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