Stop hoping. Start winning government contracts.

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Most business owners walk into a government contracting opportunity hoping to meet the right person or land the right bid. Beyond the Bid flips that approach — giving you a practical, end-to-end playbook for competing and winning across every level of government: federal, state, and local.

Presented by NAWBO Orlando in partnership with the National Entrepreneur Center, this in-person symposium walks through the full relationship lifecycle of government contracting — not just how to submit a proposal, but how to show up, build the right relationships, and stay in the game through wins and losses alike.

You'll hear directly from a distinguished panel of government contracting experts with real, credentialed experience across the full contracting lifecycle:

• Brand & Position — How to show up as a credible, competitive business — before you ever submit anything.

• Research & Relationship-Build — Identifying the right opportunities and the right people, long before a bid is posted.

• Prepare & Submit — What it actually takes to put together a winning proposal — from the inside out.

• Monitor & Nurture — Staying actively engaged with the relationship while your bid is under review.

• Win or Lose, Keep Going — How to debrief a loss, extract what you need, and come back stronger on the next bid.

Who Should Attend

This event is open to all entrepreneurs and small business owners across Central Florida — not limited to NAWBO members or women-owned businesses. If you're ready to grow your business through government contracts, this event is built for you.

What to Expect

 ✓  Networking reception with food and beverages

✓  Moderated panel discussion with credentialed government contracting experts

✓  Practical, actionable takeaways you can apply immediately

✓  Connections with Central Florida's entrepreneurial community