Give Me 5%: Education and Access for Women in Federal Contracts

KC-CWBO is joining with WIPP (Women Impacting Public Policy) to help increase the number of vendors that are woman-owned, who successfully gain contracts with the federal government. Called 'Give Me Five,' the campaign name is referring to the fact the women business owners are missing out on millions and millions of dollars -- the federal government currenlty only spends about 3.5% of OUR taxpayer dollars with women business owners. One obstacle is that apparently the decision makers in government don't believe we are out here and are able to do business at that level! Keep in mind, this includes as primary contractors as well as subcontractors/suppliers to the primes. Therefore, WIPP has identified one area for women business owners to take action to correct this disparity. The campaign is funded by American Express Open, and it is one step in getting woman-owned companies counted as 'able and ready' to do business with the government. Click on the image below for more details.

Click HERE to Read More About SBA's Recent Rule Regarding Women Business Owners

About Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Women Impacting Public Policy is a national bi-partisan group comprising over half a million members. The non-profit organization is the public policy voice for 45 national Women in Business groups and is The Voice for Women in Business in Our Nation’s Capital. WIPP strengthens its members’ sphere of influence in the legislative process, creates economic opportunities for members and builds alliances with other small business organizations. Visit www.WIPP.org.

About American Express OPEN^SM
American Express OPEN is dedicated exclusively to the success of small business owners and their companies. OPEN supports business owners with exceptional service. With tailored products and services, the team delivers purchasing power, flexibility, control and rewards to help customers run their business. Specifically, business owner customers can leverage an enhanced set of products, tools, services and savings, including charge and credit cards, convenient access to working capital, robust online account management capabilities and savings on business services from an expanded lineup of partners. To obtain more information about OPEN, visit www.OPEN.com/women, or call 1-800-NOW-OPEN to apply for a card or loan. Terms and conditions apply.