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Special Thanks to the U.S. Army
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Thank you to our Sponsors! • Gold:
Samson Manufacturing Corporation
• Silver: Sea Wolf Marine Transportation, LLC • Bronze: – – – – – – – –
Accutrex Products, Inc. BT Manufacturing Company LLC Deltek, Inc. Electronic Displays, Inc. GMG Management, Inc. Parks Prodictions LTD Qual-RX Inc. Sertex
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Logistics • Restrooms are located out and around to the left. • Turn cel phones off or to vibrate. Take calls outside and away from the ballroom. • Your program includes agenda, speaker bios and sponsor information. • ALL PowerPoint presentations will be available to you after the conference; we will email you with a link. • Talk with speakers outside conference room. • Industry Breakout Sessions • US Army Spotlight One-on-ones U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce
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Economic Leadership
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U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce™ • The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce™ was established in 2001 to revolutionize the economic opportunities and impact of women. • The USWCC has 500,000 members and reaches over 1 million women around the globe. • The USWCC is non-captive – we are committed solely to advancing economic opportunities for small businesses. • 360 Strategies
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National Association of Small Business Contractors™ • The National Association of Small Business Contractors™ was established to support Small Businesses access government, prime and commercial contracts. • The NASBC has 200,000 members including 8a, Hubzone, SDV and WOB. • The NASBC is non-captive – we are committed solely to advancing economic opportunities for small businesses. • Partners with USWCC to bring the best opportunities to our members.
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USWCC 360 • A Revolutionary 360O Market Position • Ownership and Advancement at All Levels – We Own it! – We’re an extension of your business – USWCC is a conduit between agencies/congress and small businesses
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We’ve Built Our Own Business & Financial Structures • • • • •
USWCC | New Deal Wealth Management USWCC | MarketPlace (online stores & malls) USWCC | Health and Benefit Solutions USWCC | Insurance Solutions USWCC | Business Solutions
• Business and financial solutions driven by USWCC strategic leadership, powered by USWCC | New Deal enterprises, providing real value, opportunities for advancement, and a real return for our community.
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Opening Doors to Federal Contracting Opportunities
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A “Fair Portion” • It is imperative that our country provides a fair proportion of federal government contracts and dollars to small businesses and ALL socioeconomic sectors. U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce
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Your Role – Engage! • Team with businesses that do have access to the Federal Marketplace. • ID your target Market and show up to their events. • Respond to “Sources Sought” • Follow up with your connections and follow through with opportunities. U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce
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Your Role – Engage! • Speak to congressional leaders • Let us know of policy changes or issues that affect opportunities for small business.
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Your Role – Engage! • Join us! so we can continue to work on your behalf. • Attend meetings and events. • Take the lead in your community.
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2009 - 2010 Upcoming Meetings and Events
• Government Ready 1 On-Line September
2009 • National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | West Coast Long Beach, CA November 4-5, 2009 • NASA Spotlight DC, November 18, 2009 • National Small Business Federal Contracting Week Washington, DC March 30 – April 1, 2010 U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce
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2009 - 2010
• Spotlights (Dates TBA) – – – – –
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security DLA VA State Navy
• Government Ready 2 (Dates TBA) U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce
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USWCC
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Thank You Margot Dorfman, CEO U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce www.uswcc.org 888-418-7922 We are at your service!
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