Greetings!
The TargetGov team is growing and we have a new office! First, we welcome Lisa Schuster, who has joined the team as a dynamic administrative expert.
Second, just this week we also moved to larger office-the first move since we started in 1997. Our new address is:
9250 Bendix Road, North, Ste 215
Columbia, MD 21045
866-579-1346 Toll-free
410-579-1346 Local
For those of you who recognize the address, we are very happy to be part of the Neo-Tech Incubator, a nationally-recognized award-winning business incubator. We are the federal contracting experts-in-residence and we look forward to continuing our long relationship working with incubator-based firms and also firms located nation-wide who want to grow their federal contracting business.
Check out the Sources Sought teleconference below-a remarkable situation is happening right now and over a thousand Sources Sought Notices (SSNs) have flooded FedBizOpps since Feb 1 (compared to less than 100 in the same period last year). Are you getting the business out of these SSNs, or are you handing it over to your competitors?
And, I ask for your vote yet one more time. I did not know there would be a finalist process for the Corridor Inc Person of the Year award, but there is, and I made the cut. If you could please take a few seconds to click here and vote, I would appreciate it.
Because you asked: I believe the prospective federal shutdown is grand theater and IF it should actually happen, every politician, red, blue or tea, that caused it should be ashamed. While some seem to relish the idea of shutting down bureaucrats, have they forgotten about the thousands of people employed by government contractors who will be shut down, who won't be paid, who will be in dire straits even by losing a week or two of pay? Don't just sit there and grouse about it, tell your congress people what YOU want. It takes 2 min., and they will listen.
Here's to your success!
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
Monday, March 14, 2011
The New Book is Here!
Greetings!
Finally! The Basic Guide to Government Contracting is hot off the presses, ready for shipping and also available on Kindle. This new, informative book is a serious approach to building a successful government contracting business. There is nothing easy about this market-but for those who make the commitment to it, the rewards can be many.
What are readers saying? "You have made a complicated process understandable and doable." And "I can now see how my business can take practical steps and build a solid foundation for success."
My husband is glad it is finally printed-I admit, many long nights and weekends went into the creation of this book, and I appreciate his patience and support!
Click here for more book details. Want to read an except? Email me and I'll send you a free excerpt. Our first book launch party will be at the Center Club Government Contracting Group Happy Hour Feb 9, attend as a guest and celebrate with me!
Dr Ulwyn Pierre interviewed me on her radio show at Voice of America. Click here for the full story.
Trying to track me down? Look for me at the:
--Women in Construction at the Gaylord Washington DC Feb 7
--Lorman National Teleconference Feb 8
--Center Club Happy Hour in Baltimore Feb 9
--Women in GovCon Teleconference Feb 10
--NAWBO in Columbia MD Feb 11
Stop by, call in, email me; say hello and let me know how you are doing. And, if you could do me a favor and vote for me (see below) I would appreciate it!
Here's to your success!
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
Finally! The Basic Guide to Government Contracting is hot off the presses, ready for shipping and also available on Kindle. This new, informative book is a serious approach to building a successful government contracting business. There is nothing easy about this market-but for those who make the commitment to it, the rewards can be many.
What are readers saying? "You have made a complicated process understandable and doable." And "I can now see how my business can take practical steps and build a solid foundation for success."
My husband is glad it is finally printed-I admit, many long nights and weekends went into the creation of this book, and I appreciate his patience and support!
Click here for more book details. Want to read an except? Email me and I'll send you a free excerpt. Our first book launch party will be at the Center Club Government Contracting Group Happy Hour Feb 9, attend as a guest and celebrate with me!
Dr Ulwyn Pierre interviewed me on her radio show at Voice of America. Click here for the full story.
Trying to track me down? Look for me at the:
--Women in Construction at the Gaylord Washington DC Feb 7
--Lorman National Teleconference Feb 8
--Center Club Happy Hour in Baltimore Feb 9
--Women in GovCon Teleconference Feb 10
--NAWBO in Columbia MD Feb 11
Stop by, call in, email me; say hello and let me know how you are doing. And, if you could do me a favor and vote for me (see below) I would appreciate it!
Here's to your success!
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
New Year - New Format
Greetings!
Welcome to our new newsletter format-what do you think? Too big, too small, just right? Let me know and we'll tweak it to be just right for you.
Lot's going on, I hope you can participate in the energizing, business building and thought-provoking events, webinars, teleconferences, sessions and happy hours. OK, we may not provoke deep thoughts at the happy hour, but we will enjoy seeing you, our friends, colleagues, contractors and clients. Success is all about building relationships, right?
Check out the "conscious fund" story below. It's from our friends at Bloomberg Government. Who would have thought that this "guilt fund" started in the 1800's!
We have a number of client successes kicking off 2011-let us know if we can help you be more successful in your federal contracting efforts.
Here's to your continued success!
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
Welcome to our new newsletter format-what do you think? Too big, too small, just right? Let me know and we'll tweak it to be just right for you.
Lot's going on, I hope you can participate in the energizing, business building and thought-provoking events, webinars, teleconferences, sessions and happy hours. OK, we may not provoke deep thoughts at the happy hour, but we will enjoy seeing you, our friends, colleagues, contractors and clients. Success is all about building relationships, right?
Check out the "conscious fund" story below. It's from our friends at Bloomberg Government. Who would have thought that this "guilt fund" started in the 1800's!
We have a number of client successes kicking off 2011-let us know if we can help you be more successful in your federal contracting efforts.
Here's to your continued success!
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
Thoughts for the New Year
Greetings!
I think we are ingrained with the process of evaluating the past year and making plans for the upcoming year-whether we want to admit it or not. What is your method: do you make a conscious effort and perhaps even write it all down, or do you make a mental note: am I up or down and take a gut read if that is OK or not? Or do you choose a third option and ignore it all completely and hope for a better year?
While I am a hopeful person myself, I have to tell you, hope is not an effective business strategy. And, brace yourself, because the mental notes and gut reads are not what drive a business to success.
Let's use this new year to do what we really want to do: plan a celebration for December 2011 where we are toasting each other and happily recounting the successes we have enjoyed all year long!
We are going to do exactly that during our next teleconference. Not just the celebration, but also put together a real plan for federal contracting success in 2011.
Be our guest-we see it as our contribution to building the economy--Join us on January 20, 2011 and start that route to success by taking stock of where we are today, acknowledging what worked last year and what did not work, and making solid plans detailing how to grow your business to reach a profitable goal. For those that have attended our teleconferences in the past, you know that we give you real, valuable, actionable information. I hope that you will join us as we make a plan for real success in 2011! Click here to register.
And, I have a different call to action for you: Would you consider making this a year to pay it forward? Would you consider making a conscious decision to do something for someone in need? If they need to be let in in the line of traffic, if they need to hear a kind word, if they need to vent and you are the listener, if they need a second chance, if they need something, would you consider it? You may choose no, that is fine. The conscious consideration is what matters.
I hope to see you or talk with you soon.
Here's to your continued success!
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
I think we are ingrained with the process of evaluating the past year and making plans for the upcoming year-whether we want to admit it or not. What is your method: do you make a conscious effort and perhaps even write it all down, or do you make a mental note: am I up or down and take a gut read if that is OK or not? Or do you choose a third option and ignore it all completely and hope for a better year?
While I am a hopeful person myself, I have to tell you, hope is not an effective business strategy. And, brace yourself, because the mental notes and gut reads are not what drive a business to success.
Let's use this new year to do what we really want to do: plan a celebration for December 2011 where we are toasting each other and happily recounting the successes we have enjoyed all year long!
We are going to do exactly that during our next teleconference. Not just the celebration, but also put together a real plan for federal contracting success in 2011.
Be our guest-we see it as our contribution to building the economy--Join us on January 20, 2011 and start that route to success by taking stock of where we are today, acknowledging what worked last year and what did not work, and making solid plans detailing how to grow your business to reach a profitable goal. For those that have attended our teleconferences in the past, you know that we give you real, valuable, actionable information. I hope that you will join us as we make a plan for real success in 2011! Click here to register.
And, I have a different call to action for you: Would you consider making this a year to pay it forward? Would you consider making a conscious decision to do something for someone in need? If they need to be let in in the line of traffic, if they need to hear a kind word, if they need to vent and you are the listener, if they need a second chance, if they need something, would you consider it? You may choose no, that is fine. The conscious consideration is what matters.
I hope to see you or talk with you soon.
