Designed to help small business owners boost their business through government contracting, American Express OPEN Forum: Government Contracting is hosting this full day program to provide attendees with resources and tools on ways to secure government contracts. Guests will have the opportunity to build connections and grow business with government contracts by gleaning insights from government contractors and officials and gaining hands-on e...

The 2014 Engagement has been specifically tailored to enable procurement ready Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) to discuss potential opportunities directly with a large number of Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs) from both the Federal and Commercial sectors. These opportunities will provide the that is vital to successful business development. What can I expect? A new approach to providing VOSBs the access and tools they need to thrive...

NEW Water Infrastructure Conference & Exposition How will your utility address critical infrastructure challenges? It's time to confront America's water infrastructure challenges. This conference will address essential water infrastructure planning and reinvestment strategies that utilities need to incorporate now. Critical infrastructure protection through comprehensive emergency preparedness efforts and enhanced security measures will al...

The world of easements may not be as impossible as you think. Do not let the intimidating complexity of easements cause you anxiety. Whether you're looking to draft, comply or fight one, our local experts will give you the know-how to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Attend this seminar and get the practical easements information you won't find anywhere else. You will hear it all - the requirements o...

Free 5 day GSA Personal Property Training Course Don't miss this great training opportunity! This course provides an excellent opportunity for Federal, State & Local Government Officials to learn about the history of the Utilization and Donation Program. In addition, you will learn about the following Personal Property courses: Reporting excess property Reutilizing excess property as a source of supply Donating surplus property Procedures...

Dam Security and Protection Seminar (E260) Dams, levees, and related facilities are a vital part of the Nation’s infrastructure, providing a wide range of economic, environmental, and social benefits. Those benefits include hydroelectric power, river navigation, water supply, wildlife habitats, waste management, flood control, and recreation. The Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar is designed to provide dam owners and operator...

Following the string of extreme weather events impacting the breadth of the nation, electric utilities are under increasing pressure from regulators to perform rapid restorations and invest in cost-effective storm hardening to minimize outages after a storm. In 2012 alone, the cost of weather related outages to the US economy has been estimated to be as much as $52Bn. To alleviate the cost of outages, speed up response and meet regulatory and...

We sincerely regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be able to hold the planned Defense Industry Security Symposium that was scheduled at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis between September 14, 2013 and September 22, 2013. As a result of Federal budgetary uncertainties, on January 10, 2013, Department of Defense (DoD) directed all DoD agencies, including our customer, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Ag...

The ability of robots to save lives has secured a path for ground robotics’ future alongside the Warfighter. Ground robotics, rapidly adopted during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, has enabled the U.S. and its allies to be more effective, efficient, and protected in a range of different missions, such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Combat Engineering, and Reconnaissance. With a waning defense budget, uncertainty of future budgets,...

One of our most popular events, Annual Review provides everything you need to stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Use this as a refresher on the developments in contracting over the past year and as an opportunity to network with others. Hear Jim Phillips and Barbara Kinosky’s predictions for 2013. Gain a solid understanding of recent events and changes in the contracting world—a great way to start the...