Events

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

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In Person

Winning at GovCon M&A 2025: Market Alert from Dealmakers

New government regulations mean the value of your company could dramatically change in 2026. Whether you are a buyer or seller in the GovCon M&A market, this panel of experts provides a master class in winning at M&A in 2025 and avoiding a new set of rules in effect by 2026. Get informed on coming opportunities and risks with an expert panel who can provide intel on:

  • SBA rule and its impact on small business value;
  • 2025 market insights and potential tax changes;
  • Evolving legal terms and how they impact deal economics;
  • Key compliance issues to preserve and create value;
  • What are lenders asking for in 2025 and how to choose the right one;
  • Ensuring deal close and successful post integration tips.

Jeff Cohen, from the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Sharon Heaton, from the M&A firm sbLiftOff; and Ricky White from the accounting firm of Cherry Bekaert provide insights and advice for successful inorganic growth strategies in 2025.

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Webinar

Smart GovCon Business Transfers: New SBA Regs and Tax – Issues Explained

ALERT! If you’re a small business owner in the government contracting space there are new SBA rules that will affect many upcoming sales, mergers, or acquisitions. Then there’s the tax planning needed in advance of any transfer to keep as much money as possible in your pocket.

Whether you’re planning to sell your business, buy a company, or maintain your status as a small business, get a detailed understanding of smart strategies with advice from two top experts in the field. Sharon B. Heaton, Founder and CEO of the M&A firm sbLiftOff and Joe Cope, Founder of Cope Connelly will share their insights at this important webinar series.

A significant period will be set aside to answer any questions from attendees. We anticipate many questions and will offer two sessions to ensure we cover as much information as possible. If you are unable to join us in April, you will receive an email the week after the first session to register for the webinar in May.

The webinar series will cover:

  • Preparing Yourself and Your Family for a Business Sale
  • Understand DOGE and its implications
  • Discussion of new SBA Regs and impact on M&A
  • Tax Planning in Advance of Sale to retain as much of your purchase price as possible
  • States with Favorable Tax Landscape
  • Tax issues during a transaction

Come prepared with questions and get valuable information directly from these experts.

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