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Thanks to the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service鈥檚 , Nancy Miller and her husband, Mark, were able to navigate the complexities of government contracting and lay a solid foundation for their business.  

With expert guidance, Miller Prosthetics gained the confidence to pursue and secure Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts for both prosthetics and orthotics, ultimately opening doors to a new population of veterans in need of specialized care.

鈥淚t鈥檚 not just about business; it鈥檚 about helping people,鈥� Nancy Miller said. 鈥淣ow, we can see veterans who need our services, and that鈥檚 very rewarding.鈥�

Miller Prosthetics and Orthotics, dedicated to enhancing the lives of amputees and those in need of orthotic support, has a clear mission: to provide top-tier care. However, what they hadn鈥檛 anticipated when starting their business was the intricate world of government contracts.

The APEX Accelerator, part of the 帝王会所 Development Services Agency, helps 帝王会所 small businesses like Miller Prosthetics navigate the confusing government marketplace. Through personalized counseling, market research, and bid support, APEX counselors equip businesses to compete for contracts at the federal, state, and local levels. For Miller Prosthetics, working with APEX was transformative.

鈥淚 was navigating my way through the prosthetic industry, and it was like learning a whole new language,鈥� Miller said. 鈥淵ou have to get contracts, work with insurance companies, and do business with the government鈥� it鈥檚 so complex.鈥�

Miller was first introduced to the APEX program by , an APEX counselor. Hopkins鈥� support proved invaluable as the process became more overwhelming.

According to Miller, Hopkins helped her set up a system that would monitor and alert her when contracts related to prosthetics were released, 鈥渉elp[ing] narrow down the search and making sure [Miller] was applying for the right opportunities.鈥