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Building in the Beltway: Demystifying Defense Appropriations

Name: Building in the Beltway: Demystifying Defense Appropriations
Start: 2026-03-19T16:30:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-03-19T18:00:00.000-04:00
Location: Washington, District of Columbia

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Congrats on the SBIR, now what’s next?

Gaining champions in the essential national security centers of gravity requires strategy.

Join Squadra and Mike Velasquez for a fireside chat where you'll learn how to set your company up for success in this environment.

Mike is a Senior Policy Advisor to Representative Jake Ellzey (R-TX) with decades of experience guiding the allocation of government resources, drawing on his service in the U.S. Navy, on Capitol Hill, and across the broader national security ecosystem.

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4:30pm: Doors Open, Networking

5:00pm: Event Begins

5:45pm: Q&A / Networking

6:00pm: Event Ends

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