Lobby into a Contract

Reminder: Our Leads Spotlight is a lobbiest for hire!

http://contacts-for-contracts.blogspot.com/2011/06/first-leads-spotlight-hartwell-capitol.html

For details see the leads post of June 10th. Small business can lobby too!

Great Speakers & Great Program

The Contacts-for-Contracts Women in Government Contracting was outstanding.

The panel of three speakers was amazing--

1. Allegra McCullough brought years of wisdom and experience to the podium from the inside of government evaluating the ability of companies.




2. Maria Asuelimen is currently in the trenches working with small businesses and managing an SBA portfolio of 100 small businesses.




3. Karen Maples delivered passion and enthusiasm to the accomplishment and drive of women entrepreneurs.

See bios for the full impact of what they brought to the table-- http://www.inkwellduck.com/contacts-4-contracts-bios.html

It was a fascinating and truly informative morning.

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The Women-Owned Business Set-Aside Program

The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Government Procurement Relations Committee is hosting its next Contacts-for-Contracts event on the topic of teaming with women-owned businesses. Why would companies want to team with women-owned businesses? Now women-owned businesses have a set-aside program and can qualify for government contracts with limited to no competition.

Learn more on June 14 @ 7:30AM--Meet us for breakfast at the Belle Haven Country Club.

Register at http://www.inkwellduck.com/contacts-4-contracts.html

The Honorable Tom Davis

What a great opportunity to pick the mind of an unrestricted policy maker regarding the last reforms made in government procurement.

The Honorable Tom Davis is former chair of the US House Reform Committee, which made major changes to improve the contracting process. He will discuss the Do's and Don'ts of Government Contracting and take questions.

Also present will be three prime contractors who are interested in teaming with area business to win bids. Come ready to connect with contacts that will make a difference.

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce

The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce has established a new committee focused on government contracting. The Government Procurement Relations committee was established to facilitate the contacts necessary to strengthen government contracting. The committee is conducting it's Contacts-for-Contracts breakfast on June 24th at the Belle Haven Country Club.

This chamber is in south Fairfax County and serves businesses and citizens in the area surrounding the Fort Belvoir Military installation.

Contacts-for-Contracts

On Thursday June 24, at 7:30AM the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce is conducting their Contacts-for-Contracts Breakfast. This is an awesome opportunity for area businesses interested in government contracts

It will be held at the Belle Haven Country Club. The Honorable Tom Davis, former Chair of the US House Government Reform Committee, is fully versed in the contract reforms that have recently taken place, and will serve as our keynote speaker. He will discuss the do's and don'ts of government contracting.

The event is sponsored by Inkwell Duck, Inc., Portal Dynamics, VSE Corporation, and Wymond Associates, LLC. Sponsors are prime contractors and will share their strategies and teaming opportunities in government contracting.

Don't let this event sell out without you! Register at this link.