March 16

March 25 - 28

April 18

May 6 - 8

May 21 - 23

May 29 - 31

July 25 - 26

February 13 - 15

February 11 - 15

February 11 - 15

January 15 - 17

December 4 - 6

November 26 - 30

November 15

November 14 - 16

November 13

November 8

November 8

November 5 - 6

November 1

October 31 - November 2

October 17

October 11

October 10

October 1

August 13-16

SAVE THE DATE! More information to come as made available. 

August 7-8

June 14

The 9th Annual National Small Business Contracting Summit | Southeast Conference, presented jointly by The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, being held in Charleston, SC.
This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes:

• Increased focus on making sure small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
• Access to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of agencies and prime contractors who have been invited
• Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities and threats to small business contractors
• Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures and related topics
• Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners

June 12

The Forum brings together representatives from various government agencies to discuss contracting opportunities and updates to small businesses looking to start or expand opportunities as a government contractor.​​

June 11-14

The Goal: Provide the knowledge and relationships needed for Veterans to transition into Business Owners to service the Federal Government.

The Difference: The VETS agenda is crafted by Veterans already doing business with the Federal government—Veteran Entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes.​

VETS 18 will bring together Federal agencies, Prime contractors, and Veterans to discuss how to take full advantage of the Federally mandated contracting opportunities set aside specifically for Veteran-owned small businesses.

May 31

May 18

MCCC GovConNet Procurement Conference gives over 800 attendees the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and meet directly with key purchasing agents from a variety of prime contractors and federal, state, and local government agencies.​​

May 16

The purpose of the Industry Day is to provide an opportunity for companies to present capabilities and ask questions in one-on-one sessions. Firms that wish to present to NAVFAC shall provide their capability statements and presentations via email by May 10, 2018.

Please review the special notice on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov), and respond by the deadline in the notice.

This is a great opportunity for electrical, mechanical, roofing, HVAC, and General Construction small businesses interested in working at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Forth Story, Wallops, Fort AP Hill, and Fort Pickett.

February 6-8

The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 28th year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the only event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale.One recurring highlight of WEST is a town hall discussion among the Chief of Naval Operations, the Marine Corps Commandant and Coast Guard Commandant. In addition to the main program, WEST offers two Engagement Theaters; smaller, more intimate venues in which military, government and industry professionals will drill deeper into specific topics and issues. More information about WEST speakers and panel presentations is available online

January 30

The National Defense Industrial Association is hosting the TRI-Association Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community.

The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange pertinent information concerning small and diverse business utilization, legislative changes and its impact on government prime contractors. Its mission is to further an open exchange, promoting broad-based government-industry communications, cooperation, and understanding.

January 30 - February 1

The 2018 National 8(a) Small Business Conference is the premier supplier diversity networking event for small businesses. The Conference offers educational sessions and resources for small, minority, current 8(a), and graduated 8(a) businesses including supplier diversity matchmaking with federal agencies, large business primes, and commercial companies and multiple networking opportunities to meet federal agencies, buyers, and prospective teaming partners.

January 9

November 6 - 8

You can be part of this exciting event by becoming a conference exhibitor or sponsor! In addition to the opportunity to meet and share information with our membership as an exhibitor, you can be a part of our very popular Networking/Awards event through three different levels of sponsorship.  Secure your booth and/or sponsorship now – our past several conferences have been sell-outs.

November 2

Don't miss AFCEA NOVA's PEO EIS Small Business Forum, an unprecedented Tri-Service event focused on Small Business! Government leadership and program managers from the PEOs at the Navy, Army, and Air Force will each present their highlights of small business opportunities and provide insights for doing business with their respective organizations. Three afternoon tracks will provide exciting opportunities to engage on one-on-ones with program managers from each of the services, participate in matchmaking with prime contractors currently supporting each of the PEOs, and hear from each service's technical and Office of Small Business Point of Contact. The PMs will also be available for networking just prior to the event. This is a rare opportunity to engage with three DoD IT buying agencies in an environment completely focused on AFCEA's Small Business members!

November 1-2

The California Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement (C-CAP) Expo (formerly named Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Industry Day Event) will be hosted by the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB). The objective of this event is to enhance NAWCWD-Industry collaboration in support of Naval Aviation and the Warfighter.

The agenda will include introductory presentations by NAWCWD leadership, forecasted contracting opportunities for FY18 FY19 and FY20 and discussions on the use of Commercial Service Agreements (CSA) and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA). The Industry Day Event is open to all industry representatives whose companies can provide products and services to NAWCWD or are interested in the use of a CSA or CRADA.

October 23-29

During a Navy Week, 75-100 outreach events are coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service and diversity organizations in the city. The Blue Angels, the Navy Parachute Team, bands, divers, Seabees, EOD teams, crews of ships and submarines that are named after the city or state or have a tie to the area, hometown Sailors, medical personnel, environmental displays, USS Constitution Sailors and equipment, and Navy recruiting assets all have participated in the Navy Week program.

October 18

This year's Industry Day will be focused on Research and Development with particular emphasis on the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program. Our Key Note speakers are Mr. Robert Smith, Director, DON SBIR/STTR, Office of Naval Research and Ms. Donna H. Attick, Program Manager, NAVAIR Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Other Government representatives from NAWCAD Lakehurst will be in attendance.

October 16-22

Little Rock Navy Week is scheduled for October 16-22, 2017, coincident with the Arkansas State Fair, and is designed to give area residents an opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people and its importance to national security and prosperity.

October 11

The National Defense Industrial Association is hosting the TRI-Association Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community.

The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange pertinent information concerning small and diverse business utilization, legislative changes and its impact on government prime contractors. Its mission is to further an open exchange, promoting broad-based government-industry communications, cooperation, and understanding.

September 19-21

Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico, the Exposition’s home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corps will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.

September 11-17

During a Navy Week, 75-100 outreach events are coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service and diversity organizations in the city. The Blue Angels, the Navy Parachute Team, bands, divers, Seabees, EOD teams, crews of ships and submarines that are named after the city or state or have a tie to the area, hometown Sailors, medical personnel, environmental displays, USS Constitution Sailors and equipment, and Navy recruiting assets all have participated in the Navy Week program.

