San Antonio Engagement Dinner: July 2026

NVSBC offers our Engagement Dinner event and guest speaker for the veteran entrepreneur and federal small business community.  Come join us for the networking, dinner, and speaker presentation! 

NVSBC invite you to the San Antonio Engagement Dinner, where ALL small business professionals are welcome to attend this government contracting focused event.

• Location: Norris Conference Centers, 618 NW Loop 410, Ste 207, San Antonio, TX 78216
• Parking: Free Parking and directions to venue here
• Event POC: Engagement Director, [email protected]

San Antonio Engagement Dinner Agenda: 

• 5:30 – 6:10 PM Registration, Networking
• 6:10 – 6:30 PM Call to Order
• Opening Remarks: Janelle Askew, Director of Engagement
• 6:30 – 6:40 PM Spotlight: Dr. Zach Johnson, CEO/Founder, The HABITS Group, LLC
  
• 6:40 – 7:10 PM Around the Room Introductions
  
• 7:10 – 7:30 PM Dinner Served (Buffet)
• 7:30– 7:35 PM Speaker Introduction: Janelle Askew, NVSBC
• 7:35 - 8:15 PM Guest Speaker: Sheena Parker, Founder, GovConNOW
• Topic: "SLED Contracting Masterclass"
  
• Don't miss this presentation! Sheena will speak to all small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals ready to grow through state, local, and education (SLED) contracts; whether you’re just starting or fully established in government contracting or already registered and looking to expand your revenue, this is an event you don't want to miss!
• Key Takeaways 
  • What SLED contracts are & where the money flows
  • How to register as a vendor with cities, counties & school systems
  • Local certifications: MBE, DBE & state-level programs
  • Subcontracting as a middleman — how to find prime contractors
  • How to fund & execute your first contract without upfront cash
  • Goal-setting, networking, and free resources to grow fast
• 815 – 830 PM Closing Remarks & Networking

REGISTER