Events

sbLiftoff is proud to host and participate in numerous events throughout the year.You can find our current events here.

Upcoming Events | Past Events

Webinar

SBA Proposed Size Standards

What will the likely effect of new proposed changes to size standards be? One things for sure, if finalized the proposal will upend GovCon for small businesses. Join a panel of experts to prepare for the future, in advance of the deadline for comments September 21.

Join us  on your lunch break Thursday, September 10th. 12pm – 1pm.

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Event

Navigating GovCon M&A: Lessons from a CPA’s Story

Paula Smithers, Director of M&A, SbLiftOff  Sirena Johnson, Citrin Cooperman
This timely panel will cover preparation for M&A, documenting growth trajectories, market-based valuations of privately held GovCon firms, and best practices for CPAs. Sirena Johnson, a partner at Citrin Cooperman and leader of its Government Contracting Industry Practice, will interview Paula Smithers, now Director of M&A at the GovCon advisory sbLiftOff, in a provocative exploration of Ms. Smithers’ exit from Newbrook Solutions and sale to Edgesource Corporation. With time for questions, these CPAs and GovCon long-timers will cover middle-market trends, valuation considerations for EBITDA multiples, and how to help clients deal with everything from QofEs to LOI terms, working capital contests, rollover/retained equity plans, and more.

Learning Objectives:
     * 2026 Market Trends for Lower & Middle Market GovCons, including DOGE hits, FAR re-write, changing government procurement appetites and new SBA rules
     * How a CPA can prepare a company with the right growth to realize its desired valuation at exit.  
     * Proactive planning for possible deal red flags.  Planning operationally, financially and back office. Hiring the right investment banker.
     * How to Value a GovCon Company and Specific Valuation Considerations for EBITDA Multiples.
     * M&A hardball – LOI terms, cash free, debt free; how do clients get paid (cash at close, seller note/financing, rollover/retained equity, earnout); transaction costs

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Event

Huntsville Engagement Dinner: September 30th 2026

Registration is open!

NVSBC offers our Engagement Dinner event and keynote speaker for the veteran entrepreneur and federal small business community.  Come join us for the training, networking, dinner, and guest speaker! 

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