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Small Business Division Report to Spring TRIADApril 10, 2006
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• The Berry Amendment
• Origins “Specialty Metal” Restrictions
• Increased Burden for Small Businesses
• Suggested Solutions
The Berry Amendment
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• Emergency Relief for the Gulf Coast
• Senate Subcommittee Hearing on SBA Effectiveness
Updates from Small Business Administration (SBA)
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• 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
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• Business Solutions Breakfasts
• Business Opportunity Breakfasts
• Small Business Liaison Officer Luncheon Program
Activities of the NDIA Small Business Division
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• 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
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Register online for the NDIA 3rd National Small Business Conference at www.ndia.org/meetings/6140
Contact Chandra Burnside at [email protected] for more information