Bethesda VIP 2010 Graduates with Panelists and Instructors
Panelists from left to right: Barry Kane, Catapult Technology (moderator); Diana Strong, Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Mauricio Vera, U.S. Agency for International Development; Cecelia Royster, National Institute for Standards and Technology
Bethesda graduating class participating in a question and answer session with panelists
Frederick VIP 2010 Graduates with Congressman Roscoe Bartlett
Congressman Roscoe Barlett addresses the graduating class
Panelists from left to right: Barry Kane, Catapult Technology (moderator); Paul G. Michaels, U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command; Cheryl Miles, U.S. Army Medical Acquisition Activity; Pamela Porter, National Security Agency; Diana Strong, Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Donna Follin, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) – National Cancer Institute – Frederick
The Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation (MCCCF), in conjunction with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) and the MCCC GovConNet program, launched the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP), an educational training program for veteran business owners, principals and C-level executives in September 2009. The VIP is a 6-session comprehensive certification program instructed by professional service experts and designed for veteran businesses to increase their ability to win government contracts by establishing best business practices. Eighty-Six Veteran-owned businesses have graduated from the program to-date.
The VIP classes are offered twice a month to one executive from each of the enrolled veteran-owned businesses. Class size is limited to 35-40 individuals. Funded entirely by Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation and VIP sponsors, the program is at no cost to participants. VIP enrollment is not limited to Montgomery County businesses. Eligible applicants 1) must be a veteran business owner, principal or C-level executive for a veteran-business owned company 2) be in business for at least 2 years with a minimum of 3-4 full time employees; 3) have experience working on government contracts as a prime and/or sub-contractor to a prime; and 4) have 2009 annual revenues less than $25 million. VIP is for veteran business executives across the metro region with interest in best business practices in these areas:
• Business Structures
• Contracting/Teaming Agreements
• Human Resources
• Compliance and Systems Approvals
• Risk Management
• Insurance and Bonding
• Internal Controls
• Accounting/Budgets/Developing Rates
• Marketing and Proposals
• Certifications
"Our veterans deserve a fair chance and this is right on target."
-Major James Dula
Retired USAF
Vietnam Vet/30-years active duty
"Thanks for the experience. The VIP program was great. As I stated before, The VIP class was the best, most comprehensive and relevant training that I have attended in my eighteen (18) years in business. All of our instructors were practitioners and experts in their fields. Your entire team is to be commended for a job well done."
-Gene Hubbard Hub Consulting Group, Inc. (HUBCO)
"Wow!! What a rush! The VIP was excellent! I enjoyed each session, because they were extremely informative. As a new VOSB, you have provided a path through the very challenging maze of federal procurement. After each session, I had a clear understanding of the necessary activities that I needed to undertake in order to advance to the next level in the overwhelming process of federal procurement."
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