Business Plan

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.

The Team

Cecil V. Nance – President/CEO

Founder Transnational Firms The Nance Group, LLCRaleigh, NC USAChisinau, Republic of Moldova

Nance Systems Solutions, LLCRockville, MD USA

Army Corps of Engineer Officer

Lt. Colonel (Retired) 1978 – 2008

Training Site Commander Deputy Director – JFHQ-NC Installation Mgmt. Theater Army Engineer Brigade S-3 Combat Veteran – Operation Iraqi Freedom

The Team

Brij Koolwal – Partner Nance Systems Solutions, LLC – Rockville, MDFounder International Firm Systems Plus, Inc

1991 - Present

$6 Million Annual Revenue GSA, GWAC CMMI Maturity Level 2 Classified TS facility Financially Sound International Experience

American Work Adventures - Partnership Au Pair Foundation - Partnership Affiliates

• Tommy Hunter– (RTD Associates, P.A.)• Chris Gilbert & Nick Patel – (C2A, PLLC)

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions?

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