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SUMMARY:2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo
DESCRIPTION:Connect and boost your business at the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo—live and in person! No cost to attend! \nAmerican Suppliers. American Buyers. American Success.\nComing to Detroit\, MI! The Supplier Matchmaking Expo is your chance to meet domestic corporate partners from companies of all sizes that are looking for suppliers. This unique opportunity will bring together buyers and suppliers looking to strengthen their U.S. supply chains. \nHosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration in collaboration with General Motors and the New American Industrial Alliance. \nWhy Attend? \n\nMeet directly with buyers\nBuild relationships that could lead to future contracts\nNetwork with other businesses in your field\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\nOne-on-one matchmaking meetings\nExhibit hall with U.S. buyers and local\, state and federal organizations that support small manufacturers\n\nDon’t miss out on meeting key industry players and discovering fresh opportunities. Limited space available\, so register today! \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2026-supplier-matchmaking-expo/
LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Avenue\, Detroit\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:2026 America's Seed Fund Week
DESCRIPTION:America’s Seed Fund Week is a free\, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country’s largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding. \nWhat Is America’s Seed Fund? America’s Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Small businesses use this critical funding to develop their technologies and get them to market. \nWhat Happens at America’s Seed Fund Week? \n\nHear from federal and private sector leaders on the importance of continued technology innovation\nLearn how to navigate SBIR/STTR opportunities and apply for funding\nMeet with SBIR/STTR federal agency representatives\nConnect with Federal and State Technology (FAST) organizations and find other support resources\nBuild relationships with fellow innovators\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nEntrepreneurs\, Startups\, and Small Businesses based in the United States that are building technologies and bringing them to market\nStartup Accelerators\, Business Incubators\, University Entrepreneur Organizations\, and other entrepreneur support organizations\nRepresentatives from Federal Agencies\, State and Local Government\, and other members across innovation networks that support small businesses\n\nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2026-americas-seed-fund-week/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with U.S. Department of the Army
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner looking to work with the US Army?\nJoin the U.S. Small Business Administration for the 2025 Federal Contracting Series: Doing Business with the U.S. Department of the Army. \nGet the tools and insights you need to navigate federal contracting and connect with opportunities within the Army. Plus\, hear directly from Ms. Kim Buehler\, Director of the Army Office of Small Business Programs. \n🗓️ Thursday\, March 13\, 2025\, at 12:00 Noon\n🔗 No registration required\, join the session here: https://lnkd.in/gTwSfa8Z
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/doing-business-with-u-s-department-of-the-army/
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