Financial planning isn’t just for grownups. We all know that kids are sponges – soaking up whatever they hear from a book, song, or TV show. Conversations about money are no different. While it is never too late to get on the right financial path, the earlier we begin building good financial habits, the better our future balance sheet will be. Join Kaitlin Schaeffer Yardley, CFP®, as we discuss how and when to discuss money wit...

Marketing Lab: networking, email strategies and more! This week’s lab is set up to help you understand who you should be marketing to as you set yourself up to win government contracts. LAB TOPIC: What is a Dream 100? How do you find each type of contact for your Dream 100? Agencies Contracting Officers Large Primes Teaming Partners Small Business Specialists Government Department Members SUBMIT DOCUMENTS: If you want your instructor to...

Gaining The Edge: Learn How To Grow Your Business with Government Contracting https://www.govassociation.org/events If you own a business that you want to expand from the commercial market to the government market, then this training session is for you. The government is the largest customer in the world and you should be selling your product or service to your country. Find out how you can expand your business by working with Uncle Sam. When:...

Branding Lab: Capability Statement, Brief, Website This week’s lab is set up to help you create an Brand that is attractive to government buyers. Feel free to submit any marketing materials you have for review. LAB TOPIC: What is Branding Why do you need government friendly marketing materials? What is different between branding in the government market compared to the commercial market Should you create your own marketing pieces? What i...

Government Contracts--Relationship Building & Networking Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to prepare their businesses for success and to prepare them to become certified capture manager professionals. CLASS TIME: Every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8pm EST/ 3pm to 5pm PST LOCATION: Online (Remot...

Looking for your next Cleared Career Opportunity? Join us at the reStart Nationwide Cleared Virtual Career Fair on August 25th and engage with hiring managers and recruiters from some of the nation's leading defense contractors, all from the safety and comfort of your home or office. Accomplish what it would take weeks to do, ALL in one day at reStart! reStart Nationwide Cleared Virtual Career Fair Thursday, August 25th, 2022 2pm - 5pm est Det...

Open Lab: Certification and Ask-Me-Anything This week’s lab is set up as Open Office hours for you to attend to get extra help. It's designed to help you get caught up, ask questions, review homework, AMA: ask-me-anything, or anything else you may need support with. LAB TOPIC: What are Small Business Certifications What are the different types of certifications Why do you need them How to team with certified small businesses What are set...

More than two decades have passed since the ILACP launch of this event, created to serve the law enforcement community, as well as other safety and security professionals working throughout Illinois and neighboring states. Circle August 18 & 19 on your 2022 calendar and make plans to join us. The expo is the only trade show in the Midwest showcasing the latest products and services for security and law enforcement professionals. We bring t...

CAPTURE MANAGEMENT: The Art of Capturing Government Contracts Certified Capture Manager Graduation There is beauty and symmetry in all things. Even in what appears to be a confusing government contracting world, there is an art form to how things look and how things are done. Did you know that winning government contracts is like a sculpture crafting his artistic skills and meticulously shaping the end figurine from the vision pre-defined in h...

Branding Lab: Business Infrastructure and Capability Statement This week’s lab is on Branding “How do you position your company brand to be ATTRACTIVE to Government Buyers.” We discuss how to create a Structure, Look & Feel that helps the government to understand your business. This lab is designed to help you lay the foundation and visual image of your company for government agencies, primes, potential teaming partners a...