7th Annual VIB Network National Conference: San Diego, California The VIB Network National Conference is excited to be back in beautiful San Diego, California - November 13-14, 2023. This conference is designed to help Veteran businesses build connections between Corporations, Government Agencies, and Primes looking to create partnerships for contracting opportunities. This is one of the most interactive and innovative conferences, putting yo...

From where you work has become a political hot potato. But the politicians aren’t the ones who are returning to the office and transitioning to more in-person work, you are. And we know that it hasn’t been an easy transition for some of you. A recent Federal Times survey found that half of federal employees have applied for a new job since 2021 when agencies were first formally told to initiate return-to-office plans in the wake of...

On Monday, Sept. 18, whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn will discuss his latest book, Rules for Whistleblowers: A Handbook for Doing What’s Right, at the 14th and V location of Busboys and Poets. Kohn has been featured in the Washington Post (see Here's how the Constitution protects leakers and whistleblowers and What is a whistleblower: How to be a journalist) as well as the New York Times (see The Whistleblowers of 1777). He has re...

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF RETIRING FROM FEDERAL SERVICE The ProFeds Federal Retirement Impact Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Attendance is free-of-charge Class size limited to enrich training experience Training includes CSRS & FERS audiences Spouses are encouraged to attend Refreshments...

The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) will host its Annual National Education Conference (NEC) in Bloomington, MN from June 6-8, 2023. The in-person conference is the oldest annual event in the government meetings industry and where government planners and suppliers from across the country come together for non-stop education, resources and connections. Nine continuing education credits for CGMP and CMP are available. The Cert...

Join us for the ultimate i2 experience at the upcoming User and Training Conference in Alexandria this May! As the world's largest gathering of i2 professionals, it promises to be a stimulating opportunity for you to discover the latest innovations in i2, refine your tradecraft skills, and elevate your knowledge with our cutting-edge training sessions. This two-day conference is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve...

CMMC: The Most Important Certification In Contract History The Department of Defense created the CMMC program to enforce cyber hygiene standards across the Defense Industrial Base supply chain. CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Management Certification) is a set of standards, frameworks and practices that are implemented in levels of maturity to ensure the safety of FCI (Federal Contract Information) and CUI (Covered Unclassified Information). This...

FITARA is a fixture in Federal IT and remains an important measure of how agencies are prioritizing modernization. In partnership with Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, join us for our FITARA Awards, a complimentary award ceremony and networking reception on March 1 at 5 p.m., to honor Federal IT e...

A 2-day leadership training event with 27 sessions led by government and industry leaders. At NLT 2023, you will: Hear inspiring talks by plenary speakers and industry leaders. Gain experts' insights on progress in implementing PMA and DEIA programs, engaging a remote workforce, applying AI and other technologies and more. Find encouragement and hospitality in networking with peers and thought leaders. Discover new strategies for success. Upda...

CMMC: The Most Important Certification In Contract History The Department of Defense created the CMMC program to enforce cyber hygiene standards across the Defense Industrial Base supply chain. CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Management Certification) is a set of standards, frameworks and practices that are implemented in levels of maturity to ensure the safety of FCI (Federal Contract Information) and CUI (Covered Unclassified Information). This...