small business division report to spring triad april 10, 2006
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Small Business Division Report to Spring TRIAD April 10, 2006. The Berry Amendment. The Berry Amendment Origins “Specialty Metal” Restrictions Increased Burden for Small Businesses Suggested Solutions. Updates from Small Business Administration (SBA). Emergency Relief for the Gulf Coast - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Small Business Division Report to Spring TRIADApril 10, 2006
• The Berry Amendment
• Origins “Specialty Metal” Restrictions
• Increased Burden for Small Businesses
• Suggested Solutions
The Berry Amendment
• Emergency Relief for the Gulf Coast
• Senate Subcommittee Hearing on SBA Effectiveness
Updates from Small Business Administration (SBA)
• 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
• Business Solutions Breakfasts
• Business Opportunity Breakfasts
• Small Business Liaison Officer Luncheon Program
Activities of the NDIA Small Business Division
• 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
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