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Wallace Sermons | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 10

Wallace Sermons | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 10

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Wallace Sermons, the first Black Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Maryland, to explore his incredible journey from an Army brat to a trailblazer in the world of procurement and government contracting.

Wallace shares:

  • His path from the Air Force to entrepreneurship and ultimately procurement leadership
  • The challenges minority-owned businesses face, with less than 1.3% of federal spending going to Black businesses
  • Practical strategies for engaging with Procurement Center Representatives, Apex Accelerators, and Small Business Development Centers
  • Tips for leveraging state-level liaisons to break into government contracts

This inspiring conversation is part of our Invest Fest 2024 Special Series, where we highlight trailblazers across industries.

🔗 For more inspiring conversations, visit: www.lunchwithaluminary.com
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