CONSULTANTS FORUM: Pivoting with AI in Response to Government Directives

OPEN TO ALL!

BY BUYERS POPULAR DEMAND!

VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS A SPECIAL EVENT ON

BEST PRACTICES IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING :

JULY 31, 2025 * 10 AM to NOON

Washington University of Science and Technology

2900 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314

Forum Goal: Stay Ready, Stay Federal: Work with AI to turn challenges into opportunities

Free garage parking accross the building. Breakfast with be served.

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Pivoting to Navigate Federal Contracting Using

AI is Led by Expert Consultants Who Know the Terrain!

In today’s shifting landscape of federal procurement, staying competitive means adapting—fast. This session is not just another workshop. It’s a strategy session powered by exceptionally savvy consultants who specialize in federal contracting and understand how to harness AI as a transformative tool.

Join us to learn how small businesses can pivot strategically using AI to meet new federal acquisition requirements, streamline their bid preparation, and uncover hidden opportunities. Our presenters are industry insiders with a pulse on policy changes, agency needs, and emerging AI solutions tailored for government contracting success.

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1. Justin Follin is an executive advisor, TEDx speaker, and author of Be a Better Team by Friday: a Playbook for High-Performance Business Leaders. As co-founder and former CEO of management consultancy BLUECASE Strategic Partners, he has supported multiple mid-market companies through scale, M&A, and strategic transitions, with a focus on leadership development, strategic direction, and complex decision-making.

With deep experience coaching CEOs, senior teams, and high performers across industries, Justin’s work now centers on a critical shift: treating generative AI as a true partner in strategic thought.

He equips leaders to bring values, ethics, and discernment into how they engage with AI—ensuring the tools they adopt serve not just efficiency, but integrity and long-term vision. He guides leaders in building AI fluency, designing custom GPT tools, and using these systems to sharpen insight, accelerate decisions, and lead with greater precision in uncertain times.

Justin’s message is clear: the future of leadership isn’t just about mastering tools—it’s about evolving how we think. His talks and advisory work offer a roadmap for leaders ready to embrace AI with discernment, clarity, and purpose.

1. Director of Business Development at Cheshil Consultants Inc.

Aashish Bhimani serves as the Director of Business Development at Cheshil Consultants Inc. (CCI), a consulting firm specializing in staffing and business process improvement services in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

He supports clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Dulles Metro Project. Since joining CCI in 2007, Aashish is instrumental in identifying and developing business opportunities, coordinating and implementing strategic marketing plans with top executives, and responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

With a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business, Aashish combines technical expertise with a keen understanding of market trends—including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business processes—to help organizations stay at the forefront of industry developments.

Aashish has recently led initiatives incorporating AI-powered tools for market research, client engagement, and RFP analysis, enabling more data-driven decision-making and improved operational efficiency across departments.

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This Forum is not a tech session — it’s a strategic leadership transformation workshop using top consulting insights! Reserve Your Seat Today!

REGISTER TODAY! https://StrategizeAI.eventbrite.com

Is your small business ready to pivot and grow under the new federal contracting climate? Join us for a powerful session on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help federal contractors reshape operations, align with new rules, and compete smarter.

Whether you're bidding on contracts, refining your capabilities statement, or shifting your approach to service delivery—AI is no longer optional. It’s essential.

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Discover how AI can be used as a powerful tool to:

• Analyze complex data to better identify relevant opportunities.
• Build new leadership and smarter strategies using predictive analytics and compliance automation in AI
• Streamline your proposal process and optimize pricing strategies with AI-assisted insights.

PLUS:

• Monitor competitor trends and performance benchmarks.
• Align vision and leadership style with new federal requirements on sustainability, cybersecurity, and equity.
• Support nonprofit and mission-driven organizations in achieving federal funding alignment.

🔍 Key Topics Covered by Our Consulting Experts (who have advised hundreds of businesses):

✅ Using AI to implement contracting strategies in federal, state, and local government
✅ Strategic AI planning to navigate current federal acquisition reforms
✅ Apply new leadership skills and apply your vision for planning and scalability

PLUS:

✅ How nonprofits can leverage AI to pivot, grow, and secure government grants
✅ What federal agencies are now looking for in contractor readiness and innovation
✅ How AI is reshaping how you serve both public and commercial sector clients.

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Whether you're an established federal contractor or just entering the market, this session will show you how to leverage AI for growth, compliance, and competitive edge.

This Forum is not a tech session — it’s a strategic leadership transformation workshop using top consultants insights!

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Agenda

1. Registration and checking in: (15 minutes)

2. Member Introductions (15 minutes)

3. Guest Speaker Presentation: (60 minutes)

4. Q&A Session (20 minutes)

5. Informal Unstructured Interaction (10 minutes )

7 . Closing

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