Collider Need-to-know:
- Date/Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025 — 1:00pm – 4:00pm (EDT)
- Format: Hybrid (In-person & Virtual)
- In-person Venue: The Hub @ The Arcade – 31 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402
- Virtual Access: ZoomGov link will be provided the week of the event
- Recommended Parking: Reibold Garage, 25 W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45422 – Parking Map & Directions to The Hub
Why Attend:
Federal contracting is constantly evolving, and success depends on staying ahead of critical updates. Whether you’re registering in SAM.gov, researching opportunities through USAspending.gov, or navigating the new MySBA Certification Portal, understanding these tools can open doors to contracts and partnerships across the Department of Defense and federal agencies.
This Collider brings together experts from PTAC and the SBA to give you step-by-step guidance, practical tips, and the latest updates — so you can turn information into action and position your business for growth.
Featured Speakers:
Billy Grill, Associate Director, Southwest Ohio APEX Accelerator, Ohio University
Billy will provide a practical walkthrough of the SAM.gov and USAspending.gov databases. His session will cover:
- Finding potential clients, contracts, and competitors in USAspending.gov
- Using USAspending.gov to support research on current SAM.gov opportunities
- Leveraging NAICS, PSC, and DoDAAC codes for effective searches — and saving them for future use
- Updates on recent changes to SAM.gov for business registrations
By the end of Billy’s session, participants will understand search criteria, navigation techniques, and how to turn federal data into actionable insights for outreach and growth.
Jill Nagy-Reynolds, Business Opportunity Specialist (8a), U.S. Small Business Administration
Jill will focus on Federal Contracting Certifications and how they can be a strategic tool for small business success. Her presentation will highlight:
- Key certifications: 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Eligibility requirements and benefits of each program
- Updates on the new MySBA Certification Portal
- Introduction to the Small Business Search tool (formerly DSBS)
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