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...

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...

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...

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...

E3 110: Government Green Opportunities with the GSA Thursday, January 27, 2011 3-4pm ET / 12-1pm PT The General Services Administration (GSA) plays an instrumental role in greening the federal government’s supply chain. Find out how to keep your business on the leading edge of finding opportunities and ensuring compliance with new sustainability standards in federal procurement. Course Instructor: Christy Jackiewicz, GSA Office of Small...

The National Association of Small Business Contractors and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announced our third annual National Small Business Contracting Summit - Southeast to be held January 26 - 27, 2011 in Orlando, FL. This summit will include information and access to both regional and national small business contracting opportunities. We have a strong line up of federal agencies and prime contractors confirmed for atte...

Building Partnerships to Address Military Power Sources of the Future As more and more energy is needed on today’s battlefields, it becomes increasingly essential to share knowledge and integrate resources to provide warfighters with power sources that are efficient, reliable and easy to transport and utilize. From ruggedized computers to communications systems to GPS to remote sensing and video, soldiers are carrying cumbersome loads of...

Improvised Explosive Devices remain the largest threat to our troopers as we expand into areas that previously served as insurgent sanctuaries. General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan The threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is the greatest threat facing American and NATO Forces today. Reports have shown that between 70-80% of troop casualties are caused by IEDs and that 2010 has been the deadliest year f...