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What to Expect at the Forum

Panels and Workshops – Sessions will cover topic areas including small business engagement in mega projects, discretionary opportunities, business development training programs, submitting successful bids, and more!

Exhibit Hall – Networking and relationship building is critical to small business success. The Forum’s exhibit hall will feature New York State agencies and authorities, private companies, business support providers and more!

MWBE Champions Award Luncheon – In celebration of the 36th anniversary of the New York State MWBE program, join us to recognize and award MWBEs and private and public partners for their success and commitments to the MWBE community.

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For general inquiries about the Forum:

E -mail: 2024MWBEForum@esd.ny.gov

Call: Customer Care Hotline at 212-803-2414

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Get ready for:

• Overview of the New York State Apex Accelerators

• How NYS Apex Accelerators assist businesses and the resources they provide

• How to do business with federal government agencies

• Navigating solicitations and funding opportunities

• NYS MWBE Certification Process

  • Certification Eligibility & Requirements

  • Benefits of Certification and Resources

Location: Virtual

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The event is an opportunity for companies to:

-              gain market insights from U.S. commercial diplomats and industry experts based at U.S. Embassies in the Americas.

-              participate in one-on-one meetings with U.S. government trade experts and other exporters

-              hear from private sector leaders about emerging sectors, and regional strategies

-              learn about updates to polices and regulations in the region

Cost: $50

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New York State has without fanfare (or being entirely aware) funded, conceptualized and developed a growing commercial Space industry. What differentiates the Empire State from other “Space economy” nations and states is the lack of recognition it receives, as well as coordinated policies to continue to build the industry into a genuine powerhouse for economic growth, business attraction and social development. The talent and ingredients are here as well as companies from Buffalo to Brooklyn working the sector.

This month’s edition of Space & Satellite Professionals International’s (www.sspi.org) popular New York Space Business Roundtable travels to Cornell University and beautiful Ithaca, New York to discuss how New York State has moved forward, the pace of its development and what it needs to really get this going faster.

Panelists include:

• Nick Reese, Co-Founder & COO, Frontier Foundry

• Julie Baker, Co-Founder & COO, Ursa Space Systems

11:00 AM – Networking & Registration

• Hosted by the New York Consortium for Space Technology Innovation & Development

11:50 AM – “Significant Digits”

• Report on the State of the Space Economy in NY State, by Empire Space

Noon - Keynote: Why NOT New York?

12:30 PM - Panel #1 – “Mapping Space Industry Assets in New York”

• Moderator: Joe Fargnoli, Founder, New York Space Alliance (Rochester, NY)

1:15 PM - Coffee Break

1:45 PM - Special Presentations

• What Do Space Businesses in NY State Need to Launch?

  • 1:45 – 2:00 PM – Julie Baker, Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Ursa Space  – “New ways that local, State and Federal governments can accelerate the growth and support marketshare growth for Space businesses”

  • 2:00 – 2:15 PM – “How NYS is mobilizing its universities to attract and build a commercial Space economy”

2:15 -2:30 PM – Reaction/Discussion

2:30 PM - Panel #2 – Getting it Done: Best Practices in Space-based Economic Development

• Moderator: Lou Zacharilla, Director of Innovation, Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI)

• Nick Reese, CEO & Founder, Frontier Foundry, former DHS

3:15 - Reception and/or Tour of Facility

This is a great opportunity to bring together the Military and Government contracting and subcontracting ecosystem, to demonstrate the importance of sustaining and growing a diverse supply chain. We are all working together to help small businesses enter and re-enter the Defense and Government Industrial Base.

To highlight the important programs being offered in support of small business through the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs, we will have a panel discussion and training components. This event is open to all businesses interested in participating in the government supply chain.

• WHAT:  4th Annual Congressman Morelle Defense & Government Contracting Forum and Matchmaker

  • Registration is closed. We are at capacity.

  • No walk-ins.

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Join the Empire APEX Accelerator, Monroe County Finger Lakes APEX Accelerator, and the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development APEX Accelerator for an informative workshop and networking event with the Department of the Navy (DON)Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) in Syracuse, New York. Ms. Chiretta BoClair, Small Business Director, Marine Corps Systems Command, will serve as the keynote speaker.