Here's to your continued success!
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
Monday, December 20, 2010
House Passes Continuing Resolution
This Directly Affects Contracting Budgets! House Continuing Resolution Vote Passed (212-206, 16 Not Voting)
The House passed a long-term continuing resolution to fund government operations through the end of fiscal year 2011 at fiscal year 2010 levels. The overall funding would remain $1.09 trillion, but billions of dollars in program funding would shift.The current continuing resolution expires December 18, 2010. To read more about the resolution click here.
The House passed a long-term continuing resolution to fund government operations through the end of fiscal year 2011 at fiscal year 2010 levels. The overall funding would remain $1.09 trillion, but billions of dollars in program funding would shift.The current continuing resolution expires December 18, 2010. To read more about the resolution click here.
We've Joined the Electronic Craze!
Just in time for the holidays, my "Veterans Business Guide: How to Build a Successful Government Contracting Business" is now available on Amazon Kindle! To order click here. Or, if you prefer the paperback copy, click here.
The Veteran’s Business Guide is the first—and only—resource book specifically tailored to help veterans win profitable federal government contracts.
The Veterans Business Guide doesn’t just offer tips, but it is a full soup-to-nuts rundown of everything veterans need to know to start your own business and achieve success in government contracting.
You’ll learn how to:
--Start your own business
--Use your veteran or service disabled veteran status and special resources
--Maneuver through the government contracting maze
--Strategize for business success
--Use specific tactics to identify your best contacts
And much more...
Sample chapters:-How to Start Your Own Business
-Veterans: How to Use Specific Laws and Government Goals to Help You Succeed
-Understanding the Federal Government Buying Process (Why it is so different from the corporate
process—and the secrets you need to know!)
-How to Find the Federal Agencies That Need Your Products and Services
-Specific Registrations to Open the Door to Contracts
-Successful Marketing Strategies to Win Federal Contracts
-The Do’s and Don’ts of Federal Contracting
Exclusively through TargetGov
The Veterans Business Guide is only available through TargetGov, the leader in helping businesses of all sizes learn how to be successful government contractors.
A great gift for all veteran entrepreneurs and executives alike who wish to jump-start their FY2011 with government sales.
To order the Kindle copy, click here. To order the paperback copy, click here.
Here's to your success in 2011!
The Veteran’s Business Guide is the first—and only—resource book specifically tailored to help veterans win profitable federal government contracts.
The Veterans Business Guide doesn’t just offer tips, but it is a full soup-to-nuts rundown of everything veterans need to know to start your own business and achieve success in government contracting.
You’ll learn how to:
--Start your own business
--Use your veteran or service disabled veteran status and special resources
--Maneuver through the government contracting maze
--Strategize for business success
--Use specific tactics to identify your best contacts
And much more...
Sample chapters:-How to Start Your Own Business
-Veterans: How to Use Specific Laws and Government Goals to Help You Succeed
-Understanding the Federal Government Buying Process (Why it is so different from the corporate
process—and the secrets you need to know!)
-How to Find the Federal Agencies That Need Your Products and Services
-Specific Registrations to Open the Door to Contracts
-Successful Marketing Strategies to Win Federal Contracts
-The Do’s and Don’ts of Federal Contracting
Exclusively through TargetGov
The Veterans Business Guide is only available through TargetGov, the leader in helping businesses of all sizes learn how to be successful government contractors.
A great gift for all veteran entrepreneurs and executives alike who wish to jump-start their FY2011 with government sales.
To order the Kindle copy, click here. To order the paperback copy, click here.
Here's to your success in 2011!
Upcoming Conference - Women and Minority Business Certifications and Procurement
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is hosting a half day conference on January 12, 2011. This event is focused on helping women and minority businesses understand certifications and procurement tactics that work for them. Hear from several procurement experts including:
-Sharon Jackson, MBE Compliance and Outreach Manager, GOMA
-Shirley Williams, Chief of MBE/WBE Opportunity Office, Mayor's Office
-Gloria Larkin, President, TargetGov
-Liz Cullen, WBENC.
Enjoy multiple breakout sessions and a Lunch Panel with success stories and networking.
January 12, 2011
9:00am- 1:00pm
Sheraton Columbia, 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044
$50 NAWBO members/ $65 non-members
To register and/or for more information, visit http://www.nawbobrc.org/.
For sponsorship and exhitbitor info contact Edna Kowitz.
-Sharon Jackson, MBE Compliance and Outreach Manager, GOMA
-Shirley Williams, Chief of MBE/WBE Opportunity Office, Mayor's Office
-Gloria Larkin, President, TargetGov
-Liz Cullen, WBENC.
Enjoy multiple breakout sessions and a Lunch Panel with success stories and networking.
January 12, 2011
9:00am- 1:00pm
Sheraton Columbia, 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044
$50 NAWBO members/ $65 non-members
To register and/or for more information, visit http://www.nawbobrc.org/.
For sponsorship and exhitbitor info contact Edna Kowitz.
Greetings from Gloria - December 2010
We have much to be grateful for here at the TargetGov world headquarters. I hope that makes you smile-our bursting-at the seams little office is proud to serve our clients and troops across the world (and ship our books there too!)
While our shop is small, our elves are busy working to make all of our client's dreams come true.
To our core crew:
- Thanks to Pam for her steadfast detail-focused extraordinary efforts;
- Thanks to Nick for your fresh approach, expertise in our recording studio and communication expertise;
- Thanks to Cathy for keeping the back-office details running smoothly;
- Thanks to Heidi for sharing your knowledge and guiding successful proposal teams.
And THANK YOU for being YOU-friends, clients, colleagues, supporters, and advocates. We all experience sadness and tough times. Thanks for helping me with mine and as you get through your tough times, count on us and those around you.
May you see the light shine bright with love and peace.
PS: Speaking of bursting at the seams--we are looking for new office space in 2011. If you have 1200-1500 s.f. to sub-let near the Baltimore-BWI-Ft Meade area, please let me know
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
VICTORY – SBA ANNOUNCES FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WOMEN’S PROCUREMENT PROGRAM
Door Opens to $25 Billion in Government Contracts for Women Owned Businesses
Washington, D.C. – October 6, 2010 – TargetGov President, Gloria Larkin, applauds the efforts of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) as the Small Business Administration releases the final rule which will implement the Women’s Procurement Program. This Program gives women business owners access to 5% of the federal procurement budget, which just last year, amounted to over $25 billion dollars.
The Women’s Procurement Program stalled for eleven years after being passed into law in the year 2000. Now finally enacted, contracting officers will have the ability to restrict competition to women-owned small businesses if the procurement falls within one of the eighty-three (83) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes specified in the program.
“I know there are thousands of businesses owned by women employing hundreds of thousands of people that will benefit by this. It is a huge step to helping build this economy and strengthen our county.” said Gloria Larkin, business owner and government contractor. “The federal government has missed the women’s business contracting goal by over $6 billion dollars just last year—now there will be no excuse.”
“For eleven long years, we have anxiously awaited final implementation of the Women’s Procurement Program. Thanks to Administrator Karen Mills and her team, the program is finally underway,” said Barbara Kasoff, President of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). “WIPP’s efforts led the way to ensure that women contractors have the opportunity to receive their fair share of contracting dollars. We believe that increased federal contracting opportunities will give women business owners a solid chance at growing their business,” added Kasoff.
Since 2008, Gloria Larkin has been instrumental in building WIPP’s Give Me 5 Program (www.GiveMe5.com) which has helped increase the number of women-owned businesses registered on the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) by over 30%. The CCR is the government database that was used to determine the number of eligible industries in the new program. Along with advocacy for passage and implementation of the Program, WIPP’s educational initiatives have worked to build the pool of women-owned businesses ready to bid on federal contracts.
Important to the program’s success is a change made in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 which restored “parity” among all of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small business contracting programs. The program will be considered equal to any other small business contracting program. This issue is highlighted in WIPP’s Economic Blueprint: The Women Business Owners’ Platform for Growth, unveiled during the WIPP 2010 Annual Leadership Conference. The Blueprint serves as WIPP’s voice regarding challenges unique to small businesses that require action by our elected officials.
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) is a national nonpartisan group with over half-a-million members. WIPP is the collective voice in Washington, D.C., for 51 national women and small business organizations. WIPP advocates for and on behalf of women in business in the legislative process of our nation, creating economic opportunities for members and building alliances with other small business organizations.
