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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240814T150000
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Hawaii Government Contracting Forum
DESCRIPTION:This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to learn how to collaborate with City\, State\, and Federal Government contracting agencies. Participants will receive valuable information and technical assistance\, and have the chance to engage in one-on-one meetings with agency representatives.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/19th-annual-hawaii-government-contracting-forum/
LOCATION:Honolulu Country Club\, 1690 Ala Puumalu Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96818\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240626T160000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference – Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference is an information sharing event intended to help Hawaii’s varied communities be better informed and better prepared against online criminals. \nThis conference will bring together Hawaii based organizations as well as individual consumers and students to learn from a variety of federal and state agencies about how to better prepare against cyber threat actors. \nHawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke will open the conference.  Experts from federal and state agencies will provide critical information that Hawaii businesses need to stay safe.  Agencies confirmed to attend are: \n-U.S. Secret Service\n-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\n-Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)\n-State of Hawaii\, Office of Homeland Security\n-United States Intelligence Service (USIC)\n-Homeland Security Investigations (HIS)\n-U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)\n-Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) \nLogistics\nThe conference is in person only.  No online/virtual attendance is supported.  This event is not open to the media.  There is no charge to attend the conference.  This conference is organized by CyberHawaii with support and speakers provided by the FBI Honolulu Office\, the Hawaii State Office of Homeland Security and other federal and state agencies. \nThe Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference is a two-day event that will be held at the University of Hawaii’s Manoa and West Oahu campuses. \nPrerequisites:  None.  Topics will be general in nature and cover things that businesses and consumers should be aware of regarding general cybersecurity threats and mitigations.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/2nd-annual-hawaii-cybersecurity-conference-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:University of Hawaii at Manoa
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240601T005254Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference – Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference is an information sharing event intended to help Hawaii’s varied communities be better informed and better prepared against online criminals. \nThis conference will bring together Hawaii based organizations as well as individual consumers and students to learn from a variety of federal and state agencies about how to better prepare against cyber threat actors. \nHawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke will open the conference. Experts from federal and state agencies will provide critical information that Hawaii businesses need to stay safe. Agencies confirmed to attend are: \n-U.S. Secret Service\n-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\n-Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)\n-State of Hawaii\, Office of Homeland Security\n-United States Intelligence Service (USIC)\n-Homeland Security Investigations (HIS)\n-U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)\n-Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) \nLogistics\nThe conference is in person only. No online/virtual attendance is supported. This event is not open to the media. There is no charge to attend the conference. This conference is organized by CyberHawaii with support and speakers provided by the FBI Honolulu Office\, the Hawaii State Office of Homeland Security and other federal and state agencies. \nThe Hawaii Cybersecurity Conference is a two-day event that will be held at the University of Hawaii’s Manoa and West Oahu campuses. \nPrerequisites: None. Topics will be general in nature and cover things that businesses and consumers should be aware of regarding general cybersecurity threats and mitigations.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/2nd-annual-hawaii-cybersecurity-conference-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:University of Hawaii at Manoa
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240427T014718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T020222Z
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SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund - Expert Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:America’s Seed Fund\nMay 21 – 23\, 2024 @ Entrepreneurs Sandbox\nHTDC\, UH OIC\, and Peak Innovations Group are partnering to help you dive America’s Seed Fund and get started with the nation’s best source of non-dilutive capital to get your innovation to market. Register using the links below! \n▪ Day 1 – Overview: Introduction to one of the best sources of non-dilutive R&D funds! Find out if it’s a fit for you and how to get started.\n▪ Day 2 – Industry Focus: A look at five different industries (healthcare\, defense\, energy\, space\, and agriculture)\, which relevant agencies fund innovations\, and go-to-market resources\n▪ Day 3 – One-on-ones: Meet with mentors who can provide guidance and strategies to get started with SBIR/STTR for your innovations and beyond. