Doing business with the Department of Defense

In a story I just published about defense contractors and the scheduled sequestration cuts, I highlight two small businesses who do work with the Department of Defense and their different takes on the looming cuts -- one is uneasy and the other is actually seeing opportunity in the situation.

If you do business with the military, I'd like to hear from you.

>>What effect has defense money, or the pursuit of it, had on your business?

>>Are you concerned about the possibility of sequestration cuts?

>>What about your experience is missing form my story? (You can listen to it below.)

I'd be grateful for any thoughts or experiences you can share. If you have any questions or want to speak with me directly, you can reach me at 651-290-1226 or jsguntzel@americanpublicmedia.org.

Sincerely,

Jeff Severns Guntzel
Senior Reporter, Public Insight Network

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