Huntsville Engagement Lunch: January 2026

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 – 11:50 AM Call to Order
• NVSBC Remarks: Janelle Askew, Engagement Director, NVSBC
• 11:50 PM – 12:00 PM Success Spotlight: Robert Betters, President/CEO, RBCI
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Around the Room Introductions (if time permits) 
• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Served (Buffet Style w/Lunch available up to one hour)
• 1:00 PM - 1:05 PM Speaker Introduction: Janelle Askew, Director of Engagement, NVSBC
• 1:05 PM – 1:45 PM Guest Speaker(s) Presentation + Q&A
  
• Speaker(s): Scott Semple, Founder/Managing Partner, NewTHINK Solutions
• Topic: 2026 GovCon Growth: YES YOU CAN!
  Now that you and your firm have survived the unprecedented changes to federal government contracting in 2025, what will federal acquisition look like in 2026? And how do you rapidly adjust and build (or rebuild!) a robust sales pipeline to ensure growth in 2026!
  This session provides actionable insights, growth strategies, and keys to successful sales pipeline management. Key takeaways from this session include:
  --RULES: Impacts of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) on your firm and your competitors
  --REVENUE: How are Teaming, Contract Vehicles, and Agency Pipelines impacted?
  --PIPELINE: Your Integrated Sales Pipeline Management System is your Foundation for Growth
  --PLAYBOOK: Start with a CHECKLIST, then build your 2026 PLAYBOOK
  --Plus Q&A
• 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM Closing Remarks & Networking
  
  

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