The ASBC's Business Over Breakfast is a weekly small group networking opportunity for those with interest or involvement in Federal Government Contracting. The original Business Over Breakfast group still meets at 7:30am every Wednesday at the Tower Club in Vienna, VA.The Columbia, MD meetings will take place the third Friday of each month at Le Madeleine in Columbia Crossing Shopping Center.There is no registration fee for this event, simply...

This event will bring the top decision makers from the federal government and IT community (CIOs, CTOs, & other Sr. Execs) together to discuss citizen engagement, cloud computing, virtualization, sustainability, and Wireless Communications as ways to lower the cost of government with technology. Diamond Sponsors: Intel, Microsoft, HP Platinum Sponsors: Symantec Corporation, RightNow Technologies

A Look at the Privatization of Government Services for Better Efficiency During these difficult budgetary times, a panel of experts will lead a discussion of ideas on how the county can use competitive sourcing for greater efficiency in operations while creating economic opportunity for area businesses. The Chamber has a long-standing policy position of encouraging privatization of government services, whenever possible. Competitive Sourcing...

Introduction to GSA Schedule Contracts: Understanding, Securing, & Managing a GSA Schedule Contract The GSA Schedule Contract is the most widely used government contract vehicle. In fiscal year 2009 government agencies purchased over $37.4 billion products and services through the GSA Schedules. Join us for this complimentary information session to learn more about what the GSA Schedule Contract is and what is involved in pursuing and hold...

As part of the president’s Open Government Directive, federal agencies are being asked to embed transparency, participation and collaboration into their daily operations. These initiatives require new ways of thinking, sharing information, and interacting with the public. Join Government Executive Editor in Chief Tom Shoop and a panel of agency leaders as they discuss how to successfully implement open government initiatives. Learn: How...

The National League of Cities (NLC) in cooperation with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) will be conducting an emergency training program "Crisis Leadership for Local Officials" funded by the Department of Homeland Security. NLC will be providing two day training deliveries nationwide. This training program is intended to educate local leaders about their role in emergency management as well as support the National P...

Join INPUT’s Kristina Mulholland for a preview of the recently-published report, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Funding and Certification Program. This presentation provides insight into the rapidly-growing health care information technology (HIT) marketplace — currently bolstered by an unprecedented amount of federal funding.Highlights from the Report: State and local EHR market forecast HIT grant programs established vi...

Manage and Track Your Grants in the Cloud Many of today’s government Grants Management applications are difficult and costly to maintain because they are built on top of on-premise legacy systems. As a result, requested changes take days, weeks, or months to be implemented, and current reports take days to compile. Join us for a complimentary webcast to learn how cloud computing is changing all of this, and how Salesforce.com is leading...

FBC and the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) - Oklahoma City Chapter will be partnering once again to host this one-of-a-kind, two-day Information Technology Expo at Tinker AFB. This is the only IT Expo held at Tinker AFB each year. This annual expo allows exhibitors the opportunity to have access to information technology, communications, engineering, and contracting personnel at Tinker AFB which would otherwi...

The Midwest Security & Police Conference/Expo is the most dynamic industry trade show in the Midwest showcasing the latest products and services for security and law enforcement professionals. Now in its 10th year, MSPCE brings together an exciting 2-day marketplace featuring state-of-the-art security and law enforcement products, systems and services. ATTEND IN 2010! Your registration includes access to exhibit hall featuring full spectru...