This is not a Tactical Training Course The threat of homegrown violent extremist activities gives cause to reinforce existing efforts to inform private sector partners who work within and around federal facilities regarding the current threat environment and successful security practices that can mitigate or prevent the occurrence or severity of a violent act. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Infrastructure Protectio...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Does your organization have a plan for an active shooter event or hostage taking? Given today’s ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization’s incident response planning. A Unique Training Opportunity LifeWay and the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection...

NEW! Developing Winning Proposals – Proposal Preparation Tips and Techniques National Education Seminar About the Program This seminar is designed for everyone involved in the development and response to a request for proposal (RFP). In addition to contract management professionals, this program also benefits anyone involved in the acquisition process: managers, directors, financial analysts, engineers, and business development employees...

Attend an upcoming NCMA National Education Seminar! The COR Member of the Acquisition Team: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Guide to Performance and Quality This one-day seminar provides all the right tools and techniques to strengthen your team’s performance throughout the entire acquisition cycle. Implementing the practices from this seminar will result in a team that completely understands the COR’s role and funct...

100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting National Education Seminar About the Program This course examines 100 classic mistakes to avoid when doing business with the government. The course draws on every phase of the government contract life cycle. During this one day course, professionals will learn best practices and guiding principles as it pertains to: Solicitations Proposal preparation and submission Defective pricing and the Truth in...

NCMA WORLD CONGRESS 2013Collaborative Contract Management Training: Embracing Change in a Dynamic Environment Join Us For... The National Contract Management Association'sWorld Congress 2013 this July in Nashville, Tennessee—with 140+ breakout sessions, you can customize your training experience to suit your individual needs! Why Attend World Congress? World Congress is hailed as a must-attend event because it's the most comprehensive t...

Overview Topics Will Include: Innovation New Technologies Digital Government Trends Leadership in Times of Change Shared Services and Collaboration Mobility Citizen Engagement Purpose: This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers. Who should attend: If you influence or part...

We are pleased to announce our 4th Annual HCC Best Practices conference. This conference will build on the success of the 2011 and 2012 conferences while providing practical, timely updates to help you continue to evolve your medical management practices with sound HCC coding. Who Will Attend: This event has been designed specifically for executives from health plans and physicians groups, specifically: Chief Executive Officers Chief Complianc...

Benefits Save money by avoiding costly mistakes in storm water management. From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your chance to learn - in just one day -...

Benefits Uncertain how public records and open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what Tennessee law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in th...