I just wanted to say thank you for hosting such a beneficial event last Thursday. My firm found the Alliance Baltimore 2009 really helpful and a great opportunity to meet with different procurement folks from various agencies and companies. The workshop sessions on “How to Get on the GSA Schedule” and “BRAC Opportunities” were especially informative and helpful.
Thanks again for such a well organized event!
- Kerri Corderman, Public Involvement Specialist/Environmental Planner, McCormick Taylor, Inc
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Schedule - Alliance Texas 2008
June 26, 2008 Arlington, TX
June 25, 2008
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ATTENDEE BADGE PICK-UP All Participants are welcome to pick up their badges and directory at this time. There is no admission to the trade show area till Tuesday morning at 7:30 am.
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN/BADGE PICK-UP Exhibitors are encouraged to set up their exhibits during these hours.
June 26, 2008
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
REGISTRATION Badges and MatchMaking Schedules may be picked up beginning at 7:30 am on Thursday, June 26. All on-site registration also begins at 7:30 am.
8:00 am - 8:20 am
OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS Start the day with Continental Breakfast, remarks and Ribbon Cutting into the Exhibit Hall. Moderator: Willie Heath, Heath International Enterprises, Inc Speaker: Scott Armey, US General Services Administration
8:20 am - 8:30 am
GET THE MOST OUT OF TODAY! View PowerPoint Presentation Beverly Kuykendall, of TREMCO will arm you with the energy, excitement and opportunities to make this the best networking day possible.
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
EXHIBITS OPEN Exhibits are ONLY open from 8:30 to 12:00 pm.
9:00 am - 10:15 am
1. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN - A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!!! View PowerPoint Presentation Learn more of the specifics of a subcontracting plan. When are they required and how to potentially have your business included on the subcontracting plan when it is being developed. Moderator: Debora Bradford, Small Business, US Environmental Protection Agency Speaker: Bobbie Jessie, President and CEO, JES Tech Speaker: Nina Miller, SBLO, Jordan-BE&K Federal Group LLC
10:30 am - 11:45 am
2. GETTING IN THE GAME - NAVIGATING THE MAZE OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING Dealing with the Federal Government can seem like a formidable task at times. With a little patience, persistence and perseverance on your part your efforts will be rewarded in the long run. There are procedural steps essential for success.
The Fundamentals of this course will help provide a general understanding of the basic laws, terms and processes of Federal government procurement. You will learn the rules of the Federal government contracting process to assist you in making decisions for your company about contracting with the Federal government.
This seminar will cover everything you wanted to know about federal contracting but were afraid to ask.
Speaker: Willie Heath, Heath International Enterprises, Inc
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
LUNCH AND PRESENTATION OF ADVOCATE AWARDS Presentation of Advocate Awards: nominated from organizations in the five-state region. Moderator: Joe Trahan, Sports Anchor, WFAA-TV
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
MATCHMAKING MEETINGS Scheduled meetings with federal, state and local agencies and prime contractors are available at over 50 tables
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
RESOURCE EXHIBITS While you are waiting for your MatchMaking meetings Resource agencies will also be available to talk with you.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
3. GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR CERTIFICATION View PowerPoint Presentation Effective marketing and actually receiving a contract award from the federal government takes much, much more than being certified. In fact, the certification is only the beginning. Learn what CAN and what CANNOT be done within the federal guidelines in order for your certification to represent a strategic marketing advantage for your firm. Hear about the possibilities and prepare to PROACTIVELY market your products/services and your status as an easy procurement mechanism for the federal government! Roll up your shirt sleeves and be ready to THINK and WORK and STRATEGIZE during this federal contracting workshop.
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
4. WE WANT YOU! GSA'S NEW 21 GUN SALUTE FOR SDVOSB'S View PowerPoint Presentation View PowerPoint Presentation GSA wants Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB's) to learn about our new "21Gun Salute" initiative. The 21 Gun Salute is GSA's concerted effort to increase contracting opportunities for SDVOSB's. Come learn about GSA's plan to meet and exceed the 3% contracting goal with our nation's Sevice-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Moderator: Albert Garza, Director, Small Business Utilization, US General Services Administration Speaker: Jamie Schueller, Contracting Officer, PBS, US General Services Administration Speaker: Mark King, Contracting Officer-FAS, US General Services Administration
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
COOKIE BREAK AND DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS Fill up with treats and win door prizes provided by our exhibitors. MUST
BE PRESENT
TO WIN.
Door Prize donors:
American Airlines - 2 Round Trip tickets anywhere in 48 states
Mariott Courtyard - 1 night stay at Courtyard Fossil Creek
New Horizons Computer Learning Center - CompTIA Network+ or Security+ course
