DC Metro Engagement Dinner & VetFedAcademy: May 2024

NVSBC offers our VetFedAcademy Training preceded by our in-person Engagement Dinner event for the veteran entrepreneur and federal small business community.  Come join us for training, networking, and dinner!

• Location: Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
• Room: 5 Star Ballroom, 3rd Floor
• Price: Member Organization $65, Non-Member Organization $85
• Parking: Free ($20 value)
• Event POC: [email protected]

VetFedAcademy Agenda: 

• 4:00 – 5:00 PM 
• Trainer: John Perkins, Director Veterans Small Business Certification Program, SBA

• VFA Topic: SBA Updates on the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Program

• Attend this session and learn:

  • Policy Highlights, Key Changes, and Updates on Veteran Certification and the new VetCert program
  • Eligibility & Benefits of SBA Certification
  • How to Prepare for Application & SBA Certification Process Flow
  • Transfer of VA Verified Businesses to SBA
  • And Your Questions Answered! 

DC Metro Engagement Dinner Agenda: 

• 5:30 – 6:30 PM Registration, Networking Hour 
• 6:30 – 7:30 PM Call to Order, Announcements, Dinner 
• 7:30 – 8:20 PM Details Coming Soon!
• Guest Speaker(s): Brad Reaves, Reaves GovCon Group
• Presentation: Business Opportunities for Veteran Owned Firms – Changes in Federal Certifications, SDVOSB JV’s for GWACS, and more!

• Discussion Topics:
  Certifications Update: NEW Subcontracting Certification for SD/VOSBs, 8(a)/DBE Legal Challenges & SD/VOSB Impact, 5% SDVOSB, and more - What’s Going on with Federal Small Business Certifications!
  GWACs& JVs Everywhere: Using SD/VOSB JV’s and Mentor Protégé JV’s for GWAC Success – Tripwires for JV Creation and Proposals – What Works and What Doesn’t!
  Advanced Growth Strategies for SD/VOSBs: Utilizing Private Equity/Mentor Investment, M&A, and Contract Novations to leverage SD/VOSB Certifications (without jeopardizing your SD/VOSB status!); Looking toward the future of Certification Requirements 

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Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker and more. If you are interested in learning more about event sponsorship, please contact Zack Armstrong at [email protected]