Sonabank P.o.w.e.r. Plug Podcast For Women In Business

Did you know that according to USAspending.gov the federal government alone spends over $74 billion with contractors? And that $6.9 billion of that was awarded to companies and business in Virginia, second only to California? Have you heard that winning a contract or selling to local, state or federal government is tedious or cumbersome? Or that government only buys from the “big guys”? The reality is that local, state and federal government are organizations that spend a lot of money with all sizes of private sector businesses for the products and services they need. Though their purchasing process is different, it’s not necessarily difficult – and can be very profitable. In this episode, host Mary Foley talks with Tammy Farmer, founder of Government Marketing, who has over 25 years of experience in the Supply Chain where she gained valuable purchasing and inventory experience as a buyer in the local, state, and federal government. Today she and her team educate and assist small business owners about navigat