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• WIDGHR Summer Lunch & Learn Series- June

  • Start
    11 Jun 2025
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    11:30 AM
  • End
    11 Jul 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    1202 West Little Creek Road Norfolk, VA 23505

  Bring your lunch and help us kickoff our 2025 Lunch and Learn Summer Series!

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  Please note that the following event is not managed or hosted by the HUBZone Council. For more information regarding this event, please contact the event organizer directly.

  
  

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• How to Not Get Burned in Government Contracting

  • When
    17 Jun 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84400358660?pwd=c3KiBG0e2JtbMo82hGnDSQQvqBZRab.1

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   In this 60-minute presentation, Lynda shares war-stories from her days in government contracting. She’ll share how to protect yourself from things that could have put the company out of business and unscrupulous teaming partners.
  

  Key Take Aways

  •     How to protect yourself from an unscrupulous teaming partner
  •     How to protect yourself from cancelled contracts and debarment
  •     How to set yourself up for a successful exit
  •     Five requirements your HR staff may be missing

  Lynda Stafford is the Founder of Stafford Business Consulting, where she empowers executives and entrepreneurs to confidently enter and excel in the world of federal government contracting.

  Before launching her consultancy, Lynda was the President and Founder of RMGS, Inc., a federal contracting firm she grew to over 130 employees and $27 million in revenue during nearly a decade of leadership. RMGS held contracts with major federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of State.

  Lynda’s unique perspective blends real-world success as a government contractor with a foundational background in Human Resources and Training. This combination allows her to deliver high-impact coaching, consulting, and training that demystifies complex processes and helps leaders avoid costly mistakes. Her speaking style is practical, engaging, and focused on turning insight into action — making her a valuable addition to events focused on business growth, entrepreneurship, and public sector markets.

  
  

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• 2025 DOE Small Business Forum & Expo: Registration

  • Start
    25 Jun 2025
  • End
    26 Jun 2025
  • Location
    2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Chicago, Illinois 60616-9985

  

  Join us at the premier event for small businesses driving DOE's mission. The 2025 experience is headed to Downtown Chicago—a bigger venue, more attendees, enhanced program, and more networking!

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• Small Business Liaison Officer Office Hours with the Defense Contract Management Agency

  • When
    25 Jun 2025
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  We are pleased to announce upcoming Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) Office Hours with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)! This is a valuable opportunity to engage directly with DCMA representatives and get your small business subcontracting questions under FAR 19.7 answered. Please direct all questions to Ms. Michelle Burnside at michelle.r.burnside.civ@mail.mil by June 20, 2025, so they can be properly addressed during the office hours. You will also be provided the opportunity to submit questions in the chat.

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• 2025 National HUBZone Conference

  • Start
    21 Jul 2025
  • End
    25 Jul 2025
  • Location
    14750 Conference Center Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151

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  Non-Members need follow the link below to register for the conference. Members and Government can register through this portal.
  

  NON-MEMBER CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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• Sponsorship for 2025 HUBZone Conference

  • Start
    21 Jul 2025
  • End
    25 Jul 2025

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• 2025 Annual Golf Outing

  • When
    21 Jul 2025
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    11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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• Save the Date: 2025 National HUBZone Conference

  • Start
    22 Jul 2025
  • End
    24 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Westfield Marriott Chantilly, VA

  

  Please note this is just the Save the Date. If you express your interest in the 2025 National HUBZone Conference, we will send out more information in the future.
  

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• Defense Leadership Forum: American Defense Contracting Summit

  • Start
    22 Jul 2025
  • End
    23 Jul 2025

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  For More Inforamtion: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-american-small-business-contracting-summit-registration-1079608270399?discount=HUBZone2DLF

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• Legislative Fly-In 2025

  • When
    22 Jul 2025
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    6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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• Trailblazer Awards Dinner

  • When
    23 Jul 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Westfields Marriot Chantilly, VA

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• Government Matchmaking – Buyer Sign-Up 2025 National HUBZone Conference

  • When
    24 Jul 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Government Matchmaking – Buyer Sign-Up
  This form is only for government agencies interested in participating as buyers at the 2025 National HUBZone Conference. By registering to serve as a federal buyer for the July 24th matchmaking event, you’ll receive one (1) complimentary single-day registration for that date.
  
  

  •   Additional Attendees: If more than one government official from the same agency plans to attend, an additional fee will apply.

  •   Who Should Register: Only federal government representatives serving as buyers in matchmaking. This is not for general attendees or non-government participants.

  
  Thank you for supporting HUBZone small businesses and helping to foster meaningful connections in the federal contracting community!

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• WIDGHR Summer Lunch & Learn Series- July

  • When
    24 Jul 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    150 West Main Street 21st Floor Conference Room Norfolk, VA 23510

  

  Bring your lunch and join us for our second Lunch and Learn of the Summer!

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• Welcome to the Table ft. RQ Construction

  • When
    11 Aug 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82115176932?pwd=Fgo4n3gDb7aDTYKr9rtPECoocOoydY.1

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• Montana APEX GovMatch 2025

  • When
    13 Aug 2025
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    1301 20th Street South , 59405, Great Falls, Montana

  

  Great Falls APEX is proud to host Montana APEX GovMatch 2025. Whether you're a supplier ready to showcase your capabilities or a buyer seeking qualified vendors to meet contracting needs, then this in-person GovMatch event is for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with key decision-makers and build strategic partnerships that empower government contracting success.

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• 2025 Women In Defense National Conference

  • When
    23 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency Crystal City 2799 Richmonf HWY Arlington, VA 22202

  

  Women In Defense invites you to the 2025 National Conference — an essential event for leaders, innovators, and change-makers in the defense community. This year’s theme, “Winning Tomorrow: Unlocking Mission Success Through Innovation and Efficiency,” emphasizes the importance of collaboration, modernization, and agility in shaping the future of national security. The event brings together professionals and leaders across government, military, industry, and academia to share insights, foster partnerships, and elevate forward-thinking strategies in defense.

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