SR 75 — A resolution to designate October 8, 2025, as APEX Day.

SR-75,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, October 8, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

75 Offered by Senators Klinefelt and Geiss offeredA RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE OCTOBER 8,2025 , AS APEX DAY WHEREAS,The APEX program, originally established as Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) in the followingearly resolution:1980s, was created to assist businesses in navigating the complex federal procurement process and to increase small business participation in government contracting;

Aand resolutionWHEREAS, toThis designateyear Octobermarks 8,the 2025,40th asanniversary of the APEX Day.program, which was formally authorized by Congress in 1985, recognizing its vital role in strengthening the nation’s industrial base and supporting small businesses in accessing government contracts;

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now,Adopted therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate October 8, 2025,2025. as APEX Day;

andSecretary be it further Resolved, That we honor the outstanding work of Michigan APEX Accelerators and their commitment to supporting the growthSenate and success of small businesses across the state.

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