100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting 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 Negotiations Act Protests Contract Types Mul...

Does this sound like you? Our surveys show that almost half of government meeting planners have no experience in planning or implementing virtual meetings, yet more than half plan on offering a virtual event in the next year. Have you been "volun-told" to make your meeting virtual, eliminate travel, and cut your meeting budget by 50% or more? Perhaps you don't know where or how to begin, or feel you don't understand internet technology. Perhap...

As the wind industry has grown and evolved, it is clear that environmental and siting professionals’ scope of work encompasses the full life cycle of a wind energy facility ... from development to construction to operations. Over the past decade the wind industry has taken tremendous strides to understand and minimize impacts to the environment and the general public. This year’s agenda aims to provide attendees with the latest str...

Apprenticeship is driven by industry and supported by an array of workforce development and educational stakeholders. The more than 500 attendees will include: the Apprenticeship Community including employers, employer associations, labor and employees the Workforce Development Community including workforce development boards, community based organizations, Job Service and Veteran Service representatives the Education community including high...

Get ready now to expand your network, build your knowledge, and improve your profession! What’s included with your full Midwinter Meeting Registration Included in the full registration package, you get access to the exhibit hall, discussion groups and meetings, Opening and Closing General Sessions, ALA President's Program, Auditorium Speaker Series, Job Placement Center and much more. Purchase a full conference registration to receive th...

Problems with well performance are usually preventable, often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This live webinar will discuss the key factors affecting well performance including well design, initial screen development, biological and mechanical plugging, and well rehabilitation methods. An asset management based approach is described...

The recent activity in the charitable sector by federal and state regulatory agencies has mandated that professionals take a proactive approach into all aspects of this important and very diverse sector. The tax-exempt community is under a microscope. Recent IRS compliance initiatives in governance, transparency, abusive tax avoidance transactions, executive compensation, tax-exempt hospitals and community benefit, and the current ongoing init...

Join hundreds of colleagues and friends in bringing the school resiliency plan against school violence, the core of emergency response in the school setting. Describe new techniques and methods to address challenges in responding to school health emergencies Honor the significant contributions of the county and local government leaders plus the Volunteers Get practical program ideas of the Best Practices from the 2013 Experience Be updated to...

Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for pro...

Jennifer Schaus & Associates launches the GovCon 411 Series - Actionable INFO for Government Contractors. Please join us at The Clark Construction Building in Bethesda, MD for a series on government contracting topics with panel speakers, actual business cases, success stories and resources. Sessions include a presentation, panel speakers inclusive of success stories, and Q&A from the audience. Topics below: 12/19/2013 - Joint Ventures...