DID YOU KNOW: Every year the Federal Government spends $500 million dollars procuring goods and services throughout the country? Do you have the Federal Government as a Client? This panel will provide a comprehensive look at growth strategies for MBEs seeking to do business with the federal government. Panelists will provide insight on how to develop a successful and sustainable federal procurement strategy that leverages available contracting vehicles and opportunities for minority owned firms, while also identifying ways to team and create joint venture partnerships to maximize capture management efforts.