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nNow that you have learned about SBIR/STTR\, and which agencies might fund your innovation\, what is your next step? What should you do now to set yourself up for success\, and where do you want to be six months from now to capture applicable opportunities? If you already participate in America’s Seed Fund\, what other federal government opportunities should you take advantage of. \nTo help you navigate your individual pathway and verify that SBIR/STTR funding might be right for your small business\, we will be hosting one-on-one sessions throughout the day with Subject Matter Experts. These sessions will be 30-minutes long\, and there will be multiple experts on hand that can help you navigate this process and learn more about the available resources to help you take that first step on your funding pathway. You can also discuss proposal development issues if you have ever applied for these opportunities\, market identification needs\, or other SBIR/STTR relevant topics. \nSpace is limited for these sessions\, so sign up for a slot today! \nMeet the Experts: \nDel Mackey \nDel Mackey is the founder of Peak Innovations Group LLC\, dedicated towards helping organizations find their commercial pathway. Del has over a decade of experience in the SBIR/STTR programs\, where he worked both as part of a small business seeking funding and in another capacity as part of an SBA funding program helping hundreds of businesses go after these opportunities. Del brings this expertise to bear at Peak\, focusing on proposal creation support\, market exploration and reporting\, and funding opportunity matching. Del has a BIS from National University and an MBA from New Mexico State University. \nSteve Brennan \nSteve Brennan has more than 20 years of experience in Hawaii’s high-tech industry. At Hawaii’s Adtech Inc\, which was acquired by Spirent Communications\, Steve helped lead the launch of groundbreaking internet test systems supporting emerging telecommunications networking and wireless standards. Steve then served as Information Services Officer on the staff of the Governor of Hawaii. As a consultant to and founder of start-up firms that pioneered the development of wireless mesh networks and cognitive networking technology\, Steve helped secure funding from DARPA\, the US Army\, the Office of Naval Research\, the National Science Foundation\, the US Department of Energy and venture investors. Steve has been the business lead or principal investigator for numerous Small Business Innovation Research Phase I\, II and III projects.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/americas-seed-fund-expert-mentoring/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur’s Sandbox\, 643 Ilalo Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240522T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
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SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund - By Industry Focus
DESCRIPTION:America’s Seed Fund\nMay 21 – 23\, 2024 @ Entrepreneurs Sandbox\nHTDC\, UH OIC\, and Peak Innovations Group are partnering to help you dive America’s Seed Fund and get started with the nation’s best source of non-dilutive capital to get your innovation to market. Register using the links below! \n▪ Day 1 – Overview: Introduction to one of the best sources of non-dilutive R&D funds! Find out if it’s a fit for you and how to get started.\n▪ Day 2 – Industry Focus: A look at five different industries (healthcare\, defense\, energy\, space\, and agriculture)\, which relevant agencies fund innovations\, and go-to-market resources\n▪ Day 3 – One-on-ones: Meet with mentors who can provide guidance and strategies to get started with SBIR/STTR for your innovations and beyond. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nThere are 11 different federal agencies that participate in the SBIR/STTR program and they each focus on a particular set of research areas and idea development. New participants to the programs can often overlook “hidden gems” within agencies when selecting\, as some agencies fund research that is not necessarily synonymous with that agencies namesake (e.g. United States Department of Agriculture and Rural/Community Development). Flexible small businesses know to dig deeper into the topic areas and the portfolio of projects\, but many small startups miss the forest for the trees when deciding a particular agency is a fit for their potential product. \nNavigating the SBIR/STTR agencies can be difficult\, particularly when different agencies fund different types of innovations and focus on different areas of research. \nIn each session\, we will explore the agencies that align with each industry area and discuss: \n\nThe opportunities for this particular industry\nWhich agencies align with this focus\nHow to get started with these agencies\nTips/tricks and first steps in connecting with these opportunities\n\nIndustries represented (select industry specific tickets): \n\nDefense | 9:00am – 10:00am\nAgriculture | 10:30am – 11:30am\nEnergy | 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nSpace | 1:30pm – 2:30pm\nHealth | 3:00pm – 4:00pm\n\nPlease arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the session. Thank you!
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/americas-seed-fund-by-industry-focus/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur’s Sandbox\, 643 Ilalo Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
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SUMMARY:SAME HONOLULU POST 2024 FRCS CYBERSECURITY INDUSTRY FORUM
DESCRIPTION:May 21\, 2024\nIcebreaker: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm HST\nAloha Beer | Honolulu\, Hawaii \nMay 22\, 2024\nForum: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm HST\nAla Moana Hotel | Honolulu\, Hawaii \nSponsorships Available:\nBronze Sponsor – $500 | Silver Sponsor – $1\,000\nGold Sponsor – $2\,000 | Platinum Sponsor – $3\,000\nLunch Sponsor – $2\,500 | Icebreaker Sponsor – $1\,500 \nThis event will help support SAME Honolulu Post’s Scholarship Program. \nImplementing Cybersecurity for\nFacility-Related Control Systems (FRCS) from Design to Construction \nAnticipated Presenters:\nU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Control System Cybersecurity Mandatory Center of Expertise (USACE CSC-MCX) |\nNaval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) |\nU.S. Department of Air Force | Jacobs | HDR | Chinook Systems |\nSchneider Electric | Johnson Controls | Shepard Global Strategies \nTopics:\nDesign and Construction Lessons Learned\nFRCS Cybersecurity Solutions to Challenges\nCybersecurity Responsibilities during Design and Construction Cybersecurity \nPanel Discussion:\nPart 1: Breaking Down Barriers with IT and OT Cyber\nPart 2: Industry Lessons Learned \nCEUs will be provided upon request. \nCost:\nActive Military Personnel or Government Civilians – $75\nSAME Members and Non-Members – $125\nIcebreaker Event – $60
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/same-honolulu-post-2024-frcs-cybersecurity-industry-forum/
LOCATION:Ala Moana Hotel\, 410 Atkinson Dr\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240521T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240427T014559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T020126Z
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SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund - SBIR/STTR Overview
