Equity International is a prominent Washington business development firm and the leading U.S. facilitator of homeland security business solutions. We can assist you in the identification and realization of new business opportunities in this fast-growing and vital market. Our services include:
The 2005 Homeland & Global Security Summit:
The most influential homeland security event in the United States , our 4 th Annual Summit will be held at the Washington Convention Center March 1 – 3, 2005. Our 2004 Summit featured Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and 60 other prominent speakers. The Summit provides companies with an outstanding opportunity for premium visibility with top government and business leaders. Promotional strategies include sponsorship, exhibiting, speaking, corporate branding, and news media coverage.
The 2005 State & Local Homeland Security Showcase Series:
Responding to increasing security needs at the state and local levels as well as additional funding now available, the Showcase will feature the homeland security solutions of top companies in cities across the United States . The audience will be comprised of local officials, state officials, First Responders, and other business leaders. An excellent opportunity for companies providing emergency communications, CBRN detection, chem/bio response, critical infrastructure protection, facility protection, and other homeland security solutions.
The Capitol Hill Homeland Security Technology Showcase Series:
More than 400 top government and business leaders participated in our July and September 2004 Showcases on Capitol Hill, with remarks from Congressman Hal Rogers, Chairman, House Homeland Security Appropriations; Congressman Christopher Cox, Chairman, House Select Committee on Homeland Security; Congressman Curt Weldon, Vice Chairman, House Armed Services Committee; Dr. Parney Albright, DHS Assistant Secretary for Science & Technology; and other leaders. The Showcases continue throughout 2005.
Homeland Security Briefings:
Since 2002, Equity International has convened almost monthly homeland security briefings at the National Press Club in Washington , featuring top government speakers, high-level business audiences, and national news media coverage. Briefings continue to be organized on homeland security funding; biodefense; critical infrastructure protection; and other key areas.
Homeland Security Market Research:
In 2003 and 2004, our cutting-edge homeland security market research was quoted by major U.S. and international news media. Our expertise is now available to assist you in the development of your homeland security business development strategy. Equity International's experienced research team provides companies with customized homeland security research reports and regular updates on new programs and funding.
Consulting Services:
Our seasoned team of professionals provides companies with an extensive array of consulting services which can support your homeland security development efforts. These services include: business development strategies; the tracking of homeland security legislation, RFPs, and contracts; introductions to key decision-makers; opening doors for small business; helping major companies find qualified subcontractors; branding and news media development; event planning; and other services which you may require.
Services
Parsons Senior Vice President Earnest Robbins discusses Iraq reconstruction at Equity International’s Defense Contractors Conference on July 26, 2004.
Dr. Parney Albright and Equity International President William Loiry network with Lucent and other sponsors and exhibitors at The Capitol Hill Homeland Security Technology Showcase. 
Robert West, Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, addresses the audience at The Capitol Hill Homeland Security Technology Showcase.
Andrew Maner, Chief Financial Office for the Department of Homeland Security, and Equity President William Loiry confer at The Homeland Security Financing Briefing. 
