Uncertain how the Freedom of Information Act and Michigan open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what Michigan law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interpretation of these laws. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal a...

Special Early Bird Registration Fee$795 for Government Special Early Bird Registration Fee$895 for Industry Overview of the Workshop: Many federal agencies have begun adopting Agile principles and Lean methodologies with the goal of reducing risk and accelerating successful delivery of their IT investments. Across government departments and within their respective agencies, most efforts along this path of adoption include some of the guiding p...

In this course, you will learn about the GSA eBuy program and how it functions to benefit both the government buyer and the vendor. Learn how to use this electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) tool. One (1) CLP credit.

The 2nd annual Energy 2014 Training Seminar and Solutions Showcase was CREATED BY INDUSTRY to fill the void since comparable government sponsored training events have been cancelled in recent years. Designed for energy managers from all levels of military and government as well as the private sector, the workshop provides intensive training sessions, a showcase of the latest solutions, and the opportunity to network with peers and renowned exp...

Seminar Information: Learn to fully comply with Letters of Credit requirements. Get involved in the set-up process, learn the basic terminology and significance of various documents, and learn how to prevent and handle discrepancies. Learn how to insure that you receive payment for your shipments, how to get paid faster and how to lower bank fees. Registration includes a copy of "Export & Import Letters of Credit" reference book. Classes E...

Don't let your unrelated business income result in noncompliance. Determine what income is subject to UBI Tax with certainty. The Internal Revenue Service has become more sophisticated and active in the arena of unrelated business income tax. The result of noncompliance can be disastrous in terms of revenue and reputational loss to the organization. The IRS has the ability to assess penalties, sanctions and even revoke the nonprofit status of...

Learn Methods Used Across the Country to Help Support Small Business Growth Government officials and elected leaders are facing intense pressure to demonstrate job growth, but conventional big business recruitment efforts involve large budget and staff time commitments - and seldom pay off. Governments are increasingly seeing a need to focus economic development efforts on small business growth, but they soon discover that the same methods can...

Learn the types of financing available in the tax-exempt market, mechanics of tax-exempt financing and legal and securities law issues to consider. This live webinar will focus on when and how a governmental entity might consider tax-exempt financing including public/private partnerships. You will learn the types of financings available in the tax-exempt market and the roles of the various professionals involved in the transaction. You will l...

What are your Intentions? Earn the trust of your donors and supporters through reporting transparency and accountability. In this day and age, it is essential for nonprofit professionals to have a basic understanding of accounting as it relates to contributions and pledges. The knowledge gained from this live webinar will help you to account for every dollar taken in, and to report accurately and completely on how each is used. By preserving...

For nearly three decades, FDR has given thousands of federal practitioners the guidance and best practices needed to help reduce workplace conflict, avoid costly claims and better manage their staff. That’s because FDR relies heavily on its own Advisory Board, composed of many seasoned agency practitioners – your colleagues. Each year, the Board works together to identify the current challenges being faced in the federal workplace,...