Dr. Rafael Marrero is the founder and CEO of Rafael Marrero & Company. With 30 years of experience in his industry, a graduate of Stanford and Cornell Universities is a leading national expert in federal contracting, small and medium business entrepreneurship, project management, business and federal branding, and strategic communications.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issues the 8a certification in recognition of your eligibility for the 8a Business Development Program. Rafael Marrero & Company has
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