TargetGov (www.targetgov.com) is the firm owned by Gloria Larkin which specializes in helping small and large companies successfully compete in the federal marketplace. She is the past Procurement Committee co-chair for WIPP and currently serves on the governing Board of Directors.
Washington, D.C. – October 6, 2010 – TargetGov President, Gloria Larkin, applauds the efforts of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) as the Small Business Administration releases the final rule which will implement the Women’s Procurement Program. This Program gives women business owners access to 5% of the federal procurement budget, which just last year, amounted to over $25 billion dollars.
The Women’s Procurement Program stalled for eleven years after being passed into law in the year 2000. Now finally enacted, contracting officers will have the ability to restrict competition to women-owned small businesses if the procurement falls within one of the eighty-three (83) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes specified in the program.
“I know there are thousands of businesses owned by women employing hundreds of thousands of people that will benefit by this. It is a huge step to helping build this economy and strengthen our county.” said Gloria Larkin, business owner and government contractor. “The federal government has missed the women’s business contracting goal by over $6 billion dollars just last year—now there will be no excuse.”
“For eleven long years, we have anxiously awaited final implementation of the Women’s Procurement Program. Thanks to Administrator Karen Mills and her team, the program is finally underway,” said Barbara Kasoff, President of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). “WIPP’s efforts led the way to ensure that women contractors have the opportunity to receive their fair share of contracting dollars. We believe that increased federal contracting opportunities will give women business owners a solid chance at growing their business,” added Kasoff.
Since 2008, Gloria Larkin has been instrumental in building WIPP’s Give Me 5 Program (www.GiveMe5.com
Important to the program’s success is a change made in the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 which restored “parity” among all of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small business contracting programs. The program will be considered equal to any other small business contracting program. This issue is highlighted in WIPP’s Economic Blueprint: The Women Business Owners’ Platform for Growth, unveiled during the WIPP 2010 Annual Leadership Conference. The Blueprint serves as WIPP’s voice regarding challenges unique to small businesses that require action by our elected officials.
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) is a national nonpartisan group with over half-a-million members. WIPP is the collective voice in Washington, D.C., for 51 national women and small business organizations. WIPP advocates for and on behalf of women in business in the legislative process of our nation, creating economic opportunities for members and building alliances with other small business organizations.
TargetGov (www.targetgov.com
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Government Contract Accounting National Teleconference Scheduled for July 15, 2010
Stay Profitable, Learn How to Price Winning Contracts
Washington, D.C. TargetGov will host a live national teleconference “Accounting for Government Contractors,” on July 15, 2010. Topics covered include: The difference between business accounting and accounting for government contracts, specialized rules and regulations, R-CAS—DCAA, using your accounting system for pricing proposals, cost accounting, direct vs. indirect costs, allowables vs. unallowables, labor tracking, job order or project accounting, how to prepare for a DCAA audit, and best practices.
In addition to access to the teleconference, registrants will immediately receive a 56 page Toolkit in PDF format detailing the requirements needed to satisfy special government contract needs and what a business must do to prepare for these contracts even before the proposal is written. Expert speakers for this teleconference are Nicole M. Mitchell, Government Contract Services Group, Aronson & Company, as well as Gloria Berthold Larkin, President of TargetGov.
Learn what preventive steps to take to avoid reaching a financial crisis in the midst of the procurement process as well as how to satisfy special requirements prior to the solicitation response deadlines. “This teleconference will allow business owners to get a jump start on the accounting related to government contracts. With this information, contractors can show in their proposal that they are properly prepared to not only provide the contract requirements, but account for it in government-accepted processes as well,” said Gloria Berthold Larkin.
The live teleconference, “Accounting for Government Contractors” will be held nationwide on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm CST, 11:00 am MST, and 10:00 am PST. Accompanying the session is the all-inclusive, 56 page toolkit detailing the essential accounting need for government contracting, all for the fee of $49.95. All program participants are required to register on the TargetGov Website: http://www.targetgov.com/.
About the Speakers
Nicole M. Mitchell joined Aronson & Company in January 1998 and serves as a Senior Consultant/Senior Manager in the Government Contract Services Group. She specializes in accounting and financial issues impacting government contractors. She has a broad-based background in generally accepted accounting principles and cost principles related to government contractors including the FAR and CAS. Nicole has presented various contracting related topics for the MACPA as well as the AICPA. She co-authored a Thompson RIA reference manual for controllers “Doing Business with the Federal Government.” She received a Bachelor of Science majoring in accounting from Frostburg State University and a Master in Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary’s College. She is a licensed CPA.
Gloria Berthold Larkin is the President of TargetGov and the National Procurement Committee Co-Chair for Women Impacting Public Policy. She is an expert in government procurement and related business development and marketing services. Larkin was most recently awarded the 2010 Maryland Women in Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Maryland Top 100 Women Award by The Daily Record.
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
Washington, D.C. TargetGov will host a live national teleconference “Accounting for Government Contractors,” on July 15, 2010. Topics covered include: The difference between business accounting and accounting for government contracts, specialized rules and regulations, R-CAS—DCAA, using your accounting system for pricing proposals, cost accounting, direct vs. indirect costs, allowables vs. unallowables, labor tracking, job order or project accounting, how to prepare for a DCAA audit, and best practices.
In addition to access to the teleconference, registrants will immediately receive a 56 page Toolkit in PDF format detailing the requirements needed to satisfy special government contract needs and what a business must do to prepare for these contracts even before the proposal is written. Expert speakers for this teleconference are Nicole M. Mitchell, Government Contract Services Group, Aronson & Company, as well as Gloria Berthold Larkin, President of TargetGov.
Learn what preventive steps to take to avoid reaching a financial crisis in the midst of the procurement process as well as how to satisfy special requirements prior to the solicitation response deadlines. “This teleconference will allow business owners to get a jump start on the accounting related to government contracts. With this information, contractors can show in their proposal that they are properly prepared to not only provide the contract requirements, but account for it in government-accepted processes as well,” said Gloria Berthold Larkin.
The live teleconference, “Accounting for Government Contractors” will be held nationwide on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm CST, 11:00 am MST, and 10:00 am PST. Accompanying the session is the all-inclusive, 56 page toolkit detailing the essential accounting need for government contracting, all for the fee of $49.95. All program participants are required to register on the TargetGov Website: http://www.targetgov.com/.
About the Speakers
Nicole M. Mitchell joined Aronson & Company in January 1998 and serves as a Senior Consultant/Senior Manager in the Government Contract Services Group. She specializes in accounting and financial issues impacting government contractors. She has a broad-based background in generally accepted accounting principles and cost principles related to government contractors including the FAR and CAS. Nicole has presented various contracting related topics for the MACPA as well as the AICPA. She co-authored a Thompson RIA reference manual for controllers “Doing Business with the Federal Government.” She received a Bachelor of Science majoring in accounting from Frostburg State University and a Master in Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary’s College. She is a licensed CPA.
Gloria Berthold Larkin is the President of TargetGov and the National Procurement Committee Co-Chair for Women Impacting Public Policy. She is an expert in government procurement and related business development and marketing services. Larkin was most recently awarded the 2010 Maryland Women in Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Maryland Top 100 Women Award by The Daily Record.
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
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
TargetGov Audio Download Covers the Art of Creating and Using a Powerful Capability Statement to Win Government Contracts
New Updates Added to Address Demands of Doing Business with the Federal Government
Washington DC. TargetGov announces that its most popular national teleconference “How to Create a Power Capability Statement” is now available as an immediate audio download and 60 page Toolkit PDF. Gloria Larkin, President of TargetGov lectures on the new, updated information regarding capability statements now required by government agencies, including a discussion about to decision-maker meetings. The hour-long updated teleconference also covers: the three types of capability statements, when to use and not to use a capability statement, the five key elements of a powerful capability statement, the common mistakes to avoid as well as several other tips for success.
Mr. O. Keeshan, an attendee of a live teleconference said “ It's a great clarification of some common sense steps that need to be taken to be successful in selling to the Government. The Toolkit is very well organized and easy to refer back to. It is going to be a great reference tool. This teleconference gives us a good leg-up in starting this process.”
The audio of the national teleconference, “How to Create a Power Capability Statement” and the all-inclusive, 60 page toolkit detailing the dos and don’ts for effective capability statements are now available for immediate download for $87.00. Visit the TargetGov Website: http://www.targetgov.com/ for details.
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. Larkin was most recently awarded the 2010 Maryland Women in Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Maryland Top 100 Women Award by The Daily Record.
