Federal Small Business Lecturer Series Kickoff

The chapter focused on the small business defense community around Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio, during its March luncheon. David Hart, chapter president, renewed the chapter's annual commitment to endorsing small business education and participation in the local region. The chapter dedicates one luncheon per year to discuss the local community and the opportunities for small businesses. The luncheon featured two speakers, Wendell Quinton, Enterprise Systems Branch for Budget, Accounting and Decision Support, and Dr. Jeanette Robinson, Small Business Support for Business Enterprise Systems Branch at WPAFB. Quinton focused on the usage small business within his branch. Quinton advises and assists government personnel on the matters that affect small businesses. She aids, counsels and assists various small businesses by providing advice concerning acquisition procedures; information regarding proposed acquisitions; and Request For Information instructions and other ways to compete for federal opportunities. The corporate luncheon sponsors were AT&T, Diversified Technical Services Corporation, Flairsoft Corporation, JJR Solutions, Northrup Grumman, Peeress Technologies and Segue Technologies.

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