Every year, the President’s Budget and Agency Congressional Justifications reveal billions in planned federal spending. The firms that know how to analyze these documents gain a competitive edge—aligning capabilities with upcoming priorities and positioning for awards before competitors even see the RFP.
You will learn:
How the federal budget process works and when to act
Where to find the President’s Budget, Agency Justifications, and key Congressional reports
How to spot funding priorities and shifts that drive contracting opportunities
How to match your NAICS/PSC codes and core capabilities to agency needs
Strategies for turning budget data into a targeted opportunity pipeline
Tools (including AI) to simplify analysis and accelerate your capture strategy
Who Should Attend:
Small business owners pursuing federal contracts
Capture managers & proposal professionals
Consultants and teaming partners seeking insights into where agencies will spend
Why Attend:
Budgets are the federal government’s ultimate “forecast.” Mastering how to read them allows you to anticipate demand, engage agencies earlier, and win more contracts.
Date & Time
Web Conference Meeting: Thursday, November 13, 2025| 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM EST
Registration
Fees
Registration fees are based on membership level. Members and non-members are welcome.
Fees for this meeting are as follows:
Complimentary: Supplier Members
$15: Business Members
$35:Advocate Members, Individual, and Non-Members
Complimentary: Government Agency and Large Prime Contractor Representatives (as approved by USWCC)
If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.
Presenter
Charmagne Manning
President
The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce
Charmagne Manning is the President of the The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce (USWCC). Ms. Manning has effectively leveraged her professional experience which includes extensive Local Government knowledge and personal business ownership to assist women and other small business owners grow their interests. No matter which hat she’s wearing, her goal is simple – to empower small business leaders to start and develop successful businesses while advancing related government policy.
Charmagne brings more than 20 years of experience relevant to any small business or entrepreneur. Ms. Manning’s previous contributions include vast experience in developing and operating various service-related businesses in several markets – from construction management, hospitality, and personal care service, to governmental services and non-profits. Additionally, Ms. Manning enjoyed a lengthy career while serving in multiple positions within Local Government. With her wealth of entrepreneurial experience coupled with her vast knowledge of the interworking of local government, she is able to extend a steady and knowledgeable hand to assist business owners and stakeholders toward the advancement of small businesses.
Ms. Manning attended the John Scott Daily Institute of Government at Florida State University where she became an Internationally Certified Municipal Clerk. In the course of personal business development over the years, additional education was obtained through Santa Fe College and North Florida Technical College.
Charmagne is a Florida native, born in West Palm Beach, FL who later relocated to Gainesville, FL as the youngest child of her large 11-member family and the proud mother of 2 bright children.