DESCRIPTION:America’s Seed Fund\nMay 21 – 23\, 2024 @ Entrepreneurs Sandbox\nHTDC\, UH OIC\, and Peak Innovations Group are partnering to help you dive America’s Seed Fund and get started with the nation’s best source of non-dilutive capital to get your innovation to market. Register using the links below! \n▪ Day 1 – Overview: Introduction to one of the best sources of non-dilutive R&D funds! Find out if it’s a fit for you and how to get started.\n▪ Day 2 – Industry Focus: A look at five different industries (healthcare\, defense\, energy\, space\, and agriculture)\, which relevant agencies fund innovations\, and go-to-market resources\n▪ Day 3 – One-on-ones: Meet with mentors who can provide guidance and strategies to get started with SBIR/STTR for your innovations and beyond. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nThis is the first day of our three-day series on the SBIR/STTR programs\, or America’s Seed Fund! \nCheck-in – 8:30am \nIntroduction – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Get an introduction into these federal funding opportunities. You will learn about the programs\, their purpose\, and why they are a significant benefit to small businesses across the nation. If you have heard of the programs\, but need more information\, or have never heard of these programs\, but want to find out more\, this session will be your key resource into finding out if SBIR/STTR funding is a good pathway towards commercializing your innovative idea. \nGetting Started – 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – We’ll focus on how to get started with SBIR/STTR funding. You will learn about the required registration for these programs\, agency differences and how to identify if that agency is right for your first foray into funding\, and about the resources available to Hawaii businesses who want to seek these funding opportunities. This session will dive a bit deeper into the programs\, so you want to have some knowledge on SBIR/STTR before attending; you can easily set yourself up for success by attending the first session of the day. \nLunch on your own – Options at SALT at our Kakaako \nResearch Institutions – 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – This session will focus on working with Research Institutions (RIs) such as the University of Hawaii\, or a federal lab. Under the SBIR/STTR programs\, businesses that need additional testing capabilities to establish the feasibility of their idea have unique opportunities to work with RIs\, but knowing the requirements to work with one of those subawards can be difficult. Participants will learn about navigating the intricacies of this process and about the benefits that RI partnership brings to the table.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/americas-seed-fund-sbir-sttr-overview/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur’s Sandbox\, 643 Ilalo Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240423T003348Z
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SUMMARY:Internship and Security Leadership Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Operating a small business in Hawaii has always been challenging\, particularly with the growing shift of services to the internet\, which poses a significant risk to finances and data security. While there are reputable cybersecurity vendors offering solutions\, managing these relationships requires both time and expertise. For those lacking dedicated IT staff\, integrating tech-savvy employees into the team economically makes sense. This webinar highlights often-overlooked candidates with diverse backgrounds and technical certifications\, offering valuable insights on building cyber readiness. Explore internship programs by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii\, which mitigate hiring risks and foster talent crucial for your business’s growth. \nBy attending\, you’ll gain invaluable insights into:\n-Hawaii’s businesses need to protect themselves from ever evolving cyber threats\n-Having security resources in-house to augment vendor offerings is critical to success.\n-There are multiple paths towards building security leadership within a business\n-Internships offer a cost-effective method to assess candidate fit for your business while allowing them to showcase their abilities. \nAgenda for the session:\n-Overview of Cybersecurity and the importance of cyber leadership\n-Cyber Readiness Institute Programs and Certifications: details and benefits\n-Overview of Good Jobs Hawaii and federal internship offerings\n-Employer and Intern Testimonials\n-Q&A and Next Steps \nJoin us and learn about the wealth of resources available to keep local businesses cyber-safe. Register HERE! \nTo learn more\, contact Vanessa Rogers\, AVP of Workforce Development\, at vrogers@cochawaii.org.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/internship-and-security-leadership-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240426T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240325T222811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T222811Z
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SUMMARY:GRS-NIPOA Mentor-Protégé Program Workshop - MAUI
DESCRIPTION:GRS-NIPOA Mentor-Protégé Program Workshop-MAUI \nPlease join us for our Spring Mentor-Protégé Workshop hosted by Global Resources Solutions\, Inc. (GRS) and Nipoa Standard (Nipoa) on behalf of Air Force Office of Small Business Programs\, in collaboration with the Pacific Impact Zone and the Maui Economic Development Board. \nAPRIL 26\, 2024 from 7:30am-3:00pm (Maui) at the MEDB Malcolm Center\, 1305 North Holopono Street\, Suite 5\, Kihei\, HI 96753. \nRegistration is open to all DoD mentors\, protégés and potential Mentor-Protégé Participants (Small Business and Large Business)\, and invited Government Representatives. \nPlease complete the registration form as you would like it to appear on your name badge. \nThere are a limited number of seats\, so please REGISTER as early as you can. \nRegistration is on a first-come\, first-served basis! \nThe workshop will be Friday\, APRIL 26th 2024 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Maui Time)\, with the first speaker going on at 9:00am. \nThe event will take place at the: MEDB Malcolm Center\, 1305 North Holopono Street\, Suite 5\, Kihei\, HI 96753. \nPlease contact: mpp@grsco.com for any questions.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/grs-nipoa-mentor-protege-program-workshop-maui/
LOCATION:Maui Economic Development Board – Malcolm Center\, 1305 North Holopono Street SUITE 5\, Kihei\, HI\, 96753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Ecosystems Dev.,Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240424T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240325T222810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T222810Z
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SUMMARY:GRS-NIPOA Mentor-Protégé Program Workshop - HONOLULU
