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SUMMARY:2026 Virginia Small Business Symposium: Contracting For Success
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nWinning government contracts starts with knowing where opportunities are posted and how to compete for them — join us to find out. \n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Small Business Symposium: Contracting for Success is a free\, in-person event designed to help small businesses understand the government procurement process and confidently pursue contracting opportunities at the local\, state\, and federal levels. \nHosted by the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity in partnership with James Madison University\, this symposium provides practical guidance on registering in procurement systems\, navigating purchasing portals\, identifying contract opportunities\, and positioning your business to compete successfully. Along the way\, you’ll connect with procurement professionals\, resource partners\, and fellow entrepreneurs who can help support your contracting journey. \nEvent Agenda \n8:30 AM | Doors Open\nCheck-In & Networking \nWelcome & Opening Remarks \n\nEric Lin — Agency Director\, SBSD\nKatie Weaver — Director of Procurement\, JMU\n\nPartner Introductions \nKeynote Session: Stop Guessing\, Start Winning\nLarry White — Category Manager\, Virginia IT Agency (VITA) \nBuyer Panel Discussion — Session I \n\nCrystal Hypes — Acting Director of Contracts and Procurement\, DMV\nKrista McDaniel — Assistant Director of Strategic Operations\, JMU\nLaura Ashburn — Procurement Officer\, VEDM\nStacie Frierson — Sr. Manager\, Channel Business\, W.W. Grainger\, Inc.\n\nPanel Discussion — Session II \n\nThomas E. Addison II — President\, 4TAS Supply & Maintenance\nAntonio Landivar — Principal\, Landivar & Associates\, LLC\nBrent L. Elliott — President\, Positive Pressure\n\nBusiness Resource Spotlight\nRetirePath & SBDC \nPower Networking\, Resource Fair & Lunch \nFREE TO ATTEND\, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nIf you have questions regarding this event\, please contact Ramain.Gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov
URL:https://governmentexecutiveconsultingservices.com/event/2026-virginia-small-business-symposium-contracting-for-success/
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SUMMARY:VETS2INDUSTRY 2026 Action Summit
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss solutions to three main challenges of the military community. One veteran ecosystem. One coordinated path to action. \n\n\n\n\n  \nFindings from the three virtual sessions move into the October 22 in-person Action Summit\, where the three focus areas are considered together to develop coordinated recommendations for policymakers\, VSOs/nonprofits\, and employers. \nWho Should Be in the Room\n\nPolicymakers and government leaders\nVeteran service organizations and nonprofits\nEmployers\, HR\, and veteran-talent leaders\nResearchers and veteran-serving practitioners\nVeterans and families with lived experience\n\n  \nWhat We Are Building \n\nPrioritized recommendations for policymakers\nBest-practice guidance for VSOs and nonprofits\nEmployer guidance for recruiting\, retaining\, and developing veteran talent\nEvidence and insights that can inform V2I’s National Veteran Action Plan and Veteran Intelligence Platform\n\n  \nWhere This Leads \nThis is a working summit – participants are invited to contribute\, challenge assumptions\, and help shape the recommendations. Insights from all three virtual sessions come together here.
URL:https://governmentexecutiveconsultingservices.com/event/vets2industry-2026-action-summit/
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SUMMARY:Procurement Night Out: "Partnering for Impact"
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nConnect with procurement leaders\, agencies\, prime contractors\, and community partners while exploring opportunities to grow your business. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of networking\, collaboration\, and procurement opportunities\, connecting small\, local\, minority and women-owned businesses alongside industry leaders from MGM National Harbor\, the Prince George’s County Office of Procurement\, and a wide range of partners\, including other casinos\, hotels\, universities\, general contractors\, corporations\, and numerous state and county local agencies. \nEngage directly with regional organizations and community partners such as WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV\, CRMSDC\, USPAACC\, USBC\, OSBA\, MDOT\, MLGCA\, Employ Prince George’s\, FSC First\, and more. Representatives will be on-site to share valuable insights and resources on access to capital\, supplier development programs\, certification\, scaling strategies\, and other tools to support your business growth and long-term success. \n-Complimentary headshots will be available at no cost\, to the first 50 interested attendees\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n-Light refreshments and cash bar showcasing spirits from minority- and women-owned brands. \n*Free self-parking\, please bring your parking ticket to registration for validation. \n\n\n\nRead less\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLineup\n\nHeadliner \n\n\nLissa Ross\n\n\n\nHeadliner \n\n\nTobias Thornwell\n\n\n\nHeadliner \n\n\nCounty Executive (Invited)\n\n\n\nHeadliner \n\n\nThe Honorable Edward Burroughs III\n\n\n\nHeadliner \n\n\nMs. Alice Williams\n\n\n\nHeadliner \n\n\nMrs. Tracy Benjamin\n\n\n\nHeadliner \n\n\nDiana Domenech\n\n\n\nHeadliner \n\n\nMartina William\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nAgendaFormal Program Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n05:30 PM – 06:00 PM \nExhibitor Networking\n\n\n\n\n06:00 PM – 06:30 PM \nFormal Program\n\n\n\n\n06:30 PM – 08:00 PM \nExhibitor Networking Resumes
URL:https://governmentexecutiveconsultingservices.com/event/procurement-night-out-partnering-for-impact/
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Governor’s Small Business Outreach Summit!
