Join us for the 15th Annual National Small Business Contracting Summit | Southeast (Charleston, SC), presented The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce – featuring the U.S. Department of State Regional Offices and Large Prime Contractors.
This year, we are pleased to extend a virtual attendance option. Attendee’s and participants now have the flexibility to participate in person or virtually.
Live attendance - Please register here: Click Here to Register (Live)
Virtual Attendance - Please register here: Click Here to Register (Virtual)
This popular event boasts a robust agenda that includes:
Increased focus on making sure small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars
Access to federal agencies and prime contractors (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list of agencies and prime contractors who have been invited). You will also be able to see if they will be participating live or virtually.
Timely education and information on current trends, opportunities, and threats to small business contractors
Legal education important for teaming, joint ventures, and related topics
Connections to potential teaming and joint venture partners
U.S. Department of State Top 10 NAICS: 541611, 561162, 236220, 541512, 541513, 561210, 541519, 488192, 541614, 541310. View FY 25 Forecast.
Date & Time
Live Attendance Option:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST
(Includes: Education/Presentations, Live Networking Reception, and Matchmaking)Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
(Includes: Education/Presentations, and Live Matchmaking)Live attendees are welcome to participate in Virtual Matchmaking on June 11, 2025. Matchmaking appointment request will be required to facilitate participation.
Virtual Attendance Option:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
(Includes: Education/Presentations)
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
(Includes: Education/Presentations)Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 1 PM - 4 PM EST
(Includes: 2 to 1 Virtual Matchmaking and Networking)
Agenda
Day 1 – June 3, 2025
** The agenda is subject to change **
| Time | Topic | Speaker | |
| 7:30 AM | Coffee, Registration and Morning Networking | Coffee Sponsored by: PCI Professional Services Encore Funding |
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| 8:30 AM | Chamber Update, sponsor Recognition, and Matchmaking Logistics | Charmagne Manning, President, The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce | |
| 8:45 AM | GSA: Charting the Path Forward – Contracting Today | Chasity Ash, Supervisory Small Business Specialist, General Services Administration (invited) | |
| 9:30 AM | NASA – Update of Procurement Structure and Organization. | Dwight Deneal, Assistant Administrator, Office of Small Business Programs, NASA (Invited) | |
| 9:50 AM | NASA Kennedy Space Center – Current opportunities | Natalie B. Colvin Small Business Specialist, Kennedy Space Center NASA |
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| 10:15 AM | Elevator Speech, Market Research, Marketing Plans | Heather Honkerkamp, Counselor, Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator, LeGrange Office | |
| 11:15 AM | Legislative & Regulatory Briefing | Sam Le, Director of Policy Planning and Liaison at US Small Business Administration (Invited) | |
| 12:15 AM | Lunch and Networking (Lunch Provided: Multiple Buffet Stations for Small Bite Lunch) Options Include: Ceasar Salad Station, Slider Station (Beef and Pulled Pork), Chicken Finger Station, Pasta Salad Station, Mediterranean Station, Assorted Canned Soda, Lemonade, Water and Sweet/Unsweet Tea. |
Sponsored by: Xcellent Technology Solutions Trewon Technologies Copper River Shared Services Emily Evolutionary Marketing |
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| 1:30 PM | Panel Discussion: The Importance of a GWAC/BIC Highlight of IT Service Contracts |
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| 2:30 PM | One-on-One Matchmaking & Networking Reception (Beverage and Hors d'oeuvre Provided) Cash Bar also available |
Networking Reception Sponsored by: ASRC Federal Konaig Government Services |
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| 5:00 PM | Adjourn |
Day 2 – June 4, 2025
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 7:30 AM | Coffee, Registration and Morning Networking | Coffee Sponsored by: PCI Professional Services Encore Funding |
| 8:00 AM |
Day 2 Kick-of: Chamber Welcome & Sponsor Spotlight |
Charmagne Manning, President, The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce |
| 8:15 AM | Capabilities Statement and Capabilities Briefings | Heather Honkerkamp, Counselor, Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator, LeGrange Office |
| 9:00 AM | Resource Provider: Technical Training | Melissa Lindler, South Carolina District Diretor, U.S. Small Business Administration Angela Brewer, Business Opportunity Specialist, South Carolina District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration |
| 9:45 AM | Panel Discussion and Update: Subcontracting Opportunities in Embassy Construction | David Skinner, Senior Purchasing Manager, B.L. Harbert International LLC (Invited) Landon Hoppe, Vice President, Caddell Construction Ani Solis, Vice-President, Procurement and Logistics, Pernix Construction |
| 10:45 AM | Morning Break | |
| 11:00 AM | Building with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and District Spotlight | Lisa A. Metheney, Deputy District Engineer Charleston District, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Invited) Tonya Willis, Small Business Programs, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Invited) |
| 11:30 AM | Large Prime Spotlight: Achieve mission-critical outcomes through technology and innovation. |
Accenture Federal |
| 12:15 AM | BAE Systems Technical Training |
Diane Dempsey, Director, Small Business Programs Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. |
| 1:15 PM | Lunch (On your own) | |
| 2:30 PM | One-on-One Matchmaking | |
| 5:00 PM | Adjourn |
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
5055 International Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418
Hotel Block Information:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/chsemes-907-215f3dc5-8b54-4860-b5ca-acb4f6cf1603/
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
5055 International Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418
Phone: 843-747-1882
Rooms and rates information
Price includes $2.00 USD mandatory charge per night, but excludes tax
2 Queen Beds 2 Room Suite - $201.00
2 Room Suite-1 King Bed-nonsmoking - $201.00
Parking at the Convention Center
Please allow time to park and get to the Ballroom.
