- 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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- 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
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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