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Collider: Discover the Native Edge: Why Small Businesses Should Partner with Tribal Enterprises
Start Date/Time:
Thursday, July 24, 2025 12:00 PM
End Date/Time:
Thursday, July 24, 2025 4:00 PM
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One time event
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
  • Date/Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025 – 12:00pm-4:00pm (EDT) – 12:00pm-1:00pm Venue Tour and refreshments and snacks provided; Collider starts at 1:00pm
  • Type of Event: Hybrid – In-person and Virtual
    • Note: Max In-Person seating is 60, so if you want to attend in-person sign up quickly
  • In-person venue: Great Council State Park, 1587 US Route 68, Xenia, OH
  • Cost: FREE
  • Registration link: https://afrlsbhub.com/event/native-edge-accelerating-federal-success-through-tribal-enterprises/ 
In today’s competitive federal contracting landscape, understanding how to leverage strategic partnerships can be the key to growth and success. That’s why you won’t want to miss Native Edge: Accelerating Federal Success through Tribal Enterprises, an exclusive Collider event designed to illuminate the unique advantages of working with Tribal Owned Businesses in the defense ecosystem. Held at the stunning and culturally rich Great Council State Park in Xenia, Ohio. The historic site of the Shawnee village of Old Chillicothe this event is more than a learning opportunity; it’s an experience rooted in heritage, collaboration, and opportunity.

Small businesses attending this Collider will gain direct insight into how Tribal 8(a) and Alaskan Native Corporations can serve as powerful accelerators for federal contracting success. Through a dynamic lineup of expert presenters, including leaders from the SBA, Tribal APEX Accelerators, and seasoned Tribal business strategists, you’ll walk away with practical knowledge on teaming strategies, sole-source advantages, and how to identify opportunities for mutual growth. A highlight of the day includes a powerful panel of Tribal Owned Business leaders sharing real-world stories of resilience, innovation, and successful collaboration in the DoD marketplace.

Whether you’re new to federal contracting or looking to expand your network with capable, mission-driven partners, this event will equip you with the relationships, resources, and inspiration to take your business to the next level.
 
Owned by Allyson Crawford On Monday, July 7, 2025

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