Warren Othello Edwards is the Founder and President of The McPherson Square Business Council, a business social networking organization established to assist business clients –within the Washington Metropolitan area. The organization has grown into, MSBC-TMC. Keeping the McPherson Square Business Council essence, the company focuses primarily on Training, Marketing and Consulting for Small and Mid-tier businesses. Assisting these companies in winning Government Contracts is of utmost importance to MSBC-TMC. The company has partnered directly with former high level Government procurement professionals in order to assist Small and Mid-tier businesses maximize their efforts during and after COVID-19.

In 2006, Warren started the McPherson Square Business Council (his bank branch was located in McPherson Square) in an effort to support his Small Business / Federal Government customer base. One purpose of this organization was to host monthly Teaming and Networking events as a platform to encourage these business owners to work together in order to win Federal contracts. He further strengthened his reach into this vital market by developing strong relationships with Federal Procurement Professionals like Ms. Gloria Parker (Former CIO of HUD and later Education) and Ms. Tracey Pinson (Former OSDBU, Department of Army). These powerful Federal Procurement Champions (as well as many others) consistently spoke at and participated in Warren’s networking events. They were vital in assisting Mr. Edwards in Bridging the Gap between the Government and Small Business.

Warren has hosted thousands of guests (mostly Government Contractors) over the years! He has also developed rock solid relationships with Federal Procurement Professionals like Jackie Robinson-Burnette, Former SES, Small Business Administration, over his tenure. On behalf of Mrs. Robinson-Burnette, he hosted 8 (a) Open House occasions (at his DC office) as an effort to get his members signed up as part of her Innovative Fast Track Pilot Program. This led to more than 30 Small Business owners receiving their 8 (a) Certifications (in record time) and many winning contracts shortly thereafter.

One additional key relationship Warren developed was with Ms. Danielle Carr (Former Program Manager, DOD and President of the Bethesda, NCMA). Danielle asked him to join her NCMA chapter, first as the Marketing Manager and later as the Director of Publicity. Through this position, Mr. Edwards has forged relationships with many Federal Government Contracting Officers. He has also encouraged several Contractors to join this vital organization.

Recognizing the vital roles Federal Government Contracting Officers and Program Managers play, Mr. Edwards recently founded The Grants and Procurement Institute. TGPI is a 501 (c) 3 pending Non Profit organization that is focused on training disadvantaged students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These worthy students will become the next generation of Federal Government Contracting Officers and Program Managers. Warren serves as the Executive Director of this organization.