DESCRIPTION:GRS-NIPOA Mentor-Protégé Program Workshop- HONOLULU \nPlease join us for our Spring Mentor-Protégé Workshop hosted by Global Resources Solutions\, Inc. (GRS) and Nipoa Standard (Nipoa) on behalf of Air Force Office of Small Business Programs\, in collaboration with the Pacific Impact Zone and the Maui Economic Development Board. \nAPRIL 24\, 2024 from 7:30am-3:00pm (Honolulu) at the ENTREPRENEURS SANDBOX – 643 ILALO STREET HONOLULU\, HI 96813 \nRegistration is open to all DoD mentors\, protégés and potential Mentor-Protégé Participants (Small Business and Large Business)\, and invited Government Representatives. \nPlease complete the registration form as you would like it to appear on your name badge. \nThere are a limited number of seats\, so please REGISTER as early as you can. \nRegistration is on a first-come\, first-served basis! \nThe workshop will be Wednesday\, APRIL 24th 2024 from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Honolulu Time)\, with the first speaker going on at 9:00am. \nThe event will take place at the: ENTREPRENEURS SANDBOX – 643 ILALO STREET HONOLULU\, HI 96813 \nPREFFERED HOTEL RATE: We have a room block for the event at: Courtyard Waikiki Beach \n400 Royal Hawaiian Avenue Honolulu\, Hawaii 96815 . The per night room rate is $202. \nGuest may book online using the following link: \nBooking Link: COPY AND PASTE INTO BROWSER: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1707190560415&key=GRP&app=resvlink \nPlease contact: mpp@grsco.com for any questions.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/grs-nipoa-mentor-protege-program-workshop-honolulu/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur’s Sandbox\, 643 Ilalo Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Ecosystems Dev.,Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20231113T221753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T004243Z
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SUMMARY:2024 NHOA Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Honolulu\, Hawaii for the 2024 Small Business Summit hosted by NHOA\, an annual event that brings together businesses\, government agencies and industry experts for 3 days of all things GovCon! Get important information and updates\, engage with attendees and connect with resources to help you thrive in the federal marketplace. \nTake advantage of Early Bird Registration\, now through December 15\, 2023. Last year\, individual registrations and vendor/exhibitor booths were sold out for the 2023 Small Business Summit\, so register today and secure your spot at Hawaii’s premier GovCon event.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/2024-nhoa-small-business-summit/
LOCATION:Ala Moana Hotel\, 410 Atkinson Dr\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240418T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240418T103000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240402T221826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T221826Z
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SUMMARY:How to do business with U.S. Army IMCOM NAF
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Hawaii District Office invites you to attend a roundtable meeting on how to do business with U.S. Army Installation Management Command Non-Appropriated Fund (IMCOM NAF). At this meeting you will learn how the Commissary\, Navy Exchange (NEX)\, Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) contracting opportunities differ from the DOD buying regulations. what they buy and the contracts available for business. The list below is a short snippet of the types of products and services they buy so we invite you to come and bring one business with you using the list below as a guide for your guest. Please RSVP your organization and business owner as there is limited space. The meeting will be held at the SBA District Office at 500 Ala Moana Boulevard\, Tower #1\, Suite 306 April 18th from 9:00 – 10:30am. Please RSVP to Mary.Dale@sba.gov with your organization’s name\, and client that will be attending. \n-Food\n-Fitness\n-Design Build\n-Construction\n-WIFI Infrastructure\n-Nursing\n-Video Surveillance\n-IT Systems\n-Digital Signs\n-Audio Books\n-Golf Cars and Maintenance Equipment\n-Credit Card Processing\n-Entertainment\n-Transportation\n-Logistics
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-u-s-army-imcom-naf/
LOCATION:SBA Hawaii Office\, 500 Ala Moana Blvd.\, Suite 1-306 (Building 1\, 3rd Floor)\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240412T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240412T121500
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240404T011123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T011123Z
UID:1226-1712908800-1712924100@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:CMMC Training for Small and Medium Enterprises
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small or medium enterprise (SME) with US Department of Defense contracts? Or are you a sub-contractor to a DoD prime contractor? Is any data that you collect\, process and/or store classified as “Controlled Unclassified Information” (CUI)? And\, have your heard about CMMC – Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification? \nCMMC is a Department of Defense Program designed to protect the defense industrial base (DIB) from frequent\, complex cyber attacks and to protect CUI information and federal contract information (FCI). Public comment for CMMC v2.0 has just closed (Feb. 26\, 2024). For more information about CMMC from the Department of Defense\, see: https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/ \nCyberHawaii has partnered with UH Maui College and Moraine Valley Community College to conduct CMMC training for Hawaii defense contractors:\nWhat: CMMC Training for Defense Contractors\nCost: FREE!\nDate: Friday\, April 12\, 2024\nTime: 8:00am – 12:15pm\nLocation: University of Hawaii at Manoa\, Kuykendall Hall\, Room 201\nCampus Map: https://map.hawaii.edu/manoa/ (see below for parking information) \nWorkshop Agenda (detailed agenda can be found here)\n0800 – 0815: Introduction (15 minutes)\n0815 – 0830: CMMC Program Overview (15 minutes)\n0830 – 0915: CMMC Ecosystem (45 minutes)\n0915 – 0930: Break\n0930 – 1015: CMMC Model (45 minutes)\n1015 – 1100: Developing Plan (45 minutes)\n1100 – 1115: Break\n1115 – 1200: Resources (45 minutes)\n1200 – 1215: Wrap-Up (15 minutes) \nRegistration is required to attend. Please complete the form below. Due to the room size\, registration will be capped at 40 people. \nVisitor Parking Information: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter/visitors/\nUpper campus visitor parking (green stalls) is $3 per half hour\nSuggested Parking:\nZONE 20 (LOWER CAMPUS PARKING STRUCTURE) 10 minute walk to Kuykendall Hall\n$5 FLAT RATE (excluding event parking)\nPay at kiosk upon entry. Credit card only. Cash not accepted.\nHours valid: 5 AM – midnight\nSubject to special event restrictions. \nThe sales of visitor parking may be temporarily suspended if there is a high demand for parking. Those paying for daily visitor parking should plan ahead\, especially week day mornings during the hours of 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM. \nQuestions? Email: techconf@hawaii.edu
