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Community Mission
The mission of the SAME Small Business Community of interest is to promote the role and relevance of small business in SAME through outreach, training, opportunity and recognition.
Overview
Importance of Small Business
Small business firms contribute approximately 80 percent of our nation’s job growth. Our entrepreneurial approach fosters innovation, drive, and success. Often considered “renegades,” we are an invaluable asset to our nation’s economy and the military mission.
The SAME Small Business Community of Interest (COI) is committed to keeping SAME Members informed with the most up–to–date information from the world of small business. We regularly send out an electronic newsletter to help you stay ahead of the latest trends and take advantage of current developments in growth and partnerships.
If you are interested in getting more information about Small Business Community activities, or in serving on the SAME Small Business COI Steering Committee, please e-mail with your contact info to Sally Clark and Ann McLeod.
Objectives of the Small Business Community of Interest
- Inform SAME of technical programs of interest to small business members
- Provide opportunities to meet with key military decision makers
- Represent small business interests on select SAME national committees
- Keep members informed on small business regulations and legislation
- Provide opportunities to highlight small business success stories and lessons learned
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Community Chair
Sally Clark, AFG Group Inc.
Steering Committee
- Secretary: Jana Roy, Moffatt Nicol
- Vice Chair of Communication: Carrie Ann Williams, Andana Consulting
- Vice Chair of Recognition: Lauren Hite, WSP
- Vice Chair of Education & Training: Anthony Patricio, Spero Solutions
- Vice Chair of Outreach: Scott Porter, Advanced Engineering Consultants, Ltd.
- Vice Chair of Conferences: Lori Revely, Cavalry Consulting
- Vice Chair of Regional Programs: Pete Delano, Nobis Group
- Past Chair: Mario Burgos, Burgos Group
- SAME National Office POC: Ann McLeod
SAME National Webinars
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- Webinar
PFAS IGE – PFAS 101 and PFAS Regulatory Update
As is well known throughout the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), PFAS impacts from the use of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) are widespread and affect many aspects of the function and future of our military bases. The amount of information about PFAS (e.g., DENIX, ITRC, NGWA, TRB, etc.) is overwhelming. -
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Sustainability and Resiliency at Budget-Driven Military Projects
This webinar will define sustainability and resiliency, explaining the similarities and differences of each. We will examine how our buildings and structures can withstand and adapt to the increasing severity and frequency of extreme weather events when sustainability and resiliency are considered together in project design. Furthermore, this webinar will provide a summary of the sustainable features and design strategies used at various Army National Guard (ARNG) projects. -
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Public-Private Partnership (P3) Opportunities for Fed Energy and Sustainability Projects
The Federal Government of the United States, as the country’s largest real property asset holder, oversees approximately 500 million square feet of built environment.