August 22 - 23

The San Diego Chapter of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is proud to present the NDIA 29th Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event.

The purpose of the Department of the Navy Gold Coast is to provide a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses, especially small businesses, in working with the government, primarily the Department of Defense.

NDIA is working to bring Informative and motivating speakers to present topics of interest regarding working with the government, specifically the Department of the Navy. Plan on attending exciting and relevant general/plenary and break-out sessions. Visit over 250 industry and government exhibitors along with dozens of posters containing company information and opportunities. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking.

August 14-17

The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is pleased to announce the 2017 Department of Defense (DOD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Beyond Phase II (BPII) and Mentor Protégé Training Week (MPTW) "Future Innovation in the DOD Marketplace." This collaborative event is designed to strengthen DOD’s commitment to the Small Business community by equipping the Defense Industrial Base and Government representatives with innovative solutions, cutting edge acquisition practices, and new SBIR, MPP, and Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) policies and procedures.

August 7-13

During a Navy Week, 75-100 outreach events are coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service and diversity organizations in the city. The Blue Angels, the Navy Parachute Team, bands, divers, Seabees, EOD teams, crews of ships and submarines that are named after the city or state or have a tie to the area, hometown Sailors, medical personnel, environmental displays, USS Constitution Sailors and equipment, and Navy recruiting assets all have participated in the Navy Week program.

July 27

July 24-30

During a Navy Week, 75-100 outreach events are coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service and diversity organizations in the city. The Blue Angels, the Navy Parachute Team, bands, divers, Seabees, EOD teams, crews of ships and submarines that are named after the city or state or have a tie to the area, hometown Sailors, medical personnel, environmental displays, USS Constitution Sailors and equipment, and Navy recruiting assets all have participated in the Navy Week program.

July 20 - 21

In an effort to increase outreach to woman-owned small businesses (WOSBS), the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has partnered with ChallengeHER to co-sponsor two events in July. Woman Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), American Express OPEN and the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched ChallengeHER in 2013 to boost government contracting opportunities for WOSBs. Both events feature distinguished speakers from DoD and SBA as well as three hours of matchmaking.

July 20 - 21

June 12 - 14

The Goal: Provide the knowledge and relationships needed for Veterans to transition into Business Owners to service the Federal Government.

The Difference: The VETS agenda is crafted by Veterans already doing business with the Federal government—Veteran Entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes.

VETS2017 will bring together Federal agencies, Prime contractors, and Veterans to discuss how to take full advantage of the federally mandated contracting opportunities set aside specifically for Veteran-owned small businesses. ​

June 6

Learn about upcoming procurement opportunities from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, the Defense Information Technology Contracting Office Pacific, and the Department of Interior National Park Service and other federal agencies. There will also be other speakers presenting topics of interest to small businesses. This is an excellent networking event for all small businesses interested in Federal Government procurement. Registration fee includes continental breakfast and a buffet lunch.

May 16 - 18

The purpose of the DON IT conference is to: 1. Share information about new and emerging IT policy and initiatives, including those that support statutory requirements, cybersecurity, privacy, and electromagnetic spectrum. 2. Provide IT-related training that will provide credits toward continuous learning per SECNAVINST 1543.2, which requires that Cyberspace/IT workforce members have 40 hours of continuous learning per year. 3. Hear firsthand from DON IT Leadership and provide the opportunity for discussions between DON IT leaders and the DON IT community responsible for implementing policies and processes at the working level.

April 5

April 3 - 5

Sea-Air-Space is now the largest maritime exposition in the U.S. and continues as an invaluable extension of the Navy League's mission of maritime policy education and sea service support. The Sea-Air-Space Exposition will continue to support the mission of the Navy League and lead the way as "THE" Exposition to attend each year to display the most current information and technology relevant to maritime policy.

April 3 - 5

Now in its seventeenth year, the Forum has been a long-standing venue for connecting SBIR/STTR-funded technologies with warfighters, government acquisition and technical personnel, large primes, system integrators, and other potential partners/collaborators.

February 21 - 23, 2017

The purpose of the DON IT conference is to:

1. Share information about new and emerging IT policy and initiatives, including those that support statutory requirements, cybersecurity, privacy, and electromagnetic spectrum.
2. Provide IT-related training that will provide credits toward continuous learning per SECNAVINST 1543.2, which requires that Cyberspace/IT workforce members have 40 hours of continuous learning per year.
3. Hear firsthand from DON IT Leadership and provide the opportunity for discussions between DON IT leaders and the DON IT community responsible for implementing policies and processes at the working level.

February 21 - 23, 2017

The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 27th year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the foremost event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. To complete their missions successfully, more than 150,000 professionals in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who live in the San Diego area depend on the open discussions and valuable networking WEST provides.

More than the operators benefit from participating in WEST. The event enables senior military and government officials to gain valuable feedback directly from sea service warfighters. Industry leaders learn about military requirements and connect with decision makers as well as operators in a professional environment away from the office.

AFCEA International and the U. S. Naval Institute are nonprofit, non-lobbying membership organizations.

February 9, 2017

The National Defense Industrial Association will be hosting the Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community.

The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange pertinent information concerning small and diverse business utilization, legislative changes and its impact on government prime contractors. Its mission is to further an open exchange, promoting broad-based government-industry communications, cooperation, and understanding.

January 27 - 28, 2017

January 21, 2017

This Event is designed to give you Maximum Exposure: Expo, MatchMakers and Speakers

MatchMaking: 10 minute One on Ones with personnel from these Federal Agencies, Helpful Organizations and Businesses Veterans Affairs, GSA, NIST, Navy, Army, Air Force, National Science Foundation, Department Of Interior, Department of Transportation, US Postal Service, PTAP, Set Aside Alert, MarketUS®, LLC, Financial Engineering Counselors, Ltd, Multi Management Services, Mark Lumer, VADM Lou Crenshaw USN (Ret.), Bill Blumberg, Jamie Bratten (EZGovOpps)z

December 9, 2016

December 7, 2016

November 4

Don’t miss AFCEA NOVA’s Defense Enterprise IT Small Business Forum, an unprecedented event focused on Small Business! Government leadership and program managers from the PEOs at the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as DISA and DLA will present highlights of small business opportunities and provide insights for doing business with their respective organizations.

