WBI Events Calendar
Collider: Updates on SAM.gov, USAspending.gov & MySBA Cert
Join experts from PTAC & SBA to sharpen your contracting edge with SAM.gov, USAspending & SBA certification updates! Register at the link below:
Federal contracting is constantly evolving, and success depends on staying ahead of critical updates. Whether you’re registering in SAM.gov, researching opportunities through USAspending.gov, or navigating the new MySBA Certification Portal, understanding these tools can open doors to contracts and partnerships across the Department of Defense and federal agencies.
This Collider brings together experts from PTAC and the SBA to give you step-by-step guidance, practical tips, and the latest updates — so you can turn information into action and position your business for growth.
Collider Details:
Date/Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025 — 1:00–4:00 PM (EDT)
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Virtual)
In-person Venue: The Hub @ The Arcade – 31 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
Virtual Access: ZoomGov link will be provided the week of the event
Recommended Parking: Reibold Garage, 25 W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45422
Conference Room: The Upper Deck, 3rd floor overlooking the Rotunda
Featured Speakers:
Billy Grill, Associate Director, Southwest Ohio PTAC, Ohio University: Billy will provide a practical walkthrough of the SAM.gov and USAspending.gov databases. His session will cover:
Finding potential clients, contracts, and competitors in USAspending.gov
Using USAspending.gov to support research on current SAM.gov opportunities
Leveraging NAICS, PSC, and DoDAAC codes for effective searches — and saving them for future use
Updates on recent changes to SAM.gov for business registrations
By the end of Billy’s session, participants will understand search criteria, navigation techniques, and how to turn federal data into actionable insights for outreach and growth.
Jill Nagy-Reynolds, Business Opportunity Specialist (8a), U.S. Small Business Administration: Jill will focus on Federal Contracting Certifications and how they can be a strategic tool for small business success. Her presentation will highlight:
Key certifications: 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Eligibility requirements and benefits of each program
Updates on the new MySBA Certification Portal
Introduction to the Small Business Search tool (formerly DSBS)
Call to Action: Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your competitive edge in federal contracting.
Power BI Training Workshop
In this workshop, you'll dive into Microsoft’s premier platform for data visualization and analytics. Designed for beginners, this session will equip you with the essential skills to build a solid data strategy, create dynamic dashboards, and clean data with confidence.
This workshop is led by Micky Singh, a seasoned data scientist with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors; his work involves leveraging data to solve complex problems for government agencies as well as for private companies.
You’ll leave ready to uncover key trends and drive smarter business decisions!
NOTE: Participants will need the Microsoft Power BI desktop app already installed on their device. Data sets will be provided by Wright Brothers Institute (WBI)
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastering-your-data-with-microsofts-power-bi-tickets-1591590422799?aff=oddtdtcreator
COLLIDER: Demystifying the Acquisition Process: Fiscal Law
Overview:
As a small business, are you not sure why the government Program Manager keeps talking about money having a “color” and why the Contracting Officer is referring to “expiring” funds? Government fiscal law can be a daunting subject but we are here to help! Join us as Mr. Bob Balcerek, Air Force Materiel Command Acquisition Attorney, sheds light on important aspects of fiscal law in an easy-to-understand manner.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://afrlsbhub.com/event/demystifying-the-acquisition-process-fiscal-law-2/
Collider Need-to-Know:
Date/Time: Thursday, 28 August, 2025 – 1:00pm-4:00pm (EDT) –
Type of Event: Hybrid – In-Person and Virtually (Let us know at registration)
In-Person Venue: The Hub @ The Arcade – 31 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
Recommended Parking: Reibold Garage, 25W W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45422
Link to map for parking and how to get to The Hub: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15XL0347R4EU_UGX_j3qL9ko1sXjJG6F8/view?usp=sharing
Conference Room: The Upper Deck – follow the signs once you get into the Hub
Optional Networking event after the Collider if you are interested.
Virtual Attendees: Zoom.gov login will be posted the week of the event
Registration: Click on the ‘Going’ tab below to register
If you have any questions please email Jim Masonbrink – james.masonbrink@wbi-innovates.com
Agenda
Fiscal Law Basics/Overview
Colors of Money
Life Cycle of an Appropriation
Contract Funding Considerations
Question & Answer Time
Fed Supernova
Venue: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX
A FORCE MULTIPLIER FOR DEFENSE INNOVATION
Fed Supernova connects entrepreneurs, government, and industry together to collaborate on dual-use solutions that put commercial technology in the hands of the DoD. This 3-day event accelerates defense innovation by creating a unique, once-a-year opportunity for the entire ecosystem to converge with a shared mission in the hottest innovation hub in the country.