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
Contact Information:
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President
TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates, Inc.
Direct: 410-579-1346
Toll-free: 866-579-1346
glorialarkin@targetgov.com
Washington DC. TargetGov announces that its most popular national teleconference “How to Create a Power Capability Statement” is now available as an immediate audio download and 60 page Toolkit PDF. Gloria Larkin, President of TargetGov lectures on the new, updated information regarding capability statements now required by government agencies, including a discussion about to decision-maker meetings. The hour-long updated teleconference also covers: the three types of capability statements, when to use and not to use a capability statement, the five key elements of a powerful capability statement, the common mistakes to avoid as well as several other tips for success.
Mr. O. Keeshan, an attendee of a live teleconference said “ It's a great clarification of some common sense steps that need to be taken to be successful in selling to the Government. The Toolkit is very well organized and easy to refer back to. It is going to be a great reference tool. This teleconference gives us a good leg-up in starting this process.”
The audio of the national teleconference, “How to Create a Power Capability Statement” and the all-inclusive, 60 page toolkit detailing the dos and don’ts for effective capability statements are now available for immediate download for $87.00. Visit the TargetGov Website: http://www.targetgov.com/ for details.
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. Larkin was most recently awarded the 2010 Maryland Women in Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Maryland Top 100 Women Award by The Daily Record.
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
Contact Information:
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President
TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates, Inc.
Direct: 410-579-1346
Toll-free: 866-579-1346
glorialarkin@targetgov.com
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Gloria Berthold Larkin Named to The Daily Record’s Circle of Excellence
Washington D.C., May 12, 2010 — Gloria Berthold Larkin has been named to The Daily Record’s Circle of Excellence, a distinction earned by being named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women three times.
The Daily Record’s annual list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women was created to recognize outstanding achievement by women as demonstrated through professional accomplishment, community leadership, and mentoring. The Circle of Excellence is awarded for sustained achievement. Since 1996, The Daily Record has recognized more than 800 high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact in the state through its Top 100 Women and Circle of Excellence awards.
“As Top 100 Women celebrates its 15th anniversary, all of us at The Daily Record continue to be proud and honored to conduct this important event,” says Christopher Eddings, publisher of The Daily Record. “We commend Gloria and are proud to recognize her as one of The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women.”
Larkin’s achievements continue to be recognized across the state, most recently by Maryland’s Small Business Association, which named her a 2010 Women in Business Champion. Gloria’s recognition stems directly from the success of TargetGov, her full service marketing company which specializes in government contract procurement, and her active involvement with minority small business owners, women in particular; Larkin also serves as the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) National Procurement Committee CoChair.
“While I’ve worked hard to get TargetGov where it is today,” Larkin said, “a true measure of success is found in our clients and how successful they are. The fact that we help them reach their goals means we are doing a good job.”
In order to qualify for The Daily Record’s Circle of Excellence, honorees must have been named to the Top 100 Women list two previous times. Larkin’s previous recognitions came in 2004 and 2007. As with Top 100 Women, nominations are solicited from economic development agencies, women’s organizations, chambers of commerce, and the business community at large.
A panel of judges comprised of business professionals and past Top 100 Women winners from across Maryland review all of the applications; they are asked to be extremely selective when it comes to the Circle of Excellence. Judges look for continued involvement in all key areas – professional accomplishment, community leadership, and mentoring – with a demonstration that each nominee is still actively involved and proactive.
For more information about Maryland’s Circle of Excellence and Top 100 Women and a complete list of winners, visit http://www.mddailyrecord.com/.
About The Daily Record
For more than 120 years, The Daily Record Company has provided trusted legal and business information to Maryland readers. In addition to the daily newspaper published five days a week, The Daily Record publishes: the www.mddailyrecord.com Web site; four blogs, Maryland Business, On the Record, Generation JD, and Eye on Annapolis; and a variety of special publications on topics of interest to Maryland business and legal professionals.
The Daily Record also honors leading Marylanders through events such as Influential Marylanders, Maryland’s Top 100 Women, Leadership in Law, and Health Care Heroes. The Daily Record is owned by Dolan Media Company, trading as DM, of Minneapolis, MN.
The Daily Record’s annual list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women was created to recognize outstanding achievement by women as demonstrated through professional accomplishment, community leadership, and mentoring. The Circle of Excellence is awarded for sustained achievement. Since 1996, The Daily Record has recognized more than 800 high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact in the state through its Top 100 Women and Circle of Excellence awards.
“As Top 100 Women celebrates its 15th anniversary, all of us at The Daily Record continue to be proud and honored to conduct this important event,” says Christopher Eddings, publisher of The Daily Record. “We commend Gloria and are proud to recognize her as one of The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women.”
Larkin’s achievements continue to be recognized across the state, most recently by Maryland’s Small Business Association, which named her a 2010 Women in Business Champion. Gloria’s recognition stems directly from the success of TargetGov, her full service marketing company which specializes in government contract procurement, and her active involvement with minority small business owners, women in particular; Larkin also serves as the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) National Procurement Committee CoChair.
“While I’ve worked hard to get TargetGov where it is today,” Larkin said, “a true measure of success is found in our clients and how successful they are. The fact that we help them reach their goals means we are doing a good job.”
In order to qualify for The Daily Record’s Circle of Excellence, honorees must have been named to the Top 100 Women list two previous times. Larkin’s previous recognitions came in 2004 and 2007. As with Top 100 Women, nominations are solicited from economic development agencies, women’s organizations, chambers of commerce, and the business community at large.
A panel of judges comprised of business professionals and past Top 100 Women winners from across Maryland review all of the applications; they are asked to be extremely selective when it comes to the Circle of Excellence. Judges look for continued involvement in all key areas – professional accomplishment, community leadership, and mentoring – with a demonstration that each nominee is still actively involved and proactive.
For more information about Maryland’s Circle of Excellence and Top 100 Women and a complete list of winners, visit http://www.mddailyrecord.com/.
About The Daily Record
For more than 120 years, The Daily Record Company has provided trusted legal and business information to Maryland readers. In addition to the daily newspaper published five days a week, The Daily Record publishes: the www.mddailyrecord.com Web site; four blogs, Maryland Business, On the Record, Generation JD, and Eye on Annapolis; and a variety of special publications on topics of interest to Maryland business and legal professionals.
The Daily Record also honors leading Marylanders through events such as Influential Marylanders, Maryland’s Top 100 Women, Leadership in Law, and Health Care Heroes. The Daily Record is owned by Dolan Media Company, trading as DM, of Minneapolis, MN.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. Receives Superior Customer Service Rating from Memphis City Schools
May 5, 2010. Millington, TN. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. announced today that Memphis City Schools (MCS) presented the firm with special recognition for stellar customer service at the Mid-South Minority Business Council (MMBC) event. Every month, the MMBC holds a general membership meeting hosted by one of its corporate members. This month’s sponsor was Memphis City Schools (MCS) who gave tribute to Unistar-Sparco for its superior customer service. Gwen Johnson, IT Procurement Specialist, was quoted saying, “[I] always reached a live person for help.” Ms. Johnson also said, “...pricing and delivery were great.”
The MMBC integrated “On-the-Spot Bidding” into its April membership meeting. This feature afforded MCS the opportunity to name winning vendors that will be awarded purchase orders for proposals for which bids were recently received. The Director of Procurement, Jacqueline Saunders, issued several on-the-spot purchase orders to select businesses. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. was recognized for its successful bid with a giant-size check signed by MCS and an official purchase order for the procurement of Kodak products.
Richard Young, Unistar-Sparco’s Senior Sales Executive, and Carlos Caldera, Sales Executive, represented the firm at this event. Mr. Young said, “We were very pleased about receiving the order from Memphis City Schools and we were totally surprised and honored to be singled out for our great customer service. We do try hard and it is good to know that it shows.”
About Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., dba Sparco.com, is a comprehensive IT Solution Provider. Founded in 1992 as an internet business, Sparco.com has become a multi-million dollar business satisfying information technology needs such as hardware, software, professional services, and office supplies, and offers worldwide delivery for federal, state and local government agencies, as well as large and small businesses. Sparco.com has achieved success in both the government and education markets, as well as the enterprise and small-medium business arenas. Sparco.com is committed to offering the latest technologies in the marketplace at a great value and in conjunction with outstanding customer support. Sparco.com specializes in supplying the solution its customers need when they need it. Moreover, Sparco.com’s ongoing goal is to help its customers strengthen their position and achieve their missions. For more information, please visit http://www.sparco.com/.
