Business Plan

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• Business Plan

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Mission Statement

• The Nance Group, LLC forms a partnership with
  local communities to ensure access to sustainable
  infrastructure and technology that promotes
  economic development. Our mission is to provide
  expert services to improve the quality of life
  for humanity through
• assisting local communities in combating poverty
  through economic development and environmental
  stewardship
• providing expertise at the strategic and local
  level in engineering and environmental
  management
• assisting local leaders in planning for the
  future to support growth and development
• serving as a reputable recruiting firm matching
  skills with needs in a global economy.

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The Team

• Cecil V. Nance President/CEO

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The Team

• Brij Koolwal Partner
• Nance Systems Solutions, LLC Rockville, MD

• American Work Adventures - Partnership
• Au Pair Foundation - Partnership
• Affiliates
• Tommy Hunter (RTD Associates, P.A.)
• Chris Gilbert Nick Patel (C2A, PLLC)

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Market Summary

• 35 years of combined experience
• Federal, DoD, International
• With over 30 years of experience in private
  sectors and the United States Department of
  Defense, principal members of The Nance Group,
  LLC have proven track record with the United
  States Department of State, USAID, the Moldovan
  Ministries of Defense, International Relations,
  Finance, Education, Commerce and Customs.
  Principal members bring over 15 years of direct
  experience in Moldovan construction, engineering,
  contracting and general business practices
  offering a comparative advantage globally and a
  competitive advantage locally.

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Market Summary

• Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business
• Global Federal Set Aside Contracts
• Veterans Administration
• World Bank Funding to Developing Countries
• USAID
• USTDA
• Eastern Europe
• Moldova US Embassy black listed 12 of 15
  competitors
• Only US Small Business Firm operating in Moldova

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Opportunities

• DoD and Federal Agencies failed to meet goals in
  utilizing Service Disable Veteran Owned
  Businesses
• Potential Set Aside Contracts
• Developing Countries seeking US Aid
• US Standards for Design and Construction
• US Construction and Project Management
• (Per discussion Russian Federation in Dec 2007)
• Shrinking US Work Force
• Access to International Human Resources
• Experence in J-1 and H series Visa program

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Business Concept

• Technology Centered Engineering and Design
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM)
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Transformational Solution Provider in the Global
  Digital Economy
• Enterprise Infrastructure Support
• Information Assurance and Security
• Enterprise Architecture and Governance

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Competition

• Architectural Services
• NAICS 54310 (38 registered SBA)
• Engineering Services (Civil, Mechanical,
  Electrical)
• NAICS 54330 (17 registered SBA)
• Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
• NAICS 541360 (23 registered SBA)
• Drafting Services
• NAICS 541330 (31 registered SBA)

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Summary

• Limited Competition
• 1 of 4 SDVOSB Architectural Firms in NC
• 1 of 7 SDVOSB Engineering Firms in South East
• Only SDVOSB CAD Drafting Firm in the South East

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Competitive advantage

• Technology
• Each member of the group possesses advanced
  skills in master planning and turn-key project
  management. The firm brings technical expertise
  in computer assisted design (CAD), computer aided
  facilities management (CAFM) and geographical
  information systems (GIS) that provide leading
  edge technology over firms currently operating in
  the international market.
• ProjectDox
• The Bluebook
• Autodesk Products and Services

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Goals and Objectives

• Five-year goals.
• Open Offices
• North Carolina (2004)
• California (Partnership- Feb 2008)
• Moldova (March 2008)
• Washington D.C. area (May 2008)
• Wisconsin (Mid-West) (Summer 2008)
• Open 2 Design Centers of Excellence
• Debt Free Company

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Goals and Objectives cont.

• Objectives (cont.)
• Sole Source provider of A E services for
• U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
• Naval Facilities Command
• Veterans Administration
• Staff and Operate Eastern European Office
• Revenue/profitability objectives.
• 4.5 Million gross revenue
• Debt Free by 1 January 2009

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Risks and Rewards

• Over commitment of resources
• Affects Performance
• Accept only Projects with Guaranteed Completion
• Conduct Risk/Benefit analysis on all projects
• ADD VALUE TO BEING DISABLED
• VA Check is not worth the disability

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Key Issues

• Near term
• Finalize Partnership Agreements.
• Postponement Extends resources beyond
  capabilities.
• Long term
• Funding for expansion.
• Postponement Stalemate or No Growth
• Funding required for
• Real Property (Office and equipment)
• Hiring Chief Operations Officer

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Steps to success

• Business Plan
• Small Business Administration
• NC Small Business Technology Development Center
• Friends who own private businesses
• Financing 20,000 plus
• Strategic Partnerships
• Mentoring Program
• Revisit Business Plan

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Questions?

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