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/cmmc-training-for-small-and-medium-enterprises/
LOCATION:University of Hawaii at Manoa
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240402T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240327T005753Z
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UID:1181-1712066400-1712070000@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:Mentorships in Cybersecurity Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity is a field that builds upon a professional’s expertise in people\, process and/or systems. This is because cyber threats target people’s behaviors\, processes that are followed by a business\, or features and functions of information systems and technology. Cybersecurity professionals must understand their business from at least one of these perspectives before they can successfully apply security principles in an effective manner. \nPeople just entering the cybersecurity profession can begin with an academic understanding of security principles and/or work experience in a field that deals with people\, processes or systems (such as HR\, finance or Information Technology). Learning about effective cybersecurity controls can be achieved on the job\, provided new employees are able to operate as part of an experience Cybersecurity team that can provide support and mentoring to refine the competencies required to successful defend or attack cyber threat actors. \nMentoring of existing employees or internships for potential employees are key success factors for people pursuing a career in cybersecurity. Success in cybersecurity does not require candidates to be programming superstars\, or be the top cloud engineer in the company. It does not necessarily even require a technical degree\, if a candidate is interested in the behavioral analysis side of cybersecurity. What it does require is critical thinking skills\, the ability to spend long hours in front of a computer and the ability to “think” like someone who doesn’t like to follow rules while adhering to strict protocols themselves. \nIn this webinar you’ll hear about the key tenets of mentoring and internships including: \nWhat is mentoring and why is it important\, especially in cybersecurity careers?\nThe difference between mentorships and internships\nHow do CISA and other federal agencies support mentoring and internships?\nMentoring and internships in the private sector\nA framework for mentoring\nRegister for the Webinar \nPresenters\nBruce Mirante\, Cybersecurity State Coordinator CISA Region 9\, joined the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in January 2024. Bruce is part of CISA’s Region 9 and serves as the Cybersecurity State Coordinator to the State of Hawaii. In this role\, Bruce builds strategic public and private sector relationships with state\, local\, tribal and private sector critical infrastructure entities\, and serves as a principle point of contact to non-Federal organizations interested in engaging with the Federal government to prepare\, manage and respond to cybersecurity incidents. \nPrior to joining CISA\, Bruce was with Matson Navigation Company serving with their network and information security group. \nBruce has been in Hawaii for the past forty years\, working for the Federal government both as a contractor and a civilian employee. Bruce has also worked as an adjunct professor with the University of Hawaii system and other private colleges on Oahu. \nBruce holds several computer industry certifications with Cisco Systems\, Comptia\, Juniper and Microsoft. \nPeter Dooher is the Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy at Servco Pacific Inc. He is responsible for Servco’s omnichannel initiatives as well as its product management\, data visualization and analytics\, CRM strategy\, technology and application development functions. Prior to joining Servco\, Peter spent most of his career in Retail\, supporting organizations enterprise digital and technology efforts working from a developer up to a CTO. Peter worked at Accenture LLC for over 9 years implementing technology architecture and integration solutions throughout various industries\, from startups to fortune 500 companies across the globe. \nThis session is the third in the 2024 Fortify Cybersecurity Webinar Series\, sponsored by CISA and CyberHawaii. This series was made possible by a grant from the Hawaii Department of Business\, Economic Development and Tourism. Other supporters of this series include the State Office of Homeland Security\, the FBI\, Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i\, the Hawai‘i Defense Alliance and the University of Hawai‘i.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/mentorships-in-cybersecurity-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240402T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240402T080000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240322T002159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T002159Z
UID:1148-1712041200-1712044800@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:CMMC Explained for Small Business Owners and Their CFOs
DESCRIPTION:Register now for a CMMC back to basics discussion designed for CEOs/CFOs at small and growing businesses.\nIt’s time to simplify. No compliance geek-speak or technobabble. No going into the weeds on cybersecurity concepts that aren’t clear. Just the bottom line: what small business owners and their CFOs with DoD contracts or subcontracts need to know and understand about CMMC\, and what they need to do now and in the future. \nJoin experts from NeoSystems and Schellman as we discuss: \n• Where did the CMMC Program come from?\n• What are you required to do and by when?\n• What risks and liabilities does the CMMC Program create for your business?\n• How can you effectively mitigate risk and liability? \nRegister now and gain confidence in understanding\, navigating\, and implementing the essential components of the CMMC program.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/cmmc-explained-for-small-business-owners-and-their-cfos/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240328T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240327T005758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T005758Z
