Upcoming Events
Federal Multi-Agency On-Site Industry Event - FED EXPO October 4, 2012 Washington, DC This is a multi-agency participation to include Federal Aviation Administration, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Energy, and the U.S. Postal Service HQ. Companies looking to support these agencies with specialized technologies and services are encouraged to participate in this industry showcase.
Tampa Bay Minority Enterprise Development Week (MEDWeek) Conference October 2 - 5, 2012 Tampa, FL The largest federally sponsored event on minority enterprise development to enhance business opportunities while developing the tools for business growth. This event highlights the significant contributions made by minority businesses in the Tampa Bay surrounding areas and focuses on "empowering minority business leaders" to be key stakeholders in diversifying the economy. Mr. Andre J. Gudger, Director, DoD OSBP, will be the keynote speaker on Thursday, October 4, 2012.
NASA/KSC HUBZone Industry Day & EXPO 2012 October 16, 2012 Port Canaveral, FL The NASA/KSC HUBZone Industry Day and Expo (EXPO) is open to all businesses - HUBZone businesses are encouraged to participate. The event will feature approximately 175 business and government exhibits. Exhibitors include vendors from a variety of products and services. Representatives of NASA, the 45th Space Wing, prime contractors, and other Government agencies will be available to answer specific questions about doing business with their respective organizations. Counseling / matchmaking sessions will be available for those interested.
2012 National Small Business Federal Contracting Fall Conference October 16 - 17, 2012 Washington, DC This conference is presented jointly by the National Association of Small Business Contractors (the Supplier Council of The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce) and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce. This year’s conference increases focus on assuring small business federal contractors secure our fair share of federal contracting (taxpayer) dollars and that small business has access to federal agencies and prime contractors.
NASBC / USWCC National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit – West Coast December 5, 2012 San Diego, CA The 4th Annual National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit – West Coast is presented jointly by the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Small Business Contractors (the Supplier Council of The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce).
Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference - 30th Anniversary December 5 - 6, 2012 Washington, DC MED Week helps minority-owned firms grow both domestically and globally through a series of educational, training and business-to-business networking events. Each year, thousands of minority-owned firms across a variety of industries converge upon Washington, DC to connect with public and private sector buyers, explore avenues for business expansion, and develop thriving partnerships with firms across multiple industry sectors.
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Proposed FAR Amendment to Affect Documenting Contractor Performance September 6, 2012 DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide Governmentwide standardized past performance evaluation factors and performance rating categories and require that past performance information be entered into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
Justifying Sole-source Awards for Small Business Made Permanent April 20, 2012 Regulatory officials recently announced a revision to the FAR. The revision requires an agency to make public the justification for an 8(a) small business sole-source contract prior to award if the amount exceeds $20 Million.
Secretary LaHood Announces DOT Mentor Protégé Pilot Program April 19, 2012 On April 10, 2012 US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the launch of a DOT Mentor-Protégé Pilot Program during DOT’s Small Business Day. This pilot program was created to enhance the capability of minority and small business owners to successfully compete for and perform in federal procurement opportunities. The program was designed to assist small business owners to "compete for and perform in federal procurement opportunities."
Small Business Confidence May Mean Bad News for Jobs April 10, 2012 Business owners’ wavering confidence in the economy may signal more trouble ahead for the job market. This article discusses the Department of Labor’s report showing data associated with small businesses, and decline of confidence level “typical of a recession.”
JOBS Act opens fundraising doors for small firms April 6, 2012 The bipartisan Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) bill, signed into law by President Obama, will provide capital for small businesses. The JOBS bill is a new law that provides companies with more access to fundraising, new kinds of investors and fewer regulatory burdens.
Small Business Employment Grows Rapidly April 5, 2012 The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index, which tracks hiring at companies with 300 or fewer employees, reported a 1.66 percent increase in March, the highest month-over-month increase since June 2010. The increase in hiring by small businesses implies a positive direction in the U.S. economy.
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