The National 8(a) Association offers comprehensive understanding of the unique business of federal contracting. Our conferences feature key government officials and representatives, nationally recognized legal and accounting firms, and business to business networking. It's all about education and networking, networking, networking!

FEMP Webcast August 1, 2013: Goal-Based Contracting for Energy Efficient Buildings The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Goal-based Contracting for Energy Efficient Buildings on August 1, 2013. Experts Paul Torcellini of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Jason Koman of DOE’s Building Technologies Office will cover ways to structure and im...

The National 8(a) Association offers comprehensive understanding of the unique business of federal contracting. Our conferences feature key government officials and representatives, nationally recognized legal and accounting firms, and business to business networking. It's all about education and networking, networking, networking!

The Atlantic’s Conversation on Generations will feature a conversation between Steve Clemons, Washington Editor at Large at The Atlantic and Richard Florida, Co-founder and Editor-at-Large of The Atlantic Cities. The discussion will offer an in-depth look at the opportunities for cities to change and adapt to accommodate aging populations, and will assess how architects and urban designers can work with city government leaders to improve...

The Council on Federal Procurement of Architecture & Engineering Services (COFPAES), invites you to attend a workshop on "Qualification Based Selection (QBS) Contracting for A/E Services" on Tuesday, May 14 in Washington, DC. This class, to be taught by Bruce Ware, US Army Corps of Engineers, will provide the elements of the acquisition of firms via the 40 USC 1101/10 USC 2855 and FAR part 36.6 QBS process. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineer...

New Mexico Veterans Business Advocates in conjunction with VPAC (Veteran Procurement Assistance Center) and The New Mexico Dept. of Veteran Affairs are sponsoring a Veterans Business and Employment Expo on Thursday, May 9th 2013. The Expo will provide an opportunity for New Mexico VOB’s and SDVOB’s to network with private, public, and goverment agencies for the purpose of locating and obtaining contracts. This Expo will also be an...

All the Major Players in the Wind Energy Industry Attend and Exhibit at WINDPOWER WINDPOWER® is the focal point for wind professionals to network with and learn from industry leaders and experts, and to discover the latest in industry products and services. All of your industry peers – and competitors – will be at WINDPOWER 2013; it’s where serious wind professionals convene to grow their companies, find solutions to thei...

This is the first strategic activity to focus exclusively on the Mentor-Protégé programs in federal contracting. This roundtable will bring together top government officials and seasoned government contractors for two days. The expressed purpose is to help attendees take advantage of the opportunities that the Mentor-Program has to offer. This is a time when government guidelines have become increasingly difficult to follow and c...

The AWEA Wind Project Siting Seminar provides a deep examination of the development of wind energy facilities, the potential for impacts to both the natural and human environments resulting from these activities, and ways to avoid and minimize any adverse effects. Attend this essential event and explore issues related to wildlife interactions, sound and visual impacts, radar, cultural resources, and stakeholder engagement. Why is this Seminar...

Focusing on the Pacific Northwest, the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit – Northwest provides a comprehensive and timely analysis of current and near-term market conditions, opportunities and the latest on siting, transmission expansion and grid operations issues. This is a can’t-miss event whether you making investment decisions to enter this market, or are already involved in Western U.S. wind project development and need to learn...