Afternoon tracks will provide exciting opportunities to engage on one-on-ones with program managers from each of the organizations, participate in matchmaking with prime contractors currently supporting Defense clients, and hear from technical and Office of Small Business Programs points of contact. The PMs will also be available for networking just prior to the event.

This is a rare opportunity to engage with DoD IT buying agencies in an environment completely focused on AFCEA’s Small Business members!

You will:

• Learn how the PEOs/DISA/DLA support Small Business (SB) involvement in Defense business opportunities
• Hear about opportunities for SB participation at both the prime and subcontractor levels
• Be introduced to technical and Office of Small Business Programs Points of Contact
• Have the opportunity to connect with Prime (large and small) contract holders

 

October 20

This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes:

• Increased focus on assuring small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
• Access to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of agencies and prime contractors who have confirmed)
• Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities and threats to small business contractors
• Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures and related topics
• Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners

October 13-14

The National HUBZone Conference, the annual meeting of the HUBZone Council, brings together hundreds of small business contractors and dozens of federal agency and prime contractor representatives for two days filled with education and networking opportunities.

October 12
The National Defense Industrial Association will be hosting the Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community.

September 17-19

ALC is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community. Thought leaders, legislators and concerned citizens engage on economic development, civil and social justice, public health and education issues. More than 9,000 people attend 70 public policy forums, a national town hall, networking sessions, procurement fair, prayer breakfast, the Phoenix Award Dinner and much more. Join subject experts, industry leaders, elected officials and citizen activists to explore today’s issues from an African-American perspective.

 

August 23-34

The San Diego Chapter of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is proud to present the NDIA 28th Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event.

The purpose of Gold Coast is to provide a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses, especially small businesses, in working with the government, primarily the Department of Defense.

NDIA is working to bring Informative and motivating speakers to present topics of interest regarding working with the government, specifically the Department of the Navy. Plan on attending exciting and relevant general/plenary and break-out sessions. Visit over 250 industry and government exhibitors along with dozens of posters containing company information and opportunities. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking.

July 14

 
This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes:

• Increased focus on making sure small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
• Access to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of agencies and prime contractors who have been invited)
• Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities and threats to small business contractors
• Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures and related topics
• Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners

June 20 - 23

The Goal: Provide the knowledge and relationships needed for Veterans to transition into Business Owners to service the Federal Government.

The Difference: The VETS agenda is crafted by Veterans already doing business with the Federal government—Veteran Entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes.

VETS2015 will bring together Federal agencies, Prime contractors, and Veterans to discuss how to take full advantage of the Federally mandated contracting opportunities set aside specifically for Veteran-owned small businesses.

Do you run a Veteran-owned or service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (VOSB/SDVOSB) and want to work with the government? Or do you want to team with a Veteran-owned company but aren’t sure how? Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

The National Veteran Small Business Coalitions has created VETS to help you accomplish your small business goals. The conference will provide you with the information you need to navigate the Federal acquisition process – from the government perspective as well as from successful veteran small business owners.2

June 16

June 3 - 5

USPAACC will celebrate its 30th Birthday on June 3-5, 2015 and continue with its longstanding and popular programs such as CPO Forum, One-on-One Prescheduled Business Matchmaking Meetings, Fast 100 Asian American Business Awards, Doing Business with Corporations & Federal Government, and more – designed to bring all parties together under one roof for three days of unity to grow our economy, create jobs and bring prosperity to our family, our community and country.

May 31 - June 3

The Office of Small Business Programsis pleased to announce the 2016 Department of Defense Small Business Mentor Protégé Training Week "Develop. Create. Expand!". This collaborative training event will feature a variety of distinguished guest speakers, informative training sessions, matchmaking activities, and networking opportunities to help prepare firms to participate in the program and compete for defense contracting and subcontracting opportunities. The 2016 Nunn-Perry Awards will also be presented to ten Mentor-Protégé teams for exceptional performance in the program throughout the past year.

MPTW is designed to strengthen the DoD’s commitment to the Small Business community by training both the Defense Industrial Base and Government representatives with innovative solutions, cutting edge acquisition practices, and new DoD MPP policies and procedures. MPTW will provide informative training opportunities intended to stimulate improvement and prepare the audience for working within the evolving DoD Acquisition environment. During this Training event OSD OSBP intends to have members from all sectors in attendance, to include: Industry Partners, Academia Subject Matter Experts Small Business Specialists, Contracting Personnel, and Program Managers representing all Military Departments and Other Defense Agencies. 

DOD Mentor Protégé Training Week workshops are designed to facilitate open-forum discussions for the individual Component Programs and the DoD Mentor Protégé Program as a whole. DOD Mentor Protégé Training Week will serve as an opportunity to learn best practices and solve challenges faced by all DoD components in their administration, governance and execution of the program.

May 16-18 (Small Business Forum is on May 18)

May 16 - 18

The Department of the Navy Forum for SBIR/STTR Transition, or the Forum, as we call it, is now in its sixteenth year.  The Forum has been a long-standing venue for connecting SBIR/STTR-funded technologies with warfighters, government acquisition and technical personnel, large primes, system integrators, and other potential partners/collaborators. 

We invite you to meet the 100+ small companies that will be exhibiting at the Forum. This year the Forum is co-located with the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition.  Now we bring the Navy’s premier small business technology showcase together with the largest maritime exposition in the United States.  The Forum is a DoN AA approved event.

