- Eric Coffie
- July 23, 2020
Gabriel Ruiz: Army Veteran and SBA Award Winner
Army Veteran, CEO, and SBA Award Winner Gabriel Ruiz shares his advice for small businesses and how he strategically gained success in the federal marketplace. BACKGROUND Gabriel Ruiz served the U.S. Army for 26 years as a Communications and Technology Acquisition Officer until he retired in 2006 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Right after that, he […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 23, 2020
Beverly Kuykendall: Acclaimed Medical Supply Provider
An acclaimed expert and medical supply provider with the federal government, Beverly Kuykendall shares her success story and her advice on how to gain success in the government marketplace. BACKGROUND Beverly Kuykendall is the President of Government Business of the huge medical supply company, American Medical Depot (AMD). She is a graduate of Business Management […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 23, 2020
Janetta Brewer: Government Contract Compliance Expert
An experienced government contract compliance expert, Janetta Brewer shares important information on the rules followed by the federal government and how businesses should remain compliant to all of these rules. BACKGROUND Janetta Brewer, Esq. had worked in different roles in various government agencies including the US Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, US Army Corps of Engineers, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 22, 2020
Orlando Espinosa: Small Business Advocate
Working with government agencies and various organizations in helping small businesses in managing their business, Orlando Espinosa shares his ideas in terms of entrepreneurship, brand building, and leadership! BACKGROUND Orlando Espinosa is the co-founder of Emineo Media, an organization that designs, develops, and implements business and outreach curriculums for various government agencies and organizations with […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 22, 2020
Senen Garcia: Small Business Struggles During the Growth Phase
An experienced accountant and attorney, Senen Garcia shared his viewpoint on the struggles small businesses faced during the growth stage and the importance of having a legal counsel to help you with these. BACKGROUND Senen Garcia was once a counselor in the non-profit organization, Service Corps Of Retired Executives (SCORE), wherein he provided free mentoring […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 17, 2020
Ashley D. Bell: Appointed White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
A celebrated attorney and the appointed White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Ashley D. Bell shared his advice as well as provided an insight on how the SBA helps small businesses. BACKGROUND Ashley D. Bell is recognized as one of America’s top 40 attorneys under 40 by the American Bar Association. He is […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 13, 2020
Commercial Solutions Opening
A Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is a merit-based source selection strategy for the Department of Defense (DoD) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies or services that directly fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technological advances. It’s focused on businesses or institutions that have not traditionally done business with the U.S. Government. CSOs are […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 13, 2020
Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
Other Transaction Authority (OTA) is the term commonly used to refer to the (10 U.S.C. 2371b) authority of the Department of Defense (DoD) to carry out certain prototype, research and production projects. Other Transaction (OT) authorities were created to give DoD the flexibility necessary to adopt and incorporate business practices that reflect commercial industry standards and […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 13, 2020
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
A Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (FAR 35.016) is a notice from the government that requests scientific or research proposals from private firms concerning certain areas of interest to the government. The proposals submitted by the private firms may lead to contracts. Website: FAR 35.016 (a) Broad Agency Announcement FAR 35.016 (a) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) details […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 13, 2020
Construction Worker turned Business Owner, Luis De La Cruz, Shares Success Story and Strategies in Navigating the Industry
Once a contract employee in a construction company, Luis De La Cruz decided to change his life. And now, he shares his strategies in navigating the construction industry as well as his success story in building Andale Construction. BACKGROUND Living in the federal housing projects in East Los Angeles with his single mother together with […]
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