Advancing Government through Collaboration, Education and Action

Small Business SIG

Kimberly Purlia, Chair

Purlia Parris, LLC

Michael Townsend, Vice Chair

SAIC

Advancing Government through Collaboration, Education and Action

SIG Overview• Small Business SIG is designed to engage the

smaller businesses in their areas of strength and help solve challenges SB’s face in doing business with the Government– We act as a liaison, mentor, trainer, advisor, and a library

of knowledge and experience

• We are in the year of change and have a new path forward: – Aligning to ACT-IAC Strategic Plan – Aligning to membership needs– Moving to a “event & program” driven SIG model

Advancing Government through Collaboration, Education and Action

SIG Overview

• New Government Advisory Panel

– Point of View Approach similar to the SBC Workshops

– IT Lead; Program Lead; Acquisition Lead; and

SB Rep or Advocate

Advancing Government through Collaboration, Education and Action

Activities & Opportunities for Engagement• 4 Major Program Events – Looking for a challenge?

– Small Business Forum: virtual 3-part series

– Government & Industry Small Business Matchmaking

– One topic-based, panel program session

– Support Small Business Conference planning

• New Quarterly Events

– “OSDBU or Agency in the Spotlight” series

– Coincide with the IAC Membership Meetings

• Joint SIG Event with the Acquisition Management SIG

– Help drive preparation for the Acquisition Excellence Conference

• Liaison for Small Business Members to Engage with the Priority Area Leads and Other SIGs & Working Groups

Advancing Government through Collaboration, Education and Action

How to Get Involved

• Volunteers Anyone?

• Consider Chairing an event for the SB SIG

• Immediate need for:

– New forum, virtual 3-part series