WHO ATTENDS SUPERNOVA?
Investors – Get an inside look at the DoD’s technology roadmap while scouting promising startups with big potential.
Government – Support your mission by bringing new tech into your program without making tech scouting a full-time job.
Corporations – Solidify your role in defense innovation by connecting with organizations that depend on you to scale.
Entrepreneurs – Meet government and military leaders who want to tap into commercial technology innovators now.
EXHIBIT
Fed Supernova is the one place where the entire defense innovation ecosystem gathers to discuss trending technologies — and business opportunities — with a lens focused on defense priorities. We’re giving a limited number of organizations the opportunity to take that exposure up a notch through unique exhibition opportunities. Tables must be claimed by August 1, 2025.
Pre-Register: https://share.hsforms.com/11Yohh0GFSludu_tnyj1VGA16ipd
DoD NERC (NE Regional Conference)
Venue: Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center / 123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY, 14604
Register: https://www.mcflapex.org/dod-nerc-25
About the APEX Accelerator: The APEX Accelerator program, under management of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), plays a critical role in the Department’s efforts to identify and engage with a wide range of businesses entering and participating in the defense supply-chain. The program provides the education and training that all businesses need to become capable of participating in DoD, federal, state, and local contracts.
The APEX Accelerator mission is to serve as the axis for existing and new business to strengthen the defense industrial base by accelerating innovation, fostering ingenuity, and establishing resilient and diverse supply chains.
Native Edge: Accelerating Federal Success through Tribal Enterprises
Discover the Native Edge: Why Small Businesses Should Partner with Tribal Enterprises
In today’s competitive federal contracting landscape, understanding how to leverage strategic partnerships can be the key to growth and success. That’s why you won’t want to miss Native Edge: Accelerating Federal Success through Tribal Enterprises, an exclusive Collider event designed to illuminate the unique advantages of working with Tribal Owned Businesses in the defense ecosystem. Held at the stunning and culturally rich Great Council State Park in Xenia, Ohio. The historic site of the Shawnee village of Old Chillicothe this event is more than a learning opportunity; it’s an experience rooted in heritage, collaboration, and opportunity.
NEED TO KNOW:
- Date/Time: July 24, 2025 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm (EDT)
- 12:00pm-1:00pm, tour of Great Council State Park, plus snacks and refreshments (Collider starts at 1:00pm)
- Cost: FREE
- Type of Event: Hybrid – In-person and Virtual
- Note: For people attending in-person (highly recommended) Max In-Person seating is 60, so if you want to attend in-person sign up quickly
- Registration and detailed information: https://lnkd.in/gQcfuthR
National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | Summer
Hosted at The Upper Deck, Conference Room @ The Hub: 31 S Main St, Dayton, OH, United States
More details on this event are coming soon.
NCMA World Congress
Celebrating Powerhouse Contract Managers.
The nation’s leading training event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals.
Join us in Grapevine TX, July 13-16, 2025.
The Call for Session Proposals is Now Open
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the world’s largest gathering of contract management professionals.
A powerhouse is a source of influence or inspiration from one having great drive, energy, and ability. This year’s World Congress theme recognizes the crucial impact our profession has on agencies, organizations and missions. Amid a demanding environment that never seems to slow its pace, we feel that it is important to pause together to reflect on and celebrate our successes. Learning and networking side by side, this is our chance to convene as a mighty profession – driving the deals that make our nation run and succeed.
The Threat is Real and How to Respond – Cybersecurity and Other Threats
OVERVIEW
Understanding the current security environment is vitally important for our nation and your business. Join us for an engaging afternoon learning about threats, risks, and resources to help you and your customers stay secure. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), National Security Detachment, will share information about their mission and the support they can provide to the Defense Industrial Base. Representatives from the National Security Agency (NSA) will discuss resources for the defense industrial base. Finally, DAU will review the latest Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) updates. Please note that this event is Unclassified.
ABOUT THE COLLIDER
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 – 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Type of Collider: Hybrid – In-Person or Virtual, just let us know at registration
In-Person Venue: The Hub, 31 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
Recommended Parking: Reibold Garage, 25W W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45422
Link to map for parking and how to get to The Hub: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15XL0347R4EU_UGX_j3qL9ko1sXjJG6F8/view?usp=sharing
Conference Room: The Upper Deck – follow the signs once you get into the Hub
Registration: https://afrlsbhub.com/event/the-threat-is-real-and-how-to-respond-cybersecurity-and-other-threats/
Optional Networking event after the Collider if you are interested.
If you have any questions, please email Jim Masonbrink – james.masonbrink@wbi-innovates.com