Past Chair, SBA Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs, Wake Forest MBA, Army Officer Veteran, Norwich Grad, Wife, Violent Crime Survivor

Charlotte, NC / Washington, DC
Joined November 2013
Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
Verified SDVOSB and VOSB firms receive priority in VA contracting through the Vets First program. Begin the verification process here: veterans.certify.sba.gov/ #VetBiz #SDVOSB #VOSB
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
From Straight Talk, Straight Answers – Episode 2 US Army OSBP: Teaming can make you more competitive. When small businesses respond together, they can meet the full requirement—and strengthen the basis for set-aside determinations. Watch the episode: youtu.be/_5AHW8XXjxU
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
🎙️Exciting changes are happening at the VA! Stay tuned to hear about procurement centralization, aligning with the Secretary’s priorities, and how proactive market research is driving better solutions and opportunities for VOSBs and small businesses. #VA #OALC #OSDBU #SB #VOSB
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
Want to win federal work? Start with subcontracting — it builds the capabilities primes expect. From Episode 6 with Robert Betters. ▶️ Full Episode: youtu.be/5FCPOSuw5nE
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
VA is honored to receive the Champions Award @NVSBC for exceeding SDVOSB & VOSB goals in 2024! Accepted by Chanel Bankston-Carter of @VAVetBiz, at the NVSBC Awards Gala on Nov. 6. We proudly put #VeteransFirst in all we do. #SDVOSB #VOSB #VAOSDBU
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
VA Impact: Company Growth, Employees, and Mission 🚀 Brian Flood, U.S. Army Veteran and CEO of DecisionPoint Corp, shares with Chanel Bankston-Carter how his #SDVOSB grew from a 1-person startup to 300+ employees, driven by military principles. 🎥: youtu.be/ho-9-fSS1BE?si=4Q06…
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
National Mascot Day is one more opportunity to celebrate Captain Alden Partridge! Alden is still seen roaming The Hill, interacting with students, and of course, soaking up some great @NorwichCadets athletics. 🎥: Daniel Luciani, Student Videography Intern
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
Join VA OSDBU on Jan 28th at 12 PM ET to gain new insights on federal procurement strategies for 2025! For any questions or feedback about the webinar series, connect with us at [email protected]. REGISTER: veteransaffairs.webex.com/we… #VAOSDBU #FederalProcurement
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
Norwich Forever.
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
Snowy campus days ❄️
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
Couldn’t make it to The Hill? Don't worry! bit.ly/3XxQ7MK Bonds of Gold - Fri @ 2:00 PM bit.ly/3B5d4zx Review and Retreat - Fri @ 4:15 PM bit.ly/46t2wo6 Alumni Parade - Sat @ 9:30 AM bit.ly/47k5axX @NorwichFB vs @hussonfootball - Sat @ 2:00 PM
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Unlock the power of @USMBDA's network of programs, each offering unique resources and opportunities to support your business. Discover pathways to growth on your entrepreneurial journey here: bit.ly/4gh9WRe
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Fran Perez-Wilhite retweeted
When the sun goes down, the campus lights up. #NorwichForever
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LAST CALL/HEADS UP! On 1 AUG 2024, ALL SBA certification portals will be going offline. The SBA will be pausing all new initial application submissions for the 8(a), WOSB, VetCert, and HZ certification programs. (via @sbagov): bit.ly/3VJKB91
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Very proud of the work we did at team @USMBDA today, and particularly honored in leading my first project in the U.S. Federal Government service with the organization of this Summit. Our mission is clear: economic empowerment of minorities and underserved communities, ensuring minority owned enterprises have access to the resources they need to strive and scale their business, transforming their ideas and hard work into action. Now we will roll up our sleeves and get our report with findings and policy recommendations to Congress, and take on other initiatives to continue our work to help create economic opportunities.
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#ICYMI: @USMBDA recently held the first-ever meeting of the Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Council, a collection of public & private sector leaders appointed to guide the Agency in service of the country's minority business enterprises. mbda.gov/news/press-releases… 📸: @USMBDA
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Thank you, @USMBDA and the MBE Advisory Council, for using your insights and expertise to help identify problems, shape solutions, and write the next chapter of economic prosperity for millions of Americans.
#ICYMI: @USMBDA recently held the first-ever meeting of the Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Council, a collection of public & private sector leaders appointed to guide the Agency in service of the country's minority business enterprises. mbda.gov/news/press-releases… 📸: @USMBDA
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💼 @USMBDA has industry-focused services that help Minority Business Enterprises accelerate growth in advanced manufacturing, exporting, and federal contracting. Get personalized support at an MBDA Speciality Center near you. bit.ly/4c1h5Cz
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