With federal layoffs making headlines and government contracts shrinking, many businesses—and the professionals who have built their careers around them—are facing an uncertain future. For government workers, contractors, and small businesses who rely heavily on federal work, it’s no longer a question of if you need to pivot—it’s how fast can you pivot successfully.

Join the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce for Pivoting Again: Handling the New World of Federal Contract Work, a full-day program designed to help government professionals and contractors make the leap into commercial markets. This event brings together financial experts, marketing pros, and seasoned government contractors who have already navigated this transition successfully. Through workshops, roundtables, and expert panels, you’ll gain the tools and insights to rebuild your career—or your business—in the private sector.

Morning

Welcome by Mayor Ashton
Welcome Montgomery Councilmember Evan Glass

Date: Monday, March 24th
Time: 9am-3pm
Place: Best Western Premier, 1251 W Montgomery Avenue, Rockville
Topic: Pivoting Again: Handling the New World of Federal Contract Work

Morning sessions

9 – 9:45 a.m. Analyzing Financial Metrics
· Jeff Wilson, The W2 Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwilsoncpacgma/

10 – 10:45 a.m. Marketing to Commercial Clients (as opposed to government contractors)
· Mia Horm, Creative Analytics
· Heidi Hiller, Innovative Party Planners https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidibhiller/

11 – 11:45 a.m. Cost Cutting During Transition Periods
· Stephanie Bagley, SCB Management Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/scbmgmt/
· Heidi Hiller, Innovative Party Planners https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidibhiller/

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. lunch

Afternoon sessions

12:15 – 1 p.m. Identifying New Revenue Streams in Commercial Markets & Pricing Strategies
· Stephanie Bagley, SCB Management Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/scbmgmt/
· Bola Audena, MBA Growth Partners https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolaaudena/

· Monica Mack M3T Cx Authorities https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-mathis-mack-
17a64691/

1:15 – 2 p.m. Building Long-term Relationships in Commercial Markets and Designing a
Commercial Market Outreach Plan

· Debra Keller-Greene, Keller Professional Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-keller-
greene-53286610/

· Monica Mack M3T Cx Authorities https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-mathis-mack-
17a64691/

· Gloria Larkin, Target Gov https://www.linkedin.com/in/glorialarkin/
· Bola Audena, MBA Growth Partners https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolaaudena/

2:15 – 3 p.m. Popcorn Mastermind session