SECAF Official Podcast

SECAF Official Podcast

Welcome to the official SECAF Podcast! For more than 20 years, the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has been helping small and emerging government contracting businesses scale to their fullest potential. On this podcast, we'll be interviewing Key Government Leaders and Subject Matter Experts to get a better understanding on GovCon customers and trends in the industry. We at SECAF believe there's space for everyone to succeed.

Episodes

September 26, 2024 32 mins

Tune into this enlightening episode featuring Sheryl Welch, a passionate Small Business Coordinator and engaged Procurement Analyst at the USDA's Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center. Sheryl shares her expertise and enthusiasm as a dedicated advocate for small businesses, offering practical tips on how to successfully engage with government clients. Get ahead of the curve by learning about the USDA FPAC&apos...

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SECAF’s Podcast interview with Richard Beutel, the Principal Researcher and Fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting. Learn about the Panel Richard is moderating during the upcoming Small Business Summit on 7 September on the Challenges Small Businesses face in competing for contracts under category management and access to contracting vehicles and the bureaucracy of set-asides. 

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SECAF’s Podcast interview with Jerry McGinn, the George Mason University Executive Director of the Baroni Center for Government Contracting. Learn about the George Mason School of Business Baroni Center for Government Contracting’s mission and Jerry role, insights into the Small Business Summit Agenda and Keynote Speaker, and future events the Baroni Center is hosting. 

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SECAF’s Podcast interview with Emily Murphy, the former GSA Administrator and Senior Fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting. Learn about the Panel Emily is moderating during the upcoming Small Business Summit on 7 September on the Challenges Small Businesses face under the policies of current Small Business Goals. She also discusses the research paper she authored on the topic of Small Busine...

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SECAF’s podcast interview with Shannon Jackson, Executive Director Office Small Business and Disadvantage Business Utilization U.S Dept. of Health and Human Services. Learn about the OSDBU at the HHS, Mr. Jackson's priorities, a few personal insights about the Director, and how small business GovCons can engage with his office.

If you wish to engage the HSH OSDBU Office about your services, solutions or specific techn...

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SECAF’s Podcast interview with Jamie Holcombe, the United States Patent and Trade Office CIO. Learn about the Information Technology challenges at the USPTO, Mr. Holcombe’s priorities, a few personal insights about the CIO, and how small business GovCons can engage with his office.

If you wish to engage the USPTO CIO’s Office about your services, solutions or specific technology innovation please contact Mr. Ramesh Pai at ...

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February 7, 2023 28 mins

Welcome to the first episode of the SECAF Official Podcast! This podcast features an interview with SECAF Chairperson Meghan Gifford, who provides insights into her past, present, and future experience in the government contracting industry. Meghan also discusses the value that SECAF can bring to small and emerging small businesses. If you're curious to learn more about what SECAF can do for small businesses within this indust...

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