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June 7, 2024
Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Council Launches
Arlington, VA — Dr. Laura Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, represented the Department at the inaugural Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Council meeting on May 31 hosted by the Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce.
Army OSBP Director Featured DAU Podcast Guest
Arlington, VA — Ms. Kim Buehler, Director of the Army Office of Small Business Programs is the guest on the latest edition of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) All Things Small Business podcast.
May 17, 2024
DoD Northeast Regional Training & Matchmaker Event
Arlington, VA — Small businesses throughout New England and New York gathered in Burlington, Vt. this week for a training and matching making event to connect with government agencies and prime contractors, as well as representatives from state, federal and local resources.
OSBP Connects at SOF Week
Arlington, VA — The Office of Small Business Programs was well represented at SOF Week, May 6-10 in Tampa, Fla.
Unlocking Access: Understanding Facility Clearance
Arlington, VA — If your company provides goods or services to the U.S. government and deals with classified information, you might need a Facility Clearance (FCL).
All Things Small Business Episode 9
Arlington, VA — In the latest Defense Acquisition University "All Things Small Business Podcast" Mr. Ken Carkhuff, EdS talks to Ms. Arveice Washington, Director of the Department of the Navy's Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP).
May 10, 2024
Small Business Training Week Ignites the Future
Arlington, VA — Over 800 federal small business professionals and acquisition personnel participated in Small Business Training Week held in Chicago last week – aptly during National Small Business Week.
May 3, 2024
National Small Business Week
Arlington, VA — Greetings from Small Business Training Week (SBTW24) in Chicago where 800+ federal small business and acquisition professionals convened for a week-long intensive training event.
New Resource for Small Businesses: Investing in America Small Business Hub
Arlington, VA — Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman recently announced the launch of SBA’s new Investing in America Small Business Hub, the first and only digital portal of its kind providing industry-specific resources to help small businesses tap into new opportunities made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
April 19, 2024
The White House Announces Record Investment in Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Arlington, VA — On April 12 President Biden announced record investment in small disadvantaged businesses with a record-breaking $76.2 billion, or 12.1% in federal contracting dollars, going to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in FY 2023.
Meet Us in Michigan Next Week!
Arlington, VA — DoD Office of Small Business Programs Director, Mr. Farooq Mitha, has a series of engagements with small businesses and industry in Michigan next week.
APEX Accelerators are a Critical Front Door for Businesses
Arlington, VA — APEX Accelerators are a critical front door for businesses new to government contracting to acquire the skills and know-how to compete.
April 12, 2024
Empowering Small Businesses: A Collaborative Journey at Sea-Air-Space Event
Arlington, VA — The Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) participated in the Sea-Air-Space event held in National Harbor, Md. this week.
DAU Acquisition Update Now Available On-Demand
Arlington, VA — The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Acquisition Update is a must-see event for defense acquisition professionals, and the Feb. 21-22 event is now available for download.
April 5, 2024
Ignite the Future: Small Business Training Week
Arlington, VA — The premier training event of the year for federal acquisition and small business professionals starts in 24 days!
ICAM Networking Days Brings Diverse Collaborators Together
Arlington, VA — This week, members of our leadership team participated in the DoD’s Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office’s Networking Days event at the Lockheed Martin Global Vision Center in Crystal City, Va. with representatives from industry, academia, government program offices, and the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCIEP) directorate.
Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses Affected by Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Arlington, VA — Small businesses impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Maryland last week can apply for a disaster loan of up to $2 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help overcome any revenue loss.
March 22, 2024
Why America Needs The Defense Industrial Base
Arlington, VA — Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks made the case at the Reagan Institute's National Security Innovation Base Summit on Wednesday that we all have a responsibility to foster a broad national security innovation base.
Mentor Firms Invited to Participate in Broad Agency Announcement
Arlington, VA — The Army Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Office is now inviting applications for participation in the Department's MPP.
SBTW 2024 Keynote Speaker Announced
Arlington, VA — Don't miss the opportunity to hear from HON Dilawar Syed, SBA Deputy Administrator. HON Syed has driven civic efforts at the federal, state, and local level focusing on economic growth and entrepreneurship.
Upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity for APEX Accelerators Program
Arlington, VA — This is a special notice to provide information about the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity to establish APEX Accelerators in Fiscal Year 2025.
Feb. 16, 2024
Congressional Small Business Fireside Chat
Arlington, VA — The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) hosted the first Small Business Fireside Chat of 2024 yesterday with members from the House Small Business Committee as part of National Entrepreneurship Week.
OSBP Director Interview: How the DoD is Helping Michigan Small Businesses
Arlington, VA — In advance of a small business and industry engagement roundtable at Schoolcraft College on Friday, Feb. 16, Mr. Farooq Mitha was on News/Talk 760 WJR Radio-Detroit discussing ways the United States Department of Defense, in collaboration with The U.S. Small Business Administration and other local partners such as APEX Accelerators and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), help small businesses acquire the knowledge to compete and win government contracts.
Project Spectrum Presents at WEST Conference
Arlington, VA — This week, Derrick Davis, Director for Industrial Cybersecurity, Office of Small Business Programs, spoke about Project Spectrum at WEST 2024, the premier sea services conference and exposition on the West Coast that brings military and industry together to explore current and future naval platforms and technologies.
Feb. 9, 2024
Defense Pricing and Contracting Year in Review Released
Arlington, VA — The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment's Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) team undertakes key initiatives to support the DoD pricing and contracting community in their ability to acquire and deliver capabilities to meet Warfighter needs.