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About the Event

Are you ready to tap into a new source of revenue and grow your business? 

Join Astra Women's Business Alliance (WBENC) & The Women's Business Center at Mercy Corps Northwest to learn about selling to the biggest buyer in America: The US Government. It takes careful consideration & preparation to win Federal Contracts. Learn how to do this by identifying opportunities, and building relationships to win contracts and build business.

 Who should attend ?

Women-owned businesses interested in expanding their business capacity by doing business directly or indirectly with the US Government.

AGENDA

9:00 am- Welcome Remarks- Diane McClelland, Astra President/CEO and Astra Board Chair, Gay Adams, U.S. Bank

9:15am- Self- introductions

9:30am-Selling to the Government & Tools for Your Success. Panel Discussion: Megan Helm, General Services Administration, Barbara Allen, U.S. Small Business Administration and Diane McClelland, Astra and WBENC Regional Partner 

10:30-10:45—Break

10:45- 11:45- WBE Success Stories- Best Practices in Doing Business with the Federal Government and Corporate America.  Panel Discussion: Olsa Martini, Olsa Resources, Inc. and Shelley Gaddie, ProjectCorps

11:45 - 12:15 - Networking