On June 14, SECAF will welcome its new and returning members with an opportunity to meet and mingle with the committee members and learn more about ways to get involved with the organization. The event will begin with an overview session on how to optimize memberships, followed by an annual member appreciation reception. Register online at: http://www.secaf.org/event/optimizing-secaf-membership-and-summer-social-members-only.

Members Only! Valuations of government contractors vary widely and are driven by certain qualitative and quantitative company-specific factors. Understanding both sides is critical to an owner in order for that owner to effectively maximize shareholder value over the long-term. What are the top value drivers, qualitative and quantitative, that support value in the government contracting marketplace? How do you successfully increase those value...

Learn about the plans, needs and challenges for DHS and what they mean to the small business sector.The Panel:Richard A. Spires serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He is responsible for the department’s $6.8 billion investment in Information Technology (IT).Kevin Boshears was named Director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Uti...

The SECAF Awards Gala is the premier commemorative event honoring small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry that rely on small business. The winners will be announced at the gala on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Featuring Joanie F. Newhart, CPCM, Associate Administrator for Acquisition Workforce Programs, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and Rob Burton, Partner, Venable LLP.

Speaker: Aarish Gokaldas How OGS went from a SB Sub to a SB Prime The current Small Business environment and how it effects growing SB How to manage B&P for your SB to transition from Sub to Prime The capture and proposal process--Best strategies Problems Small Businesses face and how OGS approaches these issues

Participants will hear from the Federal Aviation Administration. Who should attend: Business owners who want to learn about what's on the horizon at the FAA.

This program will be led by Jones Day partners Andrew J. Sherman (SECAF co-founder and Board member) and Grant Willis. The panel will cover several key growth challenges facing today's growing contractor, including formulating effective growth strategy and current trends in government contracts law and a special opening “state of the market” introduction. State of the Market - Panel Discussion Q&A

Get your seat today for the SECAF Executive Briefing: Cyber Security from Two PerspectivesRegister Thursday, January 12, 2012Networking & Check-in at 7:30 am Participants will hear from the Department of Homeland Security and from Current Analysis, Inc. Who should attend:Business owners who are looking for market information and government opporutnities. Featuring: Richard MarshallDirector of Global Cyber Security Management US Department...

Learn about business assistance programs and technical resources available from the federal government. Learn how to schedule an individual couseling session with CommerceConnect. Who should attend: Business owners who are looking for resources to advance their company.