2023 BEYA (2948) Small Business: 2023 State of Black Government Contracting; Transcending COVID; Navigating Changes in Government Contracting

In 2022, the federal government exceeded its small business contracting goal by awarding 27.2 percent in federal contract dollars to small businesses. How did this impact black owned companies? What are the strategies that led to this success and how can minority owned companies participate? What are the tips for working with large corporations? What type of systems should be in place and what are the basic requirements? There are emergent opportunities in rebuilding the sagging US infrastructure, sustainability projects, technologies like ChatGPT, Dall E.2, Metaverse. cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence, As we transition from a remote workforce to a fully mobile, hybrid approach for contractors how do companies ensure that employees are providing optimal support to the government clients.   Enabling Objectives: Understanding Government Annual Scorecard for Small Business; Implications for FY2024 Capture Strategy Mentor - Protege and other opportunities for Small Businesses to partner with larger organizations to win government contracts. HBCU University Affiliated Research Center implications and opportunities for Small Businesses to work with a college and win government contracts. Service Disables Veteran Owned Businesses; how to increase the number of veterans pursuing entrepreneurship and support mechanisms at federal agencies to ensure an opportunity to compete. Speakers: Erica Dobbs, President/CEO, Dobbs Defense Solutions Jimmy Smith, SES Hayes Fountain III, CEO, Wide Scope