65--Small Business Event - National Veteran’s Small Business Engagement November 17-19, 2015.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is organizing the National Veteran's Small Business Engagement from November 17 to 19, 2015, primarily at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This event is designed to support procurement-ready Veteran-Owned Small Businesses by providing direct access to federal and commercial Procurement Decision Makers. With an expected attendance of around 3,000 participants, including approximately 2,000 Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, the Engagement aims to facilitate relationship-building, contract competition, and business capability demonstration. The event’s theme, ACCESS—Advocate, Create, Commit, Expand, Strengthen, and Sustain—reflects its mission to offer vital development opportunities for small businesses. The Engagement offers an avenue for Veteran-Owned small businesses to engage with a broad spectrum of potential customers and partners, enhancing their ability to secure contracts and grow their enterprises. As a significant gathering for both government and commercial entities, it provides excellent exposure and networking prospects. The National Veteran’s Small Business Engagement is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA24416Q0028) under the NAICS code 339113, with operations centered in Pittsburgh, PA. Additional information about the event is available online.