SSF's April webcast features current and former FEMA and EPA officials who will discuss how the government prepares for crises and contracts for the goods and services it needs to rapidly respond to hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters, and to terrorist attacks. Learn what federal, state and local governments' buys through national contracts, what and how it buys locally, the opportunities for small and small...

This two-day Workshop will provide hands-on, practical training presented in a focused interactive classroom format. Overview The OMB Circular, No. A–11, Part 7 PLANNING, BUDGETING, ACQUISITION, AND MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL ASSETS says that all major projects will be managed using EVMS as defined in the Capital Programming Guide. That the information will be used to report to status against OMB 300 programs. EVM is a proven project managem...

Please join CollabNet and Carahsoft for a complimentary breakfast training seminar to see what Agile can do for your projects. LaMarkion Kimbrough, a Program Manager in MTCSC’s Technology Solutions Division, will provide a Scrum Master’s view of what it takes to manage a successful project in this new paradigm. His presentation will include: Understanding the Agile method, Scrum – planning, estimating, and roles/responsibilit...

This teleconference will teach you the 20 steps required for a solid bid no-bid decision process, who should be involved, your timeline and critical questions. In addition, this teleconference includes: -Reasons Not To Bid on a Government Contract -Government Bid Win Probabilities -Bid-No Bid Decision Questions -Post-award recommendationsThis teleconference is perfect for:• XO level personnel for priority business growth or sustenance opp...

Helping Your Site Visitors Engage and Succeed Class Format: One–Day Course Instructor: Janice "Ginny" Redish, PhD, Redish & Associates, Inc Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Place: Department of Labor (DOL) Directions to DOL Fee: $200 federal, state, or local U.S. government; $300 for non–government Course Description Citizens come to government with their own goals and tasks in mind. Learn to focus yo...

What You Will Learn Understand and use cloud computing terminology Understand business impact associated with the use of cloud computing Use multiple cloud delivery and deployment models Evaluate and analyze multiple architectural options Utilize cloud computing design patterns Understand and mitigate security, privacy and confidentiality concerns Understand cloud computing strategic benefits and potential risks Why You Should Attend Understa...

CPIC Immersion™ is an intensive educational and professional development program designed to strengthen your CPIC knowledge and skills. CPIC Immersion™ follows directly after the CPIC2010 Conference. It will feature individual subject matter expert instructors matched to specifics topics related to elements of the Capital Planning and Investment Control life cycle. It is designed to emphasize interaction between attendees and the...

This teleconference will tackle head on the ever-changing Social Media arena and focus on how you can use Social Media to grow your business. We will discuss the various types of Social Media and how they work and see examples of how companies are using social media in their marketing, business development, communications, and education plans. We will also discover current issues and trends with Social Media, including government agency use an...

GovSec and U.S. Law is the only event that provides a comprehensive approach to securing our country. The exhibits will empower you to meet with industry leaders demonstrating cutting-edge security products. You will be able to experience, first hand, the newest systems, tools and technologies protecting us from threats, preparing for all hazards and disasters, and ensuring public safety.Join your colleagues on Tuesday March 23, 2010 and Wedne...

Workshop Description Please join your government colleagues for an educational event that will explore Certification and Accreditation (To be called Risk Management Framework) from current best practices through integration into the overall Security Program. Whether you are required to certify and accredit your systems under FISMA or DITSCAP, the information you will learn can be immediately applied within your environment. You will hear from...