DESCRIPTION:EVENT OVERVIEW\n\nThe 11th Annual Governor’s Small Business Outreach Summit brings together Maryland entrepreneurs\, small and minority-owned businesses\, business leaders\, state government\, prime contractors\, and community partners for a day focused on connection\, opportunity\, and growth. \nBuilding on the success of last year’s Summit\, which reached capacity\, the 2026 event will offer even more opportunities to connect with decision-makers\, discover state resources\, build strategic relationships\, and position your business for growth. \nThis year’s theme\, “Maryland Means Business: Leveraging State Partnerships for Growth — Building Strong Government Relationships\,” reflects the Summit’s focus on strengthening connections between Maryland’s business community and state government. \nHear Directly From Maryland’s Leaders\nGovernor Wes Moore will kick off the 2026 Summit\, joined by Comptroller Brooke Lierman\, Commerce Secretary Harry Coker\, Jr.\, Social and Economic Mobility Secretary Walter L. Simmons\, General Services Secretary Atif T. Chaudhry\, and Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. \nThrough keynote presentations\, conversations\, and opportunities for engagement\, attendees will gain insight into state priorities\, programs\, resources\, and opportunities—and learn how to navigate government and leverage partnerships to support business growth. \nA Full Day of Connections & Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with Maryland entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, state executives\, prime contractors\, and community partners.\nDiscover state programs\, resources\, and opportunities available to Maryland businesses.\nBuild relationships with decision-makers\, potential partners\, and organizations seeking the products and services Maryland businesses provide.\nExplore vendors\, exhibitors\, and business resources throughout the Summit.\n\n\n\n\nAccess the Small Business Solutions Session\, giving businesses an opportunity to get insight and guidance from business experts.\nMake targeted connections through the enhanced Matchmaking Session\, designed to create more focused opportunities with prime contractors\, organizations\, and potential business partners.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUILDING ON LAST YEAR’S SUCCESS\n\nThe 2026 Summit builds on a successful 2025 event that brought hundreds of members of Maryland’s business community together and reached capacity. \nThis year\, we’re creating an even more focused experience for businesses looking to make connections\, access resources\, and identify new opportunities. Connect. Build. Grow. \nJoin us November 9 at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland for a day dedicated to Maryland’s small business community. \nWith last year’s Summit reaching capacity\, reserve your ticket today and come ready to connect with state leaders\, discover resources\, build relationships\, and explore new opportunities. \n 
URL:https://governmentexecutiveconsultingservices.com/event/11th-annual-governors-small-business-outreach-summit/
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SUMMARY:Live! Casino & Hotel Minority Outreach Fair on Monday\, December 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nThis registration page is for ATTENDEES ONLY\, NOT FOR EXHIBITORS . If a prime is interested in exhibiting\, please contact events@mwmca.org. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Description:**Please Note – This registration page is for ATTENDEES ONLY\, NOT EXHIBITORS. \nThe Minority Outreach Fair is intended to assist small businesses in identifying\, work and/or contractual opportunities with prime companies and government agencies\, locate small business resources\, and network with other small businesses. \nEvent Schedule: \n8:00am to 12:00pm – EVENT CENTER – features over 100 exhibitors including prime companies and local government agencies. \nThere is so much valuable and worthwhile information distributed at this event that arriving when the event begins at 8:00am is a good idea to accomplish your goals and identify business for your company to pursue. \nIf possible\, bring more than one representative from your company to cover meeting all the exhibitors. Review the exhibtors list ahead of your arrival to plan which companies and government agencies you will visit first\, second\, third\, etc. \nPlease feel free to invite other small\, minority\, and women owned firms to attend. There is worthwhile information for all businesses. \nExhibitor List – Coming Soon \nExhibitor Floorplan – Coming Soon \nEvent Description – Coming Soon \nEvent Schedule – Coming Soon \nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Coming Soon
URL:https://governmentexecutiveconsultingservices.com/event/live-casino-hotel-minority-outreach-fair-on-monday-december-7-2026/
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