Get in the Game: Leveraging Government Contracting to Grow Your Small Business

Time:
July 27, 2024 - 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency New Orleans - Celestin B

Small Business Matters Entrepreneurship Summit

Join us at the Small Business Matters Entrepreneurship Summit, a dynamic and interactive event designed exclusively for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this FREE One-Day Summit is your ultimate resource hub.
 
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Join us for our luncheon and witness the thrilling Pitch Competition, where ambitious entrepreneurs will compete for cash and prizes that can propel their businesses forward.
 
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Small Business Matters: Get in the Game: Leveraging Government Contracting to Grow Your Small Business
Growth Track

Presented by, Urban League of Louisiana

Tapping into local, state, and federal contracting opportunities can be a game changer for many small businesses. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act are just a few of the historic pieces of legislation that have promising implications for the growth of America’s small businesses.

By understanding the government contracting landscape, as well as, how to how to identify, bid on, and win contracts at all levels, owners can catapult their business development strategies for scalable growth.

During this session, attendees will gain insights on how to build a winning government contracting strategy from government contracting representatives and small bsiness contractors. Participants will also learn the unique dynamics of government contracting including current opportunities and challenges, as well as how to prepare for the future by staying ahead of emerging trends and up to date on current and pending legislation.

Moderator: Klassi Duncan, Vice President, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Urban League of Louisiana

Speakers:
Jackie Robinson-Burnette, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration
Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Paula Roddy, Director, Compliance Section, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Iam Tucker, President & CEO, ILSI Engineering, 2024 Louisiana State and National SBA Small Business Person of the Year

Presented by Urban League of Louisiana

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