FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Clinton Douglas IV, press@ksdgovconllc.com, 574-202-5523

Strengthening Government Contracting Success Through VIP START

South Bend, IN – KSD Govcon LLC, 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 February 27, 2025 KSD Govcon LLC was one of 52 businesses from 18 states, plus Washington DC to graduate from the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) START Program.

The VIP START program has provided us with invaluable insights and tools to enhance our government contracting strategy. The hands-on training, expert guidance, and networking opportunities have positioned KSD GovCon LLC for greater success in securing and managing federal contracts. — Clinton Douglas IV, CEO, KSD GovCon LLC

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; 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: press@ksdgovconllc.com, 574-202-5523

For information on VIP: Barbara Ashe, 301-738-0015 x215; bashe@nationalvip.org

For additional information, please visit www.NationalVIP.org