DoW Small Business

The official account of the Department of War Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). Following, RTs & links ≠ endorsement.

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Small businesses are driving innovation, strengthening the defense industrial base, and delivering critical capabilities for our warfighters at speed and scale. They’re helping rebuild the Arsenal of Freedom.

#DoW #NSBW #DIB #AcquisitionTransformation #SBPoweringTheWarfighter

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Congratulations to the FY25 nominees for the Vanguard Award, which is presented to the #DoW component organization that best exemplifies commitment to small business programs in a variety of functional activities.

Winner announced June 17 at #SBTW26.
#VanguardAwards

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Congratulations to the FY25 nominees for the Verdure Award, which recognizes teams developing innovative acquisition strategies that increase small business participation and strengthen the defense industrial base. Winner announced June 17 at #SBTW26.
#DoW #VanguardAwards

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

National Small Business Month may be ending, but the mission continues. Small businesses power 99.9% of U.S. firms, employ 46% of the workforce, and strengthen the defense industrial base. Small Business. Big Mission. Learn more: https://t.co/qmMpyqakSx
#DoW #SBPoweringTheMission

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Congrats to FY25 nominees for the Ms. Tracey L. Pinson Small Business Professional of the Year Award, which honors individuals who champion #smallbiz growth in alignment with #DoW mission & legacy of Ms. Pinson, a trailblazing Army acquisitions leader.

#SBTW26 #VanguardAwards

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Congratulations FY25 nominees for the Revolutionary Leadership Award, which recognizes individuals who lead by example to overcome barriers and drive innovative small business inclusion across the #DoW marketplace.

The winner will be announced at #SBTW26.

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Announcing Susana Schowen, Secretary of @LouisianaWorks, as an #SBTW26 keynote speaker.
A leading voice in #workforce & #ecodevo, she is advancing partnerships to strengthen talent pipelines & align training with needs of employers & the economy.
Register: https://t.co/YbgdNblu7B

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

#Smallbiz help power every mission across the defense industrial base-delivering the innovation & capabilities our warfighters depend on. Our new video highlights their essential role & our commitment to cutting red tape to deliver capability faster.
#DoW #SBPoweringTheMission

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Growing the defense industrial base is a national security priority. @thejointstaff Gen. Dan Caine made it clear to Congress: America needs small manufacturers ready to generate combat capability and capacity.

Is your business ready to contribute?

#DoW #DIB #smallbiz

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Registration is open for #DoW Small Business Training Week 2026, June 15–18 in New Orleans. Planned for gov personnel and APEX Accelerator staff, join us for training focused on strengthening the defense industrial base.
Learn more & register: https://t.co/2WGS1FRQmF
#SBTW26

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

During National Small Business Month, we recognize the companies driving innovation, strengthening the defense industrial base, and supporting mission readiness for our warfighters every day. #DoW #DIB #SmallBusinessMonth

[Kelly Loeffler @SBA_Kelly]

SBA's FREE Virtual Summit is coming up next week on May 5th and 6th.

We're excited to offer dozens of sessions from incredible private sector cosponsors and federal partners, for anyone looking to start or grow their small business.

Register today at: https://t.co/T71WcjCWCD

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Save the date for Small Business Training Week (SBTW) 2026:
📅 June 15–18, 2026
📍 The Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans, La.

Our signature workforce training event for the acquisition workforce, small biz professionals & APEX Accelerators. Registration details shared soon! #SBTW26

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Live LYNX demos for businesses pursuing or competing for government contracts. Learn to showcase capabilities, assess readiness, & match with opportunities. Built to help you move faster. Seats are limited. Register: https://t.co/L9YwspBC47

#GovCon #DIB #GovTech #LYNX #Industry

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Celebrating Dr. Marvin Carroll, founder of Tec-Masters, on receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the DoW Mentor-Protégé Summit. His leadership led to 10 Nunn-Perry Awards—a record unmatched. His impact even reaches space. https://t.co/Ngst6ZThzg

#DoW #MPP26 #Leadership

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Momentum from the #MPP26 is strong and LYNX is one of the key conversations coming out of it. This AI-powered platform launched by #DoW helps #smallbiz and #primes boost visibility and readiness.

Get started: https://t.co/xDtsR3G1Uh

#DefenseTech #Innovation #DIB

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Thank you to Adam “AJ” Jarnagin @EXPANSHIA CEO for your inspiring remarks at #MPP26 Nunn-Perry Awards Luncheon. His story showed how the Mentor-Protege Program drives real growth—turning small businesses into trusted mission partners. https://t.co/bt9FsVFayR

#DoW #DIB #Impact

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

@ASWCTDoddFather delivered a clear, urgent message at #MPP26: partnerships from this Summit are key to getting critical technologies to warfighters at speed, scale, and relevance. Collaboration isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. #DoW #DIB #Innovation

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

#DoW Mentor-Protege Program honored FY24 & FY25 Nunn-Perry Award nominees & recipients at #MPP26, recognizing standout partnerships strengthening the #DIB.

Don’t miss the incredible stories of how #smallbiz are making a real impact: https://t.co/8lAHdoU4Gt

[DoW Small Business @BusinessDefense]

Honored to host HON Dale Marks at #MPP26. He called for industry to move at the “speed of war,” warning slow processes are a vulnerability and urging partnerships to power future readiness.

#DoW #Transformation #FreedomForge