The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation's largest source of early stage, high risk research and development funding for small businesses. These programs provide more than $3.5 billion annually in competitive awards, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to me...

Geospatial Gateway Forum (formerly Tech Showcase West) is an annual three-day event offering the unique opportunity to see the innovative work happening in the St. Louis region. Over the past decade, St. Louis has grown into a hub of geospatial innovation. With the Next NGA West (N2W) campus in development and more industry partners making their mark in the city, GEOINT has catapulted forward, putting St. Louis on the map for geospatial excell...

The Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel is proud to host the National Procurement Institute, Inc’s 51st Annual National Conference and the 24th Annual Presentation of the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Awards. NPI will hold the conference October 6 through 9, 2019. Come join the purchasing community for the annual series of workshops, seminars, and educational sessions. Don’t miss out on a great networking opportunity and a chanc...

The 89th and 744th Comm Squadrons will co-host the 2019 event and they are interested in all technologies used on the desktop and in the field. This Expo is a one of kind opportunity for vendors to demonstrate products, services and capabilities in the areas of Airborne Communications (Air to Air and Air to Ground) Executive Level Support (including comfort) in the air, Cyberspace Mission Assurance and about future trends toward Broadband capa...

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (USAID/OSDBU) and the Virginia PTAC are hosting a Veterans International Small Business Conference on Tuesday October 8, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at George Mason University (GMU) Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington VA 22201. The agenda will be dynamic with a goal of improving VOSB and SDVOSB access to procurement oppor...

Disaster Recovery – Contracting Opportunities Learn how you can help areas devastated by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis through government contracts. When natural disasters occur, it devastates homes, businesses, and communities. Fortunately, in the USA, we have financial support from federal and local government agencies to rebuild these communities. Through government contracts, you can help your neighbors and help yo...

A new web-based training course, Fundamentals: Biobased Products and the BioPreferred Program has been posted on the BioPreferred website and on USDA AgLearn. Fundamentals: Biobased Products and the BioPreferred Program is designed as an introduction to biobased products and the BioPreferred program for all audiences. It is self-paced but should take 30 minutes or less to complete. It is available on-demand and .5 CLPs are recommended. The obj...

This series brings business intelligence and networking opportunities, specifically organized for small businesses. October's topic: The Runway Extension Act. Whether you're a small business now or a large business that will become small again, the act is going to reshape the competitive landscape for every opportunity you bid on in the federal market. Learn how the new law affects you, how it scrambles the fight for contract dollars--and what...

Cooperative cross-campus operations, innovative procurement, imaginative solutions in student success, leveraging technology, and effective service-oriented strategies are just some of the topics being presented at the 2019 California Higher Education Collaborative (CHEC) Conference being held October 1-3, 2019 at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center. This conference, with a theme of New Opportunities – Common Challenges, convenes administr...

The Certified Government Meeting Professional Course is to earn the CGMP designation and is designed for government meeting planners and suppliers whose work is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal government. While the curriculum is written from Federal rules, regulations, and laws, state and local government employees will benefit from this information. Individuals who have earned their CGMP have obtained the highest designat...