Contact Information:
Soo-Tsong Lim
President
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Direct: 901-872-2272 x820
Toll-Free: 800-840-8400 x820
Facsimile: 901-872-8482
Email: Lim@sparco.com
URL: http://www.sparco.com
The MMBC integrated “On-the-Spot Bidding” into its April membership meeting. This feature afforded MCS the opportunity to name winning vendors that will be awarded purchase orders for proposals for which bids were recently received. The Director of Procurement, Jacqueline Saunders, issued several on-the-spot purchase orders to select businesses. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. was recognized for its successful bid with a giant-size check signed by MCS and an official purchase order for the procurement of Kodak products.
Richard Young, Unistar-Sparco’s Senior Sales Executive, and Carlos Caldera, Sales Executive, represented the firm at this event. Mr. Young said, “We were very pleased about receiving the order from Memphis City Schools and we were totally surprised and honored to be singled out for our great customer service. We do try hard and it is good to know that it shows.”
About Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., dba Sparco.com, is a comprehensive IT Solution Provider. Founded in 1992 as an internet business, Sparco.com has become a multi-million dollar business satisfying information technology needs such as hardware, software, professional services, and office supplies, and offers worldwide delivery for federal, state and local government agencies, as well as large and small businesses. Sparco.com has achieved success in both the government and education markets, as well as the enterprise and small-medium business arenas. Sparco.com is committed to offering the latest technologies in the marketplace at a great value and in conjunction with outstanding customer support. Sparco.com specializes in supplying the solution its customers need when they need it. Moreover, Sparco.com’s ongoing goal is to help its customers strengthen their position and achieve their missions. For more information, please visit http://www.sparco.com/.
Contact Information:
Soo-Tsong Lim
President
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Direct: 901-872-2272 x820
Toll-Free: 800-840-8400 x820
Facsimile: 901-872-8482
Email: Lim@sparco.com
URL: http://www.sparco.com
Monday, May 03, 2010
TargetGov Instructs the Art of Creating a Powerful Capability Statement with Latest Teleconference
Updates Added to Address Demands of Doing Business with the Federal Government
May 3, 2010 Washington DC. TargetGov will host its widely renowned national teleconference “How to Create a Power Capability Statement” Thursday, May 13th 2010. Gloria Larkin, President of TargetGov will teach new, updated information regarding capability statements now required by government agencies, with additional insights discussed related to decision-maker meetings. The hour-long updated teleconference also includes: the three types of capability statements, when to use and not to use a capability statement, the five key elements of a powerful capability statement, the common mistakes to avoid as well as several other tips for success.
The United States federal government is the world’s largest customer for all goods/services and doing business with them requires more than just attention to detail but an actionable strategy not built for commercial sales but specific to government procurement. A capability statement is one of the most influential documents for building a relationship with government agencies; consequently opportunities have been gained and lost for small business as a result. Mr. E. Sherman (a past attendee) said that “It was well worth listening to. I am going to change my Capability Statement... Great advice and material covered.” In addition to the information offered during teleconference, an exclusive 60 page Toolkit is available with registration. Ms. C. Hashim, a past attendee, says about the Toolkit “…The ideas given on setting up the core competency section were the most useful for us. They were ones that we had overlooked…The template was very helpful and, obviously, all the contacts listed are wonderful!”
The live teleconference, “How to Create a Power Capability Statement” will be held nationwide on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm EST, 12:00 am CST, 11:00 am MST, and 10:00 am PST. Accompanying the session is the all-inclusive, 60 plus page toolkit detailing the dos and don’ts for effective capability statements, all for the fee of $87.00. All program participants are required to register on the TargetGov Website: http://www.targetgov.com/.
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. Larkin was most recently awarded the 2010 Maryland Women in Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Maryland Top 100 Women Award by The Daily Record.
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
May 3, 2010 Washington DC. TargetGov will host its widely renowned national teleconference “How to Create a Power Capability Statement” Thursday, May 13th 2010. Gloria Larkin, President of TargetGov will teach new, updated information regarding capability statements now required by government agencies, with additional insights discussed related to decision-maker meetings. The hour-long updated teleconference also includes: the three types of capability statements, when to use and not to use a capability statement, the five key elements of a powerful capability statement, the common mistakes to avoid as well as several other tips for success.
The United States federal government is the world’s largest customer for all goods/services and doing business with them requires more than just attention to detail but an actionable strategy not built for commercial sales but specific to government procurement. A capability statement is one of the most influential documents for building a relationship with government agencies; consequently opportunities have been gained and lost for small business as a result. Mr. E. Sherman (a past attendee) said that “It was well worth listening to. I am going to change my Capability Statement... Great advice and material covered.” In addition to the information offered during teleconference, an exclusive 60 page Toolkit is available with registration. Ms. C. Hashim, a past attendee, says about the Toolkit “…The ideas given on setting up the core competency section were the most useful for us. They were ones that we had overlooked…The template was very helpful and, obviously, all the contacts listed are wonderful!”
The live teleconference, “How to Create a Power Capability Statement” will be held nationwide on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm EST, 12:00 am CST, 11:00 am MST, and 10:00 am PST. Accompanying the session is the all-inclusive, 60 plus page toolkit detailing the dos and don’ts for effective capability statements, all for the fee of $87.00. All program participants are required to register on the TargetGov Website: http://www.targetgov.com/.
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. Larkin was most recently awarded the 2010 Maryland Women in Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Maryland Top 100 Women Award by The Daily Record.
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
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. Accepted into Exclusive AbilityOne Government Program
Products Sold Produced by People with Disabilities
April 6, 2010. Millington, Tennesseee. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. (Sparco.com) today announced their acceptance into the federal government’s AbilityOne Program. The national IT Solution Provider is now authorized to distribute AbilityOne Program products, typically of the SKILCRAFT® brand name, to federal customers as required by FAR 8.7.
The AbilityOne program is a federal initiative to help people who are blind or have other severe disabilities find employment by working for nonprofit agencies that sell products and/or services to the U.S. government. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.’s acceptance into the program grants the company the unique ability to sell products produced by individuals that have found employment through the AbilityOne program to government agencies.
“Being accepted as an AbilityOne distributor allows us to serve our clients even better and help provide jobs for many people with various disabilities,” said Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., President Soo-Tsong Lim.
About Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. (Sparco.com) is a comprehensive IT Solution Provider. Founded in 1992 as an internet business, Sparco.com, an 8(a) certified firm, has become a multi-million dollar business satisfying the information technology, hardware, computer, telephone, business supply and electronic equipment needs, as well as software and service requirements for federal, state and local government agencies, and large and small businesses nationwide. Unistar-Sparco Computers is committed to offering the most recent technologies in the marketplace at a great value, in conjunction with outstanding customer support and is successful in both the government and education markets, as well as the enterprise and small-medium business markets. Sparco.com’s ongoing goal is to help their customers strengthen their position and achieve their goals in their respective areas of business. For more information please visit: www.sparco.com.
Contact Information
Soo-Tsong Lim
President
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Direct: 901-872-2272 x820
Toll-Free: 800-840-8400 x820
Facsimile: 901-872-8482
Email: Lim@sparco.com
URL: http://www.sparco.com/
Email: Lim@sparco.com
URL: http://www.sparco.com
April 6, 2010. Millington, Tennesseee. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. (Sparco.com) today announced their acceptance into the federal government’s AbilityOne Program. The national IT Solution Provider is now authorized to distribute AbilityOne Program products, typically of the SKILCRAFT® brand name, to federal customers as required by FAR 8.7.
The AbilityOne program is a federal initiative to help people who are blind or have other severe disabilities find employment by working for nonprofit agencies that sell products and/or services to the U.S. government. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.’s acceptance into the program grants the company the unique ability to sell products produced by individuals that have found employment through the AbilityOne program to government agencies.
“Being accepted as an AbilityOne distributor allows us to serve our clients even better and help provide jobs for many people with various disabilities,” said Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., President Soo-Tsong Lim.
About Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. (Sparco.com) is a comprehensive IT Solution Provider. Founded in 1992 as an internet business, Sparco.com, an 8(a) certified firm, has become a multi-million dollar business satisfying the information technology, hardware, computer, telephone, business supply and electronic equipment needs, as well as software and service requirements for federal, state and local government agencies, and large and small businesses nationwide. Unistar-Sparco Computers is committed to offering the most recent technologies in the marketplace at a great value, in conjunction with outstanding customer support and is successful in both the government and education markets, as well as the enterprise and small-medium business markets. Sparco.com’s ongoing goal is to help their customers strengthen their position and achieve their goals in their respective areas of business. For more information please visit: www.sparco.com.
