- Eric Coffie
- August 27, 2020
Dr. Joseph Grant: Retired NASA Space Technology Mission Director
A retired NASA Space Technology Mission Director, Dr. Joseph Grant shares his insights about the SBIR or STTR Program in NASA and his advice for businesses that want to be part of the program. BACKGROUND Dr. Joseph Grant is a retired National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Technology Mission Directorate after being part of […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 26, 2020
Dr. Ramsey Smith: Helping Engineers and Researchers Find Opportunities
With his experience in working in NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center for over 10 years, Dr. Ramsey Smith shares advice for technology-focused businesses and his experience in dealing with the organization and building his own company afterwards. BACKGROUND Dr. Ramsey Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry in Morehouse College and his doctorate degree in […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 19, 2020
Jon Tellier: Providing Business Development in the Government Marketplace
A retired US Army company commander turned business owner, Jon Tellier shares how he started and his insights about the importance of business development in the government marketplace. BACKGROUND Jon Tellier is the President of JetCo Solutions, a business development and marketing firm that provides specialized services for companies entering the government marketplace. The company has earned […]
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- 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
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 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 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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