Friday, September 18, 2009

Uncovering BRAC-Related Business Opportunities in Arlington VA

Government business development expert Gloria Berthold Larkin will speak at the event “Uncovering BRAC-Related Business Opportunities,” sponsored by TargetGov, BizLaunch, and The BRAC Transition Center. The event will take place Thursday October 29, 2009, from 8 – 10:30 am at the Arlington Economic Development Center, located at 1100 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 1500, Arlington, VA 22201.

“BRAC continues to be an economic engine for the businesses that can identify specific opportunities and understand the maze of federal contracting. This session will open the door to current and upcoming contracts right here in the local area.” said Gloria Berthold Larkin, President, TargetGov.

Attend this event to learn actionable information detailing specific contracting opportunities, what contract vehicles and processes are used, how to locate decision-makers, how to build relationships and improve your chances of winning BRAC contracts. Mr. Kenneth “Mitch” Mitchell, the Director of Contracting from Ft. Myer/Henderson Hall will also be on hand to discuss current contracting opportunities in Arlington.

Gloria Berthold Larkin is the President of TargetGov and the national Procurement Committee Co-Chair for Women Impacting Public Policy. She is an expert at government procurement and related business development and marketing services including minority certification services, contract development, GSA Schedules, proposal management and development, contract administration and federal contracting services.

To register online, visit: http://www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/bizlaunch/events. For more information contact Adam Beebe: abeebe@arlingtonva.us or (703) 418-1134

About TargetGov:
TargetGov focuses on government procurement and related business development and marketing services including minority certification services, contract development (GSA Schedules, etc.), business development, proposal management and development, contract administration and expert federal contracting services. The parent company, MOA, provides corporate business development and marketing-related services including current customer analysis to determine profitability, client profiling, targeted prospect identification and list development, database, marketing plan and strategy development, graphic design, marketing communications and calendar development and execution (advertising, direct mail, fax, email, newsletters, postcards, brochures, etc.) Gloria Berthold Larkin is the author of “The Veterans Business Guide: How to Build a Successful Government Contracting Business.” Visit http://www.TargetGov.com

Thursday, September 17, 2009

WIPP Updates

SBA Getting Ready to Roll Out New Women's Procurement Program

For nine years, the women's procurement program has suffered from inaction and/or unacceptable proposals by the SBA on implementation. If put into place, a woman's procurement program, would assist federal agencies meeting the 5% goal for women owned small businesses. Federal agencies have never met the 5% goal set by Congress. However, the SBA, led by Administrator Karen Mills is working to propose a new program and a simultaneous withdrawal of the program proposed by President Bush in 2008. The SBA hopes to have a program in place by the end of the year. Unlike the prior proposed program under President Bush, the program will not contain onerous requirements such as a finding of discrimination by federal agencies. It is expected that the SBA will take another look at the Rand disparity study and expand the eligible industries to more than the four industries proposed by Bush.

E-Verify Required for Federal Contractors


A recent ruling by a U.S. District Court upheld the executive order issued by former President George W. Bush requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify, which was a voluntary system. The order primarily affects federal contractors who are awarded a new contract after September 8, 2009, that includes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause. As of September 8, federal contractors must use the free E-Verify system, administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired during the contract term and current employees assigned to work on the contract.

On September 4, a U.S. District Court Judge rejected an effort by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups, to delay the rule from taking effect while a federal appeal is pending. The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a similar motion on September 9th. The plaintiffs are still considering an appeal.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Veterans continue serving their country as vendors

The Government looks to veteran-owned businesses to provide support in many ways.

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to learn some of the many reasons why the government needs the help of veterans.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

National Teleconference Offers Insight and Timely Advice About Winning Stimulus Spending Contracts in North Carolina

The Teleconference, “How to Win Stimulus Spending Contracts in North Carolina” will be held on Saturday September 19, 2009, sponsored by the Raleigh Black Chamber of Commerce.

Right now is a unique time in our country’s economic history, especially in government contracting, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Business revenues can increase dramatically if a contractor can tap into the 500 billion dollar federal contracting market, and now there is more revenue to be had than ever before.

“Many businesses are struggling right now, but those doing business with the government are getting more contracts and hiring more people. Using the tips in this teleconference, a business can turn the Federal Government into their client, and ensure that their share of the available stimulus dollars,” said Gloria Berthold Larkin, President of TargetGov.

Critical topics covered in this teleconference include: How the Stimulus Contracts differ from other contracts, Who the decision makers are, How to reach those decision makers, and What contract vehicles these decision makers are using to make purchases quickly. This teleconference will focus these topics around the North Carolina region, offering specific incite on North Carolina stimulus contracts.

The cost for attending this live teleconference, as well as receiving the 62 page exclusive TargetGov Toolkit created specifically for this teleconference, is FREE. Simply visit http://www.targetgov.com/ and register.

The featured speaker for this teleconference is nationally recognized expert and author, Gloria Berthold Larkin, President of TargetGov. Gloria is an expert in process of successful government procurement and related business development and marketing services with success stories of clients winning multi-million federal contracts.

About TargetGov:
TargetGov focuses on government procurement and related business development, capture management and marketing services including business consulting, Capability Statement creation and contract vehicle development (GSA Schedules, etc.), and proposal management. Gloria Berthold Larkin is the author of “The Veterans Business Guide: How to Build a Successful Government Contracting Business.” Visit www.TargetGov.com or www.VeteransBusinessGuide.com

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

National Teleconference Offers Insight and Timely Advice About Winning Stimulus Spending Contracts

The Teleconference, “How to Win Stimulus Spending Contracts” will be held on Wednesday September 9, 2009, sponsored by the National Alliance of African American Chambers.

Right now is a unique time in our country’s economic history, especially in government contracting, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Business revenues can increase dramatically if a contractor can tap into the 500 billion dollar federal contracting market, and now there is more revenue to be had than ever before.

“Many businesses are struggling right now, but those doing business with the government are getting more contracts and hiring more people. Using the tips in this teleconference, a business can turn the Federal Government into their client, and ensure that their share of the available stimulus dollars,” said Gloria Berthold Larkin, President of TargetGov.

“As the federal economic stimulus legislation and the funding associated with it should also stimulate the economies of minority communities, this teleconference is an invaluable resource that Black entrepreneurs can use to obtain the knowledge to secure contracting opportunities within their own states,” said Clay Hammond, Chairman of the National Alliance of African American Chambers.

Critical topics covered in this teleconference include: How the Stimulus Contracts differ from other contracts, Who the decision makers are, How to reach those decision makers, and What contract vehicles these decision makers are using to make purchases quickly.

The cost for attending this live teleconference, as well as receiving the 62 page exclusive TargetGov Toolkit created specifically for this teleconference, is FREE. Simply visit http://www.targetgov.com/Content.asp?id=2788 and register.

The featured speaker for this teleconference is nationally recognized expert and author, Gloria Berthold Larkin, President of TargetGov. Gloria is an expert in process of successful government procurement and related business development and marketing services with success stories of clients winning multi-million federal contracts.

About TargetGov:
TargetGov focuses on government procurement and related business development, capture management and marketing services including business consulting, Capability Statement creation and contract vehicle development (GSA Schedules, etc.), and proposal management. Gloria Berthold Larkin is the author of “The Veterans Business Guide: How to Build a Successful Government Contracting Business.” Visit http://www.TargetGov.com or http://www.VeteransBusinessGuide.com