Join the ITVMO’s IT Buyers Community of Practice (ITBCoP) - Emerging Technology Working Group on November 7th for a morning filled with panel discussions on how emerging technology is helping improve government procurement. Hear leaders from across the government discuss the current and future landscape of emerging technologies such as AI, and the opportunities they present for IT, Acquisition, and other government professionals to catal...

Note: This is an in-person class and will not be recorded. A virtual session will be offered at a later date. During this five-day course, which includes an entire day devoted to GSAXcess®, subject matter experts will present topics covering the entire scope of the federal personal property management and disposition process. The course is free and filling up quickly. Register today! The course will cover in detail: Personal Property Dispo...

Mark your calendar right now to attend the monthly GSA Greater Southwest Region Training Seminar. This free training provides information on sustainable GSA acquisition solutions, programs, and resources. Topics include: An overview of the Federal Acquisition Service and the contract solutions available to all Federal agencies, including those available to State and Local government agencies under the Cooperative Purchasing and Disaster Purcha...

General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) is hosting a National Industry Engagement Summit in order to: Increase small business and socio economic small business participation in PBS acquisitions Encourage and assist new entrants to help make them more competitive and find new small businesses to support our mission Inform small businesses of upcoming contract opportunities Provide a platform for partnering and subco...

Mark your calendar right now to attend the monthly GSA Greater Southwest Region Training Seminar. This free training provides information on sustainable GSA acquisition solutions, programs, and resources. Topics include Sustainable purchasing using GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule program. A deeper look at the Professional Services Categories and OASIS, as well as a comparison of the two for determining the best fit for your requirement. Al...

Join GSA’s Office of Small Business Utilization (OSBU) for a veteran focused event on November 8, 2018, in commemoration of Veterans Day. This will be an action packed day that will provide pertinent information on changes in subcontracting, and the impact on large and small businesses, the advantages of Joint Ventures, and the benefits of participating in the All Small Mentor Protégé Program. There will also be a presentat...

As a state or local government agency, you can save time and money by using GSA programs to acquire supplies and services. We offer you access to a multitude of pre-vetted Multiple Award Schedules contracts, all backed by a nationwide network of experts, as well as a suite of online tools you can use to research and acquire the solutions you need.When you attend this free half day seminar, your local program experts will share with you the si...

Before Networking Program: Health and Wellness in the Workplace Join us for Tips on Wellness on a ShoestringYou will learn: The areas to focus on to make your company a healthier workplace Ways to evaluate your own workplace culture and how it can impact wellness How to create workplace wellness challenges within your company Steps to take to become a healthier you Dr. Michelle Robin will inform us on ways to stay healthy and to maintain a hea...

On Tuesday, November 18th, GSA FAS will be hosting an onsite Industry Day to discuss the proposed IT Schedule 70 Special Item Number (SIN) for Cloud Computing Services. GSA issued an RFI to obtain feedback from Industry and other key stakeholders to better understand how industry partners are currently selling cloud computing services on IT Schedule 70 and to determine how best to align its cloud technology offerings to reflect how these servi...

Start your day with breakfast and networking with over 100 other business and government reps. from across the region. Kansas City is fortunate to have many agencies working for the success and growth of regional small businesses and these groups have joined together to present this monthly power networking event. Don't miss out. Register today!Networking- Educational Program: "U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development progr...