Each summer Federal agencies must address year-end financial decisions, with a “use it or lose it” status to funding. Back by popular demand, this timely and informative one-hour webinar addresses: Rules which outline how and when to correctly spend Federal funds Exceptions and flexibilities GAO has allowed in recent years Avoiding violations of the Antideficiency Act Considerations every Federal employee should know Register toda...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance and the United States Small Business Administration on Thursday May 12th at 1:00 PM ET for a webinar focused on the advantages of utilizing a Mentor Protégé relationship. Our featured speaker this month is Alisa Sheard who is a Business Opportunity Specialist with the SBA. She has been with the agency for over three years and has a background in business development, marketing and entrepre...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on Thursday, May 5th at the Westin Tysons Corner for Straight Talk featuring Keith Nakasone, Senior Procurement Executive with the Federal Communications Commission. Mr. Nakasone started his civil service career in 1989 specializing in the field of Procurement with an emphasis in Telecommunications and IT Services, Hardware and Software. His 26 years of experience include various positions with DoD, DIS...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance for Straight Talk featuring: Jolene Merkel Deputy Director of the Small Business Development Program Office Marcus Benefield Management/Program Analyst at the Federal Aviation Administration. During this interactive session, both Ms. Merkel and Mr. Benefield will discuss the importance of the Federal Avaiation Administration’s Mentor Protégé program and provide details for those look...

Are you a woman-owned small business wondering how to self-certify? Do you have questions about the new legislation affecting WOSBs? Self-certifying as a Woman-Owned Small Business can help you enter the federal contracting arena but it can be a confusing process. Join Alexandra Piotrowski, Economic Development Specialist, as she discusses how to self-certify, how to utilize the certification, and updates about the program. This on-demand webc...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance, the Department of Commerce, its sub agencies and other small businesses on March 8th for Building Small Business Success at the Department of Commerce. This event will take place from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at 20 F Street, NW in Washington, DC 20001. Even though agencies are under a common umbrella, each one of them has a distinct relationship with the small business community. Come hear directly fro...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on Wednesday, February 10th at 1307 New York Ave. NW in Washington, DC for Straight Talk featuring Gladys Bailey, Acting Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) for the Department of Labor. The mission of the OSDBU for the Department of Labor is to administer their small business program in accordance with the Small Business Act. Their priority is to ensure that sm...

Join ACT-IAC, the Small Business Administration and the HUBZone Council in a collaborative strategy session the HUBZone Huddle: Strategy, Solutions and Next Steps. The “Huddle” will bring together HUBZone companies, government agency and large business to learn and strategize about initiatives to promote and support HUBZone firms in federal contracting opportunities. Featured speakers will present from their vantage point the criti...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on Thursday, January 14th at the Residence Inn Springfield Old Keene Mill for Straight Talk featuring Rory Schultz, Deputy CIO of Food and Nutrition Services with the USDA. Rory Schultz is a 28 year federal employee with 22 years experience in IT customer service, 19 of which have been in leadership positions. He began his Federal career as a summer intern and research analyst with the Executive Office...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on Wednesday, November 18th at the Marriott in Tysons Corner for Straight Talk featuring George Price, Director OSDBU at US Department of State. George Price is a 23 year federal employee with experience at the US Small Business Administration, General Services Administration, Office of Personnel Management and most recently the US Department of State. Currently he holds the title of Director of the Off...