To make the most of the opportunities available with the Department of Defense in 2013, small business owners must stay one step ahead of the spending changes. To help small business owners adapt their strategy and tactics to win DoD contracts, American Express OPEN and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) are offering a free web tutorial on Wednesday, October 10. This educational webinar is part of the Give Me 5 program, a national program cr...

A common mistake many small businesses make when trying to pursue the U.S. government is marketing to every federal agency. There are more than 60 federal agencies and hundreds of bureaus and departments, so it’s critical to target specific agencies instead of blindly casting the widest net. A recent survey from American Express OPEN looked at the business behaviors of small business procurement leaders – among them was being more...

Give Me 5: Subcontracting and Teaming to Participate in the Women’s Procurement Program May 16th, 2011 - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Click here for Registration AGENDA 9:00 Introduction - Barbara Kasoff, President and CEO, Women Impacting Public Policy 9:05 Welcome - Congressman Scott Rigell 9:15 The Importance of Teaming - Jeff Brunner, Contract and Acquisition Management Officer, United States Joint Forces Command 9:45 The WOSB Federal C...

E3 110: Government Green Opportunities with the GSA Thursday, January 27, 2011 3-4pm ET / 12-1pm PT The General Services Administration (GSA) plays an instrumental role in greening the federal government’s supply chain. Find out how to keep your business on the leading edge of finding opportunities and ensuring compliance with new sustainability standards in federal procurement. Course Instructor: Christy Jackiewicz, GSA Office of Small...

Give Me 5 “ Ready For Prime Time” Training: Make your Capability Statement Stand Out Wednesday, January 19, 2011 3-4pm ET / 12-1pm PT Learn how to hone your own Capability Statement into one that gets noticed by agency contracting personnel. A selected WIPP Member will take part in a consultation with Give Me 5 Instructor Gloria Larkin for a critical review of their company’s Capability Statement. During the webinar, we will...

An interview with Lisa Firestone, President of Managed Care Advisors & Co-Chair of WIPP’s Procurement Committee, hosted by Ann Sullivan, WIPP Government Relations Join our host, Ann Sullivan, for a candid discussion with Lisa Firestone about: • The hurdles to expect in dealing with the government • How to build the right team • A look forward into how new procurement rules will affect government contractors. WIPP Membe...