Contact Information
Soo-Tsong Lim
President
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Direct: 901-872-2272 x820
Toll-Free: 800-840-8400 x820
Facsimile: 901-872-8482
Email: Lim@sparco.com
URL: http://www.sparco.com/
Email: Lim@sparco.com
URL: http://www.sparco.com
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Patriot Taxiway Industries Develops KC-135 Cargo Lighting Kit to Improve the KC-135 Aero Medical Mission
Portable Lighting Kit Unveiled at ARSAG Provides Significant Savings to the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard
Orlando, FL March 31, 2010 - The Air Refueling Systems Advisory Group (ARSAG) is holding their annual Conference in Orlando, Florida where Patriot Taxiway Industries’ is debuting its KC-135 LED Lighting Kit. President Steven Smits, stated “This lighting kit allows KC-135 units supporting the Aero Medical (AE) Mission to provide much needed lighting for the seriously injured soldiers and the medical crews supporting them as they are transported from the forward operating areas to military trauma care centers.”
Patriot Taxiway Industries Inc. developed the lighting kit with its own capital and resources. This was in response to a request from an Air National Guard unit looking to improve the poor lighting conditions the medical crews face while transporting injured troops in the huge tanker which has the original interior lighting from the 1950’s.
The lighting kit is designed to be portable and installed in the aircraft for missions on an as-needed basic. This allows the Air Force and the Air National Guard to bring improvement to the KC-135 without having to install the lights across the entire 400 aircraft fleet thus reducing the capital needed to revitalize the fleet. KC-135 Wings can support missions using 4 kits to cover 12 aircraft.
The lights can easily be installed by maintenance troops in under an hour and are stored in protective cases. The illumination levels for the cargo hold are increased from 1 foot candle of light at patient level to 15 foot candles. The emergency exit luminescent arrows also charge much quicker than the existing lighting. The light sections simply affix onto an aluminum mounting bar that uses the existing hoist system in the aircraft cargo bay. The light sections can be controlled from a master control box or placed into remote control allowing medical crews to adjust lighting as needed for the mission.
When requested to develop the lights Mr. Smits challenged the Patriot Team, “We need to make this light as the injured troops deserve better than someone holding a flashlight while critical care is being provided.” This program was driven on a fast track in part with the fact that three of the Patriot Team members are Air National Guardsman. Patriot invested the time to travel to the customer with prototype systems to get customer involvement in the development. The system is made to plug into recent power distribution improvements of the KC-135 fleet for the AE mission. Patriot has taken the light through the required testing to certify it for explosion proof rating. The light has passed the Electromagnetic testing and is currently awaiting evaluation by the Air Mobility Command and The Air National Guard.
Smits, who has served with the Wisconsin Air National Guard for 27 years, is President of Patriot Taxiways Industry, Inc, a veteran-owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products. Patriot Taxiways is exhibiting at the conference in booth 36.
ABOUT PATRIOT TAXIWAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
Patriot Taxiway Industries Inc., is a service-disabled veteran owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products, along with the excellent service and support to their customers worldwide. In addition to portable runway lighting systems, Patriot Taxiway also provides airfield lighting support equipment, heli-pad lighting, and aircraft lighting to both branches of the military, as well as other first responders, such as police, fire, and rescue
Patriot Taxiway key employees have over 65 years of combined Military Avionics experience (USAF/ANG)and actively recruit Veterans to draw upon their skills, experience, commitment, and integrity in order to provider a superior product and service. Patriot Taxiway reaches out to the veteran community through the local veteran service officers to reach into the rich experience and knowledge of our veterans.
For more information, or to contact Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc., visit http://www.patriottaxiway.com
Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc
Contact: Kevin McDermott
Direct: 414-688-7276
Office 920-269-4440
Fax: 414-755-0797
Email: kevin.mcdermott@patriottaxiway.com
Web site: www.patriottaxiway.com
Orlando, FL March 31, 2010 - The Air Refueling Systems Advisory Group (ARSAG) is holding their annual Conference in Orlando, Florida where Patriot Taxiway Industries’ is debuting its KC-135 LED Lighting Kit. President Steven Smits, stated “This lighting kit allows KC-135 units supporting the Aero Medical (AE) Mission to provide much needed lighting for the seriously injured soldiers and the medical crews supporting them as they are transported from the forward operating areas to military trauma care centers.”
Patriot Taxiway Industries Inc. developed the lighting kit with its own capital and resources. This was in response to a request from an Air National Guard unit looking to improve the poor lighting conditions the medical crews face while transporting injured troops in the huge tanker which has the original interior lighting from the 1950’s.
The lighting kit is designed to be portable and installed in the aircraft for missions on an as-needed basic. This allows the Air Force and the Air National Guard to bring improvement to the KC-135 without having to install the lights across the entire 400 aircraft fleet thus reducing the capital needed to revitalize the fleet. KC-135 Wings can support missions using 4 kits to cover 12 aircraft.
The lights can easily be installed by maintenance troops in under an hour and are stored in protective cases. The illumination levels for the cargo hold are increased from 1 foot candle of light at patient level to 15 foot candles. The emergency exit luminescent arrows also charge much quicker than the existing lighting. The light sections simply affix onto an aluminum mounting bar that uses the existing hoist system in the aircraft cargo bay. The light sections can be controlled from a master control box or placed into remote control allowing medical crews to adjust lighting as needed for the mission.
When requested to develop the lights Mr. Smits challenged the Patriot Team, “We need to make this light as the injured troops deserve better than someone holding a flashlight while critical care is being provided.” This program was driven on a fast track in part with the fact that three of the Patriot Team members are Air National Guardsman. Patriot invested the time to travel to the customer with prototype systems to get customer involvement in the development. The system is made to plug into recent power distribution improvements of the KC-135 fleet for the AE mission. Patriot has taken the light through the required testing to certify it for explosion proof rating. The light has passed the Electromagnetic testing and is currently awaiting evaluation by the Air Mobility Command and The Air National Guard.
Smits, who has served with the Wisconsin Air National Guard for 27 years, is President of Patriot Taxiways Industry, Inc, a veteran-owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products. Patriot Taxiways is exhibiting at the conference in booth 36.
ABOUT PATRIOT TAXIWAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
Patriot Taxiway Industries Inc., is a service-disabled veteran owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products, along with the excellent service and support to their customers worldwide. In addition to portable runway lighting systems, Patriot Taxiway also provides airfield lighting support equipment, heli-pad lighting, and aircraft lighting to both branches of the military, as well as other first responders, such as police, fire, and rescue
Patriot Taxiway key employees have over 65 years of combined Military Avionics experience (USAF/ANG)and actively recruit Veterans to draw upon their skills, experience, commitment, and integrity in order to provider a superior product and service. Patriot Taxiway reaches out to the veteran community through the local veteran service officers to reach into the rich experience and knowledge of our veterans.
For more information, or to contact Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc., visit http://www.patriottaxiway.com
Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc
Contact: Kevin McDermott
Direct: 414-688-7276
Office 920-269-4440
Fax: 414-755-0797
Email: kevin.mcdermott@patriottaxiway.com
Web site: www.patriottaxiway.com
Patriot Taxiway Industries Vice President Discusses Lasers' Impact on Aviation at Advanced Technology Seminar
Lasers Potential for Benefit and Harm Defined
Lomira, WI - The Aerospace Lighting Institute held their annual Advanced Technology Seminar in Los Angeles, California, where Patriot Taxiway Industries' Vice President Kevin McDermott, a leading expert in the LED lighting community, gave an informative lecture on directed energy and its current effects on the aerospace industry. The seminar featured government and industry experts in the lighting and Aviation fields who spoke about innovations on the technology front occurring and set to occur in the near future.
McDermott's presentation provided insight into previous aviation troubles involving foreign and domestic directed energy usage, commonly known as lasers. This includes the over 1,800 incidents reported to the FAA of powerful hand held green lasers being used to "skytag" airliners on approach to major airports in the US and Europe. Discussion of the impact of directed energy and its current research is being conducted to manufacture cost-effective protective filtering for windows, helmet visors and sunglasses that offer substantial protection from directed energy lasers for commercial and military pilots.
