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SUMMARY:Advanced Manufacturing Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]Advanced Manufacturing Symposium[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”page-description”][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]August 3 – 14 | Fort Campbell\, KY \nThe 626th LSB\, 101st Division Sustainment Brigade is hosting an Advanced Manufacturing Symposium from August 3–14\, 2026 at Fort Campbell\, KY\, and is inviting interested participants from the xTech and SBIR communities to express interest in attending. \nCo-hosted by EagleWERX and the Defense Development and Applied Research Center at UT-Knoxville\, the symposium will bring together government\, industry\, and operational stakeholders to: \n\nShare advanced manufacturing techniques and lessons learned through cross-training\nExperiment with emerging technologies\nExplore the future of advanced manufacturing at the tactical point-of-need\n\nInvitations and information packets will be sent to selected attendees in early June with additional coordinating instructions. \nIf you are interested in participating\, please use the registration form below to submit your interest: Advanced Manufacturing Symposium Registration \nIf you are interested in integrating your technology\, you must also fill out this vendor visit request form to be considered: Joint Task Force-Southern Border Vendor Visit Request \nEvent Details:\nAdvanced Manufacturing Symposium\nAugust 3–14\, 2026\nFort Campbell\, KY \nInterested firms are encouraged to register early! \nFor any questions about this event\, please reach out to CPT Christopher Bolton: christopher.r.bolton8.mil@army.mil.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Fort Campbell\, KY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000
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SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 6
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 6: Responding to an office action[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]August 11\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this sixth module of the eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, USPTO will focus on responding to office actions\, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nOffice action basics\nResponse timeframes and deadlines\nFiling a response\nTips for a successful response\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by August 10. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, USPTO will email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T150000
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SUMMARY:NSBA CMMC Update
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\nWhat CMMC Phase II Suspension Means For Your Small Business[vc_column_text css=””]August 11 | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM CT | Virtual \nThe Department of Defense’s decision to suspend CMMC Phase II marks a significant shift for the defense contracting community. As the Department evaluates the program’s future\, contractors face important questions about compliance\, readiness\, and what’s next. Join NSBA for an expert discussion designed to help you understand the latest developments and make informed decisions for your business. \nJoin NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken\, along with leading experts in government contracting and cybersecurity\, for an important update on the Department of War’s recent decision to suspend implementation of Phase II of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/nsba-cmmc-update/
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SUMMARY:BBCetc’s From the Sources’ Mouth Series: DOE
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″]“From the Sources’ Mouth” with DOE[vc_column_text css=””]August 12\, 2026 | 11 AM – 12 PM CT | Virtual \nGet a 1-hour overview of the DOE SBIR/STTR program\, straight from the source. \nYou’ll learn what’s changed since reauthorization\, get updates on FY26 funding opportunities\, and gain deeper insight into DOE’s proposal requirements. This session is also a great opportunity to connect directly with the DOE program official and get answers to your questions.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register for Session\n							[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784318966348{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}”]BBCetc’s From the Sources’ Mouth Series \nMichigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program invites everyone to join their monthly “From the Sources’ Mouth” series featuring SBIR/STTR program managers telling you what you need to know to have success with their agencies. \nTheir monthly events feature a 1-hour virtual training session conducted by a federal program manager and cover their specific agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal\, all sessions include time for Q&A with the agency presenter. \nThey also host a large event every fall\, featuring presenters across several agencies. This series is for technology-based entrepreneurs\, startups and small businesses familiar with the SBIR/STTR programs who want to learn more about proposal submission. \nRecordings of previous sessions available at: https://bbcetc.com/special-programs/bbcetc-from-the-sources-mouth/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column]
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SUMMARY:Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF
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URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/office-hours-intro-to-americas-seed-fund-at-nsf/2026-08-12/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator - TG/ED/VO - Small Business Program Certification for the State of MN
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]APEX Accelerator[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text text_style=”leader-text”]TG/ED/VO – Small Business Program Certification for the State of MN[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Date: 8/18/2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CST)\nPoint of Contact: Tyler Freeman (651) 201-2633\nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Certifcation\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Selling to Government\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Woman-owned Businesses \nDescription:\nIs your small business at least 51% owned\, operated and controlled by women\, ethnic minorities\, veterans or persons with disabilities? Or is your small business located in an economically disadvantaged Minnesota county? \nIf so\, attend this session to learn about the state’s Small Business Procurement Program and the benefits of certification\, including receiving preferences when responding to state opportunities\, being hired without going through a competitive procurement process by state agency buyers for use on certain contracts under $100\,000\,and being listed in the public Directory of Certified Businesses. Learn more about the Program and how to apply for certification in this workshop.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register\n							[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/apex-accelerator-tg-ed-vo-small-business-program-certification-for-the-state-of-mn/
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SUMMARY:USPTO - Trademark Basics Bootcamp 7: Keeping Your Registration Alive
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]USPTO[vc_column_text css=”” text_style=”leader-text”]Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, Module 7: Keeping Your Registration Alive[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]August 18\, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Virtual \nAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so\, this event is a must-attend. \nIn this seventh module of the eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp\, USPTO will focus on what happens after registration\, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so register early. \nThis module will cover the following topics: \n\nTrademark basics\nRequired post-registration filings\nOptional post-registration filings\nExamination of post-registration filings\nFinding help\n\nThis module will be presented live via Webex from 2-3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. Please register by August 17. \nBe sure to check out the other boot camp modules running consecutively every week for the eight-week duration. You can attend the whole series or just the specific modules that best meet your needs. Separate registration is required for each module. After each event\, USPTO will email attendees links to a video recording of the module and a PDF of the presentation materials. You will only receive access to the recording if you are signed up for that module. \nFor questions about the event or the boot camp series\, please contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.[/vc_column_text]\n		Register Here\n							[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/uspto-trademark-basics-bootcamp-7/
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