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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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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:20240412T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240412T121500
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
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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:20240416T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual C5 Cyber & IT Forum
DESCRIPTION:This two-day event\, open to all interested\, will focus on providing the latest cybersecurity and command\, control\, communications\, computers\, cyber defense (C5) updates and strategies for cyber and IT professionals. Attendance\, for one or both days is complimentary for all individuals with a.mil\,.gov\, .edu (including @k12.hi.us) email address. \nSpeaking\, Sponsor\, & Exhibit Opportunities are available. \nCFH provides a unique platform for military\, government\, academia\, and industry professionals to network and collaborate to advance the field of cybersecurity and C5. Participants may receive CPEs/CEUs from attending technical trainings led by knowledgeable subject matter experts. In addition to the trainings\, the CFH will feature an exhibit hall providing technology demonstrations designed to address ever evolving cyber and IT mission areas.\n​\nThere will be different speakers and topics on both days of the C5 Forum.
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/3rd-annual-c5-cyber-it-forum/
LOCATION:Club Hale Ikena – Fort Shafter\, 711 Morton Dr\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96819\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240418T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240418T103000
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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:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240424T170000
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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:20240424T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240424T150000
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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:20240426T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240426T150000
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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:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240430T110000
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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:20240521T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240521T153000
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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:20240522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
CREATED:20240409T014714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T015327Z
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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:20240522T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
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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:20240523T090000
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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:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
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:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
CREATED:20240601T005302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T005302Z
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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:20240814T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
CREATED:20240718T021105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T021105Z
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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:20241027T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
CREATED:20240718T020707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T020707Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Tech Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hawaiʻi’s geographic location in the middle of the Pacific makes it an ideal location for emerging technologies to take hold and grow as well as a critical piece in U.S. military strategic operations. Pacific Tech 2024 will feature America’s Seed Fund Program Managers\, Contracting Officers\, Technology Scouts from multiple Combatant Commands\, WERX Program Managers\, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Government Representatives\, and Prime contractors seeking small business partners. This conference will focus on connecting small businesses with government and private opportunities to bring their technology to market to solve critical national challenges\, including innovative solutions for our warfighters. \nThe Pacific Tech 2024 Conference\, powered by the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and in part by the Small Business Administration (SBA)\, brings to Hawaiʻi a wide array of expert speakers to focus on the challenges of the Indo-Pacific Region\, as well as the opportunities\, including emerging industries like space and agtech. \nThis year’s conference will take place from October 27 (VIP Reception)\, 28-29 (conference) in Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. Approximately 200 attendees from Pacific region as well as federal agency representatives are expected to participate. \nWHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?\nSmall and medium size companies: \n-Looking for non-dilutive funding for innovation\, research & development\n-That want to work with the federal government\n-That want to partner with a prime contractor\n-Looking for other funding opportunities\, including venture capital\, contracting\, prize challenges\, and more\n-With innovative solutions looking for government customers
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/pacific-tech-conference/
LOCATION:Hawaii Convention Center\, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96815\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014655
CREATED:20260310T203344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210550Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Manufacturing in Hawai'i
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 13\, 2026 | 10 am – 2 pm HST \nPrince Waikiki Hotel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for Advanced Manufacturing in Hawai’i\, an event highlighting the current and emerging programs across the Department of War and Hawai’i’s commercial sector. \nThe event will bring together industry leaders\, innovators\, and partners to explore advanced manufacturing capabilities\, discuss real-world applications\, and connect with organizations supporting defense and commercial needs. The updated agenda for the day includes: \n10:00 a.m. – Welcome and Keynote \n10:30 a.m. – Advanced Manufacturing in Defense Panel \n\nCAPT Richard Jones\,The Forge\, U.S. Pacific Fleet (Invited)\nCAPT Ryan McCrillis\, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard\nCW5\, Anthony Gravely\, U.S. Army\nMAJ Joshua Ray\, U.S. Marines\n\n11:20 a.m. – Break \n11:30 a.m. – Building Workforce Through Education Panel \n\nKaren Lee\, Chancellor\, Honolulu Community College\nClint Hall\, President\, BG Workforce\nKeith Hayashi\, Superintendent\, Hawai’i Dept. of Education\nBrennon Morioka\, Dean\, University of Hawai’i College of Engineering\nChad Walton\, Interim Vice President of Innovation & Research\, University of Hawai’i\n\n12:20 p.m. – Lunch \n1:00 p.m. – Public/Private Partnerships Spotlight \n\nUS Army/BG Workforce Solutions\nPar Hawaii/Bear Machinery\nManufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All (MEERA) Program & Aliamanu Middle School\nUS Marine Corps/Gtscientific\n\n2:00 p.m. – Closing \nTickets are complimentary for military\, federal\, state\, and county employees. General admission is $40 and includes a buffet lunch. Non-hosted parking is available on site. \nPlease register by March 11\, 2026 to secure your seat. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an informative and engaging event in Hawai’i!
URL:https://hawaiidefensealliance.org/event/advanced-manufacturing-in-hawaii/
LOCATION:Prince Waikiki Hotel\, 100 Holomoana Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96815\, United States
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