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• Monthly TGIC Meeting (Updated March 2026)

  • Start
    09 Apr 2026
  •  
  • End
    11 Nov 2027
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    Q.E.D. Systems Inc., 5700 Ward Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

  Register

  The TGIC Executive Committee meets at 8:00 A.M. the second Thursday of each month. All TASC members and interested government personnel are encouraged to attend. 

  If you wish to invite someone to attend please ask them to register at:

  https://tasc-tgic.org/event-6619980 

  The Tidewater Government Industry Council (TGIC) is pleased to host its next meeting virtually on Microsoft Teams and now in person at Q.E.D. Systems Inc., 5700 Ward Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

  During the meeting, if you are using Teams please mute your microphone when you are not speaking in order to reduce background noise.

  If you don't already have Microsoft Teams installed - it is recommended that you download and install either the desktop or mobile version of the application prior to the meeting

  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app

  NOTE for our NMCI users --- You may need to cut and paste the meeting link into your browser and remove the NoClick text that is inserted by NMCI's link filtering in order to connect to the meeting.

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  In-Person meeting

  Q.E.D. Systems Inc. 5700 Ward Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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• WIDGHR: Spring Happy Hour

  • When
    30 Apr 2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    300 Constitution Drive #Suite 109, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: WIDGHR

  What: Spring Happy Hour

  When: April 30, 2026, 4-6pm

  Where:  Voo Doo Brewing, 300 Constitution Drive #Suite 109, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

  Details to Follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/widghr-spring-happy-hour-tickets-1986641250459

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• Tidewater Integrated Combat Symposium

  • Start
    04 May 2026
  • End
    06 May 2026
  • Location
    Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: AFCEA Tidewater
  
  What: Tidewater Integrated Combat Symposium 2026

  When: May 4-6, 2026

  Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666

  Attendees will participate in the only Symposium focused on the Combat Air Force’s digital engagement across the warfighting domains. Over a three-day period TWICS includes 40 major speakers and expert breakout sessions, training sessions, and an open exhibit hall filled with industry, government and academia booths. Speakers are being invited from the Pentagon to the tactical unit providing a full spectrum of topic engagement.

  Details and Registration: https://www.afcea-tidewater.org/event/aad92bb5-0bf6-41eb-b6a6-630660fc414b/home

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• APEX: Webinar - Federal Contracting: Proposal Writing Tips and Tricks

  • When
    04 May 2026
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    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: APEX
  
  What: Federal Contracting: Proposal Writing Tips and Tricks

  This session will present some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal.

  Topics covered include:

  • Understand Uniform Contract Format – RFP
  • Things to consider before writing
  • Proposal writing tips
  • Typical evaluation criteria
  • Win Theme development
  • Keys to proposal success
  • Typical elements of successful proposals
  • Why proposals lose points

  Instructor Lisa Wood is the current statewide director of Virginia APEX Accelerator. She previously was the Statewide Director of the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) for the Connecticut PTAC and prior to that was Statewide Director with the Ohio Department of Development after serving as PTAC Director for the Northwest Commission of Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC (now APEX Accelerator) community, Lisa was a Contracting Officer for Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.

  When: May 4, 2026, 12:30-2pm

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://virginiaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/5479

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• APEX: Webinar - Get Inside the Government Reviewer's Mind

  • When
    06 May 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: APEX
  
  What: Get Inside the Government Reviewer's Mind

  Find out the behind-the-doors process of proposal evaluation, and what really happens when Government evaluators read our proposal “masterpieces.” This course also addresses how to avoid common mistakes proposal writers make when they don’t see their proposals through the evaluators’ eyes. The course offers specific techniques for making your proposals more persuasive, to be better received by the evaluators, and ultimately to help you win. The course discusses who are the evaluators, key drivers of today’s acquisition realities to help understand problems that influence evaluators, what happens behind the closed doors, details of how acquisition process plays out, and the evaluators’ pet peeves about the proposals they read.