UID:1176-1711627200-1711630800@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Insurance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:According to the IBM 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report the average total cost of a data breach reached an all time high of $4.45 million per incident. Organizations that reported low or no security system complexity experienced an average data breach cost of $3.84 million in 2023. Cloud environments were frequent targets for cyber attackers in 2023. Attackers often gained access to multiple environments\, with 39% of breaches spanning multiple environments and incurring a higher-than-average cost of USD 4.75 million. \nAll this basically means that data breaches are expensive to fix. And many businesses do not survive them. In order to protect yourself and your business\, there are certain things you can to improve your chances of surviving a breach. \nRisk assessment. Perform a risk assessment to understand your organization and what you’re trying to protect.\nBusiness preparation and continuity. Create policies that describe what you will do to reduce your risk and be able to stay in business.\nIncident response. Create a plan for responding to a cyber-attack.\nEmployee training. Make sure your employees understand how to keep your business safe.\nNetwork and website vulnerability identification and management. Perform penetration testing to identify gaps in your information system security and come up with plans to fix them.\nRegular scanning and testing\, including dark web scanning and ethical hacking. Monitor and test your internal and external environments for signs that you may have been compromised.\nCyber insurance policies. Obtain appropriate cyber insurance to help you to prepare for and recover from a cyber incident.\nCyber insurance is a key element of an effective cybersecurity system. It can help to offset the cost of recovering your business when a data breach occurs. Because of the high cost to recovery from a data breach and the increased frequency of cyber-attacks\, the question we all have to ask ourselves is: Can we afford not to have cyber insurance? \nIn this webinar you’ll hear about the key tenets of cyber insurance including: \nWhat is cyber insurance?\nWhat does it do?\nWhat do terms like “third party liability” and “first party loss” mean?\nWhen should you consider buying cyber insurance?\nWhat policy options do you have?\nWhat are your obligations under a cyber insurance policy? \nPresenter\nMark A Smith\, Senior Vice President\, CRC Insurance \nMark is a cyber focused insurance wholesaler\, specializing in cyber since its emergence to prominence in 2007. As head of CRC’s national Cyber Team\, he works closely with many cyber insurers in the development and refinement of cyber policy forms and endorsements. He is a frequent industry speaker\, writer\, and educator on all things cyber. He is a graduate of Washington State University and splits his time between Arizona and Wisconsin with his labradoodles Roca and Snickers. \nThis webinar was made possible by a grant from the Hawaii Department of Business\, Economic Development and Tourism. Other supporters include the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i\, the Hawai‘i Defense Alliance and the University of Hawai‘i.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/cyber-insurance-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240321T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240321T080000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240130T231611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T180651Z
UID:1063-1711004400-1711008000@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:What Every 8(a)-Certified Company and Small Business Needs to Know About Outsourcing Capabilities
DESCRIPTION:Leadership from GovContractPros (GCP)\, Strategic Growth Advisors (SGA)\, and Softek (SGS) join together to discuss the value of outsourcing capabilities as well as the challenges and potential red flags to be mindful of as 8(a)-certified companies and other small businesses seek to grow. \nJoin SEP CEO and GCP co-founder John Shoraka\, GCP Director\, Contract Administration\, Trevor Skelly\, SGA CEO John Cook\, and SGS CEO Jerrod Mallinger as they share:\n– Legal restrictions and implications of using in-house resources vs outsourcing\n– Federal marketplace control issues to be aware of and mitigate\n– How to maximize the opportunity of outsourcing successfully without going afoul of federal contracting regulations
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/what-every-8a-certified-company-and-small-business-needs-to-know-about-outsourcing-capabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240305T000358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T000358Z
UID:1124-1710928800-1710932400@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:5 Strategies to Prepare for New Government-Wide Cyber Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Register now to learn how the CMMC 2.0 timeline and CUI regulations impact ALL government contractors. \nThe requirements for government contractors who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) have been codified for years. However\, a lack of compliance is leading agencies to introduce new levels of enforcement. The Department of Defense (DoD) has taken the lead with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program\, but other government agencies are following their lead. \nJoin NeoSystems and the Native Hawaiian Organizations Association (NHOA) for this insightful webinar discussion to better understand the revised CMMC 2.0 timeline and what it means for ALL government contractors. NeoSystems Sr. Vice President\, Stuart Itkin\, will share what needs to be done by when\, and you will take away key strategies to meet upcoming compliance deadlines and address potential ramifications for organizations serving the DoD and other government agencies. \n** Please note that the webinar start time is 4pm Eastern and 10am HST.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/5-strategies-to-prepare-for-new-government-wide-cyber-regulations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240306T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240306T090000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240221T193407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T193407Z
UID:1089-1709712000-1709715600@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:How to Maintain HUBZone Status and Navigate the HUBZone Program
DESCRIPTION:The HUBZone program is a fantastic opportunity to gain a competitive advantage and potentially leverage your small business location if it is designated as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone\, but maintaining HUBZone status and navigating the HUBZone program is not necessarily easy. \nIn this webinar\, GovContractPros Director\, Contract Administration Trevor Skelly and Softek Global Services CEO Jerrod Mallinger will share insights on how to overcome challenges and maintain compliance in HUBZone. \nIn this webinar you will learn:\n-Essential requirements to maintain compliance\n-Unique rules for concerns owned by Tribal Governments\n-Best practices for documenting “attempts to maintain” status\n-Human Resources best practices for hiring HUBZone employees\n-and more!
