ChallengeHER is a joint initiative to promote the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program, to bring more women-owned firms into the federal government’s supply chain and to provide an avenue for government agencies to meet qualified women-owned contractors. ChallengeHER is hosting its second event in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide women business owners with first-hand advice from key agency...

In the government contracting arena, there is often strength in numbers. For small business owners seeking contracting opportunities, teaming with other businesses can be a lucrative growth strategy. However, an American Express OPEN survey found just over one-quarter (27%) of active small business contractors have generated income from teaming. To help encourage teaming amongst small businesses, American Express OPEN and the New York City Dep...

In the government contracting arena, there is often strength in numbers. For small business owners seeking contracting opportunities, teaming with other businesses can be a lucrative growth strategy. However, an American Express OPEN survey found just over one-quarter (27%) of active small business contractors have generated income from teaming. To help encourage teaming amongst small businesses, American Express OPEN and the New York City Dep...

The American Express OPEN for Government Contracts Phoenix event is designed to help small business owners boost their business through government contracting. The full day program will provide attendees with resources and tools on ways to secure government contracts. At the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn insights from government contractors and officials, build business connections with government buyers, and gain a ha...

Led by Barbara English, President of English Solutions, the Give Me 5 program is hosting a free, webinar to aid women business owners who are interested in teaming with 8(a) businesses. The webinar will teach how a WOSB Certification can lead to opportunities to team with 8(a) businesses. The Give Me 5 program was created by American Express OPEN and Women Impacting Public Policy in 2008 to help women business owners get a leg up on selling to...

The December 5th ChallengeHER—WOSB Opportunity Forum with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security event will provide attendees with an overview of the WOSB program and the opportunity to hear directly from the DHS about their small business contracting opportunities. In addition to hearing from the DHS, the half day event will feature: Everything small business owners need to know about the WOSB program and how to leverage a WOSB certif...

Government contracting can be a lucrative strategy for small businesses looking to grow, but it can also be an expensive endeavor for those that are unfamiliar with the regulations enforced by federal agencies.What many small businesses may not know is that there is an organization in Washington dedicated to protecting small companies from unfair federal regulatory enforcement actions. The Office of the National Ombudman (ONO) works to assist...

The American Express OPEN for Government Contracts Chicago event is designed to help small business owners boost their business through government contracting. The full day program will provide attendees with resources and tools on ways to secure government contracts. At the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn insights from government contractors and officials, build business connections with government buyers, gain a hands-...

U.S. DOT Women In Transportation Initiative Event sponsored by American Express OPEN will help Philadelphia learn the ins and outs of the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program, help bring more women-owned firms into the federal government’s supply chain and provide an avenue for government agencies to meet qualified women-owned contractors. The event will allow attendees to: Learn updates on current procurement policy and t...

American Express OPEN for Government Contracts will hold its annual Summit For Success on Tuesday, August 20 to teach small businesses owners how to grow their businesses through government contracting. The event will reiterate the benefits of doing business with the government and provide small business owners with valuable knowledge and resources needed to navigate the procurement process. The summit will focus on the following 4 key areas:...