Coveted Top-Secret Security Clearance means there’s a lot we can’t say about Erica’s business operations. So, we’ll stick to the big picture of Erica turning her 35 year career in the US Navy with expertise in cybersecurity, satellite communications and IT services in demanding environments into a booming multi-million-dollar business employing nearly 100.
She bridges traditional and advanced technologies with government and commercial sectors, integrating diverse perspectives with innovative technology. As a start-up, Erica had limited access to traditional funding sources, so she turned to SBA’s mentoring programs and workshops to explore financing alternatives and connect with valuable resources.
Key elements of the company’s growth have been obtaining service- disabled veteran business status, becoming certified as a Woman Owned Small Business and acceptance into the SBA’s 8(a) business development program for government contractors.