May 12

May 11 - 12

The U.S. Navy is a major contributor in our fight against ISIS. Providing America's businesses with defense contracting opportunities is a major priority of the Defense Department, resulting in thousands of jobs throughout the U.S. The Navy Contracting Summit will provide defense contractors and businesses nationwide with the latest information on:

•  Navy 2015 Budget
•  Naval Sea Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
•  Naval Air Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
•  Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
•  Naval Facilities Engineering Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
•  Naval Supply Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
•  Marine Corps Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
•  United States Fleet Forces Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
•  New Contracting Opportunities for Large Defense Contractors
•  New Contracting Opportunities for Subcontractors
•  Details on specific new military contracts in all areas of procurement, including ships, aircrafts, missiles, ammunition, vehicles, electronics systems, communications systems, information systems, energy, intelligence, cyber defense, military construction, facilities, military family housing, infrastructure modernization, and more

April 23 - 24

The event will include opening ceremonies, panel speakers, workshops, business matchmaking and an opportunity to network with dignitaries and local officials.

April 20

Although this is a FREE event, pre-registration is strongly encouraged since our meeting space is limited.

We expect hundreds of professionals to register for this free one-day educational and networking conference for HUBZone and other small businesses, featuring one-on-one match-making meetings with dozens of federal agencies and primes.

March 21-24

RES Las Vegas is another multifaceted event from The National Center which will feature unparalleled access to respected tribal leaders, members of congress, federal agency representatives, state and local elected officials and top CEO’s, on a national platform.  Attendees will benefit from high caliber networking, teaming opportunities, business development sessions, RES Business Tradeshow and Expo, American Indian Artisan Market, RES Procurement, RES Business Matchmaking, Tribal Business Leaders Forum, and much more. It’s just one more example of how The National Center is building bridges of opportunity for today’s American Indian Enterprises.

March 17

February 17-19

February 11

February 9-10

This conference is designed to help 8(a) certified and non-8(a) certified businesses gain the valuable education, promotion, and federal contracting information they need to further advance their level of experience and achieve a higher degree of success. It features key government officials and representatives, nationally recognized legal and accounting firms, a networking reception, business-to-business matchmaking and more! The TRIAD Winter Meeting will be held again in conjunction with the National 8(a) Association 2016Winter Conference at the Caribe Royale on February 11. This will bring over 85 additional Small Business Liaison Officers to you. This will be the largest conference to date and with 85 new Small Business Liaison Officers attending you can't afford to miss this event.

January 7

November 4-6

• Education and Training comprised of topic-specific sessions tailored to meet the information and business needs of small businesses
• Networking Sessions focused on linking small businesses with large businesses and government agencies, and
• Plenary Sessions highlighting the future relationships between small businesses and federal agencies, including DOD agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Air Force Civil Engineer Center.

October 29-30

The National HUBZone Conference, the annual meeting of the HUBZone Council, brings together hundreds of small business contractors and dozens of federal agency and prime contractor representatives for two days filled with education and networking opportunities.

August 25-26

The San Diego Chapter of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is proud to present the NDIA 27th Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event.

The purpose of Gold Coast is to provide a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses, especially small businesses, in working with the government, primarily the Department of Defense.

NDIA is working to bring Informative and motivating speakers to present topics of interest regarding working with the government, specifically the Department of the Navy. Plan on attending exciting and relevant general/plenary and break-out sessions. Visit over 250 industry and government exhibitors along with dozens of posters containing company information and opportunities. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking.

July 9 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

2015 National Small Business Contracting Summit - DC Summer Conference presented jointly by the American Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce being held in Washington DC.

June 18 | 9:00am - 3:00pm

Summer Outreach provides business development opportunities for vendors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel.

June 09-11

The Goal: Provide the knowledge and relationships needed for Veterans to transition into Business Owners to service the Federal Government.

The Difference: The VETS agenda is crafted by Veterans already doing business with the Federal government—Veteran Entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes.

VETS2015 will bring together Federal agencies, Prime contractors, and Veterans to discuss how to take full advantage of the Federally mandated contracting opportunities set aside specifically for Veteran-owned small businesses.

Do you run a Veteran-owned or service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (VOSB/SDVOSB) and want to work with the government? Or do you want to team with a Veteran-owned company but aren’t sure how? Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

The National Veteran Small Business Coalitions has created VETS to help you accomplish your small business goals. The conference will provide you with the information you need to navigate the Federal acquisition process – from the government perspective as well as from successful veteran small business owners.

June 03-05

USPAACC will celebrate its 30th Birthday on June 3-5, 2015 and continue with its longstanding and popular programs such as CPO Forum, One-on-One Prescheduled Business Matchmaking Meetings, Fast 100 Asian American Business Awards, Doing Business with Corporations & Federal Government, and more – designed to bring all parties together under one roof for three days of unity to grow our economy, create jobs and bring prosperity to our family, our community and country.

May 11-12

The U.S. Navy is a major contributor in our fight against ISIS. Providing America's businesses with defense contracting opportunities is a major priority of the Defense Department, resulting in thousands of jobs throughout the U.S. The Navy Contracting Summit will provide defense contractors and businesses nationwide with the latest information on:

• Navy 2015 Budget
• Naval Sea Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• Naval Air Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• Naval Facilities Engineering Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• Naval Supply Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• Marine Corps Systems Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• United States Fleet Forces Command 2015 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• New Contracting Opportunities for Large Defense Contractors
• New Contracting Opportunities for Subcontractors
• Details on specific new military contracts in all areas of procurement, including ships, aircrafts, missiles, ammunition, vehicles, electronics systems, communications systems, information systems, energy, intelligence, cyber defense, military construction, facilities, military family housing, infrastructure modernization, and more

April 23-24

The event will include opening ceremonies, panel speakers, workshops, business matchmaking and an opportunity to network with dignitaries and local officials.

April 22nd

Although this is a FREE event, pre-registration is strongly encouraged since our meeting space is limited.

We expect hundreds of professionals to register for this free one-day educational and networking conference for HUBZone and other small businesses, featuring one-on-one match-making meetings with dozens of federal agencies and primes.

April 15 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM

The Government Procurement Conference is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors, and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. Now in its 25th year, the Government Procurement Conference has become the premier event for small businesses throughout the United States.