  Olessia Smotrova, CF.APMP Fellow, president and CEO of OST Global Solutions, Inc. (www.ostglobalsolutions.com - home of the GovCon Incubator and Bid & Proposal Academy), has more than 20 years of experience in business development, communications, and marketing, including more than 15 years in contract capture and proposal management. She led winning bids for four out of five top government contractors, winning more than $20 billion over the course of her career. She is the author of the book How to Get Government Contracts: Have a Slice of $1 Trillion Pie. She also consults and teaches others how to get contracts with the government and large commercial organizations, as well as developing processes, tools, and Bid & Proposal Academy courses that enhance business developers’ abilities to win business. She has taught a graduate course at the Stevens Institute of Technology, and provided training to Treasury and NASA. She has served for two years as the President of the National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) Bethesda/Medical Chapter, and for 2 years as the President of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) National Capital Area Chapter. She is recognized as an APMP Fellow for her contributions to the field of capture and proposals – the highest honor in the business development profession. Prior to supporting hundreds of Fortune 500 companies and small businesses as a proposal consultant and growing OST, she worked as a business developer for Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, and wrote for the Financial Times of London.

  When: May 6, 2026, 12-1:30pm

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://virginiaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4747

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• APEX: Webinar - Choosing the Right Business Development (BD) Opportunities in GovCon

  • When
    08 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: APEX
  
  What: Choosing the Right Business Development (BD) Opportunities in GovCon

  This webinar will address how to go about choosing the right opportunities in GovCon and increasing your chances of being ready to pursue, bid and win. This includes:

  • Applying a solid BD/capture process (this can be an Agile BD process)
  • Following a BD Roadmap
  • Moving from an Unknown to a Known position with the Customer
  • Using Customer Engagement techniques
  • Requirements Shaping
  • Proper use of Black Hat and Gate Reviews
  • Wrap-Up and Q&A

  Instructor: Len Miller, founder of LAM Consulting Group, LLC is a seasoned Executive with 42 years of experience helping organizations win new business by developing and applying compelling capture and proposal strategies. He brings leadership, strategic planning, and in-depth knowledge of systems engineering, as well as extensive expertise in hands-on proposal roles, including capture manager, proposal manager, volume lead, and writer.

  When: May 8, 2026, 10-11:15am

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://virginiaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/5390

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• AFCEA HR Maritime Operations and Information Warfare (IW) Summit & DON Digital Warfighting Symposium East

  • Start
    11 May 2026
  • End
    14 May 2026
  • Location
    The Hilton Main: 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: AFCEA Hampton Roads
  
  What: Maritime Operations and Information Warfare (IW) Summit and DON Digital Warfighting Symposium East

  When: May 11-14, 2026

  Where: The Hilton Main: 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

  AFCEA Hampton Roads is pleased to announce the Maritime Operations & Information Warfare (IW) Summit, taking place May 11–14, 2026 at the Hilton Main in Downtown Norfolk. The Maritime Operations & IW Summit puts Fleet operators, information warriors, and innovators in the same room to answer one question: How do we fight and win in the data‑driven battlespace at sea? The event blends cutting‑edge discussions on C5ISR, cyber, AI, and digital engineering with surface warfare, electronic warfare, and mission support perspectives, turning abstract tech into real‑world maritime combat power.

  Over several days in Hampton Roads, attendees will move from hands‑on workshops and panel discussions with enterprise leaders, small business matchmaking, and live innovation events like Hack at the Harbor and TechBridge pitch sessions to high‑level threat and operations briefs. Along the way, they will connect with decision‑makers from Fleet commands, Navy information warfare enterprises, and maritime industry partners—building the relationships needed to keep maritime forces ready, connected, and lethal in contested seas.

  Call for White Papers & Speaking Proposals – Now Open

  We invite government, academia, and industry to submit 1–2 page white papers or extended abstracts for consideration as speaking engagements (keynotes, case studies, panels, or technical breakouts).

  Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Operationally focused IW and C5ISR solutions
  • Cyber and Zero Trust implementation afloat and ashore
  • AI/ML and autonomy in maritime operations and maintenance
  • Transport, 5G/FutureG, SATCOM, and resilient network architectures
  • Digital engineering and shipboard integration tied to Fleet outcomes
  • Training, workforce, and mission support initiatives

  Sponsorship & Expo Opportunities

  A robust expo and sponsorship program will run in parallel with plenaries, panels, and workshops, including:

  • Navy Small Business Expo and matchmaking sessions
  • TechBridge‑Innovation Competition
  • Leadership Panels and Government Keynote presentations
  • Hack at the Harbor – CTF Competition
  • Transitioning Military Track
  • Classified Industry Day
  • Dedicated networking receptions and focused sponsor spotlights

  Watch for registration, agenda, and hotel information to follow.

  Registration: https://show.jspargo.com/doneast26/reg/

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• APEX: Webinar - The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0

  • When
    12 May 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: APEX
  
  What: The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0

  The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0

  Benefits of Attending:

  • Understand your requirements as a DOD Supplier under the new Cybersecurity Maturing Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program, and how everything you did for complying with DFARS 252.204-7012 (“NIST 800-171”) sets you up for success,
  • Gain exposure to the framework and the minimum requirements at Levels 1 & 2 for those that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

  Attendees Will Learn:

  • What CMMC is and understand why the DOD has introduced it,
  • The difference between NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 and what you need to consider right now,
  • The specific steps you need to take to be compliant for Maturity Level 1 and/or 2.

  Instructor Damon Hacker MBA, CMMC-RP, is President of ArcherHall, formerly Vestige Digital Investigations, a CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP). As a founder of Vestige, Damon has over 30 years experience working with technology. For more than 20 years, he has worked in the industry or consulted businesses on big-picture IT Management issues, as well as deeply technical issues. His foundation as a programmer/developer, formal training in IT, as well as years of experience working with businesses provides him with an extremely deep understanding of a multitude of issues that arise on digital devices.

  When: May 12, 2026, 10-11:15am

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://virginiaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/5292

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• APEX: Webinar - Everything a Small Government Contractor Needs to Know about Teaming and Joint Ventures

  • When
    12 May 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: APEX
  
  What: Everything a Small Government Contractor Needs to Know about Teaming and Joint Ventures

  Maximizing success as a small business government contractor often involves creating solid teaming partnerships whether under a prime-sub teaming agreement or a joint venture. This webinar will provide essential guidance for small business government contractors on navigating the sometimes-complex legal landscape of teaming agreements and joint ventures in federal contracting. Participants will learn the fundamental differences between various partnership structures, including mentor-protégé relationships, subcontracting arrangements, and joint ventures, with particular emphasis on small business set-aside requirements and compliance obligations. The session will cover:

  • Key terms of teaming agreements including terms addressing subcontract awards, exclusivity, termination, disputes and choice of law, and workshare allocation.
  • Teaming agreement enforceability considerations.
  • Teaming agreements vs. joint ventures: pros and cons of each approach.
  • Joint ventures generally and use under SBA set-aside programs.
  • Structuring joint ventures compliant with SBA program requirements including key required terms and use of joint ventures under the SBA’s All-Small Mentor Protégé Program.

  Attendees will gain practical insights into drafting effective teaming and joint venture agreements, avoiding common pitfalls that can jeopardize small business certifications, and structuring partnerships to maximize competitive advantages while maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.

  Paul Hawkins is a corporate and government contracts attorney with the Virginia-based law firm Gentry Locke. Paul helps government contractors win more business and navigate complex regulations with confidence representing clients at every stage of their business journey from assisting with corporate formation and governance issues to mergers and acquisitions and succession planning. Paul’s practice encompasses a broad range of services designed to support businesses throughout their lifecycle. He advises on corporate formation and governance, including structures tailored for government contracting needs. His experience includes guiding clients through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning, as well as structuring joint ventures and partnerships, including opportunities under the SBA All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program. Paul also helps businesses protect and grow their government contracting portfolios through bid and size protest representation, contract claims and appeals advocacy, and negotiation of subcontracts and teaming agreements. Additionally, he provides critical compliance and risk management counsel in areas such as Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, small business and socioeconomic set-aside programs, intellectual property and data rights protection, and security clearance and export control regulations. Paul’s active-duty service as a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer and continued service in the Navy Reserve—including multiple overseas deployments—provides invaluable insight into how government agencies think and operate. This military perspective gives his clients a distinct competitive edge, especially in the defense sector.

