Aug 12, 2025
The Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) will be attending Senator Ernst’s Entrepreneur Expo on Aug. 12, 2025, at Iowa State University's Memorial Union in Ames, Iowa.
Senator Ernst is bringing Washington, D.C. to the Heartland. The Entrepreneur Expo is an excellent opportunity for Iowa’s small businesses to learn about federal and state government contracting opportunities, as well as federal innovation and manufacturing programs. The event is designed to introduce Iowa’s small businesses to the federal marketplace—providing opportunities to:
- Learn how to sell goods and services to the federal government
- Engage with federal innovation-focused programs, such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
- Learn about federal manufacturing initiatives
This event will also offer valuable networking opportunities with government agencies, prime contractors, authorized SBA lenders, and federal and state resources.
SBPO looks forward to connecting with Iowa’s small business community and supporting their efforts to grow through federal partnerships and innovation programs.
