Small Business Solutions Luncheon 2025

Description

Honoring Excellence in Small Business

A highlight of the luncheon will be the recognition of the 2025 Small Business Award recipients, outstanding businesses that exemplify leadership, dedication, and commitment to their industries and the local community. This year’s honorees include:

Woman-Owned Business of the Year – Advanta Insurance Partners
Family-Owned Business of the Year – C3 Industrial Technologies, LLC
Small Business of the Year – Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance Services

Additionally, we are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of the Leadership Longview Class of 2025, recognizing the next generation of leaders who will make an impact in our community.

Government Contracts Workshop 

Prior to the luncheon, in partnership with the SBA, we will hold a 2 hour workshop (Purchase tickets separately) 

“Ready, Set, Contract: A Tactical Guide to Winning Government Bids”

Duration: 2 hours (9 am - 11 am)

🔹 Understand the Game:

Types of contracts (local, state, federal).

Prime vs subcontracting.

Where to find RFPs/RFQs/ITBs.

SAM.gov, Texas SmartBuy, and your local city portal.

🔹 Are You Procurement Ready?:

SAM registration & UEI Number walkthrough.

Common certifications: HUB, DBE, WOSB, SDVOSB.

How to prepare a Capability Statement (participants begin drafting one live).

🔹 Writing Winning Proposals:

What evaluators are really looking for.

The art of storytelling with data.

Avoiding common bid-killing mistakes.

Breakout: Peer-review a sample response.