- Eric Coffie
- September 30, 2020
Michelle Burnette: Executive Director of the HUBZone Contractors National Council
As an advocate of the HUBZone program for almost 10 years, Michelle Burnette shares her viewpoint about the program and other insights to help small businesses understand and survive the federal marketplace. BACKGROUND Michelle Burnette is the current appointed executive director of the HUBZone Contractors National Council, a member-based nonprofit organization established to advocate, educate, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 24, 2020
Stephen Halasnik: Serial Entrepreneur of Multi-Million Dollar Revenue Firms
A serial entrepreneur who built seven companies with annual revenues ranging from five to twenty million dollars, Stephen Halasnik shares his success secrets and his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and growing businesses. BACKGROUND Over the past 25 years, Stephen Halasnik has built seven successful firms including, Financing Solutions, Elite Funeral Funding, AI Di La, Credential Agent, HEALTHCAREseeker.com, Expertseeker.com, and DigiPrint. […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 18, 2020
Eric “Doc” Wright: A Veteran Helping Transitioning Veterans
Having struggled as a military servant turned civilian, Eric Wright shares his experience that prompted him in helping transitioning veterans. BACKGROUND Eric Wright served as a Hull Maintenance Technician and as an E-5 Petty Officer Second Class in the US Navy for almost five years. He also had over 20 years of experience in the […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 17, 2020
Delali Dzirasa: CEO with a Mission to Build Software with a Soul
With the goal of providing sustainable technological solutions in Baltimore, Delali Dzirasa shares his experience and advice in building a successful business. BACKGROUND Delali Dzirasa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and has over 15 years of experience leading different teams in creating agile software programs. […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 16, 2020
Laurie Sayles: CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar Consulting Firm
A US Marine Corps veteran turned business owner, Laurie Sayles shares her success story in building a multi-million dollar consulting firm. BACKGROUND Laurie Sayles served for more than 10 years in the US Marine Corps as a Maintenance Management Chief in the Maintenance Battalions and then as a Platoon Sergeant. Sayles then worked for different […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 11, 2020
Eli Smith: Proud and Successful Black Business Owner
An advocate for diversity in business, Eli Smith shares his success secrets and his insights about systematic racism in the field. BACKGROUND Eli Smith is an award winning contractor who built two multi-awarded construction companies, namely, E Smith Constructions and SGTR. He is an alumnus of Babson College and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 10, 2020
Christoph Mlinarchik: How Improved Strategies Can Help In Doing Business With The Government
A nationally recognized and certified expert in government contracting, Christoph Mlinarchik shares his insights on how small businesses can improve their strategies in doing business with the government. BACKGROUND Christoph Mlinarchik was a former Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He also had previously worked in the Office of Naval […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 8, 2020
Rick Grams II: Building Multiple Successful ANC and Tribal 8a firms
Working for over 20 years in different Tribal and Alaskan Native-owned companies, Rick Grams II shares his experience and his insights in doing business with the federal government. BACKGROUND Rick Grams II graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Information Technology and a master’s degree in Management from Colorado Technical […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 4, 2020
Dr. Robert L Wallace : Celebrated Technology CEO and Inspirational Public Speaker
A celebrated and inspirational expert in the business and entrepreneurship industry, Dr. Robert L Wallace shares a handful of educational insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and growing businesses. BACKGROUND Dr. Robert L. Wallace is a celebrated expert and business owner with over 30 years of experience in management consulting, engineering services, and business systems. Wallace founded […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 3, 2020
Alex Hernandez: CEO of a $50 Million Construction Firm
Marine turned CEO, Alex Hernandez, shares his experience in the federal marketplace that turned his company to a $50 million construction firm. BACKGROUND Alex Hernandez began his career as a Captain specializing in logistics operations in the U.S. Marine Corps. After over four years, he worked for a private firm before building his own company, […]
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