- Eric Coffie
- August 14, 2020
David Rambhajan: How to Leap Past the Competition using Joint Ventures?
Former US Marine Corps Sergeant turned construction firm owner, David Rambhajan shares his advice on how to leap past the competition using joint ventures. BACKGROUND David Rambhajan enlisted at the age of 17 and served the US Marine Corps for eight years. After that, he then established his own company, Industria Construction Services, in 1993 […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 13, 2020
Lourdes Martin-Rosa: Women-Owned Small Business Advocate
Featured on over 700 media outlets advocating for women-owned small businesses, Lourdes Martin-Rosa shares her experience leading to that success and her advice for small businesses. BACKGROUND Lourdes Martin-Rosa established her company Government Business Solutions in 2003 with the goal of providing innovative and solutions-driven consulting services and training to thousands of small businesses in […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 12, 2020
Charles Jones - Baltimore Powerhouse Commissaries
Learn how you can continue to meet your HUBZone requirements while growing your business, including the tips on writing proposals for federal contracting with CEO and President of C&S Jones Group LLC, Charles W. Jones. BACKGROUND Mr. Charles Jones ventured into the mortgage industry back in 2008. However, that was only until the market crashed […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 7, 2020
Jennifer Schaus: Acclaimed Small Business Mentor
With almost two decades of helping small businesses and various organizations, Jennifer Schaus shares her advice in dealing with the GSA and in navigating the federal marketplace. BACKGROUND Jennifer Schaus is the principal owner of JSchaus & Associates, a specialized consulting firm providing services for government contractors in navigating the competitive and complex system for […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 7, 2020
Dee Kivett: Queen of Quality Control and Certifications
Experienced quality consultant and supply chain company CEO, Dee Kivett, shares advice for small businesses and the importance of providing quality control when working with the government. BACKGROUND Dee Kivett grew up with her father and his four brothers being part of the famous Wood Brothers, the longest running race team in the NASCAR Cup […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 7, 2020
Dee Kivett: Queen of Quality Control
Experienced quality consultant and supply chain company CEO, Dee Kivett, shares advice for small businesses and the importance of providing quality control when working with the government. BACKGROUND Dee Kivett grew up with her father and his four brothers being part of the famous Wood Brothers, the longest running race team in the NASCAR Cup […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 5, 2020
Shaun Hartman: Region 4 GSA Customer Service Director
Regional Customer Service Director of the General Services Administration (GSA) Shaun Hartman shares important information that vendors need in working with the GSA! BACKGROUND Shaun Hartman had previously worked in the United States Air Force for 12 years. He started as a firefighter and then transitioned to the acquisitions as a Defense Industry Consultant to […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 30, 2020
Alexander Hassan: Certified Professional Contracts Manager
An experienced and certified professional contracts manager, Alexander Hassan shares his insights about the contracting process and his advice for small businesses. BACKGROUND Alexander Hassan is a graduate from Liberty University with degrees including a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology, an MBA with a concentration in leadership, and a Ph.D. in the field of education. […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 30, 2020
Linda Rawson: Country Girl turned CEO
Known as the Country Girl turned CEO, Linda Rawson shares her story on how she navigates the federal arena as a small business while also experiencing various roadblocks along the way. BACKGROUND Linda Rawson had been in the industry for over 35 year and started as a software engineer and computer program analyst to various […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 29, 2020
Matthew Schoonover: Joint Venture and Mentor Protégé Guru
Representing small businesses on matters relating to government contracting, Matthew Schoonover shares his insights about the mentor-protege program and the joint venture agreement. BACKGROUND Matthew Schoonover is an experienced attorney who worked in the industry for more than 10 years with institutions like Snell & Wilmer and UnitedLex professional services. Currently, he is a partner […]
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