*Registration for this event is now full*

Join the Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator team for an informative session with the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs in Fort Worth, Texas. DON OSBP Staff Analyst Ms. Shawn Smith will serve as the featured speaker.

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

• DON OSBP Achievements and Goals
• DON OSBP Mentor-Protégé Program
• Preparing for the DON procurement process
• Resources and assistance to help small businesses

Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)*, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)*, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)* will also deliver brief presentations on programs and services. The Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator team will host a casual networking/matchmaking session after the presentations.

*Speaker participation is tentative, awaiting confirmation.

*Bring capability statements for matchmaking

*Lunch will not be provided for this event, there will be a break available. You are welcome to leave for lunch or bring a lunch, there is a lunchroom available with vending machines.

Agenda

*  9:00 - 9:15 AM: APEX Accelerator Overview by Ms. Lori Manning

*  9:15 - 9:30 AM: SBA Subcontracting Overview presented by Ms. Sophia Chou

*  9:30 - 9:45 AM: SBA Mentor Protégé Program Overview presented by Ms. Nancy Alvarez

*  9:45 - 10:00 AM: SBDC Overview presented by Mr. Rex Steele

*  10:00 - 10:45 AM: HSC Next SBIR Phase 0 Program Overview

*  10:45 - 11:00 AM: SBIR/STTR From a Legal Standpoint presented by Mr. Daniel M. Vincenzo, J.D.

*  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: How to Do Business with the DON presented by DON OSBP Staff Analyst Ms. Shawn Smith

    *  DON OSBP Achievement and Goals

    *  DON OSBP Mentor-Protege Program

    *  Resources and Assistance to Help Small Businesses

    *  Q&A

*  12:00 - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break (food trucks will be on-site to purchase meals)

*  1:00 - 3:30 PM: Networking & Casual Matchmaking

*  In addition to the line-up of presenters, representatives from the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Southwestern Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be in attendance.