ISSUE #1
BEACON STRATEGY CONSULTING
SEPT 2026
T H E B E AC O N B R I E F Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Beacon Brief ! We're excited to share this quarterly newsletter with leaders and professionals who are passionate about strengthening public service. Each edition will feature what's new at Beacon Strategy Consulting, public policy and industry updates, recommended tools and resources, and a Government Spotlight highlighting organizations and initiatives making a difference in their communities.
WHAT'S NEW AT BEACON Official Launch of Beacon Strategy Consulting, LLC B2Gnow Credentialed Consulting Partner
We hope The Beacon Brief becomes a trusted resource that informs, inspires, and supports your work in creating stronger organizations and stronger communities.
Francesca Jean-Baptiste
Attending the ACCA Annual Conference
Founder & Principal Consultant Beacon Strategy Consulting
Growing Public & Private Partnerships Launch of Our LinkedIn Business Page
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2026 ACCA NTI
Through this partnership, Beacon can provide CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Beacon Strategy Consulting attended the 2026 ACCA National Training Institute in Atlanta, Georgia! The conference provided a great opportunity to connect with professionals from across the country working in contract compliance, supplier diversity, and government procurement.
to manage supplier diversity and contract compliance programs. Our services include B2Gnow Power BI reports and dashboards, contract compliance support, vendor outreach, and economic impact reporting. Through these services, we help organizations strengthen programs and engagement.
Throughout the week, we exchanged ideas on emerging
specialized support to organizations using B2Gnow
industry
trends,
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measurement, data analytics, and strategies for
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strengthening compliance programs.
GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE: WHY MANAGEMENT MATTERS
Overall, it was a week filled with meaningful
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A practical guide to understanding government performance.
POLICY CORNER This quarter, public-sector leaders should be aware of three significant developments affecting public-sector funding, procurement, and contracting: the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, City of Fresno v. Turner, and MidAmerica Milling Company v. U.S. Department of Transportation. Together, these developments reflect the evolving federal procurement landscape and its implications for public agencies and government contractors. 1.
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Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)
City of Fresno v. Turner
Mid-America Milling Company v. USDOT
An initiative to modernize the Federal Acquisition Regulation by returning it to its statutory roots and removing most nonstatutory rules.¹
A case challenging federal grant conditions, including restrictions related to DEI policies and programs.²
A case challenging race- and genderbased presumptions in USDOT’s DBE Program that was dismissed following program changes.³
The information provided in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
GOVERNMENT SPOTLIGHT THIS QUARTER: COBB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Cobb County is taking steps to implement policy recommendations from its recently completed county-commissioned disparity study to promote fairness and equitable access to County contracting opportunities.⁴ Why It Stands Out: Their commitment to addressing racial and gender disparities in public contracting.
TOOL OF THE QUARTER Power BI helps organizations transform data into interactive dashboards and reports that support informed decision-making. By bringing together information from multiple sources, leaders can monitor performance, identify trends, and communicate insights more effectively. GRAPHIC: PAUSE08 / FLATICON
Beacon Tip: Start with a few meaningful KPIs before building a dashboard. Clarity is more valuable than complexity.
PHOTO CREDIT: COBB COUNTY GOVERNMENT Sources: ¹ Acquisition.gov, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul; ² City of Fresno v. Turner, No. 3:25-cv-07070 (N.D. Cal.); ³ Mid-America Milling Co. LLC v. U.S. Department of Transportation, No. 3:23-cv-00072 (E.D. Ky.); ⁴ Marietta Daily Journal, “Cobb Advances Plan to Address Racial, Gender Gaps in Public Contracts.”
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