Tip: To ensure a speedy sign-in process remember to bring a printout of your receipt (if available). The sign-in sheet is organized alphabetically by company name. To make the most out of your Matchmaking time remember to bring your priority list of Agency and Primes with whom you wish to meet.
$10 Parking per car per night
Sponsorship
Sponsorship provides extra visibility and summit registration. To purchase a sponsorship, click here and select between one of the three levels below.
Diamond Coffee & Breakfast Sponsorship: Includes – Special Recognition as the Coffee & Breakfast Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Day 1 Coffee Service, Day 2 Coffee and Continental Breakfast Pick-up, 6′ Display Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8″ wide X 10.5″ deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000- SOLD OUT
Diamond Networking Sponsor: Includes – Special Recoognition as the Networking Mixer Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Networking Event,6′ Display Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8? wide X 10.5? deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000
Diamond Lunch Sponsor SE Sponsor: Includes – Special Recoognition as the Lunch Sponsor, Program Ad displayed during Lunch Pick-up,6′ Display Table, Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8? wide X 10.5? deep, Recognized as a sponsor, Logo with link to your homepage placed at our event web page, 3 registrants. Price – $2,000- SOLD OUT
Platinum Sponsorship: Includes – Full page ad in our program, 6′ Display Table, 3 Attendees, Website Recognition on the event web page with company linked logo. – $1,500
Gold Sponsorship: Includes –Recognition and Full-Page Ad in event program: 8′ wide X 10.5′ deep, Company Name linked to your homepage placed at our event web page, 2 registrants. Price – $1,000
Silver Sponsorship: Includes – Recognition and Half Page Ad in event program: 8″ wide X 5.125″ deep, Name Listed on the Event web page without link, 2 registrants. – $750.00
Bronze Sponsorship: Includes – Recognition and Quarter Page Ad in event program: 4″ wide X 5.125″ deep, Name Listed on the Event web page without link, 1 registrant. Price – $500
Thank you to this year’s sponsors!
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Advon Corporation |
McCall Industrial Supply
LBO Technology
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MSM Technology, LLC Tria Federal |
Registration & Fees
Live attendance - Please register here: Click Here to Register (Live)
Virtual Attendance - Please register here: Click Here to Register (Virtual)
For Individuals and Non-Members, the cost is $335. For Advocate members, the cost is $330. For Business members, the cost is $280. For Supplier members, the cost is $240.
If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.
Matchmaking Process
Live Matchmaking: During live matchmaking, you'll have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with any participating agency or prime contractor of interest. There are no sign-up sheets or pre-scheduled appointments. Each meeting is allotted 5 minutes, though you may continue longer if no one is waiting in line. If you’re patient and persistent, you’ll likely have the chance to meet with most—if not all—participants.
Be sure to bring plenty of one-page capability statements and business cards with your contact information.
Virtual Matchmaking: You will receive a Virtual Matchmaking Survey via email during the last week of May. This survey must be completed no later than 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in order to participate in virtual matchmaking. No separate registration or fee is required.
In the survey, you’ll select up to six (6) meeting preferences. We will use your selections to schedule as many appointments as possible based on mutual availability. However, a specific number of meetings is not guaranteed.
Virtual matchmaking meetings will be held in small groups, with two small businesses and one agency or prime representative per session. Each session will last 15 minutes, providing a focused opportunity to share your capabilities and connect with another small business professional with similar offerings.
One-On-One Matchmaking
Important: Agencies, Large Primes, and Resource Partners listed in bold below have confirmed their participation. Next to each confirmed participant, we will indicate their participation type: Live, Virtual, or Both.
Please check back frequently, as this list will be updated regularly as new confirmations are received.
AGENCIES
General Services Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Kennedy Space Center (Virtual)
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
U.S. Air Force
Air Force District of Washington (AFDW)
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
Charleston District
Jacksonville District
Mobile District
Wilmington District
U.S. Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
National Cemetery Administration
Strategic Acquisition Center
Veterans Health Administration (VHA, NCO, RPO) – All NAICS and interested in all Women Owner Veteran Businesses
U.S. Navy
Naval Information Warfare Center – Atlantic (NIWC) – NAICS: 541330. Looking for all socio-economic categories. Latest Agency Forecast
Navy Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
LARGE PRIME CONTRACTORS
Accenture Federal Services (Live)
ASRC Federal (Live)
BAE Systems
B.L. Harbert International (Live)
Booz Allen Hamilton
Caddell Construction (Live)
CGI Federal
GDIT (Live)
Koniag Government Services
Parsons Corporation
Pernix Construction (Live)
Research Triangle Institute (RTI)
Resource Partners
Small Business Administration – South Carolina– Providing General Resources for Small Business Federal Suppliers (Live & Virtual)
Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator, LeGrange Office (Live & Virtual)
Presented by the Small Business Alliance of Government Contractors.