AMD Brings Valuable Insight to Veterans' Business Forum

MIRAMAR, Fla. - June 7, 2016 - PRLog -- Beverly Kuykendall, President of Government Business at American Medical Depot (AMD) will lead a discussion at the Central Florida Government Direct Access Event in Tampa, Florida on June 9th. The event will begin on June 8th and is an opportunity for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) to learn how to increase their business presence in the state and federal marketplace. The Event is part of the Direct Access Program, which is a vehicle that gives VOSBs a unique opportunity to build partnerships, maximize networking, and gain access to Procurement Decision Makers.

Ms. Kuykendall will discuss how to identify and win opportunities targeted to the small business community. She will share her expertise and real-world business strategies based on her extensive experience leading AMD's expansion into key areas aligned with the firm's long-term strategic goals. She has played a key role in securing contracts for AMD with government entities like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Beverly Kuykendall is an accomplished business professional and highly requested speaker. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 50 Most Powerful Minority Women in Business, Supplier of the Year by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council, 2013 Small Business Champion of the Year by the Los Angeles District office of the U.S. Small Business Association, Entrepreneur of the Year by the Black Business Association of Los Angeles, and Advocate of the Year by the National Association of Minority Contractors of Southern California. Most recently, Kuykendall was recognized as one of South Florida's 25 Most Influential and Prominent Women in Business and Leadership for 2015.

Kuykendall has a BS in Business Management from Cal Poly University in Pomona, California, and an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

About AMD

AMD is a leading healthcare supply chain solutions company that uses technology and insight to provide smarter ways for clients to manage medical supplies and equipment utilization within complex healthcare supply chains.  Having provided innovative supply chain solutions to healthcare providers for more than 20 years, AMD continually executes proven value-add models, combined with deep industry experience and strong leadership in order to deliver smarter and more cost-efficient turnkey solutions for government and commercial markets. For more information on AMD, visit www.amdnext.com.

About the Direct Access Program

The Direct Access Program enables Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to engage with Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) from federal and commercial agencies to build relationships. The Program also provides a forum for VOSBs to participate in networking roundtables where they can present and pitch their businesses. Those who participate in the Program can take advantage of subcontracting and teaming opportunities set aside specifically for VOSBs. For more information about the Direct Access Program, visit https://dapevents.mybusinessmatches.com/.