Upcoming Workshop Designed to Help Businesses Secure Federal Contracts

ATLANTA - Oct. 8, 2014 - PRLog -- The federal government spends more than $500 billion a year in contracts, making it the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. Small businesses throughout the country can and should take advantage of contracting opportunities, which can be a crucial source of revenue to help them grow, innovate and create jobs.

President Obama has made small business contracting a top priority. He created an inter-agency task force which developed recommendations to increase small business contracting. The President also signed the Small Business Jobs Act, which levels the playing field and increases small businesses’ access to contracting opportunities. These initiatives have made a real difference. The number of contracts going to small businesses has steadily risen in the last two years. Last year, almost 23 percent of federal contracting dollars went to small businesses.

In an effort to help you navigate the waters towards securing Federal Contracts, R2 Solutions LLC presents the "Back Door Secrets to Federal Government Contracts". In this comprehensive workshop, you will learn:

* Programs offered through the U.S. Small Business Administration and how to  MAXIMIZE the use of these programs.

* Hear journeys of successful business owners who are currently building Multi-million dollar companies through winning government contracts.

* Practical tools and websites that most agencies are not talking about.

* Identify current contracting opportunities with real money attached (from Dog Food to Aircraft Parts).

* Develop a strategic marketing plan that targets government agencies by specific industries.

* Learn about the Federal Governments’ "Quick Buy, Quick Pay" website that many are not talking about. ...and more!

Speakers include:

Darnell Lee, CEO of W&T Travel Services, LLC. Mr. Lee launched W&T Travel Services in 2006, providing transportation service to private citizens, corporations, celebrities and colleges, plus government agencies such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Institutes of Health and Federal Trade Commission. Lee recently received the Outstanding Service Award from the Small Business Initiative, a branch of the Prince George's Economic Development Corp. Lee, whose goal is to develop W&T into a Fortune 500 business with 500 employees and 100 vehicles - has earned about $40 million in federal government contracts.

Sirena Thomas, COO of Eagle Enterprises Inc. Eagle Enterprises, established in 2005, is a proven and trusted supplier of spare parts for all Military and Commercial Aircraft worldwide. That experience, combined with a library of over 200,000 aircraft drawings and specifications, manufacturer’s manuals, FAA advanced directives and advanced circulars military technical standard orders and service bulletins, OEM overhaul and repair manuals ensure that Eagle will have the technical knowledge and expertise to meet their clients needs. Since 2006, Eagle has been awarded more than 2,000 Department of Defense (DoD) small business contracts.

Kevin Mobley, CEO, The Ian Thomas Group, LLC Mr. Mobley is the Executive Vice President of The Ian Thomas Group and a leading software performance industry pioneer. He is also a Six Sigma Black Belt with fifteen years experience creating software systems for Fortune 1000 companies in the financial services, entertainment, government, retail and travel sectors, along with the Federal Government's defense department and the State Government of Georgia.

Ted Cummings, CEO, The OnyxMS Group. Mr. Cummings has extensive experience providing management and consulting services within the competitive National and International Audio Visual and Information Technology Industry. His leadership and vision continues to drive Onyx MS Group's success. As a Certified MBE Contractor, they have received thousands of federal contracts.

Tasha Reid, CEO, Visionary Management Services.  Ms. Reid has successfully directed Visionary Management Services strategic planning, business development, resources, quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Visionary Management Services (VMS) offers facilities support through contracting services to businesses. Some of the services that are contracted include construction, janitorial service, and landscaping and facility maintenance.  Since its founding in 2010, VMS has focused on doing business with the government and has completed numerous public and private projects throughout the southeastern United States.

Special guest for this event is Paula K. Watts, Business Development Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). As a Business Development Specialist, Ms. Watts teaches small businesses on how to market to the Federal Government. She has conducted many workshops on “How to Market to the Federal Government” and “How to Become Certified in SBA’s HubZone and 8(a) Programs”.

Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Sherry Blake. Better known as "Dr. Sherry" therapist to the stars. She’s appeared on Braxton Family Values and Real Housewives of Atlanta and has a clinical psychologist practice in Atlanta. Dr. Sherry will share an empowering address on "Managing Businesses and Relationships."

Facilitator/Moderator will be Stacey Mollison, CEO of Libra Management Group.

Limited seats are avaiable. To Register, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-door-secrets-to-federal-...

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Dr. Sherry L. Blake, better known as “Dr. Sherry” on Braxton Family Values, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Advice Columnist for Essence Magazine Online is a therapist to the stars. Learn more at http://www.drsherryonline.com

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