8.5.09 summit welcome

U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce™

U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce™

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

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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 socio-economic sectors.

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U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce™

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.

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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 UpcomingMeetings 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

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2009 - 2010• Spotlights (Dates TBA)

– U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security– DLA– VA– State– Navy

• Government Ready 2 (Dates TBA)

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USWCC

www.uswcc.org

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NASBC

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Thank YouMargot Dorfman, CEO

U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commercewww.uswcc.org888-418-7922

We are at your service!