HUBZone Small Business Summit targeting the Small Business Community to provide innovate solutions and superior products

Under the direction of the Honorable Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), is pleased to announce the hosting of the 2016 Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business Summit; "Building Business Relationships Through Collaboration and Innovation" in Detroit, Michigan on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center. The goal of this summit is to increase awareness and broaden the HUBZone base by educating the Small Business community about technological challenges and areas of focus where Small Businesses should direct their research and resources in order to deliver high level solutions.

This event will feature Keynote Senior Advisors discussing the state of the agency's HUBZone participation as well as understanding the HUBZone Program, a panel discussion from leading authorities targeting improving Small Business participation and a Business Matchmaking session geared toward engaging Small Businesses in the Department's need of value-added military capabilities for the Warfighter.

To register for the event, please use the following link (www.regonline.com/SBHZs16).
Additionally, please make note of the following event registration deadlines:

Matchmaking Registration:     Friday, April 15, 2016 at 5:00pm, est.
General Registration:             Friday, April 22, 2016 at 5:00pm, est.

Matchmaking sessions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis with up to two (2) participants representing each company. Your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes requested during the registration process will be used to generate a schedule of appointments. For planning purposes, all Matchmaking participants will receive an email Monday, April 25, 2016 with details on how to retrieve their meeting schedules.

If you experience any challenges when trying to register for the event or have any questions, please contact Ms. Pamela Wallace, Registrar (pwallace@llbenterprisesllc.com) or (703) 684-4871.