8th Annual Midwest Small Business Government Contracting Symposium

The 8th Midwest Small Business Government Contracting Symposium objectives include:

• Two-day interchange for senior government and industry leadership to better understand future Arsenal Island business opportunities.

• Military, DoD Civilian, and Industry Participation.

• Networking Opportunities.

• Matchmaking Opportunities.

• Symposium Highlights

Symposium Highlights:

• Rock Island Center of Excellence Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry

• Featuring recognized speakers, Army military civilian leaders, and panel discussion with planned opportunities for Q&A

• Networking opportunities and exhibit booth area

• Presentations for small businesses

• Matchmaking – connecting small businesses with government and prime contractors

• Golf outing sponsored by the Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club (Note: Golf fees are not included in the symposium registration fee.)
  See Participating Contractors (PDF) – (to be added later)

Topics:

• Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) and Directorate of Logistics Updates

• Program Executive Office – Enterprise Information Systems (PEO-EIS) briefing

• Acquisition Reform

• Congressional Outlook

• Preparing for a Defense Contract Audit Agency audit

• Power of Partnerships

• Small Business Advocate Panel