Participating firms will have the benefit of marketing their products/services to procurement representatives and small business specialists from government agencies. Companies may choose to set up an exhibit table to showcase their capabilities or simply come as an attendee.

The conference also includes educational conference sessions, procurement matchmaking, and a dynamic exhibitor showcase.

April 13-15 | See Schedule

The Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition brings the U.S. defense industrial base, private-sector U.S. companies and key military decision makers together for an annual innovative, educational, professional and maritime based event.

The Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs (DoN OSBP) is pleased to invite you to attend the Sea Air Space Exposition Small Business Forum being held on April 15th, 2015 at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

The Forum will open with networking and a continental breakfast, followed by a variety of invited special guest speakers, including Mr. Thomas Hicks, DUSN/DCMO, Mr. Shay Assad, Director of DPAP and the Honorable Sean J. Stackley, ASN (RDA). This year’s Forum will also feature a special Government panel with representatives from Coast Guard, Army and Air Force as well as special presentations from two of our Major Buying Commands, MSC and NAVSEA (including SEAPORT-E)

Speakers and Panelists will discuss the Navy acquisition process, as well as future contracting opportunities, specifically regarding maritime activities. Speakers and panels will also answer questions from the floor.

March 26 | 7:00AM - 3:30PM

The Veterans In Business Conference provides education, networking and business opportunities for Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Small Business Owners. The conference was created by civic and business leaders in Northern Virginia to provide training and exposure to veterans who wish to grow their businesses through contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Federal Government. Due to our close proximity to Washington D.C. and the long list of prime contractors who call Fairfax County home, the conference can provide attendees with a unique exposure to many of the small business offices from the Federal Government and the corporations that often need VOSBs and SDVOSBs to join their teams.

March 25 | 8:00AM - 4:00PM

The 2015 WOSB National Council Spring Conference kicks off the 11th Annual National Small Business Contracting Week. This WOSB conference will include 2015 USWCC Awards and strategic growth in the federal government marketplace.

March 11 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

A primary challenge for business is to be aware of current regulations and guidelines. This conference provides opportunities to meet buyers and contracting officers from major military bases, the surrounding states and large companies to discuss business opportunities. Educational sessions will provide current information on emerging new standards and provide you with the tools to bid and contract successfully, gain valuable information and share success stories. This is your opportunity as a supplier to identify potential new contracting sources and network with buyers and other attendees.

March 10-11

Homeland Security continues to evolve as a national effort to coordinate and integrate critical tasks and missions, supporting organizations, and required capabilities. Such an effort is essential as the threats facing our nation continue their own evolution in nature and scale. There is urgency and importance in this effort.

March 09 - 12

RES Las Vegas is another multifaceted event from The National Center which will feature unparalleled access to respected tribal leaders, members of congress, federal agency representatives, state and local elected officials and top CEOs, on a national platform. Attendees will benefit from high caliber networking, teaming opportunities, business development sessions, RES Business Tradeshow and Expo, American Indian Artisan Market, RES Procurement, RES Business Matchmaking, Tribal Business Leaders Forum, and much more. It's just one more example of how the National Center is building bridges of opportunity for today's American Indian Enterprises.

March 8th | 8:30AM - 4:30PM 

1. creating the opportunity to meet prime contractors to discuss business teaming, sub-contracting and mentoring opportunities,
2. providing information detailing success strategies for doing business with the government,
3. networking, and
4. creating a sense of civic responsibility to give back to support our Women Veterans. The WAVE is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

February 26 | 09:00AM-03:00PM

February 05

The National Defense Industrial Association, in conjunction with AIA, will be hosting the TRI-Association Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community.

February 4 - 5

The Naval Future Force Science & Technology (S&T) EXPO is the premiere event sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Formerly titled ONR S&T Partnership Conference, it provides access to naval leaders who will discuss the objectives of the revised Naval S&T Strategy; the status of key programs; and new research opportunities within the Navy and Marine Corps community.

February 3 - 4

The 2015 National 8(a) Winter Conference is a two day event held on February 3rd and 4th that will focus on federal and legal updates along with how to navigate the ever-changing world of federal contracting. The nation's top legal firms and the industry's best consultants will be there to help give you the knowledge you need to become successful and stay that way. Federal Agencies and Prime Contractors will have the opportunity to explain exactly what it is they are looking for and what you need to do to secure contracts with them. This year, the TRIAD Winter Meeting will be held in conjunction with the National 8(a) Association 2015 Winter Conference at the Caribe Royale on February 5th. This will bring over 85 additional Small Business Liaison Officers to you.

January 22 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

6th Annual ASBCC / USWCC National Small Business Contracting Summit | Southeast presented jointly by the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce and the American Small Business Chamber of Commerce / National Association of Small Business Contractors being held in Orlando, FL on January 22, 2015.

December 9 - 11

With more than 1,600 individuals participating in the conference each year, the SAME Small Business Conference is growing--both in numbers and in renown. Join us and learn how to maximize your small business potential!

USACE, NAVFAC and the AIR FORCE were all approved to attend the SAME 2013 Small Business Conference--and they're on target to send representatives again for 2014. In addition, representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA), General Services Administration (GSA), Veterans Administration (VA), Department of Commerce (DOC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are also confirmed to attend. Leaders from each agency will share their knowledge of upcoming business opportunities and provide tips on competing for contracts with their agencies.

December 9 - 11

• Engage with PDM's from federal and commercial customers to build relationships
• Learn about federal and commercial opportunities specific to your industry
• Take part in Networking Roundtables to personally demonstrate and pitch your business
• Network with other businesses to discover subcontracting and teaming opportunities
• Attend learning sessions highlighting business-building topics such as:
  • Competitive Strategies for Winning Federal Business
  • Building Strong Corporate Relationships
  • Marketing Your Small Business Capabilities

November 13 | 7:30am - 5:00pm

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) will conduct an informational Industry Day on Thursday, 13 November 2014 at Holiday Inn Select, Solomons, Maryland. The objective of this event is to enhance Government-industry communication, conduct market research, and increase competition in support of Naval Aviation by presenting the Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) and providing the opportunity for meetings between industry and NAVAIR/NAWCAD technical personnel.