"Directed Energy has significantly impacted aviation today," said McDermott. "There are serious innovations to come in the aviation field concerning the protection from and usage of lasers and it will have a direct impact on the lighting industry." While focusing largely on how to protect pilots from the issues lasers can have on safe flying, McDermott also discussed the future role direct energy will have on lighting environments of military aerospace. "Directed energy and its effects in the battle space is the present not the future. Most of the existing research and development of laser eye protection systems has been in protecting aircrews from our own or opposing forces aiming and tracking lasers. As vehicle-born and man-portable systems become more prevalent in the battle space designers that support the war fighter will have to adapt to protect the aircrew, the aircraft and the unmanned vehicles from these new threats."
McDermott, who has served with the Wisconsin Air National Guard for 24 years, is VP of Patriot Taxiways Industry, Inc, a veteran-owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products. McDermott participated in the aerospace lighting industry's renowned event with various business and university lighting professionals from across the United States. The seminar is designed to share updates regarding new technologies and to explore current issues affecting the industry.
ABOUT PATRIOT TAXIWAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
Patriot Taxiway Industries Inc., is a service-disabled veteran owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products, along with the excellent service and support to their customers worldwide. In addition to portable runway lighting systems, Patriot Taxiway also provides airfield lighting support equipment, heli-pad lighting, and aircraft lighting to both branches of the military, as well as other first responders, such as police, fire, and rescue.
Patriot Taxiway key employees have 65 years of combined Military Avionics experience (USAF/ANG)and actively recruit Veterans to draw upon their skills, experience, commitment, and integrity in order to provider a superior product and service. Patriot Taxiway reaches out to the veteran community through the local veteran service officers to reach into the rich experience and knowledge of our veterans.
For more information, or to contact Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc., visit http://www.patriottaxiway.com
Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc
Contact: Kevin McDermott
Direct: 414-688-7276
Office 920-269-4440
Fax: 414-755-0797
Email: kevin.mcdermott@patriottaxiway dot com
Web site: www.patriottaxiway.com
Lomira, WI - The Aerospace Lighting Institute held their annual Advanced Technology Seminar in Los Angeles, California, where Patriot Taxiway Industries' Vice President Kevin McDermott, a leading expert in the LED lighting community, gave an informative lecture on directed energy and its current effects on the aerospace industry. The seminar featured government and industry experts in the lighting and Aviation fields who spoke about innovations on the technology front occurring and set to occur in the near future.
McDermott's presentation provided insight into previous aviation troubles involving foreign and domestic directed energy usage, commonly known as lasers. This includes the over 1,800 incidents reported to the FAA of powerful hand held green lasers being used to "skytag" airliners on approach to major airports in the US and Europe. Discussion of the impact of directed energy and its current research is being conducted to manufacture cost-effective protective filtering for windows, helmet visors and sunglasses that offer substantial protection from directed energy lasers for commercial and military pilots.
"Directed Energy has significantly impacted aviation today," said McDermott. "There are serious innovations to come in the aviation field concerning the protection from and usage of lasers and it will have a direct impact on the lighting industry." While focusing largely on how to protect pilots from the issues lasers can have on safe flying, McDermott also discussed the future role direct energy will have on lighting environments of military aerospace. "Directed energy and its effects in the battle space is the present not the future. Most of the existing research and development of laser eye protection systems has been in protecting aircrews from our own or opposing forces aiming and tracking lasers. As vehicle-born and man-portable systems become more prevalent in the battle space designers that support the war fighter will have to adapt to protect the aircrew, the aircraft and the unmanned vehicles from these new threats."
McDermott, who has served with the Wisconsin Air National Guard for 24 years, is VP of Patriot Taxiways Industry, Inc, a veteran-owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products. McDermott participated in the aerospace lighting industry's renowned event with various business and university lighting professionals from across the United States. The seminar is designed to share updates regarding new technologies and to explore current issues affecting the industry.
ABOUT PATRIOT TAXIWAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
Patriot Taxiway Industries Inc., is a service-disabled veteran owned small business that provides design, manufacturing, and delivery of quality LED products, along with the excellent service and support to their customers worldwide. In addition to portable runway lighting systems, Patriot Taxiway also provides airfield lighting support equipment, heli-pad lighting, and aircraft lighting to both branches of the military, as well as other first responders, such as police, fire, and rescue.
Patriot Taxiway key employees have 65 years of combined Military Avionics experience (USAF/ANG)and actively recruit Veterans to draw upon their skills, experience, commitment, and integrity in order to provider a superior product and service. Patriot Taxiway reaches out to the veteran community through the local veteran service officers to reach into the rich experience and knowledge of our veterans.
For more information, or to contact Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc., visit http://www.patriottaxiway.com
Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc
Contact: Kevin McDermott
Direct: 414-688-7276
Office 920-269-4440
Fax: 414-755-0797
Email: kevin.mcdermott@patriottaxiway dot com
Web site: www.patriottaxiway.com
Friday, March 26, 2010
Leading Maryland Entrepreneur Gloria Larkin Inducted Into Circle of Excellence with Third Top 100 Women Award
Baltimore, MD. March 26, 2010 - Gloria Larkin, President and founder of TargetGov, a prospering national marketing company focused on the federal contracting market, recently received her third Maryland’s Top 100 Women Award from The Daily Record. This third honor affords her the distinction of being named to The Daily Record’s Circle of Excellence; she is one of only fifteen women in Maryland to be inducted into the Circle of Excellence in 2010.
The Daily Record, a Maryland-based newspaper, annually recognizes 100 high-achieving Maryland women as demonstrated through their professional accomplishment, community leadership and mentoring. The newspaper initiated the award in 1996.
Larkin, who previously won the award in 2004 and 2007, has built TargetGov’s reputation in recent years by working tirelessly to ensure that her clients understand what it takes to be successful in government contracting. Through teleseminars, many provided free of charge, personal consultations, and numerous speaking engagements, Gloria has helped businesses nationwide become acquainted with the government contracting market and procure many large-scale government contracts.
“TargetGov was created as a niche expert consultant service addressing the federal market’s quirks and requirements. The best proof of our effectiveness is our clients’ success,” said Larkin.
While operating TargetGov, Larkin also advocates for business women nationwide, serving as the national Procurement Committee Co-Chair for Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). Larkin comments, “I became involved in WIPP because of the non-partisan process—WIPP looks out for member’s best interests, not endorsing or following a party-mandated route. I found that refreshing and ultimately, better for business.”
A special ceremony will take place on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore to honor this year’s award recipients.
The Daily Record, a Maryland-based newspaper, annually recognizes 100 high-achieving Maryland women as demonstrated through their professional accomplishment, community leadership and mentoring. The newspaper initiated the award in 1996.
Larkin, who previously won the award in 2004 and 2007, has built TargetGov’s reputation in recent years by working tirelessly to ensure that her clients understand what it takes to be successful in government contracting. Through teleseminars, many provided free of charge, personal consultations, and numerous speaking engagements, Gloria has helped businesses nationwide become acquainted with the government contracting market and procure many large-scale government contracts.
“TargetGov was created as a niche expert consultant service addressing the federal market’s quirks and requirements. The best proof of our effectiveness is our clients’ success,” said Larkin.
While operating TargetGov, Larkin also advocates for business women nationwide, serving as the national Procurement Committee Co-Chair for Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). Larkin comments, “I became involved in WIPP because of the non-partisan process—WIPP looks out for member’s best interests, not endorsing or following a party-mandated route. I found that refreshing and ultimately, better for business.”
A special ceremony will take place on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore to honor this year’s award recipients.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Leading IT Company Awarded Multi-State Contract
PEPPM Contract Supplies Computer Products to Schools, Libraries, and Government Agencies
Millington, Tennessee. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., an industry leading national IT Solution Provider headquartered in Millington, TN, recently received a catalog bid award from both California and Pennsylvania through a national access contract called PEPPM. PEPPM is the Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program, the result of a nationally affiliated group of agencies which seeks and awards bids on technology equipment, software and supplies on behalf of schools, agencies and libraries.
With 17 awards in five categories, these contract vehicles allow awarded vendors to sell a large array of general hardware and software products with bid protection.
State acquisition personnel can access the PEPPM’s product information from the company’s newly available online store (http://www.sparco.com/peppm) where a wide variety of IT products, along with extended product details and pricing quotes are available.
