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Get ready to immerse yourself in a powerful blend of insights, experiences, and strategies that will pave the way to not only growing your business but flourishing within the federal contracting ecosystem. Hear first-hand accounts from established 8(a) firms about the lessons learned during their years — the mistakes to avoid and the golden practices to adopt. The workshop will cover the following topics:
- How to Leverage Your Past Performance and Capability for Success
- Subcontracting, Teaming, and Joint Ventures
- When and What to Outsource
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Effective Marketing Strategies
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
SBA 8(a) firms in Program Years 4 through Year 6 of their journey wanting to hear from established industry leaders who have successfully navigated the challenges and triumphs of the 8(a) landscape.
SPEAKERS ARE
Jacqueline Lopez
Premier Enterprise Solutions LLC
Dae Kim
Digital Consultants, LLC
Eduardo Ortiz
Coforma, LLC
EVENTS
Years 4-6 - Managing 8(a) "A Pivotal Period" - January 30, 2025
- Stress Points in Years 4-6
- Best Practices in Marketing
- Mentor Protégé and Joint Ventures
- Diversify Portfolio/Contracting Structures *8(a) vs Non-8(a)) & Contract Pipeline Management
- BAT
Years 7 and Beyond - "Avoiding the Cliff" - March 20, 2025
- Avoiding the Cliff
- Turn the Beat Around Marketing to Non-8(a) (Federal, State, & Local)
- BAT
Firms Looking to Become 8(a) Certified - "The Big Picture" - May 22, 2025
- What's It All About?
- Where Do I Begin?
- Getting Started - Road Map for a Successful Application
PAST EVENTS
Years 1-3 - "Navigating the Early Years" - October 17, 2024
- How to Get That 1st Contract
- Marketing to the Government & Capability Statement
- Contract Pipeline Management
- Financial Preparation
- SBA Resources
Cosponsorship Authorization #24-54-C: SBA’s participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any Cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Crystal Clark, Crystal.Clark@bowiebic.com, 301-383-1550.
