Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, discover new business opportunities, and expand your network within the federal government sector.

This event is designed to facilitate one-on-one meetings between suppliers, manufacturers, and procurement officers from the Department of Defense, other governmental agencies, and prime contractor OEMs, aiming to enhance collaboration and integration across the defense supply chain.

We are also hosting a free webinar series on government contracting to help you prepare for your potential matchmaking session! Whether you are new to government contracting or have been a contractor for years, this series has something for everyone!

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the U.S. Department of Defense prioritized the modernization of factories to increase the global competitiveness of American manufacturing. “Buy American” legislation refers to a set of laws, policies, and regulations that encourage or require federal government agencies and entities receiving federal funding to purchase American-made products and materials. The goal is to promote domestic manufacturing, support local jobs, and strengthen the national economy.

This event provides an opportunity for manufacturers (sellers) in the Midwest to meet with government primes/OEMS (prospective buyers).

Who Should Attend

The ideal attendees are:

• Representatives from small and mid-sized manufacturers who currently sell into the defense industrial base but would like to explore additional sales opportunities
• Representatives from small and mid-sized manufacturers who would like to expand their sales channels into the defense industrial base
• Manufacturers who want to be matched with small and mid-sized manufacturers for support with supply chain needs

Join govmates for a half-day education session discussion on AI | The Wild West.
This session will include panel discussions and networking with attendees.

July 23
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$50

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-the-wild-west-govmates-institute-tickets-910589817657

Join us for matchmaking at the FAA’s MMAC 2024 Small & Disadvantaged Business Industry Day on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK.

To be eligible to participate in matchmaking, please register first with the FAA here.

govmates members (government contractors) only!  Join us for our third annual Prime Another Day networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle!  We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.

Date: Wednesday, June 12th

Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM

Location:1800 Tysons Boulevard, Amenity Center, McLean, Virginia 22102

Cost: $25

Purchase your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prime-another-day-annual-networking-reception-tickets-790189015617

ATI Education | Breaking into GovCon from a DCAA Perspective

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dv8iHk6lRIuNSfSJZq7ALg

Attending SOF Week? Then join us for in-person matchmaking on Wednesday, May 8!

Register here: https://govmates.com/event/sof-week-24/

Join us for matchmaking at the NHOA Small Business Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Register for the conference here: Event Website (whova.com)

Attending Sea, Air, Space? Then join us for in-person matchmaking on April 8 – register here:  https://govmates.com/event/sea-air-space-24/

Join us for matchmaking at the Global SOF Foundation’s Special Air Warfare Symposium on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

To be eligible to participate in matchmaking, please register for the event at https://saws.gsofsymposium.org/

ATI Education Webinar: Executive Compensation

Join govmates for an education session on How to pay your Leadership and Business Development People 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7JqriD73TYidePcnOROzOA

govmates members (government contractors) only!  Join us for an evening of networking with fellow members and teaming partners.   We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle!  We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.

Get Your Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-love-of-govcon-networking-event-tickets-769675178177 

Date: Thursday, February 8th

Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM

Location: Northern VA, TBD

Cost: $25

Purchase your ticket here:

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/military-entrepreneurship-forum-virtual-tuesday-december-12-2023-tickets-728294256727

D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is hosting a virtual Military Entrepreneurship Forum, sponsored by Fiserv, that will focus on providing women owned veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses working and seeking to work in the federal contracting space the opportunity to learn from, and network with, subject matter experts, resources in the space, Fortune 500 companies, fellow entrepreneurs and more!

Where: Online

When: 10 am – 2:00 pm

What: Join with other military-connected entrepreneurs and the ecosystem that supports and empowers small business owners. This event includes a panels, breakout sessions, networking opportunities with over 150 entrepreneurs and resource providers, subject matter experts, Fortune 500 companies, and more! Topics discussed include entrepreneurship and small business trends, social impact, access to capital, certification, preparing to subcontract, and more!

Agenda Overview: Welcome session, VOB panel, corporate partners panel, Prime and subcontractor panel, networking with local and national resources, breakout sessions, and an interactive resource fair. There are breakouts and sessions that will be valuable to all military-connected entrepreneurs from startup to growth stage, bootstrapped to VC. A more detailed agenda will follow.