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GovCon Optimization | Elevator Pitch Part II 7-12-22

  • The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce 700 12th Street NW #700 Washington, DC 20005 U.S.A. (map)

GovCon Optimization Working Group

U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC) and The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce (ASBCC) in collaboration with the OHIO Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Network presents GovCon Optimization.

Each year, our government spends billions of dollars on goods and services. This series was created to optimize your knowledge, skill, and ability to pursue Federal government procurement opportunities.

This 9-part, year-long Educational Working Group Series will cover topics to optimize preparation in pursuing federal contracting opportunities. Subjects to be covered include Capability Statement, Elevator Pitch, Federal Contracting Regulations, Solicitation, and Contract Format, Market Research, and Federal Socio-Economic Certification Programs. Our goal is for your company to pursue federal contracting opportunities with confidence and preparedness through a highly interactive working group format. With positioning and preparation, your firm will be ready with the capacity to take action when opportunity knocks.

 

Elevator Pitch Part II

In this session, we will build upon the parts of an effective elevator pitch from Elevator Pitch Part 1 held July 12, 2022, and provide the opportunity for working group members to be interactive. Working group members may have the opportunity to provide their elevator pitch during the session. This will allow working group members to gain real-time feedback to perfect their pitches.

Facilitators: Tony Griffin and Vikki Hawthorne 

Vikki Hawthorne
Procurement Specialist
Ohio University Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Location:  Coshocton, Fairfield,  Fayette,  Franklin, Hocking, Knox, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Muskingum, Perry, and Pickaway counties.

Experience27 Years Assisting Small Businesses in Federal Acquisitions, 30 Years Business Owner, School of ‘Live & Learn’

Top 3 Do’s in Government Contracting:

-Keep a sharp eye on inconsistencies in your messaging

-Hold Small Business Program Offices and Small Business Liaison Officers   accountable for advocacy

-Take maximum advantage of all PTACs services

Additional lessons learned:

Education is key.  Education…Education…Education

Do not hesitate to ask for assistance.  Bad news does not get better with age.

 

Tony Griffin
Procurement Specialist
Ohio University Procurement Technical Assistance Center

LocationColumbus & Central Ohio

Experience: 30 years assisting Small Businesses in Federal Acquisitions

Top 3 Do’s in Government Contracting:

-Read Solicitation Thoroughly

-Doing Your Due Diligence: Market Research; Agency’s Acquisition Rules and Process; Personal Preparation

-Are you Ready?

Additional lessons learned:

Knowing your socio-economic eligibility for certifications and acquisition set-asides

 

Series Includes the following. Register today for each session!

Note: The GovCon Optimization Working Group webinar series will be conducted in an interactive format.  Attendees should be committed to fully engage in all activities to maximize benefit of the series

Level up with GovCon, An OHPTAC, USWCC & ASBCC Collaboration 

Date & Time

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Registration & Fees

 Click Here to Register 

  • This meeting is Complimentary for NASBC Supplier members.

  • For Business members, the fee is $15.

  • For Registrants and non-members the fee is $35.


Guest Speaker Biography

Karen Wivell
Procurement Specialist
Ohio University Procurement Technical Assistance Center

 

Location: Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron and Lorain counties

Experience: Corporate, Non-Profit and Government Marketing, Communications and Administrative Background; Procurement Specialist since 2013

Top 3 Do’s in Government Contracting:

-Know Your Strengths

-Market Research, Market Research, Market Research!

-Network!

Additional lessons learned:

Read the fine print of every solicitation. Present yourself as a problem solver and back it up with facts. Turn losing a bid into a learning opportunity.

 

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