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What is the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)?

VIP is a 6-session comprehensive certification program for veteran businesses to increase their ability to win government contracts by establishing best business practices. An initiative of the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation (MCCCF), VIP is designed by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce GovConNet program. VIP launched on September 10, 2009.

Who is eligible for the VIP program?

Eligible applicants 1) must be a veteran business owner, principal or C-level executive for a veteran-business owned company 2) in business for at least 2 years with a minimum of 3-4 full time employees; 3) has experience working on government contracts as a prime and/or sub-contractor to a prime; and 4) with 2009 annual revenues less than $25 million. VIP enrollment is not limited to Montgomery County businesses.

How much does it cost?

Fully funded by the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation and VIP sponsors, the program is at no cost to participants. 

How many applicants will be enrolled in the VIP?

Class size is limited to 35-40 individuals.

Is there a waiting list?

Yes.

What are the class dates, times and locations?
 

VIP 2010 Fall Schedule

Dates: September 7, September 21, October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Clark Building, 7500 Old Georgetown Road, 16th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814

How do I register for the program?

You can register for the VIP Program by filling out this form online. Applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of registration.

What topics will be covered by the VIP curriculum?

• Business Structures
• Contracting/Teaming Agreements
• Human Resources
• Compliance and Systems Approvals
• Risk Management
• Insurance and Bonding
• Internal Controls
• Accounting/Budgets/Developing Rates
• Marketing and Proposals
• Certifications

Who are the class instructors?

Top executives from professional service companies will be leading the VIP program. Executives from Aronson & Company, C2 Portfolio, Catapult Technology, Cordia Partners, Design to Delivery, Lockheed Martin, Mountaintop Marketing Group LLC, Piliero Mazza PLLC, The Insurance Exchange Inc., Technology and Business Solutions, Venable LLP, and Watkins, Meegan, Drury & Company LLC will be participating in this program.

View the full list of instructors.

Please contact Barbara Ashe, President, Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation, with any additional questions.  

E-mail: bashe@mcccmd.com
Telephone: 301-738-0015 x 215

What is the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation?

The Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation (MCCC Foundation) is an independent 501(c)3 organization that operates primarily to perform research and/or disseminate information and educate the general public in Montgomery County, Maryland and its surrounding regions in the following areas:

• Economic Matters · Vision 2030
• Health and Wellness Initiative
• The Eco Initiative, Montgomery County Green Business Certification Application
• Education
• Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) 

What is the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce?

As the Voice of Montgomery County Business, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is seen as the preeminent business organization in the County and a major force for positive change in the community. We provide valuable County-wide educational, marketing and networking opportunities; timely research, information, programs and events; and other quality services to help our members grow their businesses, connect to new opportunities, and engage more fully in the community. We are also committed to helping local business leaders make a difference in improving the local business climate and the quality of life for our citizens through effective legislative, public policy and political action.

What is GovConNet?

GovConNet is an initiative of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce to promote the County's world-class government contracting industry to connect Federal contractors with emerging procurement opportunities and with the tools and services necessary to grow.

GovConNet seminars, workshops and other events cover nearly everything you need to know to effectively manage your Federal contracting business.  Some of the topics are:

• Financial management;
• Hiring and retention;
• Procurement law;
• Contracting rules;
• Protecting your assets;
• Due diligence in teaming;
• Auditing and corporate compliance;
• Positioning your company for an optimal exit strategy;
• And many more!

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