American Express OPEN, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) launched ChallengeHER – a joint initiative to promote the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program, bring more women-owned firms into the federal government’s supply chain and provide an avenue for government agencies to meet qualified women-owned contractors. The event will help women-owned small businesses (WOSB) lea...

THE USBC SCHOOL OF CHAMBER MANAGEMENT Influencing Economic Growth for Black Businesses Worldwide The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. School of Chamber Management promotes the growth, efficiency, and influence of minority chambers of commerce, and our business owners through education, training, the sharing of opportunities and industry best practices. The goal of the USBC School is to help minority chamber executives and professionals build the skil...

American Express OPEN, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) recently launched ChallengeHER – a joint initiative to promote the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program, bring more women-owned firms into the federal government’s supply chain and provide an avenue for government agencies to meet qualified women-owned contractors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services C...

In FY2013, the U.S. government already has spent more than $90 billion in the state of California through nearly 200,000 transactions. With California consistently listed among the top 5 states for federal procurement, now is the time for small business owners to sell to the government. To help California business owners get on the path to winning contracts, American Express OPEN is hosting a free event in Sacramento on Tuesday, June 18th. The...

Hosted by American Express OPEN and the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to encourage teaming for success in government contracting, The NYC Teaming and Business Matching Event will provide small business owners from different industries with tools and advice on teaming for government contracting. The event will feature sessions including buyer meetings, RFP discussions, networking, and teaming in the federal sector.

ChallengeHER is hosting a free event on Wednesday, June 12th, in Phoenix, AZ at the Arizona Small Business Association located at 4600 East Washington Street - #340. The event will help women-owned small businesses learn how to take part in the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract (WOSB) Program and provide them with resources and knowledge to help grow their businesses through federal contracting.Recently, American Express OPEN, the Sm...

In FY2013, the U.S. government will spend $84 Billion in the state of Texas and with 23% of that allotted to small businesses; government contracting represents a significant growth opportunity. With Texas consistently making the top 10 states for federal procurement, now is the time for small business owners to sell to the government. To help business owners get on the path to winning contracts, American Express OPEN is hosting a free event i...

The free 6th Annual Small Business Summit is designed to provide small business representatives an opportunity to learn about upcoming contractual opportunities with USAID; and network with USAID leadership and contracting officials. The conference will feature Lunch with Leaders, hosted by American Express OPEN, which allows about 200 small businesses to have lunch with USAID's Bureaus seeking to offer contracts to small businesses in a relax...

Free webinar to teach small business owners how to protect their assets In the competitive government contracting marketplace, contractors must be vigilant in protecting their assets. Proprietary information, key employees and strategic partners are all integral to a business’ success and need to be kept secure. To help small business owners learn how to protect their companies, the Give Me 5 program is hosting a free webinar that will d...

To help small businesses make meaningful connections with key procurement decision-makers, American Express OPEN has partnered with the National 8(a) Association to host a free matchmaking session, “VIP Contract Connections”, during the annual National 8(a) Association 2013 Winter Conference at the Disney World Yacht Club Resort on February 5. From 1pm to 5pm, small business owners will have the opportunity to have one-on-one meeti...