Join the Small Business Council for its yearly strategy session.  THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

An update on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) priorities and efforts to ensure that federal contracts end up in the hands of small and disadvantaged businesses will be addressed.  In addition, progress on the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act and updates on small business contracting programs will also be presented.

Reservation required; this session is sold out.

Department of Defense small business professionals provide up-to-date information on their respective small business porgrams from a leadership perspective, as well as policies affecting the small business community.  The panel will provide information on their agency small business strategy development, small business participation in procurement opportunities, and strategies to increase overall small business participation.

Learn about the opportunities for small businesses in the US Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Great Lakes & Ohio Valley, and Mississippi Valley Divisions. 

Learn about the opportunities for small businesses in the US Army Corps of Engineers Southwest, Pacific Ocean, Northwestern, and South Pacific Divisions.

• HQ NAVFAC
• AFCEE
• National Guard Bureau
  

Learn of opportunities for small businesses in USACE's TransAtlantic District (TAD) and hear from experienced OCONUS contractors about their experiences with TAD, lessons learned, and tips on seeking work in a contingency environment.

Directors of Army Engineer Center and Air Force Engineer Agencies will brief on the mission of their centers and upcoming business opportunities for small businesses.

This session focuses on the regulatory changes affecting Small Businesses. Come to learn what you need to know to do business in the current environment. Specifically, the session will address new/upcoming regulations enacted as a result of implementation of the Jobs Act as well as an update on the Veteran's program, the HubZone redesignation, self-certification and 3/2 rule.

Reservation required; this session is sold out.

As more and more Small Businesses establish Joint Ventures as a way to fuel growth, learn how to protect your Firm and your JV both legally and financially. Our Speakers include an Attorney and a CPA who are well-versed in structuring JVs. This 40 minute session will include plenty of time for Q&A from the audience. Our Panel for Q&A includes the speakers and subject matter experts including the Army Office of Small Business Programs.

Small Businesses, get the inside story on acquisition forecasts and strategies, tips on proposal preparation for source selections, and normal methods of market research. This is your opportunity to hear directly from your government advocates on tips that will help you position, prepare, and pursue competitive small business contracts with NAVFAC and AFCEE.  They are your champions within these agencies. It takes only one important element missed that may have been a barrier to your success.  Take advantage of this Session!