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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
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