Business Over Breakfast™ (BoB) is discussion on topics important to government contractors, opportunity exchange and networking for anyone interested in federal contracting. Every event begins with host announcements and brief introductions by each attendee. Proper attire for BoB is Business/Business Casual. Pre-Registration Fee:$20/person (includes breakfast) (Pre-registration closes at Noon one day prior to event.) Onsite Registration...

The Mastering Business Development® Workshop is an educational and professional development program which focuses on the thinking, process and discipline required for professional Business Development. This 2-day workshop fosters participants' understanding of the core competencies required for success in the Business Development role. Business Development is primarily a relationship development and intelligence gathering process. Particip...

The National 8(a) Association offers comprehensive understanding of the unique business of federal contracting. Our conferences feature key government officials and representatives, nationally recognized legal and accounting firms, and business to business networking. It's all about education and networking, networking, networking!

As we move beyond election year politics into 2013, there is general consensus that continued inaction should not be an option for the new Congress. ACORE’s National Renewable Energy Policy Forum, strategically occurring after the election at the start of the 113th Congress, will chart the path forward for pro-growth, constructive and bipartisan renewable energy policy. Join renewable energy leaders from Capitol Hill and across the count...

Overview Now more than ever, it is important to understand precisely how the government buys. More vendors are competing for fewer dollars. It’s hard to win if you don’t know the latest rules and processes. This premier learning experience will help you chart a course from opportunity through contract action. In this two-day course, you will learn the actionable tools and techniques to find founded opportunities, position your comp...

Join your regulatory colleagues at the NARUC Winter Committee Meetings! More than 120 State utility regulators will be in attedance, so should you! Hear from congressional speakers, federal agency leaders, industry executives, utility regulators and consumer advocates about the top issues confronting the utility industry. Confirmed speakers include: Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Alaska, Ranking Member, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Rep....

Important new developments are underway in Australia’s economic and financial powerhouse in Western Australia. Building on the state’s mining and resources boom, state and local government agencies are fast-tracking investments in information technology and telecommunications — while streamlining citizen services. Combined, WA agencies spent AUD $644.6 million on Information communications and technology (ICT) payments to sup...

Join your NVTC colleagues on Tuesday, Feb. 5, for a Titans event featuring EADS North America's Sean O'Keefe. The Honorable Sean O'Keefe is the chairman of the board and CEO of EADS North America, the U.S. subsidiary of the global aerospace, space and defense conglomerate. In 2011, O'Keefe was appointed as chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association, America's leading industry association promoting the defense industry and national...

The 2013 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Women – Owned Industry Day hosted by Ames Research Center (ARC). This event is an opportunity for companies to meet with decision makers regarding doing business with NASA. The target audience for this event is Women-Owned small businesses. However, all businesses may register to attend. This event will serve as an opportunity to enhance the visibility of small businesses for...

To help small businesses make meaningful connections with key procurement decision-makers, American Express OPEN has partnered with the National 8(a) Association to host a free matchmaking session, “VIP Contract Connections”, during the annual National 8(a) Association 2013 Winter Conference at the Disney World Yacht Club Resort on February 5. From 1pm to 5pm, small business owners will have the opportunity to have one-on-one meeti...