# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mission Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This summit is an opportunity for small and veteran-owned businesses to learn how to access and secure government contracting opportunities.About this EventGovernment contracts are available to small businesses and veteran-owned businesses at city, state, and federal levels – and this summit will help business owners learn how to access and secure them.Participants will hear from a panel of industry experts who will provide practical guidance on:Procurement systems and how they work.Ways to find and pursue contracting opportunities with different agencies.Certifications needed and how to obtain them.Opportunities to connect with prime subcontractors and government agencies.Tips to submit strong, competitive bids for projects.PANELISTS:Patrick E. Alcorn, Senior Director, University of Texas at Arlington Veteran Business Outreach CenterKevin Barber, Assistant Administrator, U.S. Small Business AdministrationAshley Farrier, Director of the Office of Small Business Programs, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)Ori Fernandez, Assistant Director, City of Fort Worth Economic Development DepartmentBrandy Hazel, Chief Procurement Officer and Assistant Director, City of Fort Worth Financial Management ServicesLori Manning, Program Director, APEX AcceleratorSteve Roemerman, Chairman, Lone Star AnalyticsEmma J. Stevens, Site Lead – Small Business Program Office, Lockheed Martin AeronauticsBailey Tamiko, CEO, Bailey’s Premier ServicesAdditionally, several resource and partner tables will also be available outside of the Council Chamber for summit participants to learn more about local organizations that provide support and services for veteran-owned businesses and other small businesses:Apex AcceleratorCity of Fort Worth Economic DevelopmentFort Worth Hispanic Chamber of CommerceFort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of CommerceShoppasTexas Veterans CommissionVeterans in Business – Fort WorthTHIS EVENT IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/82832e90-a273-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h289-dc486848-gmir.png Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMNetworking / Partner Resource Tables🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PMInvocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Opening Remarks🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:30 PMPresentation and Panel Discussion🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMQ&A / Event Conclusion
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-worth/mission-ready-small-business-contracting-summit/100001995149013407
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Fort Worth City Hall
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Worth
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fort Worth City Hall
- **lat**: 32.7528276
- **long**: -97.3445818
- **full address**: Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mission Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit being held?
  - **A:** Mission Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mission Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit?
  - **A:** Mission Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit is organized by City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mission Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Worth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mission Ready: Small Business Contracting Summit sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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