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Joanna Kenworthy sent in this note:
In a statement released in October, President Obama said “small businesses are the engine for economic growth.” He has since unveiled a multi-billion dollar stimulus package part of which will help small business owners grow and create jobs.
American Express OPEN, the small business division of American Express, and Women Impacting Public Policy have launched a series of interactive podcasts and webinars designed to provide small business owners with an introduction to government contracting to help them capitalize on this opportunity. The series helps business owners get the tools and information they need to create successful contracting bids and ultimately increase the amount of contracts awarded to SBOs.
The full list of training sessions is available after the jump.
- Give Me 5 Training 105: Getting Started in the Federal Procurement Marketplace Overview of what you need to do to sign up and get registered as a small business wanting to do business with the federal government. March 4, 2009 @ 3pm EST
- Give Me 5 Training 206: The FAR & The Pitfalls You Must Watch Out For A guide to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the rules you need to know to do business with the Federal Government. Date: March 10, 2009 @ 3pm EST
- Give Me 5 Training 207: Success Strategies A guide to strategies and tactics for your business to be successful in federal procurement, including an analysis of vulnerability in your local marketplace and creating niche demand. March 16, 2009 @ 3pm EST
- Give Me 5 Training 301: Planning and Executing a Memorable Agency Capability Briefing Set you and your company head and shoulders above your competition from the very first meeting you have with the Small Business Representative, Contracting Officer or Program Manager. We’ll cover how to request an in-person meeting, the recommended pre-meeting research, documentation to take with you, discussion points, and post-meeting follow-up. March 25, 2009 @ 3pm EST
- Give Me 5 Training 103: The ASBC’s of Government Contracting – Make Your Plan, Work Your Plan This interactive webinar will discuss Agencies, Prime-Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Small Business, MicroPurchase Threshold, Simplified Acquisition Threshold, requirements contract vs. contract vehicle, GSA SmartPay Program, Lines of Business and more. Participants in this session are encouraged to ask questions which may help them enter the federal sector or increase their chances for success. March 26, 2009 @ 3pm EST
- Give Me 5 Training 208: Prime vs. Subcontracting An overview of the different levels of contracting and what is best for your business March 31, 2009 @ 3pm EST
This webinar and podcast series was co-launched by American Express OPEN and WIPP as part of at Give Me 5, an education and mentoring program designed to help women business owners get involved in the federal contracting system. It derives its name from the Equity in Federal Contracting for Women Act (2000), which stipulates that 5% of federal contracts should be awarded to women business owners – a goal that the federal government has failed to achieve to date.
To receive a detailed Give Me 5 Course Guide, please contact Joanna Kenworthy at 212-539-3232 or [email protected].