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Elevating Small Business Partnerships

Overview

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), in coordination with ERDCWERX, is hosting a hybrid small business workshop that will feature informational briefings to assist small businesses when pursuing government contract opportunities.

Objective

This hybrid event is an opportunity for small businesses to learn about acquisition pathways with ERDC, Army Geospatial Center (AGC), and Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity (HECSA) as well as resources available for small businesses. Participants will have a chance to engage with key resource partners including:

  • ERDC Office of Research and Technology Transfer
  • ERDCWERX
  • Mississippi APEX Accelerator
  • Mississippi SBDC RISE Center

Tours of ERDC and networking will also be available.

Location

ERDCWERX
1622 Washington Street, Suite 300
Vicksburg, Mississippi

Tentative Agenda

Wednesday, April 23 (All times in CT)

8:30 am Check In
9:00 amWelcome and Opening Remarks (ERDC)
9:10 amERDC Lab Overview
9:30 amCybersecurity for Your Small Business (SBDC RISE Center)
10:50 amAGC Overview
11:10 amBreak
11:20 amHESCA Overview
11:40 amMississippi APEX Accelerator
12:00 pmPanel Discussion: Small Business Sounding Board
12:15 pmClosing Comments
12:20 pmNetworking Lunch (Catered or Dining Out)
1:30 pmNetworking with ERDC Lab Representatives, Mississippi APEX Accelerator, and SBA Mississippi District Office (In Person at ERDCWERX)
or Depart ERDCWERX for Tours of ERDC

Travel Accommodations

Airport

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

Hotels

View area hotels

How to Participate

Register here to attend.

Questions: For event-related questions, contact [email protected].

Interested parties must register no later than 5:00 pm CT on Monday, April 21, 2025.

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