You are invited to come get to know your fellowSECAF Government Contractor members! What do they do?Might there be teaming opportunities?Can they help you? Can you help them?Enjoy the opportunity to network with your peers.Bring your capabilities statement. ATTENTION SECAF GOV CON MEMBERS: Do you know a Gov Con colleague who might like to join SECAF? If so, you are welcome to invite them to attend with you. Your guest may attend at the mem...

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’s (SECAF) 7th Annual Government Contractor Awards is the organization's flagship event honors small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry that rely on small business. Award winners will be selected from a group of finalists in seven categories. The Government Contractor of the Year recognizes companies that have shown a compelling and profound commitment to e...

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) is pleased to announce its next Educational Briefing – Insights and Opportunity: The CIO Transformation at HUD. Tarrazzia Martin, Senior Technical Advisor to the CIO Transformation, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, will discuss future strategies for HUD and the CIO’s office. Event attendees will gain insight on how small a...

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.

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.

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) is pleased to announce its upcoming Executive Briefing – an in-depth update on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) procurement opportunities and NOAALink’s on-ramp efforts. NOAALink's principal purpose is to improve IT acquisition practices across the bureau. It also aims to establish enterprise-wide solutions, standardize common technology pro...

The Fifth Annual SECAF Awards Gala is the premier commemorative event honoring the small and emerging government contractors and the players in the ecosystem that rely on small business. The event, expected to sell out at 500 attendees, will be held Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Who: Award winners will be selected from a group of finalists in seven categories. The Government Contractor of the...

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...