicc.edu
This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
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