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 collaboration opportunities 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
- Small Business Development Center – Hinds Community College
- The RISE Center at Ole Miss
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mississippi District Office
Tours of ERDC (limited capacity) 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 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks (ERDC) |
| 9:10 am | ERDC Lab Overview |
| 9:30 am | No/Cost Cybersecurity Business Counseling – The RISE Center at Ole Miss |
| 9:50 am | AGC Overview |
| 10:10 am | Break |
| 10:20 am | HESCA Overview |
| 10:40 am | Mississippi APEX Accelerator |
| 11:00 am | Panel Discussion: Small Business Sounding Board |
| 11:45 am | Networking Lunch (Catered or Dining Out) |
| 12:45 pm | Networking with ERDC Lab Representatives, Mississippi APEX Accelerator, Small Business Development Center, and SBA Mississippi District Office (In Person at ERDCWERX) or Depart ERDCWERX for Tours of ERDC (Limited Capacity) |
Travel Accommodations
Airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Hotels
How to Participate
Register here to attend.
Questions: For event-related questions, contact [email protected].