Objectives »»Understand the roles and responsibilities of elected versus appointed officials »»Become acquainted with the different structures of local government, including the origins and scope of statutory authority »»Learn about the mandatory functions and statutory obligations of local government »»Address public policy decision-making as it relates to operations of the organization and expe...

At the 3rd Island Dynamics Conference, representatives from academia, government, business, and the third sector will explore island issues, past and present, worldwide. Although the conference will include talks on all aspects of maritime and island studies, this year’s conference theme is islands of culture and practice. The conference is hosted by Eastern Mediterranean University’s Center for Cyprus Studies. Islands are often ho...

The GovConNet Procurement Conference attracts businesses ready to do business with federal, state & local governments, prime contractors and each other. The Conference takes place Friday, May 17 from 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM at the Universities at Shady Grove. The event features break-out sessions, "Meet the Business Doctor", matchmaking and an Expo. Secure six months worth of business in one day! Conference Overview 7:30AM – 8:00AM: Regist...

The Houston Community College Southeast invites the veteran population to participate in it's 3rd Annual Veteran Job Fair & Resource Expo on May 17, 2013 from 10 am - 3 pm at 6815 Rustic, Houston, Texas 77099. There will also be veteran resource workshops that will assist veterans integrate into the workforce. The Houston Community College Southeast prides itself in reaching out to student, alumni and community veterans by connecting emplo...

Overview Topics Will Include: Innovation New Technologies Digital Government Trends Leadership in Times of Change Shared Services and Collaboration Mobility Citizen Engagement Purpose: This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers. Who should attend: If you influence or part...

Building on the 2012 event, FBC will be hosting the 5th Annual Eielson AFB Technology Expo. Industry vendors will have the opportunity to display their products and services to personnel on base that may otherwise be unattainable. This event is part of a 2 day series with the Joint Base Elemendorf-Richarson (JBER) Expo taking place on May 15, 2012. * 2 Speaking Opportunities are available this year. Please submit your short Speaking Proposal (...

Solar energy has been one of the few growth industries in an otherwise dismal economic environment. The leasing of rooftops, parking lots and land has become a popular source of revenue for property owners. In addition, anyone that is a consumer of electricity, or has capital to invest, can benefit from a solar energy project. Professionals negotiating solar leases and related documents must take into account varied and important legal and bus...

The President’s digital government strategy: Build a 21st century platform to better serve the American people. This effort charges government with delivering better access to government using modern tools and technologies—affordably. Through IT reform, government is focused on innovating with less to increase technology’s impact on the mission, reduce waste and duplication, and improve the effectiveness of government service...

As government agencies continue to implement and improve compliance and risk management protocols, it is imperative that compliance officers understand how governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) translate into their SharePoint environments. Federal and state and local governmental agencies need to ensure that their Microsoft SharePoint environments can withstand the likelihood of a breach or data leak, while supporting a wide range of accessib...

Government Contractor Updated Gap Analysis Class Gap Analysis is a tool that helps a company or organization to compare its actual performance with its potential performance. If a company or organization does not make the best use of current resources, does not adapt to address changing market drivers, or foregoes investment in capital, technology or people, it will produce or perform below its potential. This practical, bottom-line focused mo...