American Express OPEN, the small business division of the financial services company, recently named DMS International its 2016 Woman Contractor of the Year for outstanding success in government contracting. 

DMS International is a woman- and minority-owned professional services firm located in Silver Spring, MD that provides management, training and information technology solutions for both the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1994 and today generates 90% of its revenue through working with government agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Navy.

DMS International sets itself apart from the competition by mastering a clear value proposition, and company revenue jumped roughly 55% from 2015 to 2016 through work with the federal government. The company currently services its government customers in 9 States including Hawaii.