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DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier research and development agency, dedicated to advancing the nation’s technological edge.   Whether you’re new to DARPA […]

Open exclusively to SAME members, this opportunity will help in planning your company's acquisition strategy. Hear about the government's upcoming engineering, design, construction, and environmental programs during the FY2026 DOD […]

Cash flow is critical.  From paying your employee payroll and office lease to marketing expenses and keeping the lights on, cash flow is necessary to keep your business enterprise afloat.  […]

We are excited to host the 2025 Rock Island Small Business Industry Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST) in the Quad Cities! As […]

Understanding a potential customer’s problem and how your product or service will solve it is vitally important in any market, even more so with the Department of Defense (DoD).  Other […]

This event offers an opportunity to explore U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Chicago district's latest and upcoming projects, advancements in engineering, and to meet the team driving their […]

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. industrial base, and NCMA's brand-new event, Emerge, is your gateway to success in federal contracting. This one-day event head in the heart […]

Join uniformed engineers, government civilians, industry leaders, young professionals, and innovators for the premier event dedicated to advancing engineering services in support of the warfighter and the joint engineer mission. […]

The IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 16th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on June 3rd and 4th 2025 at Vibrant Arena in Moline, IL to […]