October 28th | 8:00am - 4:00pm

Providing America's small businesses with defense contracting opportunities is a major priority of the Defense Department, resulting in thousands of jobs throughout the U.S. The Navy Small Business Contracting Summit will provide defense contractors and small businesses nationwide with the latest information on:

• Priorities for the Defense Department's 2015 Budget
• Priorities for the U.S. Navy's 2015 Budget
• U.S. Navy Mission Priorities
• U.S. Navy Contracting Priorities
• Contracting with Individual Navy Bases, including Mayport Naval Station, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, and Joint Base Charleston.
• Subcontracting with Large Defense Contractors
• Strategies and Resources for Small Businesses
• Details on specific new military contracts in all areas of procurement; including shipbuilding, aircraft, missiles, ammunition, military construction, facilities, military family housing, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure modernization, ground electronics systems, communications systems, information systems, energy, intelligence, cyber defense, and more.

October 21st | 8:00am - 12:00pm

Here's a chance for small businesses, prime contractors, architects/engineering firms to build business relationships.

• Meet and learn more about contracting opportunities
• 10 to 15 minutes to market your firm and learn more about doing business
• One stop shop to meet with prime contractors and government agencies.
• The workshop is free to all registrants.

October 14th | 9:00am - 3:00pm

The Army will host the Small Business Seminar at the Association for the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting again this year on October 14 and 15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The seminar was a tremendous success last year, with over 300 small business firms in attendance.

The agenda includes:

• Army and Department of Defense acquisition officials, small business advocates, and prime contractors.
• Information on upcoming requirements and contracting opportunities.
• Updates on small business legislation.
• An overview of the Army Mentor-Protégé Program, including how to get involved.
• Professional development for small business specialists.

September 21 - September 23

The USHCC Annual National Convention is the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in America. Held from September 21-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Grand America Hotel, the 35th Annual National Convention is the country's largest networking venue for Hispanic business and Fortune 1000 corporations interested in the Hispanic market. Over two-days, the National Convention affords Hispanic vendors and corporate buyers the opportunity to establish partnerships where business opportunities can flourish.

See the event schedule for more details.

September 18 - September 19

The National HUBZone Conference, the annual meeting of the HUBZone Council, brings together hundreds of small business contractors and dozens of federal agency and prime contractor representatives for two days filled with education and networking opportunities.

See the event schedule for more details.

September 9 - September 10

NDIA's Top Issues serve to guide the Association's advocacy and educational activities throughout the year. The issues are broad in nature and essential to maintaining a strong, viable defense industry capable of meeting U.S. national security requirements.

Each year, the Top Issues are developed by the senior industry leadership of the Association, prepared by the Government Policy Advisory Division, reviewed by the Education and Lobbying Committee, and formally approved by NDIA's Board of Directors.

All goals for 2014 have been focused on Maintaining a Strong National Defense in the Face of Significant Fiscal Challenges. Small Business Issue 8: Make it Easier for Small Businesses to Compete for Government Contracts is the heart of this year's conference.

Small businesses face special challenges when competing for contracts with the government, whether that competition involves only other small businesses or also large corporations. The U.S. Government must take care that its programs meant to protect small business competitiveness are accomplishing their intended goals.

September 9 - September 12

This event will showcase over 100 work-shops, training sessions, and meetings for both seasoned SBDC participants and those new to the SBDC network. The conference hosts multiple luncheons, the State Star Reception, a large exhibit hall and many networking opportunities.

See the event schedule for more details.

September 8 @ 7:30am - 5:00pm

The National Defense Industrial Association, in conjunction with AIA, will be hosting the TRI-Association Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community.

The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange pertinent information concerning both small and small disadvantaged business and related matters. They also foster broad-based government-industry communications, cooperation, and understanding.

TRIAD provides a forum in which members may benefit from the exchange of experience, ideas, and information. It acts in an advisory capacity for the development of industry responses to government inquiries. TRIAD also transmits government views to industry through the Materiel Committees of AIA and NDIA.

September 8 - September 10

See the event schedule for details.

September 4th

Entrepreneurs and small firms create the jobs and develop the ideas that our economy needs to regain its footing. However, this innovation is not easy. The business world is complex and constantly presents new challenges. To facilitate the growth and development of local small businesses, Rep. Cedric Richmond is hosting a Small Business Expo in conjunction with Delgado Community College on September 4, 2014.

Purchasing departments of major government agencies and top companies from the area will join with small business assistance programs for an exhibition. This is your chance to meet with them one-on-one to establish valuable contacts and discover new opportunities for your business.

August 11 - 13

The San Diego Chapter of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is proud to present the NDIA 26th Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event "Celebrating 50 Years of Small Business Innovation and Technology Leading to the Next 50 Years".

July 31 - August 1

The National Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference is the nation's premier event for minority businesses and the public and private sectors. The 2014 National MED Week Conference offers a venue for minority-owned firms to access information, tools, and resources to grow their businesses both domestically and internationally.

Each year, thousands of minority-owned firms across a variety of industries converge upon Washington, DC to connect with public and private sector buyers, explore avenues for business expansion, and develop thriving partnerships with firms across multiple industry sectors. These goals are accomplished through networking events, workshops, and issue forums, including:

• Business-to-business matchmaking sessions
• Networking opportunities with multinational corporations, government representatives and leading entrepreneurs
• Informative and engaging seminars that offer valuable information on business sustainability and growth
• The 2014 National MED Week Awards Luncheon honoring leading minority-owned firms, entrepreneurs and advocates from across the country

July 30-31

Confirmed participants will receive high-level briefings from the government's top officials on a range of key issues, focusing on jobs and economic development, access to capital, minority contracting and small business creation.

July 24th, 7:30am - 4:00pm

The 2014 National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit - DC Summer Conference is presented jointly by the National Association of Small Business Contractors (the Supplier Council of The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce) and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce being held in Washington DC.

