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DoD Invites Small Businesses to Attend ChallengeHER Event in Chicago

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The Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (DoD OSBP), in partnership with ChallengeHER, is hosting an event aimed at small businesses interested in enhancing their participation in federal government contracting. Scheduled for July 27, 2017, at the Chicago Cultural Center, the free event provides attendees with valuable insights into the federal procurement process through presentations by senior officials from the DoD and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Small business owners will also share their experiences and strategies for overcoming typical challenges in government contracting. The event includes a three-hour matchmaking session where attendees can connect with potential buyers and partners from various agencies and companies such as the Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, Lockheed Martin, and others. Registration is required, with the event running from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. This initiative aligns with ChallengeHER’s mission to support woman-owned small businesses, as launched by Women Impacting Public Policy, American Express OPEN, and the SBA. The DoD and SBA emphasize that their participation does not constitute an endorsement, and the event is inclusive to all small businesses, with accommodations available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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DoD OSBP and ChallengeHER host free July 27 event for small businesses on federal contracting.

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Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

NAICS

921190 - Other General Government Support

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PostedJul 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

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Susan McGovernOutreach and Strategic Marketing

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Full Description

DoD Invites Small Businesses to Attend ChallengeHER Event on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Chicago Cultural Center. The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has partnered with ChallengeHER to co-sponsor this event. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Small businesses that want to become more effective players in the federal government contracting arena. WHY ATTEND? Small businesses will gain valuable insights about the federal procurement process from DoD and the Small Business Administration (SBA) senior government officials. Attendees will hear from small business owners who understand the challenges that small businesses face -- and how to overcome them. Attendees can meet potential buyers or partners during a three-hour matchmaking session. Matchmaking hosts include the Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Media Activity, L3 Aerospace Systems, Lockheed Martin, Missile Defense Agency and others. AGENDA The agenda for the event can be viewed here: https://challengeher.us/chicago-7272017/ REGISTER NOW (This event is free, but registration is required.) Date: July 27, 2017 Time: 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (Registration begins at 7 a.m. Matchmaking starts at 12:45 p.m.) Location: Chicago Cultural Center | 5th Floor Garland Conference | 78 Washington St. | Chicago, IL Registration site: www.eventbrite.com/e/challengeher-chicago-tickets-35225781260 ABOUT CHALLENGEHER ChallengeHER was launched by Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), American Express OPEN and the SBA to boost government contracting opportunities for woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs). We hope to see you in Chicago. To your success, DoD OSBP 3600 Defense Pentagon, Rm. 3E185 Washington, DC 20301 +1 (555) 000-0000 (phone) contact@example.gov BUSINESS.DEFENSE.GOV Follow us on Twitter: @BusinessDefense Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/businessdefense Check out our blog: medium.com/@businessdefense DISCLAIMER: SBA's and DoD's participation in this co-sponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any co-sponsor or other person or entity. All SBA and DoD programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance by contacting contact@example.gov.