Energy 101 March 4, 2010 First Thursday Seminar #2 Energy 101 provides an introduction to energy management, including an overview of getting started and meeting sustainability purchasing requirements as outlined by Executive Order 13514. Date: March 4, 2010 Time: 1:30 ET Length: 90 minutes Instructor: Linda Mesaros; Mesaros Associates, Inc. FEMP Expert: Joe Konrade; Peer Review, State Collaboration, Technology Transfer, Web Site FEMP First T...

Using a Blog to Engage Citizens Online Class Format: Webinar about our webinars Instructor: Steve Crescenzo, Crescenzo Communications Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST Place: Online Webinar* Fee: $50 federal, state, or local U.S. government; $75 for non–government Webinar Description Agency blogs are a great way to engage with the public on a conversational level and have discussions about ways to improve...

Advanced Writing for the Web: Using Plain Language to Engage Citizens Class Format: One–Day Course Instructor: Leslie O'Flahavan, E–WRITE Date: Wednesday, February 17, 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 You can't engage people unless you communicate in plain, down–to–ear...

First Thursday Seminar #1 Introduction to Executive Order 13514 provides an overview of definitions, baseline measurements, and other requirements outlined by the new executive order. FEMP First Thursday Seminars provide training for Federal energy and environmental professionals. Leading experts address timely topics in 90-minute sessions offered live via satellite or through streaming video at your desktop.   Contact FEMP Central at femphelp...

There’s still a tough road ahead when it comes to abating the nation’s foreclosure crisis. Government officials and regulators, along with lenders, servicers, and their service providers must work together to bring about economic recovery and stability in the housing market. The hard, but necessary, conversation that needs to be addressed: What are the challenges that are keeping servicers from modifying loans under HAMP? Is the p...

The New 2010 Budget Will Be The Largest Federal Budget In US History, And The Government Is Still Not Meeting Their Goals For SDVOBs Is Your Company Positioned To Get Your Share Of Federal Business? Matchmaking Opportunities with BRAC Locations, DoD and Civilian Agencies 15 minutes to speak to at least 3 of the representatives from the agencies of your choice. Army Materiel Command/Army Contracting Agency Fort Myer Army Corp of Engineers Defen...

Washington Breakfast ClubTM (WBC) is a monthly information exchange which features legislators, agency executives and officials from all branches of federal government presenting on relevant and timely information to interested industry participants.For the January 2010 kickoff, we welcome Mr. Jim Ghiloni, Director of Business and Acquisition Operations for GSA's Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS), part of the Federal Acquisition Se...

Our Largest Most Government Intensive Showcase Ever: Products will be showcased to representatives from Homeland Security, BRAC Locations, Civilian Agencies and Department of Defense personnel in one, contact-intsensive event. Showcased products may include: Anything Bio-Medical, Food, Anything Relating to Construction, Furniture, Telecommunications, Cyber and Physical Security, Wireless Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Transportation an...