Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Strengthening Small Business-HBCU Collaborations to Advance Research Conference 6/30/2026 - 7/1/2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:13:12 GMT

Registration Link: https://web.cvent.com/event/ac08cd54-e40e-47ce-92d4-22aae6c46629/summary

Overview

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Small Business Program Office (SBPO) will host a conference to highlight the current state of biomedicine research by HBCUs. Specifically, the conference will convene key stakeholders to drive innovation in the biomedical sector in alignment with the Presidential Executive Order 14283, “White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.”

Purpose

The conference aims to foster strategic partnerships that expand research capacity, strengthen acquisition pathways, and increase funding opportunities for HBCUs and small businesses. The conference will also feature panels and breakout sessions explicitly tailored to encourage innovation, exchange knowledge, and advance research in health-related fields. This event is designed to facilitate collaborations between NIH, HBCUs, Federal agencies, small and large businesses, as well as private and philanthropic organizations.

U.S. Department of Commerce Small Business Industry Day 7/14/2026 8:00 AM - 7/14/2026 2:30 PM

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:07:21 GMT

This Small Business Industry Day event will provide information on the latest policies and support for the small business community. You will learn about the US Department of Commerce’s (DOC) programs and current contracting opportunities.

This event also provides direct access to DOC leadership, program offices, acquisition officials, vendors, and prime contractors, creating meaningful opportunities to network, ask questions, and learn about upcoming procurement needs. Whether you are new to government contracting or an experienced contractor seeking to strengthen partnerships and identify new business opportunities, this event offers practical information, professional connections, and resources that can help support your company’s growth and long-term success.

ONE ON ONE OPEN SESSIONS WITH AGENCY BUREAUS & PARTNERS:

- U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
- U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminsration (NOAA)
- National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- U.S. Shared Services Procurement Office (SSPO)
- U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- U.S. Department of War (DOW)
- Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- D.C. Apex Accelerator
- Maryland Apex Accelerator
- T and T Consulting Services
- Contemporaries, Inc.
- Thomas & Red, LLC
- BETAH Associates, Inc.
- Aprio
- CohnReznick
- FirstNet

Stay tuned for more details about particpating bureaus, vendors, & primes!

MCCC Government Relations Committee Meeting 7/15/2026 8:30 AM - 7/15/2026 9:30 AM

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:52:51 GMT

Join an upcoming meeting of the MCCC Government Relations Committee. All Chamber members are welcome to attend.

The Government Relations Committee meets weekly during the Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly and meets monthly during the interim. These meetings provide Chamber members with opportunities to learn about, discuss, and engage on a wide range of policy issues impacting the regional business community.

Advocacy Committees are open to MCCC members only. Not a member? Join today!

This event will be held on Zoom. You will receive a calendar invite with the login link after registering.

Questions? Contact Brian Levine, VP of Government Affairs at blevine@mcccmd.com