Get a first look at the transition strategies, priorities and agendas for state and local government in 2011. If you’re in government affairs, selling to state and local governments, leading an association or non-profit, this two-day event is packed with post-election trends and insights! You’ll interact with public sector leaders and today’s most prominent state and local thought leaders on these critical issues: What are th...

Attendees will gain insight on the MAS IT 70 offer process, marketing a MAS IT 70 contract, and keeping schedule contracts in compliance. The GSA's Center for IT Schedule 70 Program is offering FREE business partner training classes held at 2200 Crystal Drive, Crystal Plaza 4, Room L1301, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Pre-Award Training– Held February 1, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This class provides an overview of the OFFER process with...

NSA conducts one of the U.S. Government`s leading research and development (R&D) programs. Some of the Agency`s R&D projects have significantly advanced the state of the art in the scientific and business worlds.This expo is supported by NSA`s Directorate of Acquisition’s Plans Policy and Outreach Office.NSA created an Acquisition Organization - an organization focused on working closely with U.S. industry - to help integrate tec...

January is Water and Environmental Testing (WET) Month and we are pleased to offer you an exclusive invitation to an important free educational webinar series for Water and Environmental Testing Laboratories. The WET webinar series will be conducted over five consecutive Tuesdays from January 4th to February 1st from 1-2 PM EST, delivering the information you need to manage your laboratory processes and respond to the most current regulatory a...

For novices and industry veterans doing business in the government sector, Business Over Breakfast™ is the National Capital Region's most productive networking breakfast for developing meaningful business relationships and accurate, useful industry information. Business Over Breakfast™ features a straightforward and simple format with group introductions and dynamic networking with individuals from Government and Industry. Particip...

IT Schedule 70 Industry Partner Training Prospective and current vendors / industry partners can get free training from GSA's Center for IT Schedule 70 Program staff. All training listed below is held at 2200 Crystal Drive, Crystal Plaza 4, Room L1301, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Pre-Award Training (Taken before Schedule 70 Contract is awarded) Prospective vendors / industry partners will get an overview of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) pro...

Monday, January 31, 2011 8:30 Continental Breakfast and Registration 9:00 Understand the Employee Performance Management Process •Discover why traditional planning processes often fall short of delivering results •Identify the characteristics and requirements of a successful employee performance plan •Review planning processes and helpful techniques for execution •Assess the differences between manager and employee performa...

A half day seminar on the fundamentals of government contracting The federal government procurement process presents a steep learning curve for individuals and companies new to the market. This seminar provides the essentials that will help you get a faster start to pursuing opportunities and growing your business. What You Will Learn: Structure of the federal government Federal budget process Federal buying cycle and selling approaches Key o...

WINTER SHOWCASE * January 28, 2011 Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW Washington DC, 20024 Showcase provides business development opportunities for exhibitors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel. Showcase your products and services and meet with Federal Agency MatchMakers for as...

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. January 2011 Topic: Simplified Acquisitions and the Continuing Resolution (CR): Business Opportunity? This open discussion forum focuses on the current challenges of running a B...