On March 11 , 2013 The Federal Communications Commission announced the Re-chartered Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (“Diversity Committee”)
3/29/2013
On March 11 , 2013 The Federal Communications Commission announced, consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the members of the Re-chartered Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (“Diversity Committee”). Diversity Committee meetings will be open to the general public and will be announced, in advance by Public Notice. The first meeting...
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NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
3/8/2013
Subject: IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Pre-bid meeting for the Interior Finish and General Trades packages will be held on March 20.
Contracting opportunities for construction of the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Please distribute the attached notice of pre-bid meeting to businesses ...
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Women Lose More Ground in U.S. Small Business Contracts Race
1/29/2013
Bloomberg - U.S. government contracts to women-owned small businesses dropped for the second consecutive year, declining at a faster rate than awards to their male counterparts.
The women’s contracts slid 5.5 percent to about $16.4 billion in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 from $17.3 billion in fiscal 2011, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Awards to small firms owned by ...
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USWCC Teams with ASBCC to Launch the Agency Connect Network.
1/15/2013
Once again The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce is teaming with the American Small Business Chamber of Commerce to present the Agency Connect Network.
The Agency Connect Network was designed with your small business needs in mind. It provides:
· Education to small businesses.
· &...
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GSA Schedule Process-Schedule Preparation (Series Two)
12/13/2012
Now that we have talked about what a vendor should be doing prior to attempting a GSA schedule I am going to focus on preparing your proposal submission. First, you should keep in mind for a person who has never done something like this this portion of the process will take much of your time. You should dedicate at least eight to ten hours per week to work on your proposal, that alloted time ensur...
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Air Force Steering Committee Meeting Follow Up
12/2/2012
Last Wednesday, 11/28/12, I had the opportunity to meet with the Director and join the Air Force Steering Committee to discuss strategies to ensure small business access to Air Force contracts. Linda Baker of United Materials, LLC joined me. I want to thank all of you who provided me with feedback in preparation for this meeting.
Joseph McDade, Director of Office of Small Business Program...
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USWCC Agency/Prime Liaisons Needed
12/2/2012
Fiscal Cliff got you down? Looking for new ways to gain visibility in the Federal Arena? Look no further!
Reality is that the Federal Government will continue as a leading purchaser. So now is the time to think strategically about your company’s future. The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce has always placed the importance on positioning women as leaders within their mark...
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USWCC Response to Department of Labor
6/27/2012
I wanted to share the letter I sent to the Department of Labor in response to their outreach for the Family Medical Leave Act.
Karen - I wanted to point out that Women Business owners are not receiving fair pay either... Over the last 15 years, women-owned firms have lost over $90 Billion in lost opportunity. We have launched the Breakthrough Campaign to end discrimination onc...
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Dept of State WOSB Set Aside
3/24/2012
RECORD NUMBER: 6
SECTION: Combine Solicitation
ISSUE DATE: 28-FEB-12
POSTED DATE: 27-FEB-12
KEYWORDS: Department,State,State,
FSC CODE: 76 - Books, maps & other publications
TITLE: eBook Conversion for IIP/WC
SOL: SAQMMA12R0175
DUE: 041212
SET-ASIDE: Woman Owned Small Business
NAICS: 541511
AGENCY: U.S. Department of State; Office of Logistics Management; Acquisition Management; P.O...
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Air Force District of Washington's (AFDW) Contracting Match-Making/Meet & Greet
3/9/2012
You are Invited to Air Force District of Washington's (AFDW) Contracting Match-Making/Meet & Greet Event
Date: April 17th
Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD
Businesses will have the opportunity to present their unique capabilities to Contracting Officers (COs) from AFDW/PK Contracting Office as well as the 11th Contracting Squadron. In addition, if businesses have questions concerning...
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