This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes:

• Increased focus on assuring small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
• Access to federal agencies and prime contractors
• Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities and threats to small business contractors
• Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures and related topics
• Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners
• Taking new ground - setting a course for the future with specific FY 2014 objectives
• Influence on The Hill -- connecting votes to action for our congressional leaders

July 23rd, 8:30am - 4:00pm

The 2014 WOSB National Council Summer Conference will work strategically to ensure our fair share of Federal Contracts. This day includes Insights to Growing Your Business, Building Your Message and Taking it to The Hill.

June 26, 11:30am - 2:00pm

The Tidewater Chapter of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals is excited to announce that our Special Guest Speaker for our June Networking and Lunch event is Rear Admiral Seán Crean (ret.), Director, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for the Department of the Navy. Mr. Crean is the chief advisor to the Secretary of the Navy on all matters regarding Small Business acquisition policy and strategic initiatives. He has over 34 years Federal Service contracting experience that includes serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Acquisition and Logistics Management during a two year military recall to active duty supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Seán Crean brings a fresh and current perspective of the Federal Government's direction and goals for Small Business contracting, and the important role that Small Businesses play in supporting and sustaining the vital positions of Large Businesses.

June 17 - 18

Our Summer Conference is designed to help 8(a) certified, and non-8(a) certified businesses gain the valuable education, promotion, and federal contracting information they need to further advance their level of experience and achieve a higher degree of success. We are proud to feature key government officials and representatives, nationally recognized legal and accounting firms, and business-to-business networking. You also have the chance to experience Alaskan Halibut fishing at its finest! On 6/19/14 a motor coach will take our group to Ninilchick, AK for a day of fishing and fun! Must be 21 and older.

June 16 - 19

VETS is focused on one thing—the success of your Veteran-owned Small Business.

June 16 - 18

SBIR/STTR programs are the nation's largest source of early stage / high risk R&D funding for small business. At this conference you'll learn how to participate and compete for funding in these two programs that encourage small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) and to commercialize your technological innovations.

Interact with government SBIR/STTR program managers and staff, industry leaders and veteran SBIR/STTR awardees to learn how to access SBIR/STTR, build partnerships, and create successful commercialization strategies. Opportunities include Roundtable discussions, 1-on-1 meetings, and Conference sessions. SBIR Conference attendees receive online access to 1-1 SBIR Meeting Site.

June 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm

During the conference you will meet important government contract law lawyers; bankers who understand the needs of small business contractors and the differences in the business models of commercial and government business; large companies that subcontract with small companies and enter into formal mentor-protege agreements to help their small partners grow; highly capable small companies that want to team to win government work, either as a prime or a subcontractor.

Who should attend: Senior executives of 8(a) companies; Senior executives of Woman- and Economically and Socially Disadvantaged Woman-Owned companies; Senior executives of HUBZone companies; Senior executives of Veteran- and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned companies; Senior executives of other small businesses; Government acquisition officials with responsibilities for meeting small business goals; Government program managers with responsibilities for selecting small businesses to support programs; Key officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

June 11 - 13

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's annual event—America's Small Business Summit— empowers you to become a voice for small business. By uniting with small business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs from across the country you will have the opportunity to learn, network, and discuss common legislative and management concerns.

The event will allow you to access the experience and perspective of hundreds of small business owners facing the same challenges you face and get the tools, strategies, and best practices to compete successfully in today's rapidly changing business environment. You will boost your impact with ideas from successful entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, top caliber keynoters, and chamber executives.

See Event Schedule.

June 10 - 12

The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, is proud to present the 13th Annual DOE Small Business Forum & Expo, Tampa, FL, June 10-12, 2014.

The event will feature plenaries, educational workshops, a large Exhibit Hall, as well as business matchmaking sessions. Over 1,200 attendees will represent all levels of Federal, state, and local government agencies, the small business community, large/prime contractors, and many more!

The largest civilian contracting agency within the Federal government, DOE spent over $21.7 billion in contracts in FY 2013. The 13th Annual DOE Small Business Forum & Expo is a great opportunity for small business owners and large companies to network and partner.

June 6, 7:30am - 10:00am

Are you a small business interested in opportunities within the government landscape but don't know where to start? Interested in meeting with a certain agency but don't know who to contact? If you answered yes, then this event is for you! The Northern Virginia Technology Council has invited government agencies and their small business offices from the federal, state and local level to come and talk about how to do business with them. This event will also feature a panel that will discuss best practices for working with a government agency and will look at this relationship through the eyes of the government sector and a small company.

June 5

Summer Outreach provides business development opportunities for vendors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel.

Among the skills you will acquire at this event:

• You will understand how recent events are effecting government procurements and how you can adjust your strategies accordingly.
• You will understand what is meant by Brand Name or Equal (BNoE) and how to use it.
• You will understand what is meant by LPTA: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable and how to use it.
• You will be able to find your Target Agencies: the ones who are planning to buy the product / service that you are selling.
• You will be able to find your Target Contact: The person(s) who are involved in the requisitioning and purchase of your product / service.
• You will know what an AWAC, GWAC, GSA Schedule, IDIQ, BPA are and how they apply to your sale.
• You will know how to make best use of The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
• You will know how to succeed at every event you attend.

June 2 - 4

CelebrAsian is the oldest and largest pan Asian American Procurement Opportunity Conference in the United States. For over 28 years USPAACC has worked diligently in partnership with Corporate America and the Federal, State and Local Government to open doors to contract, educational and professional opportunities for the Asian American community. The Annual CelebrAsian Conference shines a spotlight on these ongoing endeavors as well as the impressive achievements of Asian Americans.

May 15 - 16

MEET WITH SMALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND SMALL BUSINESS LIAISON OFFICERS

The Florida SBDC, Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the University of South Florida is dedicated to "Rebuilding American Businesses" by hosting the 27th Annual Government Small Business Conference. This conference brings buyers and decision-makers from federal, state and local government agencies and prime contractors, together in one place.

May 15 @ 7:30AM - 3:00PM

Come gain new insights and make valuable connections!

The Conference attracts hundreds of businesses who connect with federal, state and local agencies as well as prime contractors and each other to foster business success.