  When: May 12, 2026, 12:30pm-2pm

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://virginiaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/5538

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• AFCEA Dahlgren - Pre-Industry Outreach Networking Event

  • When
    12 May 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Fredericksburg, VA

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: AFCEA Dahlgren
  
  What: Pre-Industry Outreach Networking Event

  When: May 12, 2026, 4:30-8pm 

  Where: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Fredericksburg, VA

  Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afcea-dahlgren-pre-industry-outreach-networking-event-tickets-1986553485953

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• Virginia SBDC: SBA Loan Programs: Up to $5M Available for Small Businesses

  • When
    14 May 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: Virginia SBDC
  
  What: SBA Loan Programs: Up to $5M Available for Small Businesses

  Small Business Administration loans can be used for a wide variety of needs including working capital, purchases of inventory and equipment, refinancing business debt, buying a business, and the purchase or construction of owner-occupied commercial real estate.

  During this webinar, we will discuss the three main SBA Loan Programs - 7(a), 504 and Microloans. You will receive guidance on….

  • what to do before approaching a lender
  • what the SBA application process looks like
  • how to find SBA lenders

  When: May 14, 2026, 12-1:30pm

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://www.sba.gov/event/83020

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• APEX: SWaM Certification

  • When
    14 May 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: APEX Accelerator
  
  What: SWaM Certification

  Are you a small, women-owned, minority-owned, micro, veteran, service-disabled veteran business looking to expand your opportunities? The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) invites you to a virtual informational session on the SWaM Certification process.

  Why Get SWaM Certified?

  Each year, the Commonwealth of Virginia spends over $8 billion on goods and services. Becoming SWaM certified can open doors to new business opportunities and increase your visibility among an additional set of potential customers.

  SWaM certification is a powerful tool that can help your business secure contracts with:

  • State Agencies
  • Public Colleges & Universities
  • Local Municipalities
  • Private Sector Companies utilizing the SWaM database

  What You'll Learn in This Workshop:

  • Overview of the SWaM Program
  • Eligibility requirements for certification (including Small, Woman-owned, Minority-owned, Micro, ESO, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran designations)
  • Step-by-step guidance on how to apply

  Don't miss this chance to learn how SWaM Certification can help grow your business!

  Presented by: Kathy Deacon, SBSD Business Services Manager, Southwest Virginia Region

  When: May 14, 2026, 1-2pm

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://www.sba.gov/event/79828

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• WIDGHR: Industry Day 2026

  • When
    15 May 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Ferguson Enterprises, LLC 751 Lakefront Commons Newport News, VA 23606

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: WIDGHR

  What: Industry Day 2026

  When: May 15, 2026, 8am-2pm

  Where:  Ferguson Enterprises, LLC,  751 Lakefront Commons, Newport News, VA 23606

  Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/industry-day-2026-tickets-1982435017503

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• APEX: Webinar - Decoding the SBIR/STTR Program

  • When
    20 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: APEX
  
  What: 

  Decoding the SBIR/STTR Program

  Overview of the SBIR/STTR Program’s ownership, size, and affiliation rules, work performance requirements, and data rights provisions to maximize value and ensure compliance

  • Called “America’s Seed Fund,” the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR and STTR respectively) programs carry enormous benefit providing non-dilutive funding to innovative small businesses. However, the program has come under scrutiny in recent years shedding light on the program’s unique eligibility and compliance obligations.

  • This webinar will provide an overview of the SBIR/STTR Program’s eligibility rules (including its ownership, size, and affiliation requirements that have certain differences from other SBA programs), work performance and other key compliance considerations, review of the program’s three-phased approach including maximizing strategies for Phase III contracts, and explanation of the program’s unique and beneficial data rights provisions.

