The continual evolution of new mobile, social, and cloud technology is transforming the way in which we connect and interact on every level. In response to shifts in the digital landscape, government agencies are being challenged to rethink how to engage their citizens in innovative and smart ways. The idea of using technology to create new economic opportunities and enhance citizen services is an exciting but often challenging prospect for ma...

Upon completion of this course, the participant should have adequate knowledge of the background and requirements related to the CPSR. Further, the participant should have a basic understanding of policies, procedures and practices required to comply with the requirements. We will highlight recent developments in the CPSR environment from the Defense Contract Management Agency’s perspective and cover new regulations and statues. Further,...

Join us to learn about the benefits and application process of the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Government Contracting Program. The 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The 8(a) Program is an essential instrument for...

Join us to learn about the benefits and application process of the SBA's HUBZone Government Contracting Program. The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. Space is limited - sign up today. NOTE: Photo identification is required to enter the building.

Is your GSA Schedule driving your federal sales? If not, is it worth keeping? Getting -- and keeping -- it can be a sinkhole for your time and cash. Can you grow, or should you go: what's right for YOU? Here's the secret: Most companies have many other options to grow. Do you know yours? Seven simple questions will you get on course to the right answer for your company.

The SMART Organization executes the vision of the SMART Congressional Caucus from Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware by providing a membership organization promoting tech enterprise in the region. The conference goal is to build stronger relationships, provide teaming partnerships and discuss upcoming procurement forecasts among industry, community, government, and academia.

The most cost-effective and valuable procurement conference you will attend all year features key leaders in academia, government, and industry. 14th Annual SMART Proc Small Business Procurement Conference Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Location: FSK Holiday Inn and Conference Center 5400 Holiday Drive Frederick, MD 21703 To register: https://smartproc.eventgrid.com/Dates#tickets POC: Debbie Burrell, 202.621.4206, info@smartprocconference.com

In 2015, we explored our future in an urbanized world. By all indications, the future sees population increasing and densifying within urban areas, and growth halting elsewhere. Whether we face a future where technologies increasingly reduce cities’ dependence on the hinterlands for food, water and energy, or whether we face a future where the ecological stress on the hinterlands continues to grow, we are faced with hard choices about th...

With more than 2,071 attendees and 260 exhibiting companies at the 2015 SBC, and more expected in 2016, the Small Business Conference is the perfect venue for small businesses in the federal A/E/C industry to connect with government agencies and large businesses. Find why the 2016 SAME Small Business Conference is the Must Attend Event of 2016! Click here to download the SBC Preview. The conference will kick-off on Wednesday, November 16, with...

ChallengeHER is a joint initiative from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and American Express OPEN, the small business division of the financial services company. The Arizona Small Business Association will participate as a local partner. The free Phoenix ChallengeHER event will educate attendees on growth opportunities in government contracting as well as how to participate in the SBA’s...