Alliance Cyber Now Veteran Institute for Procurement Certified

Strengthening Our Capacity to Secure Government Contracts

Alliance Cyber CEO Alec Hall recently completed the Veteran Institute Procurement (VIP) START Program, a comprehensive training and certification program that helps Veteran-owned businesses strengthen their ability to win government contracts and do business with both military and civilian agencies.

On May 16, 2024, Alliance Cyber was one of 51 businesses from 20 states, plus Washington DC, to graduate from the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) START Program.

“This certification from the VIP START Program will significantly enhance our capabilities in securing and managing government contracts,” said Alec Hall, CEO of Alliance Cyber. “The training has equipped us with vital tools and strategies, allowing us to better serve our clients and contribute to national security.”

The first of its kind in the nation, VIP START is facilitated by subject matter experts from industry and government with a goal of increasing the participants’ ability to win and maintain government contracts. VIP START participants receive hands-on market-based instruction that helps establish best business practices for federal government contracting. There are over 20 topics taught, including law, accounting, insurance, human resources, marketing, and proposals.

“We are honored to give back to the men and women who served our country by providing them with the tools they need to succeed as government contractors,” said Barbara Ashe, President of the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation. “We hope this training fosters their success as businesses and employers.”

VIP START is a three-day, 27-hour comprehensive certification program. Participants must be a C-level leader in a Veteran-owned small business operating for at least one year with one year of revenue generation; the owner must be a W-2 in their company or full-time employee and spend 100% of their time in their business. VIP START is fully funded by the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation, partnerships with SBA, Lockheed Martin, the State of Maryland, and VIP sponsors. VIP START is offered at no cost to participants.

For information on VIP contact Barbara Ashe at 301-738-0015 x215 or bashe@nationalvip.org.

For additional information, please visit www.NationalVIP.org