For years, the US aerospace industry pushed for relief from a burdensome and antiquated export control system. Now, that effort has finally paid off with substantial reforms to both the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which will directly impact manufacturers and exporters of aircraft and aircraft components. The time for talk is over, and the moment for action is now! Learn what...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Rethinking Operations & Maintenance for High Performance Buildings on June 6, 2013. Experts Sarah Jensen of FEMP and Michelle Slovensky of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will offer training about engagement programs for key stakeholders – including building owners, operators, and occupants ...

Perhaps they were mis-hired to begin with. Or, perhaps they were promoted well past their ability; perhaps they simply don't want to do what's required... You just don't know and you're spending a ton of your time analyzing the "why" and the "what. Perhaps you're thinking is "I'm spending my time for no return, when I could be spending it on someone else for recognizable value." Dr. Stephanie shares success strategies on working with the un-co...

In recent years, the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) has tasked Government agencies with consolidating Data Centers for reducing costs, improving efficiencies, promoting the use of Green IT, and creating an infrastructure that is fast, nimble and cost effective. Come hear from government and industry practitioners who are at the forefront of developing the next generation government data center. Attend this webinar and lea...

Jennifer Schaus hosts a series of government contracting webinars (complimentary). They are all recorded and available for download. Full calendar is available at: http://JenniferSchaus5.eventbrite.com RECORDING: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA6FTq1q2D4Bob Dinke and Rob Tilson join us for a discussion on Mergers & Acquisitions for Government Contractors.

Join us for a series of one-hour training sessions to examine to the current policies, trends, executive orders and technology for establishing an interactive dialogue with constituencies and effective online collaboration. May 14: Mobile Security: Preventing Theft & Protecting Content Wherever It Goes With the increase in both mobile devices and security breaches, your agency must work harder to prevent data theft while integrating advanc...

Implementing Deep Retrofits fosters competency in developing retrofit solutions that demonstrate integrated, holistic, and synergistic approaches to energy-efficient retrofits. The goal is to yield higher performance results than are achieved with standard, individual, and routine energy conservation measures. Develop skills in scoping opportunities and drafting a statement of work; building system synergies and areas of technology integration...

Learn how to use the FEMP Technology Deployment Matrix to identify and select clean energy technologies that have a high potential for immediate deployment into agency energy-use reduction programs; assess potential benefits; execute market-based deployment strategies; and develop performance metrics to validate effectiveness and justify project funding. Archived streaming video available after the event 24/7 on the DOE FEMP website.

Achieving Efficiency in IT Acquisitions Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:00 PM EST As federal agencies continue to look for cost-savings in their IT functions, many still face major hurdles in the acquisition and implementation of new technologies. Recent reports generated by the GAO and CIO.gov’s Techstat toolkit are providing federal managers the metrics they need to measure the effect and success of IT projects. Join Government Executive...