“We are pleased to now be able to provide products through PEPPM and to continue to be able to give state purchasers a full array of options for their technology needs,” said Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., President Soo-Tsong Lim. “PEPPM is a very valuable program for school districts and agencies around the country.”
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. has been authorized to sell the Eaton UPS power management Products and LaCie storage products to the state of California, while Pennsylvania has purchased Panasonic computers/projector goods in addition to the LaCie storage products. With the launch of the new online store and the recent PEPPM contract award, Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. offers a vast selection of hardware and software products to federal, state and local government agencies, schools and universities.
About Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. (Sparco.com) is a comprehensive IT Solution Provider. Founded in 1992 as an internet business, Sparco.com, an 8(a) certified firm, has become a multi-million dollar business satisfying the information technology, hardware, computer, telephone, business supply and electronic equipment needs, as well as software and service requirements for federal, state and local government agencies, and large and small businesses nationwide. Sparco.com is committed to offering the most recent technologies in the marketplace at a great value, in conjunction with outstanding customer support and is successful in both the government and education markets, as well as the enterprise and small-medium business markets. Sparco.com’s ongoing goal is to help its customers strengthen their position and achieve their goals in their respective areas of business. For more information, please visit: www.sparco.com.
Contact Information
Soo-Tsong Lim
President
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Direct: 901-872-2272 x820
Toll-Free: 800-840-8400 x820
Facsimile: 901-872-8482
Email: lim@sparco.com
URL: http://www.sparco.com
Millington, Tennessee. Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., an industry leading national IT Solution Provider headquartered in Millington, TN, recently received a catalog bid award from both California and Pennsylvania through a national access contract called PEPPM. PEPPM is the Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program, the result of a nationally affiliated group of agencies which seeks and awards bids on technology equipment, software and supplies on behalf of schools, agencies and libraries.
With 17 awards in five categories, these contract vehicles allow awarded vendors to sell a large array of general hardware and software products with bid protection.
State acquisition personnel can access the PEPPM’s product information from the company’s newly available online store (http://www.sparco.com/peppm) where a wide variety of IT products, along with extended product details and pricing quotes are available.
“We are pleased to now be able to provide products through PEPPM and to continue to be able to give state purchasers a full array of options for their technology needs,” said Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., President Soo-Tsong Lim. “PEPPM is a very valuable program for school districts and agencies around the country.”
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. has been authorized to sell the Eaton UPS power management Products and LaCie storage products to the state of California, while Pennsylvania has purchased Panasonic computers/projector goods in addition to the LaCie storage products. With the launch of the new online store and the recent PEPPM contract award, Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. offers a vast selection of hardware and software products to federal, state and local government agencies, schools and universities.
About Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. (Sparco.com) is a comprehensive IT Solution Provider. Founded in 1992 as an internet business, Sparco.com, an 8(a) certified firm, has become a multi-million dollar business satisfying the information technology, hardware, computer, telephone, business supply and electronic equipment needs, as well as software and service requirements for federal, state and local government agencies, and large and small businesses nationwide. Sparco.com is committed to offering the most recent technologies in the marketplace at a great value, in conjunction with outstanding customer support and is successful in both the government and education markets, as well as the enterprise and small-medium business markets. Sparco.com’s ongoing goal is to help its customers strengthen their position and achieve their goals in their respective areas of business. For more information, please visit: www.sparco.com.
Contact Information
Soo-Tsong Lim
President
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc.
Direct: 901-872-2272 x820
Toll-Free: 800-840-8400 x820
Facsimile: 901-872-8482
Email: lim@sparco.com
URL: http://www.sparco.com
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The NAAAC and Targetgov Help Even the Odds for Small Business Government Procurement Success
Groups Determined to Help Minority Businesses Achieve Government Contracting Success
Washington, D.C. - With the height of the acquisition season just around the corner, the National Association of African American Chambers (NAAAC) and Targetgov are focused on helping small and disadvantaged businesses located nationwide pursue and win government contracts. Gloria Berthold Larkin, President of Targetgov, will offer her expertise on the subject in an hour-long teleconference filled with essential information regarding winning government contracts, as well as avoiding crucial mistakes when doing business with federal agencies.
Clay Hammond, president of the NAAAC, sees this teleconferences and the information it will provide as vital to small businesses. “In the next six months,” says Hammond, “$300 billion in government contracts will be signed. Are small businesses getting their fair share? This teleconference is aimed at helping them do just that.”
The Government Contracting Marketing and Business Development teleconference will consist of various strategies that corporations implement everyday day that separate major contenders from the unsuccessful. Key topics will include: registrations required, the differences between government procurement and commercial sales, capability statements, successful government sales strategies, plus much more.
The live teleconference, “Government Contracting Marketing and Business Development” will be held nationwide on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm EST, 12:00 am CST, 11:00 am MST, and 10:00 am PST. All participants will receive the exclusive, 82-page Business Building Strategies Toolkit which includes over 100 specific contacts including phone numbers and e-mail addresses, 200+ federal agency procurement web sites related links, annual budget forecast information, and the prime contractor list. To register, visit http://www.targetgov.com or call toll-free 1-866-579-1346; the cost is $80.00.
Gloria Berthold Larkin is President of TargetGov, a national company providing government procurement, business development and marketing services. She is author of “The Veterans Business Guide: How to Build a Successful Government Contracting Business” and has created a series of Government Business Development Audio CDs and Toolkits (e-books) focusing on successful business development processes for federal contractors. She is an expert author with articles regarding business development published in local, regional, national and international publications.
She has received numerous accolades including: Enterprising Women magazine’s 2010 Enterprising Women of the Year honoree, one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 2010, 2007 and 2004, a Women Impacting Public Policy National Member of the Year 2007, the Bravo Business Achievement Award 2007, Maryland’s Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises in 2008 and 2006 and was recognized by Maryland’s Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs as one of the top Women Entrepreneurs. Most recently, she was named the 2010 Maryland Women in Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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
Contact Information:
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President
TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
http://www.targetgov.com/
info@targetgov.com
Contact information for the NAAAC:
National Alliance of African American Chambers
1156 15th St., NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 509-9586
http://www.nationalaaac.org/
Washington, D.C. - With the height of the acquisition season just around the corner, the National Association of African American Chambers (NAAAC) and Targetgov are focused on helping small and disadvantaged businesses located nationwide pursue and win government contracts. Gloria Berthold Larkin, President of Targetgov, will offer her expertise on the subject in an hour-long teleconference filled with essential information regarding winning government contracts, as well as avoiding crucial mistakes when doing business with federal agencies.
Clay Hammond, president of the NAAAC, sees this teleconferences and the information it will provide as vital to small businesses. “In the next six months,” says Hammond, “$300 billion in government contracts will be signed. Are small businesses getting their fair share? This teleconference is aimed at helping them do just that.”
The Government Contracting Marketing and Business Development teleconference will consist of various strategies that corporations implement everyday day that separate major contenders from the unsuccessful. Key topics will include: registrations required, the differences between government procurement and commercial sales, capability statements, successful government sales strategies, plus much more.
The live teleconference, “Government Contracting Marketing and Business Development” will be held nationwide on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm EST, 12:00 am CST, 11:00 am MST, and 10:00 am PST. All participants will receive the exclusive, 82-page Business Building Strategies Toolkit which includes over 100 specific contacts including phone numbers and e-mail addresses, 200+ federal agency procurement web sites related links, annual budget forecast information, and the prime contractor list. To register, visit http://www.targetgov.com or call toll-free 1-866-579-1346; the cost is $80.00.
Gloria Berthold Larkin is President of TargetGov, a national company providing government procurement, business development and marketing services. She is author of “The Veterans Business Guide: How to Build a Successful Government Contracting Business” and has created a series of Government Business Development Audio CDs and Toolkits (e-books) focusing on successful business development processes for federal contractors. She is an expert author with articles regarding business development published in local, regional, national and international publications.
She has received numerous accolades including: Enterprising Women magazine’s 2010 Enterprising Women of the Year honoree, one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 2010, 2007 and 2004, a Women Impacting Public Policy National Member of the Year 2007, the Bravo Business Achievement Award 2007, Maryland’s Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises in 2008 and 2006 and was recognized by Maryland’s Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs as one of the top Women Entrepreneurs. Most recently, she was named the 2010 Maryland Women in Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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
Contact Information:
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President
TargetGov
1-866-579-1346
http://www.targetgov.com/
info@targetgov.com
Contact information for the NAAAC:
National Alliance of African American Chambers
1156 15th St., NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 509-9586
http://www.nationalaaac.org/
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