This event will provide valuable information for small businesses, covering topics such as:

• DON OSBP Achievement and Goals

• DON OSBP MPP

• Preparing for the DON Procurement process

• Resources and assistance to help small businesses

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Agenda

8:00 - 9:00 — Sign-in and registraion

9:00 - 9:15 — IVMF Welcome remarks

9:15 - 9:30 — APEX Overview

9:30 - 10:00 — SBA Overview

10:00 - 10:30 — SBDC Overview

10:30 - 11:00 — Navy SBIR-STTR Program Overview

11:00 - 12:00 — How to Do Business with the DON

12:00 - 1:00 — Networking & Casual Matchmaking

If you're gearing up for events like the 4th Annual Congressman Morelle and County Executive Bello Defense & Government Forum and Matchmaker, or other matchmaking opportunities, this training session is designed to get you ready to make the most of your interactions with potential buyers in the government sector.

In this session, you'll gain insights into the dynamics of business-to-government matchmaking and learn valuable strategies to enhance your preparedness. Understanding the intricacies of these interactions can significantly boost your chances of success in securing contracts and partnerships.

Prepare to:

• Navigate the complexities of government procurement processes.

• Identify and connect with relevant buyers.

• Showcase your products or services effectively.

• Position yourself as a competitive and attractive vendor.

• Maximize opportunities for networking and relationship-building.

By investing in your preparation, you'll not only increase your chances of securing contracts but also build lasting relationships that can propel your business forward. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your approach to government matchmaking events.

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USPS, in collaboration with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), Direct Access Program (DAP), will conduct virtual one-on-one meetings with industry representatives.

This event is a follow-on to the April 30, 2024, Virtual Business Opportunity Session. USPS will select and meet with company representatives in a one-on-one videoconference to discuss the alignment of capabilities and synergies in support of potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities.

For your review and preparation, click the below link to access the archived event recording and presentation. 

Recording link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/ldr.php?RCID=804213fbc8e31d24766cdcef6a39eba1

Password: YfCMZp8*

Deadline to register for consideration: 3:00 PM ET, Friday, July 26, 2024

The close of registration is subject to change based on the number of selected firms and availability of sessions.     

 Registration DOES NOT guarantee selection. 

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Event Goals

USPS is interested in offering guidance on exploring the postal marketplace for potential business opportunity to increase their support within the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Federal Socio-Economic Classifications

USPS is seeking small businesses associated with the following socioeconomic statuses.  

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

• Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

• Woman- Owned Small Business (WVOSB)

• Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone’s)

• Minority-Owned

• Small Business

• Large Business

• Small Minority Woman Owned Businesses

  Capabilities 

1.  Freight Transportation, Trailer Services, Inter-Bulk Mail Center Trucking Transportation

2.  Construction Services, Cleaning Services, Equipment & Signage, Security & Safety, Pest Control Services, Snow Removal, Recycling and Trash Removal, Utilities, Window Cleaning Services

 Applicable NAICS: 

NAICS       Description

484110      General Freight Trucking, Local

484121      General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

484230      Specialized Freight (except Used Goods), Trucking

Long Distance

For more information, please contact the Direct Access Program Planning Support Team at directaccess@va.gov or 202 461 4694. 

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Learn about key opportunities to network and collaborate with the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust, which has R&D programs impacting research, biodiversity, tech transfer, health, cultural heritage, agriculture and more. Led by the executive director and business development specialist at Colmena66, a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust.

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Join this exciting webinar to discover current collaborative opportunities and future possibilities between the FLC and the Gap Fund and Accelerator Program Community of Action. Hosted by the FLC with speakers from both groups, this webinar will highlight collaboration and provide examples of successful partnerships that support innovation and entrepreneurs.

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Researchers at the MIT Lincoln Lab's RF Systems Test Facility are developing and testing cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) technology in specialized chambers. Learn how the facility enables scientists to prototype, integrate and test RF systems for advanced antennae in a presentation by the facility's Senior Staff member Alan Fenn, PhD, and moderated by FLC's Northeast Regional Coordinator, David Lee.

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