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/how-to-maintain-hubzone-status-and-navigate-the-hubzone-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240130T231535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231535Z
UID:1053-1706608800-1706612400@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:2024 Market Conditions & Challenges for Government Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Elevated inflation\, rising interest rates\, funding uncertainty and increasing compliance requirements. These are a few of the things that government contractors navigated in FY 2023. As the calendar flips on the year\, 2024 looks to usher in an improved economic outlook but with no shortage of uncertainty around agency funding and political issues. Join us for this webinar where Kevin Plexico\, SVP Information Solutions for Deltek will give an update on the market conditions government contractors find themselves facing in 2024. \nWe will cover several topics including:\n* AA brief 2023 year in review\, examining federal contract spending trends\, key events that changed the shape of the government contracting market and the impacts to small businesses.\n*The state of 2024 appropriations with some agencies’ funding expiring in January and others in February\n*The evolving economic outlook with inflation in check and a favorable outlook on declining interest rates\n*Inflection points in the upcoming presidential elections\n*The compliance\, regulatory and legislative environment including the details of the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)\, Artificial Intelligence policies and other increasing compliance requirements\n*Update on small business policies and court rulings and their impact on the industry\n*Major procurements to watch \nSPEAKER:\n*Kevin Plexico\, SVP Information Solutions\, Deltek
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/2024-market-conditions-challenges-for-government-contractors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Ecosystems Dev.,Small Business Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20240108T194314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T194314Z
UID:1019-1706608800-1706612400@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:2024 Market Conditions & Challenges for Government Contractors Presented by Deltek
DESCRIPTION:Elevated inflation\, rising interest rates\, funding uncertainty and increasing compliance requirements. These are a few of the things that government contractors navigated in FY 2023. As the calendar flips on the year\, 2024 looks to usher in an improved economic outlook but with no shortage of uncertainty around agency funding and political issues. Join us for this webinar where Kevin Plexico\, SVP Information Solutions for Deltek will give an update on the market conditions government contractors find themselves facing in 2024. \nWe will cover several topics including: \n* AA brief 2023 year in review\, examining federal contract spending trends\, key events that changed the shape of the government contracting market and the impacts to small businesses. \n*The state of 2024 appropriations with some agencies’ funding expiring in January and others in February \n*The evolving economic outlook with inflation in check and a favorable outlook on declining interest rates \n*Inflection points in the upcoming presidential elections \n*The compliance\, regulatory and legislative environment including the details of the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)\, Artificial Intelligence policies and other increasing compliance requirements \n*Update on small business policies and court rulings and their impact on the industry \n*Major procurements to watch \nSPEAKER:\n*Kevin Plexico\, SVP Information Solutions\, Deltek
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/2024-market-conditions-challenges-for-government-contractors-presented-by-deltek/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Ecosystems Dev.,Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20231218T195407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T195407Z
UID:1010-1706173200-1706180400@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:Informal Round Table with the SBA: WOSB and other Government Certifications
DESCRIPTION:January 25: Federal Contracts for Women-Owned Businesses \nPlease join the Enterprising Women of Color Business Center (EWOC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) for an informal round table discussion about WOSB and other government certifications. \n-Government certifications have helped hundreds of small businesses in Hawaiʻi grow and they could be right for you.\n-Learn more at this informal round table discussion with Mary Dale\, an economic development specialist with the Small Business Administration-Hawaiʻi.\n-Mahalo to the Enterprising Women of Color at the YWCA Oʻahu for organizing this round table. \nBring your questions!\nDeadline to register is\, Monday\, January 23\, 12:00 pm HST\, or until we reach 25 participants. \nWhere: SBA Hawaii Office\, Conference Room\n500 Ala Moana Blvd.\, Suite 1-306\n(Building 1\, 3rd Floor) \nParking: Waterfront Plaza parking structure \nFacilitator:\nMary Dale\, Economic Development Specialist with the SBA Hawaii office.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/informal-round-table-with-the-sba-wosb-and-other-government-certifications/
LOCATION:SBA Hawaii Office\, 500 Ala Moana Blvd.\, Suite 1-306 (Building 1\, 3rd Floor)\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240123T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20231026T202901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T203830Z
UID:956-1705996800-1706025600@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:2024 NOAA Small Business Industry Day Hosted by NHOA
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Small Business Industry Day will be held in Honolulu\, Hawaii. The 2024 NOAA Small Business Industry Day will provide attendees with unprecedented access to NOAA leadership\, program managers\, contract managers\, and prime contractors. If you are interested in learning more about how to work with NOAA\, what contract opportunities NOAA has coming up\, as well as building relationships with potential teaming partners\, register today for Industry Day\, as spots are limited! \nSmall Business Industry Day Agenda (Tentative) \n7:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast & Networking \n9:00 a.m.: Opening Remarks \n9:15 – 11:00 a.m.: NOAA Program Office Presentations \n11:00 – 11:30 a.m.: Small Business Award Presentations \n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Networking Break \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch (and Keynote Speaker) \n1:15 – 3:15 p.m.: Breakout Sessions \n3:15 – 4:30 p.m.: Open Networking \nLodging \nTo reserve a hotel room at the Ala Moana Hotel under our group rate\, please visit: \nhttps://book.passkey.com/e/50654731 \nFor more information about this event\, including Sponsorship Opportunities\, please contact Shannon Edie at shannon@nhoassociation.org.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/2024-noaa-small-business-industry-day-hosted-by-nhoa/
LOCATION:Ala Moana Hotel\, 410 Atkinson Dr\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Ecosystems Dev.,Small Business Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240117T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20231113T205356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T205356Z
UID:981-1705491000-1705582800@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Analyzing Solicitations & Writing Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Write Proposals for Federal Contracts \n-If your business is federally certified\, the next step is learning how to bid on federal contracts.\n-Learn about the alphabet soup of contracting: RFIs\, RFPs\, IDIQs\, MATOC\, and more.\n-This two-day workshop on January 17 and 18 is offered by the Enterprising Women of Color at the YWCA Oʻahu. \nTwo-day workshop\nThursdays [11:30 am – 1:00 pm HST] \nClass Dates: \nWednesday\, January 17\, Part I\nRFI & Capture/Proposal Preparation\n-Understanding when to prepare\n-How to prepare\n-Government Intentions\n-Information gathering\n-PWIN \nThursday\, January 18\, Part II\nTypes of Solicitations\n-Technical aspects of solicitation review\n-Matrix creation\n-Proposal Strategies\n-Technical writing \nEach meeting is a 90-minute virtual workshop session via Zoom \nDeadline to register is Monday\, January 15 or until class is full\, 12:00 pm HST. 15 participants maximum. \nFor more information visit https://form.jotform.com/232759031816155
