Boots on the Ground in Nashville - Why Showing Up Still Matters

Rick from MoveAmerica just got back from the National Small Business Conference in Nashville—three days of networking, matchmaking, hot chicken, and handshakes with everyone from federal agency reps to prime contractor executives. In this episode, he breaks down why industry events still matter in a world of Zoom and LinkedIn, what he learned from breakout sessions on SBIR and working with the DoW, and why MoveAmerica believes small businesses aren't just part of the defense industrial base—they're the future of it. Can't make it to every conference? Learn about MoveAmerica's Pathways-2-Partnership virtual networking event on Tuesday, February 24th. Email communications@moveamerica.org to get the details.
 
Resources Mentioned:

• National 8(a) Association / National Small Business Conference: n8asbc.org
• MoveAmerica Pathways-2-Partnership: communications@moveamerica.org
• MoveAmerica.org
• Dearborn APEX Accelerator: dearbornapex.com