ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING *** The monthly meeting of the Government Contractors Association is the one place where business owners, government professionals, and industry experts can come to network, meet possible teaming partners, connect with agencies, get best practices from successful peers and learn how to navigate the maze that is government contracting. This month's event is: FRESH START TO THE NEW YEAR Goal Setting for Business Owner...

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...

A recent survey found that small businesses are working harder at securing government contracting opportunities – active small business contractors have invested an average of $103,827 seeking federal contracting opportunities in 2010, an increase of 21% from the previous year. To help business owners strengthen their chance to secure contracts, American Express OPEN in partnership with The Contracting Education Academy at Georgia Tech,...

The creative arts and technological advances are bridges that offer significant contributions to the mental health and resiliency of our military personnel, veterans, and their families.These advances include the capacity to reach huge numbers in need of mental health interventions. Additionally, they provide opportunities to heal the divide within, and between, military and civilian populations. This conference will present many of these appl...

This course provides an in-depth look at the regulations governing shipments by sea and air under IMO (International Maritime Organization) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations. It focuses on the differences between domestic and international regulations and covers any regulatory changes or additions that have occurred in the past two years. During this class you will participate in hands-on exercises that will give y...

The 2010 CHIME/HIMSS CIO Forum will bring together CIOs from across the country to examine the latest thinking, explore new trends in the industry, hear from some of the country’s more prominent and respected leaders and experts, and join colleagues for a day of exclusive networking opportunities. Exclusive for CHIME Members CHIME members have access to their own block of hotel rooms at HIMSS! A block of rooms have been set aside for CHI...