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HUBZone Summit

BUILDING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH

COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION

April 31, 2016 | Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Detroit, Michigan

PURPOSE

Sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), the Summit is designed to increase HUBZone participation in DoD procurements.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All small businesses can benefit from attending the Summit. You will gain valuable insights about the federal procurement process from Senior Government officials. You will learn from industry experts who understand the challenges that small businesses face — and how to overcome them. You can meet potential buyers during a matchmaking session. To register, go to www.regonline.com/SBHZs16. You must register on or before April 15 to participate in the matchmaking session.

SCHEDULE

8:00 am - 9:00 am Networking Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - 9:15 am Welcome Address Dr. James Galvin, Deputy Director, Portfolio Management, DoD OSBP 9:15 am - 9:30 am Congressional Welcome The Honorable Gary Peters, U.S. Senator 9:30 am - 10:00 am Keynote Address Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense 10:00 am - 10:15 am Morning Break 10:15 am - 11:00 am The State of DoD HUBZone Participation Kenyata Wesley, Acting Director, DoD OSBP 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Understanding the HUBZone Program Mariana Pardo, Director, HUBZone Program, Small Business Administration 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Networking Lunch 1:10 pm - 2:30 pm Challenges that Face Small Businesses (Panel Discussion) Alice Williams, Associate Director, DoD OSBP (Moderator)

2:45 pm - 4:45 pm Business Matchmaking 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Remarks 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Networking Reception

DoD OSBP

• Beth Cryderman Moss, Director, Macomb Regional PTAC

• Barbara English, Vice President, English-EI Enterprises

• Len Travis, President Pontiac Drywall Systems

• Tom Vargo, Lead Opportunity Specialist, Small Business Administration