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MI APEX Accelerators

Making Government Services Easier to Access and Navigate

Services
Development, Custom Design, Website
Industry
Government

Michigan APEX Accelerators, formerly known as Michigan PTAC, is a statewide nonprofit focused on helping local businesses navigate federal, state and local government contracting.

Challenge

MI APEX had the statewide reach but their digital presence needed to catch up. They wanted a faster, more accessible platform that made it easier for businesses to find help, register for events and connect with the right office. Internally, they also needed a better way to collaborate across ten locations without slowing down.

Goals

  • Create a faster, modern website that reflects statewide impact
  • Make office locations, events, and contact info easy to access
  • Improve accessibility and add Spanish-language support
  • Build an internal system for secure, organized document sharing
  • Streamline updates and admin controls for the full APEX team
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Process

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Brainstorming Initial Research Stakeholder Interviews Competitive Analysis Road Map User Interviews

User Research

Solution Architecture Functional & Non-Functional Specifications Performance Criteria Infrastructure Cost Analysis Heuristic Design Test Planning

Plan & Design

API Design Database Modeling Front-end Development Back-end Development Unit testing

Development Sprint

Manual Testing Client Feedback Stress Testing

Test

System Updates Code Maintenance Website Updates
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Tech Stack & Tools

Design Figma
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Develpoment October
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Development Laravel
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Development MySQL
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Development JavaScript
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Development AWS S3
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Features

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ADA Compliance

Built with accessibility at its core, the site meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards ensuring all users can interact with confidence.

Language Translation Toggle

A built-in toggle allows users to switch between English and Spanish instantly, expanding access for Michigan’s multilingual business community.

Documentation Storage Solution

A secure, cloud-based system lets staff share internal files across all offices with folder permissions, smart search and scalable storage.

When Information Flows Better, Support Goes Further

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