Society of American Military Engineers 2016 Small Business Conference for Federal Engineering, Construction, & Environmental Programs ATLANTA, GA NOVEMBER 16-18
About November 16-18, Atlanta, GA Perfect venue for small businesses working in the federal A/E/C industry to connect with DOD, other government agencies and large businesses. Opportunity to connect with potential partners for the future 2,000+ attendees
Mega Sessions Discover each of these service and agencies vision for its continuing partnerships with small businesses: USACE & Department of Army U.S. Navy and NAVFAC U.S Air Force & AFCEC Department of Veterans Affairs
Business Opportunities Sessions Hear insider’s information on upcoming projects with a focus on: Construction – both horizontal and vertical Environmental Cyber Security A&E International And more!
Education and Training Sessions include: Marketing, Communications, Business Development = Success Master Planning Contracting Opportunities with USACE Resources that Prevent “Pain” in Government Contracting Using Sources Sought to Successfully Influence Acquisition Accounting: The Love Language of Government Contracts
Networking Roundtable Sessions Small businesses are linked with large businesses and government agencies Time to discuss real business opportunities and lay the foundation to develop new client–consultant relationships for small businesses One of the most popular features of SBC
Program Briefings Air Force Civil Engineer Center Department of Energy Department of Veterans Affairs General Services Administration Naval Facilities Engineering Command Small Business Administration U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Department of State Learn key information from these federal agencies :
Plenary Sessions Highlights Panel with Engineering Service Chiefs and Government Agency Leaders Mastering your business strategy Effective Leadership Relationships between small businesses and federal agencies such as : o U.S Army Corps of Engineers o Naval Facilities Engineering Command o Air Force Civil Engineer Center
Key Note Speakers Plenary Speaker Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, USA (Ret) Renowned leadership expert will share the key leadership principles he has come to embrace in his 34 years as a soldier, and a leader. Author of Adapt or Die: Leadership Principles from an American General Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, USA (Ret)
Plenary Speaker The “Other” Michael Jackson Globally renowned business specialist and professional speaker will deliver insights on the topic of change in a business context. Known as the “Other” Michael Jackson, he has consistently and successfully predicted and detailed changing market performances, trends, and consumer behavior for companies, industries, and markets around the world. Michael Jackson
Exhibit Hall AECOM Bay West LLC CB&I CH2M HILL Directed Technologies Drilling GISInc. Leidos Mead & Hunt National 8(a) Association Raymond Engineering Tepa, Inc. Zapata Inc. High energy and interactive Exhibit hall featuring 275+ exhibitors, including but DEFINITELY not limited to : See the full exhibitor list at *exhibiting companies on this slide were selected at random
Testimonials: What did you like best? SBC provides... “A single forum to meet and collaborate with many high- quality Small Businesses in one location. Also, all these firms are interested in federal work, so there is less sorting out to be done.” – 2015 SBC attendee “This was a great opportunity to meet the decision makers who have the influence to procure services throughout the nation and world,” – 2015 SBC attendee “Availability of industrial partners and governmental agencies for partnering discussions.” – 2015 SBC attendee
Registration Rates Through Oct. 14Oct. 15-onsite MemberNonMemberNon Industry – Large Business $625$800$725$900 Industry – Small Business $500$650$600$750 Non-Profit, Academia, Fully Retired Member $500N/A$600N/A Industry – Speaker$325 Uniformed Service/Gov $78
See you in Atlanta, November 16-18! Twitter: #SAMESBC