  About the instructor:

  Paul Hawkins is a corporate and government contracts attorney with the Virginia-based law firm Gentry Locke. Paul helps government contractors win more business and navigate complex regulations with confidence representing clients at every stage of their business journey from assisting with corporate formation and governance issues to mergers and acquisitions and succession planning. Paul’s practice encompasses a broad range of services designed to support businesses throughout their lifecycle. He advises on corporate formation and governance, including structures tailored for government contracting needs. His experience includes guiding clients through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning, as well as structuring joint ventures and partnerships, including opportunities under the SBA All-Small Mentor-Protégé Program. Paul also helps businesses protect and grow their government contracting portfolios through bid and size protest representation, contract claims and appeals advocacy, and negotiation of subcontracts and teaming agreements. Additionally, he provides critical compliance and risk management counsel in areas such as Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, small business and socioeconomic set-aside programs, intellectual property and data rights protection, and security clearance and export control regulations. Paul’s active-duty service as a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer and continued service in the Navy Reserve—including multiple overseas deployments—provides invaluable insight into how government agencies think and operate. This military perspective gives his clients a distinct competitive edge, especially in the defense sector.

  When: May 20, 2026, 10-11:30am

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://virginiaapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/4792

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• ASNE-TW Dinner Meeting

  • When
    20 May 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn, 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: ASNE-TW
  
  What: Dinner Meeting - CAPT Hemminger, CO Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center

  When: May 20, 2026, 5:30-8pm

  Where: Holiday Inn, 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

  Details and Registration: https://asne-tw.org/event-6313244

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• Virginia SBDC: Ask a Business Lawyer: What to Look for Before You Sign

  • When
    28 May 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who:Virginia SBDC
  
  What: Ask a Business Lawyer: What to Look for Before You Sign

  Before signing a loan, contract, or agreement, there are a lot of key things to look for and questions you should ask as a business owner. This session is designed to help you make informed decisions before committing to anything that could impact your business long-term. Structured as a guided FAQ, the presentation will walk through five key questions every business owner should consider before signing, including: what you’re actually agreeing to, what you may be personally risking, what terms can be negotiated, common red flags, and when to involve a lawyer. The goal is not to provide legal advice, but to give you a clear framework to assess risk and protect your business.

  Following the presentation, there will be time for general Q&A. While specific contracts cannot be reviewed in a group setting, attendees will have the opportunity to ask broader questions and better understand how to approach legal decisions with confidence.

  You'll learn:

  • How to identify key terms and obligations in contracts and agreements
  • What personal risk you may be taking on, even with an LLC
  • Which terms are often negotiable and how to approach them
  • Common red flags that signal potential issues
  • When it’s advisable to involve a lawyer before signing

  This session is ideal for business owners preparing to apply for financing, enter agreements, or make important decisions that impact their business’s future.

  When: May 28, 2026, 12-1pm

  Where:  Virtual

  Details and Registration: https://www.sba.gov/event/83019

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• WIDGHR: June Lunch and Learn Summer Series

  • When
    17 Jun 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Atlantic Office Technologies, 1202 West Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: WIDGHR

  What: June Lunch and Learn Summer Series

  Speakers & Topics:

  Topic 1: Teaming – How to be an attractive Subcontractor that Prime companies want to partner with

  Speaker - David Albis, MANCON, LLC

  Overview: Successful teaming is about more than certifications and capabilities—it’s about trust, performance, and strategic alignment. In this session, David Albis shares a prime contractor’s perspective on what truly makes a small business an attractive subcontractor.

  Topic 2: Government - Agency Forecast, Acquisition Priorities, and Lessons Learned

  Speaker: Paul Staley, Deputy Director Office of Small Business Programs, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk

  Overview: This government-led session provides direct insight into NAVSUP FLC Norfolk’s acquisition outlook, small business priorities, and lessons learned from recent procurements. Attendees will gain practical guidance on how to better align with agency needs and improve competitiveness.

