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Gain invaluable insights and learn how to navigate the complex landscape to become a supplier for the Department of Defense (DoD). Learn how to position your business for success. Key Takeaways: - Understanding Pre-requisites: Discover the essential requirements for doing business with the DoD, including necessary certifications and compliance. Presented by Kate Hoy from the Washington APEX Accelerator. - Go-to-Market Strategy: Learn proven strategies to effectively enter and thrive in the defense market. Presented by Brian 'BK' Kent, PhD, NACD.DC from the NSIN - National Security Innovation Network's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). - Success Story: Hear from a startup that has successfully entered the DoD market, sharing their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Presented by Michael Madrid from Starfish Space. Join us June 20th for "Business of Innovation in Defense (BID 102) Navigating the DoD Market for Defense Tech Startups." Register today - https://lnkd.in/gzhW-gad #nwdefense Denise Ryser Chris Groves Joseph Corigliano Dradin Kreft Jake Tozier Todd J. Woods Andrea Hegarty

Even more opportunities to learn and build your own business for #veterans and #militaryspouses. (Available to spouses of veterans, National Guard, or Reserves members) Explore the program: https://lnkd.in/eTu6fNVv Learn with Boots2Business by SBA 📚 Get funded with Nana Fund 💰 Get certified with the National Veteran Business Development Council - NVBDC ✅ #VeteranOwned #MilitarySpouses #BusinessGrowth #Boots2Business #Entrepreneurship

Did you know that in 2012, The Entrepreneur's Source joined forces with The Department of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) to create the Veteran2Entrepreneur Program? This program is specifically designed to support veterans in their entrepreneurial endeavors. If you're a veteran looking to thrive in the business world, I'd love to chat with you and share more details: https://bit.ly/3T7IHz5 #veterans #entrepreneur #businessowner

Our report highlights the breadth and depth of the New England #Defense ecosystem. It is a major economic engine with $119B annual economic output and is an important contributor to our #NationalSecurity!

Thanks SENEDIA! This report highlights some incredible information about the impact of the Defense Cluster on New England – 119.1B in economic output or 9.2 percent of GDP, over 407,000 jobs or 5.5 percent of the regions employment, and 40.3B in income for households or 6.6% of the regions total income. Be sure to read the full report!

These initiatives under AFWERX's AFVentures, specifically aimed at helping small businesses transition their technologies from prototypes to operational capabilities within the Air Force and Space Force. These programs address the notorious "valley of death"—the challenging phase where many innovations falter due to insufficient funding or support. #smallbusiness #business #research #airforce #dod

There's a storm brewing. 73% of privately held businesses in the U.S. will transition over the next ten years, representing an approximately $14 trillion wealth transfer opportunity. Will businesses be ready to exit? Will they maintain economic continuity? The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBC) convened a committee hearing on succession planning earlier this year in January and Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute was called upon for his insights and expertise across the field. I was nice to hear some high level implementation approaches on how and where to start spreading the word to business owners (ex. Small Business Association Development Centers, Veteran Owned Business Outreach Centers, Chambers of Commerce, Family Enterprise Centers, Alumni Associations, etc.). A key item that was emphasized was that the things any business owner should do as part of their exit planning efforts are the same things a business owner should be doing day to day to build a viable business. In other words, exit planning is just good business strategy. See the article below on the Government's website: https://buff.ly/3wVnLm6 #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneur #Vetrepreneur #DefenseIndustry #AerospaceAndDefense #ExitPlanning #ValueAdvisor #SmallBusiness #Business #VeteranOwnedAndOperated #VeteranOwned #MarineCorps #Navy #Army #AirForce #SpaceForce #CoastGuard @TheExitPlanningInstitute @VeteransInBusinessNetwork

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. As a national #JunkRemoval franchise opportunity, Troops Haul Junk is proud to make a significant impact on the military and first responder communities by reducing veteran unemployment and suicide rates. TroopsHaulJunk.com Owned by Veterans & First Responders #NationalSmallBusinessWeek #FranchiseOpportunity #TroopsHaulJunk

Gain invaluable insights and learn how to navigate the complex landscape to become a supplier for the Department of Defense (DoD). Learn how to position your business for success. Key Takeaways: - Go-to-Market Strategy: Learn proven strategies to effectively enter and thrive in the defense market. Presented by (Me!) Brian 'BK' Kent, PhD, NACD.DC from the NSIN - National Security Innovation Network. - Understanding Pre-requisites: Discover the essential requirements for doing business with the DoD, including necessary certifications and compliance. Presented by Kate Hoy from the Washington APEX Accelerator. - Success Story: Hear from a startup that has successfully entered the DoD market, sharing their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Presented by Michael Madrid from Starfish Space. Join us June 20th for the Business of Innovation in Defense (BID). Register today - https://lnkd.in/gzhW-gad #nwdefense #therfactor #businessgrowth #innovation

We highly recommend this program for #veteran and #military spouse entrepreneurs. Still not convinced? 🤔 Be sure to read our President & Founder's Barrett Y. Bogue thoughts on what he learned participating in Veterans in Residence (VIR). "It's hard to imagine where Evocati PR would be today if not for VIR. In fact, I don't want to imagine it. The network of peers, space to grow, and knowledge gained were invaluable." Learn More About VIR 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpdZcCWy #VeteransInResidence #Entrepreneurship