New Mexico Veterans Business Advocates in conjunction with VPAC (Veteran Procurement Assistance Center) and The New Mexico Dept. of Veteran Affairs are sponsoring a Veterans Business and Employment Expo on Thursday, May 9th 2013. The Expo will provide an opportunity for New Mexico VOB’s and SDVOB’s to network with private, public, and goverment agencies for the purpose of locating and obtaining contracts. This Expo will also be an...

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!

The Office of Management and Budget reports contract spending dipped 4.5% in FY 2012, a fact which has intensified market competition going into FY 2013. Planning, positioning and the right resources have become vital to insuring top-line growth. Learn how to best explore new market segments, diversify your client base and strategize your next steps during Entering New Government Markets in 2013: From Strategy Through Execution, a free webinar...

With more than $250 billion in federal spending reported for FY 2007-2011, many Texas locations have become hubs for high levels of federal spending, including: Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Amarillo and Grand Prairie. Top federal industries in Texas include defense and aerospace, research and development, architecture, engineering and construction, as well as information technology. Join Deltek’s Principal Research Analyst Je...

The Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is set to grow in FY 2013 and represents over $15 billion in upcoming programs. As an AEC firm, you need to be prepared to get ahead of the competition and win more federal business. Join Deltek for a free webinar on the Top Ten Federal AEC Opportunities for FY 2013 to learn how you can fill your pipeline and increase win rates. Webinar Overview: Federal AEC spending trends and analy...

Every year poses new challenges in the federal market. Uncertainty around sequestration, election uncertainty, and continued budgetary pressures have increased competition within the contracting world. Understanding the competitive landscape, budget constraints, and agency spending habits will improve your ability to align your solutions to your customer’s needs. Join Deltek’s Doug West for an online presentation highlighting the c...

Objectives »»Understand the basics of negotiating public sector collective bargaining agreements »»Gain insights into union positions and perspectives »»Learn about various collective bargaining strategies Description Fraught with legal and human resource conundrums labor and management relations can be a difficult area to navigate. Learn negotiation fundamentals as workshop leaders in this session of the Ci...

Enhance your self-awareness and make emotions work for you to build more productive relationships-professionally and personally-through emotional intelligence training. Understand and improve the crucial connection between emotions and actions to business and personal success. Now you can actually develop and enhance the skills which will positively impact your work—and in doing so, tap into a whole new level of achievement in your caree...

Learn a step-by-step approach to placing a utility energy service contract (UESC) task order under a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Areawide Contract. Focus on developing skills related to the acquisition plan; preliminary audit and findings; feasibility study and project proposal; contract for construction; construction and installation; performance assurance and acceptance; post-construction and commissioning; and sample document...

Federal Allies Institute 9-Hole Golf Open is for the nation's small business federal contractor community. It is a primary fundraiser to support the national exapansion of Federal Allies Institute and key components of the Federal Allies Institute Strategic Plan. Wednesday, June 27th Play with an ally for your business. $150 per player $600 foursomes Sponsorships, Awards, Raffles & Contests For more information, click on Register Now 8:00...