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/government-contracting-analyzing-solicitations-writing-proposals/
LOCATION:VARIOUS LOCATIONS
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20231109T200106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T210537Z
UID:976-1700049600-1700053200@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:Keeping your business safe from Cyber Threats
DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR…REGISTER TODAY! \nIt seems like every day we read about new cyber threats. No organization is immune. Despite their best efforts\, even well-known organizations such as the University of Hawai‘i\, Hawai‘i Department of Health and Aloha Nursing Rehab Center have become victims. \nCyber threats can impact businesses of any size and the threat actors have become extremely sophisticated. It is no longer a question of if you’ll be impacted\, but when. \nAs a small business\, you can mount a robust cyber defense to protect your company and the sensitive information of your customers from ransomware and other emerging threats. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about:\n– Who regulates cyber security\n– Why it’s important to comply\n– How to manage risk by prioritizing your investment in security controls\n– Why it’s critical to involve human resources in cybersecurity\n– When cyber insurance may be appropriate\n– What your next steps should be
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/keeping-your-business-safe-from-cyber-threats-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231030T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20231027T230101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T230101Z
UID:962-1698651000-1698667200@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:Future of Work 2024
DESCRIPTION:Amidst global trends like AI\, gig economy or post-COVID impacts\, how can your organization prepare for the uncertainty of a changing landscape? \nIn partnership with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations\, Workforce Development Council and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii\, we invite you to register for the inaugural Future of Work 2024 Conference. This half-day conference will feature workforce insights and forecasts from leaders in Hawaii’s top seven employment sectors:\nTourism\nDefense\nConstruction\nHealth Care\nTechnology\nEnergy\nPublic Sector\nDuring this conference\, you will hear from dynamic speakers in each sector as they present in-demand occupations and forecast their growth potential and workforce development needs. This annual event aims to provide an integrated approach to sharing job outlook information across our major employment sectors in Hawaii. \nAdmission \n$45 Chamber Member/ Educator/Non-Profit\n$55 General Public\n$65 Walk-In Registration\n$30 Virtual Attendance (Live-Stream)
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/future-of-work-2024/
LOCATION:Sheraton Waikiki\, 2255 Kalakaua Avenue\, Honolulu\, VA\, 96815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231017T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20231004T010256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T010256Z
UID:932-1697531400-1697544000@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:Prime Time Networking for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation invites small businesses owned by minorities\, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders\, women\, and other underrepresented groups to attend a free Prime Time Networking event on Oct. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Prince Waikiki Hotel: \n-Meet one-on-one with some of Hawaiʻi’s leading Prime Contractors.\n-Network with Prime Contractors and other small businesses.\n-Market their firms and foster business relationships. \nRegister by Friday\, Oct. 6.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/prime-time-networking-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Prince Waikiki Hotel\, 100 Holomoana Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20230606T235904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T235904Z
UID:869-1697500800-1697759999@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:2023 Pacific Defense Contracting Summit
DESCRIPTION:Find out how $886 Billion in 2024 Defense Spending will translate into military contracting opportunities throughout the Pacific Region by attending the Top Pacific Defense Conference & Expo of 2023! The FY 2024 Defense Budget includes $9.1 Billion in support of the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI)\, a 40% increase from FYI 2023! \nTop Congressional and Department of Defense Leaders consider USINDOPACOM as our most important long-term military theater\, with billions of new dollars being allocated for contracts because of the rapidly escalating threat of Chinese Military Aggression\, along with an unstable North Korea. \nCongressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)\, Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee\, has stated\, “The Chinese Communist Party remains the most pressing threat the United States has faced in 30 years – it is the threat of our lifetime. Beijing’s recent announcement that they will grow their military budget by over 7% this year should serve as a sobering reminder that the CCP is building a world-class military to drive America out of the Pacific.” \nThe U.S. and Australia are also strengthening defense ties and looking to industry for the latest defense services and products. Last week on Capitol Hill\, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense Mara Karlin told lawmakers that the development of new technologies are critical to U.S. Pacific defense and to the defense of Australia. \nTo learn more about our upcoming Defense Contracting Summits\, visit our website for more information: www.usdlf.org
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/2023-pacific-defense-contracting-summit/
LOCATION:Marriott Waikiki Beach\, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Ecosystems Dev.,Market Development & Resiliency,Small Business Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231013T164500
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20230818T024332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T024332Z
UID:912-1697187600-1697215500@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:Hawaii: Future in Cyber
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Hawaii West Oahu; Academy for Creative Media Auditorium and Computer Labs\n(https://goo.gl/maps/2FurtYr8J4Ci2Ltk8) \nThis event allows Hawaii middle school\, high school\, and college students to experience and play World of Haiku\, the first-of-its-kind video game that teaches you critical cybersecurity skills! Participants will meet cybersecurity professionals and learn how they can connect what they learn in the game to a career! \nTo learn more visit https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/hawaii-tech-days/home
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/hawaii-future-in-cyber/
LOCATION:HI
CATEGORIES:Small Business Support,Workforce Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231010T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030605
CREATED:20230920T013003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T013231Z
UID:925-1696924800-1696950000@hawaiidefensealliance.org
SUMMARY:UH TECH DAYS OF FALL IT EDUCATOR EXTERNSHIP
DESCRIPTION:Dept. of Education educators are invited to participate in a discovery of IT careers with local tech and intelligence employers. \nFlyer: Hawaii Tech Days of Fall 2023 IT Educator Externship
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/uh-tech-days-of-fall-it-educator-externship/
LOCATION:VARIOUS LOCATIONS
CATEGORIES:Market Development & Resiliency,Small Business Support,Workforce Development
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