We're excited to announce that 8(a) at 8AM will be at the National 8(a) Small Business Conference in New Orleans!! 🎉 Join us for our first in-person 8(a) @ 8PM event! This event will be on February 12, 2025, from 6-9pm CST at Dave & Buster's, adjacent to Hyatt Regency, where the conference will take place. During this event we will focus on "Networking in Action: Master Your Pitch and Make Connections." To ensure an accurate headcount, we kindly ask you to register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gY43Fe_R We look forward to connecting with everyone who attended our monthly meetings and supported this initiative throughout the last quarter! 🫶 Huge THANK YOU to our organizers and facilitators of this 8(a) at 8AM initiative: Optimized Technical Solutions, Inc. and MMC Consulting #FederalContracting #SBA #WeSucceedTogether #GovCon #BusinessDevelopment #8a #FederalAgencies #SmallBusinessGrowth #8aProgram #WOSB
8(a) at 8AM
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8(a) at 8AM is monthly event uniting 8(a)-certified businesses, aspiring participants, and government for collaboration
About us
"8(a) at 8AM" is a monthly event designed to bring together 8(a)-certified businesses, aspiring 8(a) participants, and government personnel for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Held virtually on the 8th of every month (or the nearest weekday if the 8th falls on a weekend), this series features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions focused on navigating the 8(a) program and creating opportunities for growth. In addition to the virtual series, "8(a) at 8AM" will host in-person networking events at major conferences and industry gatherings, providing further opportunities to connect and learn within the government contracting space.
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- Business Content
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Specialties
- 8(a) and Government Contracting
Updates
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Top 5 Clips from 8(a) at 8AM 2024! Please register to attend 1/8/25 using this link https://lnkd.in/gEFb_8um #5 What is the 8(a) at 8AM initiative? Brent Barnes
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Top 5 Clips from 8(a) at 8AM 2024! Please register to attend 1/8/25 using this link https://lnkd.in/gEFb_8um #1 What tools should we use to pursue 8(a) opportunities? Sandra Barrett, MBA (This is a short clip of the response, I highly recommend watching the entire response)
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Top 5 Clips from 8(a) at 8AM 2024! Please register to attend 1/8/25 using this link https://lnkd.in/gEFb_8um #2 When should I apply for my 8(a)? Van Tran
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Top 5 Clips from 8(a) at 8AM 2024! Please register to attend 1/8/25 using this link https://lnkd.in/gEFb_8um #3 What roll do you think professional organizations play in 8(a) firms growing their business? Kameke M.
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Top 5 Clips from 8(a) at 8AM 2024! Please register to attend 1/8/25 using this link https://lnkd.in/gEFb_8um #4 Do you have any networking event advice? Kameke M.
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We're excited to kick off the 2025 New Year with our '8(a) at 8AM' monthly event series!! 🚀 We’ll explore New Year’s Resolutions for 8(a) Small Businesses: "Setting Goals for Growth and Success in 2025." 🎆 This topic ties perfectly to the spirit of the New Year, focusing on practical and actionable resolutions that 8(a) small businesses can adopt to enhance their operations, expand opportunities, and achieve success in the coming year. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session, offering valuable opportunities for growth. Join us on January 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEFb_8um Huge THANK YOU to our organizers and facilitators of this 8(a) at 8AM initiative: Optimized Technical Solutions, Inc. and MMC Consulting #8a #GovernmentContracting #CreatingOpportunities #GrowthWithinGovCon
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We're excited for our 2nd '8(a) at 8AM' monthly event series. One of our panelists is Ms. Kameke M., Director, Procurement Strategic Operations Division for the Office of Procurement at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This session will provide actionable insights into how Contracting Officers (COs) and Project Managers (PMs) can effectively utilize the 8(a) program to meet contracting goals, foster collaboration, and drive success for 8(a) businesses Join us on December 9, 2024 at 8:00 AM EST for this continued series! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gF2eZkzD Huge THANK YOU to our organizers and facilitators of this 8(a) at 8AM initiative: Optimized Technical Solutions, Inc. and MMC Consulting #8a #GovernmentContracting #CreatingOpportunities #GrowthWithinGovCon
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ARE YOU READY for our inaugural meeting tomorrow—it’s almost here! 🎉 Have you registered yet? Don’t miss out! Nearly 400 people have signed up to dive into all things 8(a), and we’d love for you to join them! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gzdUKZX6 We can’t wait to kick off the first of our 8(a) at 8AM sessions. This is just the beginning—so buckle up! 🚀 Huge THANK YOU to our organizers and facilitators of this 8(a) at 8AM initiative: Optimized Technical Solutions, Inc. and MMC Consulting #8a #GovernmentContracting #CreatingOpportunities #GrowthWithinGovCon
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We're excited to kick off our '8(a) at 8AM' monthly event series with none other than Van Tran, Deputy Associate Administrator of the Office of Business Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. Van will share her journey within the 8(a) program, offer insights on government contracting, and discuss strategies for thriving as an 8(a) business in today's competitive environment. She’ll also provide key advice on navigating the 8(a) landscape amid the current economic climate. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session, offering valuable opportunities for growth. Join us on November 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM EST for the first of its kind series! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzdUKZX6 Huge THANK YOU to our organizers and facilitators of this 8(a) at 8AM initiative: Optimized Technical Solutions, Inc. and MMC Consulting #8a #GovernmentContracting #CreatingOpportunities #GrowthWithinGovCon