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Small Business AdvocacyWe are the voice of the independent dealer community in Washington, D.C. and the states across the country. Tax reform for small business, sensible healthcare reform for all and broadening access to government contracts independent dealers are just a few of the policies we fight for each and every day! There was a study discussed that showed data that besides customers having the largest economic value on a company in the next 3-5 years (71 percent), the government/regulators would have the second largest impact at 54 percent. It is, therefore, the job of government affairs specialists to make sure the impact is positive and not harmful to small businesses and allows fair practices. There is no one particular characteristic of a company or business that allows it to have success in legislative outcomes. Each characteristic is only has a 50 percent chance of having the desired outcome. But, by combing more lobbyists, larger PAC money, etc., the chances of success increase. Source: McKinsey Survey
IOPFDA is the industry-wide organization representing dealer interests before the U.S. and key state/local governments, insisting on fair and open competition in procurement, seeking small business healthcare reforms, and protecting your business against misguided government proposals. Committee members monitor and represent the dealer community on issues including:
FEDERAL ISSUES: Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) IRS & Tax Issues AbilityOne/JWOD GSA/VA/SBA Procurement
STATE ISSUES: IRS & TAX Issues State Procurement Interior Design Legislation Particularly active through IOPFDA's National Office Products Alliance (NOPA) division, members have been pushing for fair and open competition at the federal, state and local government levels and encouraging officials to abandon so-called "strategic” sole-source contracting as their primary purchasing strategy. Most recently, a potential GSA Furniture Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) has been announced and is fast becoming an issue that IOPFDA's Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA) is getting involved with. |