When

Monday March 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM EST
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Tuesday March 7, 2017 at 4:00 PM EST

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Adam W. Herbert University Center 
12000 Alumni Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
 

 
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Defense Leadership Forum 
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You are invited to attend the 2017 Navy Small Business Contracting Summit, scheduled for March 6-7, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida, near Naval Station Mayport. 
 
Register Now as an attendee, exhibitor, or sponsor - this popular event fills up quite fast!
 
Our recent Navy Small Business Contracting Summit programs featured Congressman Ander Crenshaw, a Member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee; CAPT Roy Undersander, Commanding Officer, NAS Jacksonville; CAPT James W. Jenks, Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Station Kings Bay;
COL James D. Hooks, Deputy Commanding Officer, USMC Blount Island; and RADM Sean F. Crean, Director, Small Business Programs, Office of the Secretary of the Navy.
 
To confirm your sponsorship of the Summit, email parks@defenseleadership.org.
 
To reserve your Summit exhibit space, email marketing@defenseleadershipforum.org
For general inquires, email info@defenseleadershipforum.org

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Watch highlights from our small business defense contracting series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAdwOY0_hT0
 

The U.S. Navy is a major contributor in our fight against ISIS, is prepared to confront Iran and China, and is deployed around the world to protect the security of the United States. Providing America's small businesses with defense contracting opportunities is a major priority of the Defense Department, resulting in thousands of jobs throughout the U.S. 

The Navy Small Business Contracting Summit will provide defense contractors and small businesses nationwide with the latest information on:
  • Navy 2017 Mission and Contracting Priorities
  • Small Business Contracting Opportunities with NAVFAC, NAVAIR, NAVSUP, and U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
  • NAS Jacksonville Small Business Contracting Opportunities
  • Naval Station Mayport Small Business Contracting Opportunities
  • New Contracting Opportunities for Large Defense Contractors
  • New Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses
  • Teaming Opportunities for Small Businesses with Prime Contractors
  • Contracting Strategies for both Large Defense Contractors and Small Businesses
  • Business Resources for both Large Defense Contractors and Small Businesses
  • Details on specific new military contracts in all areas of procurement, including ships, aircraft, missiles, ammunition, vehicles, electronics systems, communications systems, information systems, energy, intelligence, cyber defense, military construction, facilities, military family housing, infrastructure modernization, and more. 
The Summit will consist of an afternoon Small Business Contracting Strategies Workshop and an afternoon Matchmaking Session for Small Business with Prime Contractors on March 6, 2017; Morning and Afternoon General Sessions on March 7, 2017 including contracting presentations from military and federal contracting officials; the latest details on new contracting opportunities; and a networking lunch with exhibitors.

A VIP Reception will be held on March 6,2017 for all VIP Registrants, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, and Special Guests from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Summit participants include Members of Congress; Senior Congressional Staff; Military Contracting Officials; and both large and small defense contractors and businesses.

If your company will be sending more than one representative, please consider participating as a Summit Sponsor. Sponsorship packages start at $1,500 with multiple VIP Passes.  Call (202) 552-0179 for more details and ask about our weekly discount offers!
Recommended Lodging:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Jacksonville SE Med Ctr Area
4791 Windsor Commons Ct.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 421-7000
Group rate is $94. Reservation must be made before February 20, 2017

Directions to the Adam W. Herbert University Center:

From I-95:

  • Exit East on J. Turner Butler Blvd.(Exit 344)
  • Go approximately seven miles to the Kernan Blvd. exit
  • Exit and turn left onto Kernan Blvd.
  • Turn left onto Alumni Dr.
  • Turn left at the first light (Holzendorf Dr.)
  • Take first left into Herbert University Center parking lot
  • Building straight ahead with passenger drop off

From Beach Blvd.:

  • From Beach Blvd. head South on Kernan Blvd.
  • Turn right onto Alumni Dr.
  • Turn left at the first light (Holzendorf Dr.)
  • Take first left into Herbert University Center parking lot
  • Building straight ahead with passenger drop off

From the Beaches:

  • Go West on J. Turner Butler Blvd. to the Kernan Blvd. exit
  • Exit and turn right onto Kernan Blvd.
  • Turn left onto Alumni Dr.
  • Turn left at the first light (Holzendorf Dr.)
  • Take first left into Herbert University Center parking lot 
  • Building straight ahead with passenger drop off

From I-295:

  • Exit at UNF Dr.
  • Head East onto UNF Dr.
  • Make right at the first traffic light
  • Make a right at the next traffic light onto Alumni Dr.
  • Turn right onto Holzendorf Dr.
  • Take first left into Herbert University Center parking lot
Parking is free of charge in front of the Adam W. Herbert University Center Building.  

To register online, please click the "Register" button below or visit the home page of www.Defenseleadershipforum.org to be directed to the Registration Page.

If you have any additional questions, please call our customer service center at 1 (202) 552-0179 or email us at Info@Defenseleadershipforum.org.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

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