Gloria Larkin – President and CEO, TargetGov Scott Semple – Founder and Managing Partner, NewTHINK Solutions & Senior Director, NVSBC It is well known that Fed Fiscal Q4 – July through September – represents the prime awards season for small business government contractors. But do you know how much of this year’s acquisition activity will... Read More
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Minority business programs examined in lawsuit
By Gloria Larkin Have you ever wondered about the depth of the data behind the programs offered by federal agencies that are designed to help the disadvantaged? If so, you are not alone. Hence the recent legal challenge from White entrepreneurs who contend that the mission of several federal programs, particularly the Minority Business Development... Read More
SBA revising small business size standards methodology
By Gloria Larkin “Just what is the definition of small business?” That classification can bring alight a burning question when one considers the various rules and parameters that come into play. To illustrate its understanding, the powers that be at the SBA recently updated its white paper, which explains how it establishes, reviews, and modifies... Read More
Need a contracting opportunity? Check with CANDACE
By Gloria Larkin An important highlight in the history of women in government contracting was recently celebrated in Silver Spring. The event was for women business owners from across the District of Columbia-Maryland-Virginia region who gathered at the Silver Spring Civic Center to trumpet the 10th anniversary of ChallengeHER, a national partnership between Women Impacting... Read More