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...

SECAF is pleased to announce its next Educational Forum: How to Increase Sales in a Difficult Budgetary Environment The tightening federal budget is not news to those who work in the federal government contracting space. However, despite this significant challenge, many contractors are still thriving. Attendees will hear from experts regarding strategies on how companies can emerge from sequestration and constant budget battles even stronger t...

The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum’s (SECAF) is pleased to announce its next Executive Briefing: 2014 Federal Opportunity Forecast happening on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Industry experts from Centurion Research, Bloomberg, Deltek and Government Contracting Weekly will deliver their forecast on opportunities and potential directions of the federal government. The thought leaders will also lend perspective on the potentia...

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 SECAF (Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum) for an update from the Small Business Administration’s Bridget Bean. As Regional Administrator for Region 3, Ms. Bean is responsible for the delivery and management of SBA’s small business programs, financial assistance, and business development program initiatives throughout the region. To register: http://bit.ly/XPGAdD. When: Thursday, March 14, 2013 (7:30-10:00AM) Where:...

Title: Doing Business with the VA: What You Need to Know When: Thursday, November 8, 2012 Time: 7:30am – 10:00am Where: Tower Club Key Take-Aways: Luwanda Jones and Paul Tibbits, both of the Veterans Administration, will be on hand to provide perspective on what the significant drivers will be in doing business with the VA – from acquisition strategies and benefits to the other numerous facets and hot-button issues that contractors...

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...