APEX (Area Partnership for Economic Expansion)

About Us

APEX is an economic and business development organization. It’s our business to support your business. Agile and connected, our experienced team of professionals understands what regional assets and tools will align with the needs of your business.

APEX is a private sector-led business development engine established to promote sustainable growth in the APEX region. APEX investor-members represent many of the largest and most influential organizations in the region with a vested interest in business attraction, expansion and retention.

APEX business and economic development efforts focus on areas including aviation, technology, manufacturing, professional services and next generation forest products. Since 2003, the organization has impacted over 4,300 jobs in the region, resulting in a regional payroll of over $174.9 million and contributing to over $24 million annually in state and local taxes.