Welcome Remarks by Administrator Steve Preston


The U.S. Small Business Administration is pleased to announce the next National Small Business Week May 18-22, 2009.

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Nick Wakeman

Nick Wakeman

Editor

Washington Technology

Nick Wakeman became editor of Washington Technology in June 2005 after serving as senior editor for four years. He joined Washington Technology as a staff writer in 1996.

At Washington Technology, Wakeman has written about the systems integrators, procurement trends and major contracts. He also heads the publication’s annual Top 100 project, which ranks the largest IT and systems integrators in federal market.

Prior to joining Washington Technology, Wakeman wrote a newsletter covering the Food and Drug Administration. He also has written for publications on consumer product safety regulations and physical therapy.

He began his career in journalism covering police and courts for the Daily News-Record in Harrisonburg, Va.

Wakeman is a graduate of Bridgewater College in Virginia and earned a master’s degree in journalism from the American University in Washington, D.C.

He and his wife Beth reside in Alexandria, Va.

This Speaker's Events

Procurement Forum:  “Secrets of Building Alliance Partnerships with Prime Contractors”

A challenge faced by many small businesses is how to partner and develop long-term relationships with larger prime contractors. Speakers on this panel will help demystify the secrets to building strong alliances, and will include both small businesses and large contractors who partner with them.

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