  When: June 17, 2026, 11:30am-1pm

  Where:  Atlantic Office Technologies, 1202 West Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505

  Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-2026-lunch-and-learn-summer-series-tickets-1982220222044

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• ASNE-SIKA Ultimate Build-A-Boat Challenge

  • Start
    20 Jun 2026
  • End
    21 Jun 2026
  • Location
    Old Towne Portsmouth at North Landing

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: ASNE-TW
  
  What: Ultimate Build-A-Boat Challenge

  When: June 20-21, 2026

  Where: Old Towne Portsmouth at North Landing

  Details and Registration: https://asne-tw.org/event-6583198

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• Montero Medical Missions Golf Tournament for Veterans

  • When
    26 Jun 2026
  • Location
    Honey Bee Golf Club, 2500 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: Montero Medical Missions

  What: Golf Tournament Supporting Our Veterans

  When: June 26, 2026

  Where: Honey Bee Golf Club, 2500 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

  Details to Follow: https://monteromedicalmissions.org/golf/

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• WIDGHR: July Lunch and Learn Summer Series

  • When
    15 Jul 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Insperity 150 West Main Street #Suite 1870 Norfolk, VA 23501

  TASC/TGIC posting of this event does not constitute sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by TASC/TGIC.

  Who: WIDGHR

  What: July Lunch and Learn Summer Series

  Join Women in Defense (WID) for our Lunch & Learn featuring industry and government leaders sharing practical and real-world insight.

  Lunch is included with registration!

  Speakers & Topics:

  Topic 1: Human Resources

  From Compliance Burden to Contract Advantage: How Smarter HR Fuels GovCon Growth

  Speaker: Brenda Jolly, Certified Business Performance Advisor with Insperity

  Overview: In government contracting, HR is more than a back-office function—it’s a strategic differentiator. This session explores how smart, compliant, and forward-leaning HR practices can directly strengthen competitiveness, reduce risk, and support sustainable growth in the federal marketplace.

  Topic 2: Her Story – Air Force to Contractor to Government’s Senior Executive Service (SES)

  Speaker: Jenniffer Minks, CISSP Deputy Director for Cyber and Command, Control, Communications & Computers / Cyber Integration (DD C5I), Joint Staff J6

  Overview: This powerful “Her Story” session follows a leadership journey shaped by service, resilience, and purpose—from the U.S. Air Force, through industry, and into senior leadership within the federal government. Through candid reflection, the speaker will share lessons learned navigating career transitions, leading in high-stakes environments, and building influence across military, contractor, and government roles. Attendees will hear real-world insights on leadership growth, overcoming barriers, embracing opportunity, and staying mission-focused while navigating complex organizations.

  When: July 15, 2026, 11:30am-1pm

  Where:  Insperity, 150 West Main Street, #Suite 1870 Norfolk, VA 23501

  Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2026-lunch-and-learn-summer-series-tickets-1982385817344

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• WIDGHR: August Lunch and Learn Summer Series

  • When
    18 Aug 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Chesapeake Economic Development 555 Belaire Avenue #Suite 310 Chesapeake, VA 23320

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  Who: WIDGHR

  What: August Lunch and Learn Summer Series

  Join Women in Defense (WID) for our June Lunch & Learn featuring industry and government leaders sharing practical and real-world insight.

  Lunch is included with registration!

  Speakers & Topics:

  Topic #1: Marketing - Marketing in GovCon Isn’t Loud—It’s Strategic! What effective GovCon marketing actually looks like

  Speaker: Susan Long-Molnar, Managing Communications

  Topic: Financial and Banking – What banks look for when supporting GovCon Businesses

  Speaker: Selden Richards, Bank Of America

  When: August 18, 2026, 11:30am-1pm

  Where:  Chesapeake Economic Development, 555 Belaire Avenue #Suite 310 Chesapeake, VA 23320

  Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-2026-lunch-and-learn-summer-series-tickets-1982739976644

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• WIDGHR: Professional Development Day

  • When
    18 Aug 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Norfolk The Main 100 East Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510

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  Who: WIDGHR

  What: Professional Development Day

  When: October 29, 2026, 8am-5pm

  Where:  Hilton Norfolk The Main 100 East Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510

  Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-professional-development-day-early-bird-tickets-tickets-1988049693149

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