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Connect with a community of leading experts, decision-makers, solution providers, business partners, and federal contracting officers. There will be opportunities to connect with teaming partners, compete in federal acquisition, support the nation’s contracting goals. and engage in above-board networking between private companies and federal program managers and procurement/contracting officers At SBC: Small Businesses can… Learn […]

NCMA is the neutral forum for real conversations across functions and across government and industry. Nexus is a carefully curated event to create an environment where multi-functional buyer and seller teams train side by side on our shared and pressing challenges for solutions for supply chain risk, requirements planning, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, small […]

This premier event connects each of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Operating Divisions/Staff Divisions (OpDivs) with industry stakeholders to Empower Excellence through Innovation and Partnerships. The HHS Industry Summit is a two-day hybrid conference offering both in-person and virtual participation options. Attendees can explore three specialized tracks - Training, Innovation, and Procurement - crafted to meet […]

Theme: Operational & Industrial Impacts of the Technical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy This event brings together leaders from the Department of Defense, the military services, industry, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and academia to address present and future tactical wheeled vehicle requirements.  The conference provides an atmosphere for open discussion between participants on the needs of the […]

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 or a seasoned performer with the agency, this event will provide insights on "How to DARPA" with its leadership and networking opportunities to help advance […]

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 & Federal Agency Programs Briefings. Network with leaders and meet directly from contracting representatives, flag and general officers, and other decision-makers from the engineering components […]

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.   Fortunately, when you have a DoD contract, timely payment is assured, however, it is predicated on being able to correctly submit an invoice through wide-area […]

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 in previous years, we will also have a social/networking event the night before the conference on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. One-on-one meetings will be available […]

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 than running out of money, the biggest reason for small business failure is not having done the homework to fully comprehend and address the user’s […]

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 mission forward.  This Open House is an occasion to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the contributions of the engineering community. As part of the event, there […]