What a remarkable attendance at the luncheon hosted by the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP) Houston Chapter at Maggiano’s Little Italy!

About the event

Event participants where given insights and tips by the panelists and moderator team at Maggiano’s Little Italy. We are grateful to all who participated in the event and for the strong involvement during the conversation regarding procurement in the public sector and the possibilities within our area.

Event attendees discovered

Paying attention to details is crucial; minor mistakes or incomplete answers can lead to bid disqualification.
Successful participation plans and aligned partners are vital for achieving outcomes.
Building relationships and engaging in regular networking creates long-lasting public sector prospects.
Gaining insight into each agency’s procedures gives an edge in competition.
There are considerable opportunities for small and certified companies when they are strategically positioned.
Well-defined, compliant, and thorough submissions remain key to securing work.

Panelists / Moderator

• Cylenthia Hoyrd – City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity
• Derek Holmes – Harris Health
• Tiko Reynolds-Hausman, PCED – Harris County
• Otis Johnson – METRO
• Erica Stephens-Lynch – Port Houston
• Moderator: Julie Irvin Hartman, MBA – B2G VICTORY

A special thank you to Carol Warkoczewski, Founder, and Carla Bingaman, Executive Director of I-LinCP, for welcoming first-time attendees and providing an engaging introduction to the organization. Additional appreciation goes to sponsor Judy Roessner, AIA, of Sixthriver, along with Courtney Cole and Mark Zivi for representing the team.

About B2GVictory

B2G Victory’s mission is to do meaningful work. Our work is meaningful because your business means everything to you, your industries, your family, your neighborhood, and your community. We are driven each and every day to deliver social and economic impact by building capacity, increasing access to capital, driving revenue, creating jobs, and financial stability development. 

B2G Victory also provides comprehensive proposal management services, offering three distinct levels of support to meet varying client needs. In addition, they assist with certification and registration processes, deliver impactful speaking and training sessions, and offer expert capability statement review or creation services.