The DON OSBP is conducting its annual Blue Coast Small Business Symposium in Virginia Beach, Virginia on 10/11 May. OSBP's key strategic objective is to develop closer collaboration with Construction, Research and Development, Manufacturing and Service companies and foster improved small business relationships with the government. The symposium is held simultaneously with the AFCEA/USNI Joint Warfighting Conference, which is the premier venue...

These days in business, education and government, only the well-prepared survive. While some might weather a minor disruption, a disaster would mean the end of operations. That’s why you need a business continuity plan to remain adaptive in times of change and resilient in the face of crisis. Contingency Planning & Management (CPM) conferences offer the most comprehensive risk management education for experienced continuity professio...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You'll find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement pr...

The Federal Contractors Roundtable provides a highly-relevant forum where business leaders and industry professionals can discuss current and upcoming legislative, agency-specific policy and regulatory changes impacting how they find and win government sector business. This Month's Topic:Getting the Meeting - Who, Why and What Works? You can spend every waking moment going to meeting after meeting without netting tangible results. Who are the...

As a Tier 1 UASI area, the Capitol Region must be at the forefront of emergency preparedness, ready to respond to the natural and man-made disasters that could strike without warning. From snowstorms to terrorist attacks, the Capital can set the bar for optimum regional collaboration and response that may be replicated throughout the country. Join your peers across all areas of homeland security and emergency preparedness to share best practic...

The Nation Capital’s chapter of the IMA is pleased to announce that Bob Gregg of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey will present the topic, "Small Business Government Contractors and the FAR Ethics Requirements" at the May 10th IMA Government Contractor Breakfast. The presentation will: · provide an overview of the FAR requirements regarding ethics compliance programs, discuss which of those requirements apply to small business governm...

Defence IQ is proud to present Armoured Vehicles UAE, a carefully tailored conference & exhibition for the United Arab Emirates. Building on the success of our flagship annual International Armoured Vehicles conference and exhibition, Armoured Vehicles UAE will bring together the world’s most authoritative armoured vehicle experts to share their experiences and insights with key regional decision makers in the Middle East. View the w...

Agenda Monday, May 9 8:00 amRegistration and Morning Refreshments 9:00 amOpening Remarks Brian Arrowood, Chief Information Officer, State of Indiana 9:15 amOpening Keynote An Owner's Guide to the Future David Zach, Futurist Do we really want vacuum cleaners that can argue with us? Will the automation of health care lead to the automation of caring? And, how come teenagers can pay attention to ten things at once and still be, like, bored? Da...

Benefits Storm water regulations are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as: What are the most effective storm water sampling techniques? What new case and policy decisions impact your practices? What are the latest...

The ASBC's of Government Contracting™ provides practical and up-to-date information on running a business and finding and winning business as a government contractor and subcontractor. Topics presented are selected based on information collected through ongoing surveys and member feedback, and are presented by Industry veterans and current and former Government officials sharing their acquired experiences. The goal? Delivering accurate a...