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