1. Small Business Division Report to Spring TRIAD April 10, 2006

2. The Berry Amendment Origins “Specialty Metal” Restrictions Increased Burden for Small Businesses Suggested Solutions The Berry Amendment

3. Emergency Relief for the Gulf Coast Senate Subcommittee Hearing on SBA Effectiveness Updates from Small Business Administration (SBA)

4. Objectives are to encourage DoD/DHS to –Expand Small Business Participation in Defense and Homeland Security programs –Continue to promote effective mentor-protégé relationships –Support adequate funding for innovative small business assistance programs –Support legislation to reduce regulatory costs for small businesses –Expand outreach efforts to the small business community –Promote multi-service conferences to provide timely information to small businesses NDIA Top Issues for Small Business

5. Business Solutions Breakfasts Business Opportunity Breakfasts Small Business Liaison Officer Luncheon Program Activities of the NDIA Small Business Division

6. May 8-10 Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa, Newport, RI Various opportunities for contractors and government representatives to interface with established small businesses in the defense industry Join Raytheon, our Keystone Sponsor and others in showing support through our available sponsorship opportunities NDIA 3rd National Small Business Conference

7. Register online for the NDIA 3 rd National Small Business Conference at www.ndia.org/meetings/6 140 www.ndia.org/meetings/6 140 Contact Chandra Burnside at cburnside@ndia.org for more information cburnside@ndia.org