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Nat ional Women Cont r act or s’ Week Presented by the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

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U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commer ce™ • 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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Nat ional Associat ion of Small Business Cont r act or s™ • 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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Opening Door s t o Feder al Cont r act ing Oppor t unit ies

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Business Gr owt h • Even though the number of (majority-owned) womenowned firms grew 42.3% between 1997 and 2006, their combined annual sales grew only 4.4%.

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Business Gr owt h • There are 10 million women-owned firms in the U.S. representing one-third of all businesses.

• We have a goal of only 5%, and yet we only receive 3% in Federal Contracts.

• Loss of revenues calculates to over 5.6 billion dollars annually! In 2008, the loss was over $12B U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

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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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U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce www.smallbizcontractors.org

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Thank you t o U.S. Depar t ment of H ealt h and H uman Ser vices!

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Thank you t o U.S. Depar t ment of Ar my!

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Thank you t o all Agency Small Business offices!

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Thank you t o our Sponsor s!

Gold Omsheel LLC Bronze Gelman, Rosenburg & Freedman U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

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2010 Upcoming M eet ings and Event s • National Women Contractors Week Washington, DC March 17, 2010 • U S Ar my Spotlight DC, March18, 2010 • N ational Women Contr actor s Spotlight Washington, DC March 17, 2010 • Awards, Agency Meetings, Legislative Action

• U S H ealth & H uman Ser vices Spotlight DC, March16, 2010 U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

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2009 - 2010 Upcoming M eet ings and Event s

• National Small Business Federal Contracting Week Washington, DC March 30 – April 1 2010 • U S D epar tment of Ener gy DC, March 29, 2010 • U S N avy Spotlight DC, March30, 2010 • I ndustr y D ay Washington, DC March 31, 2010 • D efense L ogistic Agency Spotlight DC, April 1, 2010 U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

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2010 • Spotlights – U S D epar tment of I nter ior Washington D C M ay 4, 2010 – VA (T BA) – Air F or ce (T BA) – U .S. D ept. of H omeland Secur ity (T BA) U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

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2010 • National Small Business Contractors’ Summits – June 8, 9, 2010 San Antonio, T X – August 2010 Washington, D C – N ovember 2, 3, 2010 San D iego, CA – Januar y 26, 27, 2011 Or lando F L U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

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L ogist ics • Restrooms are located ...

• 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 access via web link.

• Talk with speakers outside conference room.

• NO List of Attendees will be provided – collect business cards as you go. And you will have access via the Small Business Contractors’ Forum • One-on-One Meetings

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Your Role – Engage!

• Let us know how we can help you grow your business!

– What are your barriers to growth?

– What contacts do you need?

– What policy changes or issues affect opportunities for small business?

• How can we best serve you?

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Thank You U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce www.uswcc.org 888-418-7922 National Association of Small Business Contractors www.nasbc.org 888-891-9290 We are at your service!

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