Mission Ready – Veteran & Defense Small Business Bidding Opportunity Summit

Mission Ready: Veteran & Defense Small Business Bidding Opportunity Summit

Join the City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department for an evening dedicated to helping veterans, veteran-owned businesses, and small business owners unlock contracting opportunities with local, state, federal, and defense agencies.

Led by Joaquin Castillo, Veteran Business Development Coordinator with the City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department, this summit provides practical, step-by-step guidance on navigating the government procurement process. Attendees will learn how to register in bidding systems, identify contracting opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and position their businesses for success.

The event features presentations from government, military, and industry leaders, including representatives from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), APEX Accelerator, Lockheed Martin, and the City of Fort Worth, along with resource partners committed to supporting veteran entrepreneurs.

Whether you're launching a new business, expanding into government contracting, or looking to grow your existing company, this summit offers valuable education, networking, and resources to help you compete and succeed.

Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Fort Worth City Hall – City Council Chamber
100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Link:
https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/econdev/bac/bac-events/mission-ready

We look forward to helping connect veterans with the resources, partnerships, and opportunities needed to build successful businesses and strengthen our community.