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SUMMARY:Bridge to Better Business - Bridge to Better Business: Becoming a Stronger Government Contractor
DESCRIPTION:Securing a government contract takes more than submitting a strong proposal. Success depends on understanding how procurement decisions are made\, managing the contract effectively once it's awarded and building the kind of reputation that leads to future opportunities.For many small businesses\, those expectations aren't always clear. Without insight into what contracting officers value\, it's difficult to know where to improve\, how to stand out and become a vendor agencies want to work with again.Bridge to Better Business: Becoming a Stronger Government Contractor offers a closer look at the process from the government's perspective.Led by Barbara Bonnette\, Director of Business Operations with the 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston\, this session will explore what makes businesses successful throughout the contracting process\, common pitfalls to avoid and practical ways to strengthen your approach\, followed by an opportunity for Q&A.\nEvent DetailsTuesday\, August 4\, 2026\n2:00 3:00 PMCharleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Boardroom\n4922 O'Hear Avenue\, Suite 205\nNorth Charleston\, SC 29405Free to Chamber Members
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Securing a government contract takes more than submitting a strong proposal. Success depends on understanding how procurement decisions are made\, managing the contract effectively once it'\;s awarded and building the kind of reputation that leads to future opportunities.
For many small businesses\, those expectations aren'\;t always clear. Without insight into what contracting officers value\, it'\;s difficult to know where to improve\, how to stand out and become a vendor agencies want to work with again.
Bridge to Better Business: Becoming a Stronger Government Contractor offers a closer look at the process from the government'\;s perspective.
Led by Barbara Bonnette\, Director of Business Operations with the 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston\, this session will explore what makes businesses successful throughout the contracting process\, common pitfalls to avoid and practical ways to strengthen your approach\, followed by an opportunity for Q&\;A.
Event Details
Tuesday\, August 4\, 2026
2:00 &ndash\; 3:00 PM
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
4922 O&rsquo\;Hear Avenue\, Suite 205
North Charleston\, SC 29405
Free to Chamber Members
LOCATION:4922 O'Hear Ave. Suite 205 N. Charleston SC 29405
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DTSTAMP:20260717T150052Z
URL:https://members.charlestonchamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/bridge-to-better-business-bridge-to-better-business-becoming-a-stronger-government-contractor-1549216?sourceTypeId=Hub
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