The Answer Management Services

11/21/2025

Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Graduates and Pitch Competitors
Last night reminded me why this work matters.

We celebrated 40 graduates of our 6-week RFP Training Program—a group of entrepreneurs who showed up week after week, pushed through the complex world of procurement, and committed to strengthening their businesses from the inside out.

We also witnessed 12 incredible pitch participants take the stage with confidence, clarity, and courage. Their ideas and preparation were evident, and we are proud of each one of them.

A special thank you to our prize sponsors, Jason Pritt on behalf of BankUnited, Jill Lanigan on behalf of Song + Associates, Riviera Beach Community Redvelopment Agency for believing in small business development and investing in our participants’ next steps.

To the graduates:
Your dedication shows. Many of you entered this program unsure about the RFP process, and you are leaving with a toolkit, a strategy, and a new level of confidence. I hope you feel proud of yourselves—because we certainly are.

To the pitch participants:
Thank you for trusting the process and sharing your vision with the community. Your growth was visible, your stories were powerful, and we look forward to seeing where this momentum takes you.

To the City of Riviera Beach leadership and procurement team:
Your ongoing partnership makes this possible. Thank you for continuing to champion opportunities for small and local businesses.

This cohort has set a new standard, and we are excited for what’s ahead as we prepare for the 2026 sessions.

Here's to growth, readiness, and the entrepreneurs who are boldly stepping forward.

Thank you to our pitch completion judges: Hope Perez BankUnited; Alfonso Hernandez, Dominique Ricketts MBA, Thais R. Sullivan, Rem,o.na' Rey and Aundra Lowe, MS.

Congratulations to Our Pitch Prize Winners!
1st Place: Dr. Dale Laing-Hall, DBA, MS-HRM, SHRM-CP., Dale Reports
2nd Place: Bill Buie, PMP, Elite Mindful Health, PLLC
3rd Place: Gwendolyn Cowan, Psalms 127:3 Academy

Bonus Prize Winners
Kristin Covel, Coastal Janitorial Services– Most Responsive RFP Submission
Tahrie Anderson and Natalie Anderson, 12:48 LLC - Most Engaged Program Participant

Host: City of Riviera Beach CRA

Workshop Facilitators: Roseline Joseph, PMI-PMP®, The Answer Management Services & Pamela Y. Toussaint, MBA, The Ultimate Image Coach and Leadership Academy

06/06/2025

ired of missing out on RFPs because you're not sure what to say or submit? We’ve got you. 💡

This summer’s “How to Respond to RFPs” series will teach you:
✅ How to write clear, compelling proposals
✅ How to analyze what agencies are actually asking for
✅ How to pitch your services confidently

👥 Sessions 1–5: Zoom
🎤 Session 6: Live Pitch Competition in Riviera Beach!
🔗 Save your seat: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AfiPijh5RD2ET9aesauEug #/registration

06/04/2025

Think government contracts are out of reach? Think again.

We’re breaking down the Procurement Essentials on June 17 so you can understand how the City and CRA work—then show up with confidence.

➡️ Live on Zoom
➡️ Easy to follow
➡️ Built for small and mid-size business owners
🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AfiPijh5RD2ET9aesauEug #/registration

05/20/2025

If you're a business owner trying to figure out how to access contract opportunities, this is for you.

We’re launching the Riviera Beach RFP Training Series on June 17 — a 6-week program designed to walk you through how to pursue government and agency contracts the right way.

We’ll break down the process, help you get ready to pitch your business, and close it out with a graduation and live pitch competition.

This is a chance to:

Learn what buyers look for in proposals
Practice pitching your business
Build confidence in navigating procurement
Registration is free and space is limited.

Here’s the link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AfiPijh5RD2ET9aesauEug #/registration

11/12/2024

📢 Attention Small Business Owners in Palm Beach County! 🌟⁠
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Want to win more contracts? Join the Riviera Beach CRA's FREE workshop series to learn how to respond to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and stand out in competitive bids. Gain skills in proposal writing, presentation, public speaking, and more. 💼⁠
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👉 Don’t miss this chance to build your expertise and take your business to the next level! Register now [Link in Bio].⁠
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📅 First session starts Nov 12, 2024⁠
📍 Zoom (Sessions 1-4) & Marina Event Center (Sessions 5-6)⁠
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11/11/2024

📢 Join us today! 🌟

Want to win more contracts? Join the Riviera Beach CRA's FREE workshop series to learn how to respond to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and stand out in competitive bids. Gain skills in proposal writing, presentation, public speaking, and more. 💼

👉 Don’t miss this chance to build your expertise and take your business to the next level! Register now https://khocqpuab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PCyRtxBbwQvyxEaQ-5QGYt6KrWZENzoDU4UtmS7SuquLNGk-ymQqo9nYvKPegIcohTVbfZIVnTc7jUm9lVG6UD2f1R7-hJitA8qejRWbvdmW4vHeNAsru7ncus7wvT8G4l7v4-6L-et5pdd-L3LlUK5qLh59pwrA&c=hDM9NzzgCQBsctWx2-SHnFpPhibPlSy7qk_RLk3Xe-2pzt5ESiUpcA==&ch=UsrmQw1eoqlFiY2TXspRqlhDK95_HkB2q1iAFJpZAButcSyupHH6vg==

📅 First session starts Nov 12, 2024
📍 Zoom (Sessions 1-4) & Marina Event Center (Sessions 5-6)

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