Marketing your Business | Matchmaking 101
Looking to put your best foot forward when meeting one-on-one with Federal Agencies and Large Prime Contractors? Whether you are new to federal contracting or a seasoned pro, don’t miss this session which will provide you with the dos and don’ts when building that relationship. Have your materials close at hand so you can see what tweaks you need to be ready for that face-to-face.
This meeting includes:
· Elements of an Effective Elevator Pitch
· Maximizing Your Business Card Real Estate
· Developing Targeted Capabilities Statements
· Researching Opportunities
· Making your Presentation
Date & Time
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM- Eastern Standard Time
Registration & Fees
This meeting is Complimentary for NASBC Supplier members.
For Business members, the fee is $15.
For Registrants and non-members the fee is $35.
Speaker Biography
Charmagne Manning
Vice President of Government Affairs, The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce
President, U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Charmagne Manning is the Vice President of Government Affairs for The American Small Business Chamber o Commerce (ASBCC) and the President of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC). Through her positions at the ASBCC and USWCC, Ms. Manning has effectively leveraged her professional experience which includes extensive Local Government knowledge and personal business ownership to assist women and other small business owners grow their interests. No matter which hat she’s wearing, her goal is simple – to empower small business leaders to start and develop successful businesses while advancing related government policy.
Charmagne brings more than 20 years of experience relevant to any small business or entrepreneur. Ms. Manning’s previous contributions include vast experience in developing and operating various service-related businesses in several markets – from construction management, hospitality, and personal care service, to governmental services and non-profits. Additionally, Ms. Manning enjoyed a lengthy career while serving in multiple positions within Local Government. With her wealth of entrepreneurial experience coupled with her vast knowledge of the interworking of local government, she is able to extend a steady and knowledgeable hand to assist business owners and stakeholders toward the advancement of small businesses.
Ms. Manning attended the John Scott Daily Institute of Government at Florida State University where she became an Internationally Certified Municipal Clerk. In the course of personal business development over the years, additional education was obtained through Santa Fe College and North Florida Technical College.
Charmagne is a Florida native, born in West Palm Beach, FL who later relocated to Gainesville, FL as the youngest child of her large 11-member family and the proud mother of 2 bright children.