Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) - APEX Accelerator Program (formerly PTAC)

The APEX Accelerators program, formerly known as Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP), under management of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), plays a critical role in the Department’s efforts to identify and assists a wide range of businesses enter and participate in the defense supply-chain. The program provides no cost services including consulting, education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts. To locate an APEX Accelerator program in your state and community:  https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

Loren Kucera works within the Small Business Development Center and has been the Wayne Center Director for over 25 years, specializing in loan packaging.  Prior to coming to Wayne State College, Loren was employed at Bluebird Nursey’s wholesale division.

In addition to his work with NBDC Loren is involved with various rural economic development organizations throughout the state currently serving on:

• Board of Directors of Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District, Inc.
• Board of Directors of the Nebraska Economic Development Corporation – Past President
• Nebraska Economic Developers Association Education Committee
• Member and Treasurer of Partnership for Rural Nebraska – Northeast Region – Past President currently Treasurer
• Recently completed term on the Board of Directors of Northeast Economic Development, Inc. - President