My Success Gateway CEO spends a few insightful minutes with Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies Partner, Paul Miller in this interview focusing on the value to be found be small businesses working to secure governmental contracts.  There is roughly $5 – $6 Billion in governmental contracts available for bid to small business to provide services and products to the government every year.  To most small businesses, the thought of actually trying to cut through the Byzantine red tape in securing these contracts is enough to scare them away.  Paul Miller and his partner at Miller/Wenhold work closely with small businesses to help them navigate the rough waters of Washington and help these businesses identify specific strategies and make connections that help these businesses achieve their goals.
For most small businesses, the owners have enough on their plate to keep up with what is happening in Washington.  With the intricate procurement policies and numerous bureaucratic spider webs, it is important to have help if you are looking to identify opportunities for your company in working with the United States Government.  Sometimes it may just be securing an introduction to a current governmental vendor who may be looking for a sub-contractor to handle a portion of their contract.  Other times, it may be seeking out complementary businesses to bond together in a bid for a piece of business that fits into certain “guidelines” laid out by the procurement office. Sometimes it may be vital to a bid to have a minority owned business involved in the bid, so finding a partner that fits this description may help your company secure business.
During the interview, Paul mentions an organization called the American Small Business Coalition that he highly recommends if you are looking to break into providing governmental services.  They can be found at www.theasbc.org. This group is a great source for up to the minute information regarding small businesses working with the government.  Should your business be seeking a specific goal in Washington, Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies is set up to provide services to small businesses at a price that is reasonable and fair.  You do not have to be a multimillion dollar company to utilize their services, but remember that lobbyists can’t make promises to deliver for you.  They are simply a source to help you achieve you goals and when it comes to using lobbyists, you get as much as you put into the process.  To find Miller Wenhold Capitol Strategies on the web, please use http://www.mwcapitol.com.
Paul was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. He received a BS in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Paul served as an aide to former U.S. Congressman Les Aspin.
In 1996, Paul took a leave of absence from Washington and went back home to Wisconsin to run for the Wisconsin General Assembly.
Currently, Paul has his own lobbying firm Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, LLC.
In addition to his work for his firm, Paul was elected as the youngest President of the American League of Lobbyists, the national association representing the lobbying profession.
Paul also is the founder of the Hoops for Hope charity basketball event that pits members of Congress vs. lobbyists each year in an effort to raise money for children’s charities in the Washington, D.C. area. To date this event has raised over $250,000.
Paul has vast experience in the lobbying profession and in January of 2006, he introduced the first lobbying certification program. A program designed to help lobbyists keep pace with the profession and its standards.
Paul has led the fight to bring about changes to the electronic filing system in the House of Representatives. This new change makes it easier for lobbyists to comply and meet with obligations under federal law and allows the general public an opportunity to view lobbying reports online.
Paul was also instrumental in shaping the debate on lobbying reform in 2006 and 2007. As chief spokesman and lobbyist for the profession, Paul met with leaders from both parties on the issue of reform. He has appeared before both the House and Senate and has appeared on most television programs educating the public on the issue of lobbying and proposed changes to the Lobbying Disclosure Act. He has been a tireless champion in the fight to protect every citizen’s right to petition their government through lobbying activities.
As a leader in his profession, Paul has traveled abroad to talk with foreign leaders about their efforts to implement lobbying rules and regulations. He has met with leaders from Peru, Indonesia, Great Britain, Viet Nam, Czechoslovakia, Scandinavia, and Japan.
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