Tag: Veterans in Business Forum

Omaha Event: Veterans in Business Forum, 19 July

 

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Veterans in Business Forum, 19 July 2024

Guest Speaker: Kiley Phelps

Kiley Phelps is the Small Business Development Centers, (SBDC) center director for the Omaha region. As an Omaha native, Phelps is passionate about helping the community grow. Phelps was previously a business consultant with NBDC and assisted business owners through all stages of the business development process, with focuses on business planning and financial analysis. Phelps also has prior experience in the fields of supply chain management and data analytics. She has earned her BSBA and MBA from UNO.

Nebraska Business Development Center:
The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) provides confidential, one-on-one business consulting services to any Nebraskan entrepreneur or business owner seeking to start, grow, or transition a company through 4 programs of service. Most NBDC services are available at not cost. With locations in 8 cities across the state ensure accessibility of services to all Nebraskans.

During the July VIBF, Kiley Phelps of the NBDC will give an overview of Benchmarking and Market Research. Benchmarking and market research are vital for small business success. Benchmarking allows businesses to compare their performance against industry standards, identifying strengths and weaknesses to drive improvement. Market research helps understand customer preferences, market trends, and competitive landscape, enabling businesses to tailor their offerings and make informed decisions.

Time: 0800 – 0900 (8:00 AM- 9:00 AM)

Location: UNO
College of Business Administration
Mammel Hall, Room 117
6708 Pine Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68182

Contact: Michel Thornhill
info@littlemountainwebdesign.com

All are welcome to attend.
RSVPs are requested but not required.
info@littlemountainwebdesign.com

VIBF: Veterans in Business Forum
www.veteransinbusinessforum.org
402.932.7243

Small Business Federal Government Contracting Event-23 August

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Small Business Federal Govt. Contracting Event
by US Congressman Don Bacon
(NE-02)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-federal-govt-contracting-event-tickets-36876750353?aff=fedcontracting#listing-organizer

Congressman Bacon’s Small Business Procurement Conference is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to get immediate access to contracting agencies, as well as to information that will impact their business today.

Representatives from the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the Nebraska Business Development Center, the Defense Logistics Agency (Small Business Office), and the Defense Contract Management Agency will show you how to do business with the federal government.

The contracting offices from the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Omaha Division), the National Park Service (Midwest Region), and the Department of Veterans Affairs will be on hand to talk about the products and services they are looking to receive. Additionally, there will be time for one on one with all of the presenting agencies to ensure you gain as much information as you need to contract with these federal agencies.

DATE AND TIME
Wed, August 23, 2017
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM CDT

LOCATION
La Vista Public Library
9110 Giles Road
La Vista, Nebraska 68128

Event is FREE, register at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-federal-govt-contracting-event-tickets-36876750353?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

This comes to us via the VIBF, Veterans in Business Forum.

The VIBF meets on the first Friday of the month and supports veterans in business, including veteran business owners. This Omaha business and Omaha networking group is open to everyone interested in supporting veterans.

Check out their page here:
http://omahanebraska.com/VeteransinBusinessForumOmahaNetworking