May 15 @ 11:00AM - 1:30PM

In recognition of the small business community’s contributions to the American economy and society, the President of the United States designates one week each year as National Small Business Week. This year, National Small Business Week is May 12-16, 2014.

May 8th 8:30am - 10:30am

May 8th 7:00am - 5:30am

May 6th 8:00am - 12:00pm

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is bringing a variety of agencies and corporations directly to you in May 2014. This unique event will provide you with one-on-one meetings with liaison officers from major federal agencies and prime contractors who have opportunities for small businesses. Bring your entire capture or business development team to take advantage of meeting opportunities with over 20 participating organizations. We are honored to have Antonio Doss, Washington Metropolitan Area District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration as our keynote speaker.

April 24th 7:00am - 5:00pm

This is one-day education and training event that will provide a forum for small business and small business advocates in government. Amid a cost-cutting environment government and industry will share knowledge and best practices on maximizing gain for both sides.

April 22nd 7:15am - 9:00am

The focus of ORP is always on networking and the strength we gain from Veterans working together, but we do have a speaker to enlighten us while we eat breakfast. We are planning on two speakers this month. I have asked a senior military lawyer to come and talk about issues facing the military today. As soon as this is confirmed I will let everyone know. Also, West Huddleston, CEO of National Association of Drug Court Professionals will educate us on Veterans for Justice, an initiative supporting Veterans Treatment Courts and issues facing Veterans. As many of us know too well, substance abuse and military service are closely related and statistics show that as many as 1 in 6 Veterans of the current conflicts are substance abusers. This is an important initiative and we should be educated on the pros and cons of the program. The combination of hearing about legal issues facing warriors in uniform and those facing Veterans will be educational and insightful.

April 17th 7:30am - 4:30pm

April 16th 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Government Procurement Conference is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors, and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. Now in its 24th year, the Government Procurement Conference has become the premier event for small businesses throughout the United States.

April 8th @ 8:00am - 11:30am

Agenda:

• 8:00am - 8:45am Networking and Continental Breakfast
• 8:45am - 9:00am Introductions
• 9:00am - 10:00am Panel Discussions and Q&A
• 10:00am - 11:30am Command Overview

March 26 - 27

Join us for the 10th Annual National Small Business Federal Contracting Week – DC Summit presented jointly by the National Association of Small Business Contractors (the Supplier Council of The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce) and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce being held in Washington DC.

March 20 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The purpose of the WAVE is to provide a forum for Veteran Woman-Owned Small Businesses to promote success through:

• Creating the opportunity to meet prime contractors to discuss business teaming, sub-contracting and mentoring opportunities
• Providing information detailing success strategies for doing business with the government
• Networking
• Creating a sense of civic responsibility to give back to support our Women Veterans.

March 19 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Spring Outreach provides business development opportunities for vendors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel.

There is no substitute for face to face networking:
There is a saying: "20% of the small businesses get 80% of the business". Why? Because they have forged a personal business relationship with the Agency. This includes knowing the key players by sight (even better if they know you by sight) as well as understanding the Agency’s Mission and knowing how your goods and or services fit into their goals.

March 17

The National Defense Industrial Association, in conjunction with AIA, will be hosting the TRI-Association Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community.

The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange pertinent information concerning both small and small disadvantaged business and related matters. They also foster broad-based government-industry communications, cooperation and understanding.

TRIAD provides a forum in which members may benefit from the exchange of experience, ideas, and information. It acts in an advisory capacity for the development of industry responses to government inquiries. TRIAD also transmits government views to industry through the Materiel Committees of AIA and NDIA.

March 17 @ 1:00 am - March 20 @ 7:00 pm

Join Forces with your fellow WBEs and Corporate and Government Members in lively New Orleans! Celebrate the successes of our Women’s Business Enterprise Stars and America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises. Participate in thought provoking workshops, formal and informal networking and the Salute gala. Come prepared to focus on opportunities for growth and learn about trends across several key industries.

March 17 - 20

The 28th Annual National Reservation Economic Summit in Las Vegas will feature respected tribal leaders, state, and local elected officials and top CEO's, networking, teaming opportunities, business development sessions, American Indian Procurement opportunities and much more.

March 5

"Surviving and Thriving in Uncertain Times", the conference theme, describes the landscape in which defense professionals are anticipating and adapting to changes, assuring their personal value to their organizations, and keeping their companies relevant. To soar above the focus on sequestration, furloughs, cutbacks, and more, we have to figure out how to do more than just survive—we have to thrive. Learn from prominent speakers representing industry and government at this one-day conference. Share ideas and information with peers from many parts of the nation.

March 4 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801 United States

A primary challenge for business is to be aware of current regulations and guidelines. This conference provides opportunities to meet buyers and contracting officers from major military bases, the surrounding states and large companies to discuss business opportunities. Educational sessions will provide current information on emerging new standards and provide you with the tools to bid and contract successfully, gain valuable information and share success stories. This is your opportunity as a supplier to identify potential new contracting sources and network with buyers and other attendees.

March 4 - 6

This year's summit will bring together experts in the aerospace business community, government and education who are working to advance the industry in Arkansas and across the South. Valuable business-to-business opportunities with companies from Arkansas, Oklahoma and other surrounding states will be offered to all guests. The expo will feature dozens of companies and organizations from all sectors including aerospace, aviation, defense and education.

February 27 @ 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 United States Google Map

Agenda:
2:30 – 3:00 PM REGISTRATION (Foyer 2, 1st Floor)

3:00 – 5:30 PM PRESCHEDULED GROUP DISCUSSION & BUSINESS MATCHMAKING
Participate in small group panel discussions with Corporate and Government Representatives and learn how to get your foot in the door, successfully compete in a bidding process and win a contract.
(South American A&B, 1st Floor)

5:30 – 7:00 PM NETWORKING RECEPTION (Foyer 2, 1st Floor)
Meet with the representatives of U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Postal Service, Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Housing Finance Agency, NASA, Hilton Worldwide and more!