09/09/2026
Three can't-miss sessions this September to help you navigate a changing GovCon landscape:
September 10 | 2PM EDT: SBA Rule-Makings – The Future of Notice and Comment and Proposed Changes to SBA's Size Standards – What Contractors Need to Know
SBA has rescinded notice-and-comment requirements for certain rules and proposed a major overhaul of its size standards — changes that could fundamentally alter the federal procurement landscape. Bob Tompkins and Hillary Freund of Holland & Knight break down what these rule-makings mean and how to participate in the process even without a formal comment period.
September 23 | 2PM EDT: Beyond the Set-Aside: How Small Businesses Win When the Rules Are Changing
Dollars flowing to small business federal contractors declined for the first time in a decade — even as overall federal spending rose. In this 30-minute session, Kevin Plexico of Deltek shares the leading strategies small businesses are using to build pipeline and position for growth: shaping requirements early, a deliberate contract vehicle strategy, targeting the fastest-growing agencies, and investing in the compliance capabilities that actually help you win.
September 30 | 2PM EDT: Prompt, Build, or Buy: The Real Cost of AI in GovCon Capture
Most small business GovCons are already using AI — the real challenge is adopting it successfully. Josh Cramer and Matt Simonson of Unanet break down the prompt, build, or buy decision for GovCon BD, with live demos and a look at the likely return across finding, qualifying, and writing proposals.
All three sessions are free to attend. Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/Pp_AiKA
