Join SECAF and the thought leaders from leading, innovative companies in analytics and real-time information delivery for Government Contracting professionals to learn effects of changing political landscape on rules and regulations, contracting outlook and major business opportunities in the IT arena for small businesses. This event will equip you with the information and tools you need to make informative strategic decisions and position you...

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) is pleased to announce its next Educational Briefing – Government Contracts: Opportunities and Obstacles.Presented by Jones Day partners Grant Willis and Andrew Sherman, the discussion will address the rewards and risks associated with federal government contracting, practical considerations in dealing with federal agency customers, and current trends and issues.

Join us on Friday, September 14 for the SECAF Executive Briefing: The Opportunity Landscape for 2012-2013. Participants will learn from the region's top analysts what they think the coming year holds for government contractors. Register today and join industry colleagues to learn about trends, best practices and expectations from leading experts.

It is a myth to say that the government doesn't utilize social media tools; in fact, in the age of transparency, social media has exploded within government agencies. With that said, the tools can be very effective within the government contracting space, as long as you know how to use them to your advantage. From LinkedIn, blogging, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and everything in between, Elizabeth Shea, President and CEO of SpeakerBox Communic...

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.

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...