Huntsville Engagement Lunch: April 2025 

Registration is open!

NVSBC offers our Engagement Lunch event and keynote speaker for the veteran entrepreneur and federal small business community.  Come join us for the training, networking, lunch, and guest speaker!

• Location: Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
  
• Parking: FREE
  
• Dress Code: Business Casual
• Event POC: Engagement Director, [email protected]

Huntsville Engagement Lunch Agenda: 

• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Registration, Networking
• 11:30 AM – 11:45 PM Call to Order
• NVSBC Remarks: Janelle Askew, Director of Engagement
• 11:45 – 12:15 PM Lunch Served (Buffet Style w/Lunch available up to one hour)
• 12:15 – 12:20 PM Board Development Committee: Scott Thompson, Founder & CEO, DuraBante
• 12:20 – 1:00 PM Around the Room Introductions 
• 1:00 - 1:05 PM Speaker Introduction
• 1:05 – 1:35 PM Guest Speaker Presentation
  
• Speaker: Amber Hart, Co-Founder at The Pulse™
• Topic: "From Data to Deals: How to Leverage Public Data for Federal Wins"
  By attending this event, Amber will help you learn how to:
  
  • Leverage Primary Sources for Competitive Intelligence – Understand how to analyze primary sources such as the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), the System for Award Management (SAM), and USASpending to track contract awards, identify expiring contracts, and assess competitors' trends in federal sales.
  • Gain Strategic Insights from Government Reports, Budgets, and Forecasts – Learn how to efficiently review agency budget justifications, spending forecasts, and procurement plans to anticipate upcoming opportunities and align your business development strategy accordingly.
  • Discover Hidden Gems for Market Positioning – Explore valuable insights within public procurement data that help you analyze spending patterns, agency priorities, and vendor performance, enabling you to position your company effectively as a prime or subcontractor. 
• 1:35 PM - 2:00 PM Closing Remarks & Networking
  
  

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