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The White House Announces Record Investment in Small Disadvantaged Businesses
On April 12 President Biden announced record investment in small disadvantaged businesses with a record-breaking $76.2 billion, or 12.1% in federal contracting dollars, going to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in FY 2023. This is the third consecutive year of record-breaking awards to SDBs and represents steady progress toward achieving the President’s goal of awarding 15% of federal contracting dollars to SDBs, including Black, Latino and Asian American-owned small businesses, by 2025 – or an increase of 50% from 2010.
“The Department of Defense continues to prioritize ways to engage non-traditional suppliers and under-resourced businesses to diversify the Defense Industrial Base and I am pleased to see the government-wide growth in contracts to small disadvantaged businesses,” said Mr. Farooq Mitha , Director of the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).
Meet Us in Michigan Next Week!
DoD Office of Small Business Programs Director, Mr. Farooq Mitha , has a series of engagements with small businesses and industry in Michigan next week. He hopes to see you at one (or more!) of these events. Please note the registration and RSVP requirements for each event.
Mr. Mitha’s MDEX Keynote Speech at the Michigan Defense Expo.
Small Business Roundtable at Wayne State University APEX Accelerator
Small Business Roundtable at East Michigan APEX Accelerator
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Last Call! Today is your last chance to snag a seat at Small Business Training Week in Chicago, Ill., April 29 - May 3. Dive into discussions with 80+ influential speakers who are ready to equip you with the tools, strategies, and connections you need to tackle small business challenges. Register now before it's too late at SBTW24.com .?(For Federal Government Employees, only.)
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The Yunica-Buloxi Tribe's Procurement Conference is June 11-12 in Marksville, La. This annual event is an opportunity to learn about selling to local, state, and federal agencies, and subcontracting to large primes. There is a full day of matchmaking designed to connect small businesses with buying representatives. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Registration for Defense Acquisition University 's flagship event of the summer, TEDxDAU, opened on Monday, April 15. Don't miss the chance to attend virtually or in-person and hear from thought leaders in the acquisition community, DoD and the private sector. Learn More>>
Naval Sea Systems Command International Fleet Working Group (IFWG) Industry Days are September 9 - 13 in San Diego, Calif. The event aims to advise international partners on maintaining former U.S. Navy (USN) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) ships. Industry vendors with relevant products and services can register via SAM.GOV for selection to participate. Selected attendees will engage in discussions on ship maintenance technologies with NAVSEA, the U.S. Navy, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries.?Learn More>>