The NDIA C4ISR Division is sponsoring a unique workshop to help DoD acquisition personnel build awareness of, and experience in person, some of the methods and principles of iterative, agile development methods. Such methods have been in limited use in the DoD for almost 10 years, but recent changes in direction in guidance for IT system acquisition are raising awareness of the potential for different acquisition and development methods. To he...

Benefits Local governments across the country are looking for more efficient ways to deliver services in these lean times. In addition to internal budget and efficiency initiatives, many governments are looking to partner with other governments or the private sector in an effort to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. These approaches include contracting, privatization, functional consolidations, collaboration, asset sales, and the...

Following the tremendous response to last year’s governance conference, and given the continuing challenges that faculty and administrators around the country are facing as a result of financial pressures, the AAUP will hold a second governance conference this November. The committee is soliciting papers on all topics relating to governance for presentation at this event. The conference will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Wash...

Metro and Houston Community College Job Fair Southeast What: Southeast Community Job Fair When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Where: Southeast Learning Hub: Auditorium/Foyer Area 6815 Rustic, Houston, Texas 77087 Woodridge and Gulf Freeway 45 South Behind Coney Island on feeder road. Cost: None Why: Provide Students and Community with Job Opportunities Perk: Bilingual Talent Available Time: Event Time 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (9am-10am set-up) (...

Encouraged by the large number of Korean students attending SANS conferences worldwide we are pleased to announce SANS Korea 2011, 7-12 November 2011, taught by SANS' top instructors from the United States. This is a great opportunity to benefit from the world's best hands-on information security training and certification while saving on travel costs! SANS Korea 2011 will be held at the Coex, World Trade Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul and will i...

Business owners who are veterans have a billion dollar market in the US Federal Government and Military. Attend the Veterans' Business Opportunities Teleconference to find out how to open the doors to selling products and services of all kinds to the world's biggest customer. To honor those who have served our country, this teleconference is being offered at NO COST. Register today! This teleconference will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011....

Do you need help understanding your 2012 federal healthcare options? As a federal manager, searching for the right health insurance can be confusing, but there are tools and strategies available to help you in the process. Just days before the start of open season, join government healthcare expert Walton Francis, author of the annual "CHECKBOOK's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees," as he explains the details of available insurance p...

This presentation provides an overview of initiatives that must be directed at addressing the key issues, as well as SPE’s engagement in facilitating the industry dialogue on global exchange of knowledge. The balance between the global supply and demand for crude oil is becoming progressively tighter, increasingly requiring our industry to face new and unique challenges. Our industry of tomorrow will have to address the demands of operat...

Diversity and Inclusion: A Management Imperative President Obama’s recently signed executive order establishes the framework for the Federal workplace to be a model of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Join the conversation and learn from government and industry peers who are leading the charge to ensure their organizations reflect and embrace these principles throughout the entire workforce.This meeting will draw leaders from...

Learn about business assistance programs and technical resources available from the federal government. Learn how to schedule an individual couseling session with CommerceConnect. Who should attend: Business owners who are looking for resources to advance their company.