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Welcome to the MCCC Government Contracting Network (GovConNet), your Federal procurement resource for education, connections and information. Our mission is "to promote and market Maryland as a destination for government contracting initiatives and to promote education, collaboration, and representation, thereby fostering economic development and benefiting and supporting the overall business community".   

GovConNet events cover every facet of Federal contracting, from how to organize your back office operations to positioning your company for greater growth.  GovConNet will help you grow your business.  Network with top program officials and heads of Federal agencies, get the inside scoop on new growth opportunities and changes that will affect your company, and become a more effective business owner or manager at our ongoing series of events.  Get connected today!

We encourage you to join the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce if you are not already a member. GovConNet events are open to all interested Federal contractors                                   

Click here to meet the GCN Council: Your coaches for Federal contracting success!

If you are a veteran owned business government contractor click here to learn more about VIP

 Government Contracting Benefits Survey

The 2010 Mid-Market Benefits Survey Results are in! Register for the June 1 recorded webinar to review the survey results.

Upcoming Events

SBA Veteran-Owned Business Government Contracting Event
SBA Washington Metro Area District Office Salutes Veterans

If you are a veteran-owned small business, join SBA for panel discussions on federal contracting opportunities and how to sub-contract with primes.  Also visit exhibits of Federal agencies.

When: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Registration, networking, and light breakfast hosted by CBRE from 8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m.
Plenary Session, Exhibits, and Panel Discussions from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Where:   Women in Military Service for America Memorial (outside gates of Arlington National Cemetery)

Register: Send business owner name, email address, business address, and business phone to WMADOEE@SBA.GOV.
 Note:  Registration is limited to the first 200 veterans.

SAVE THE DATE:
MCCC GovConNet 2010 FDA Site Visit - December 6!
More information to follow.

News

Government Going Green

• GSA to vendors: Go green or else
• Washington Briefs: Agencies may track contractors’ carbon emissions

Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program

New proposed rules to the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program are available for public inspection. View the proposed rules.

Resources

www.aronsonblogs.com/gcsg/
Aronson & Company Fed Point BLOG

www.bpn.gov/ccr
Business Partner Network - Central Contractor Registration

orca.bpn.gov
Online Representations and Certifications Application; government contracting registration program

www.federalnewsradio.com
Federal News Radio

www.gsa.gov
General Services Administration

www.gcn.com
Government Computer News

www.govexec.com
Government Executive

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/brctmpl.asp
Base Realignment and Closure; BRAC-Related Business & Employment Opportunities

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recovery
Montgomery County Recovery and Reinvestment; stimulus spending

www.recovery.gov
U.S. Government Recovery Act; Federal stimulus spending

www.recovery.maryland.gov
Maryland Recovery and Reinvestment; stimulus spending

www.sba.gov/recovery
U.S. Small Business Administration; stimulus spending

www.smartmontgomery.com
DED Smart Montgomery; stimulus opportunity database

www.washingtontechnology.com
Washington Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is GovConNet?
A. GovConNet is an initiative of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce to promote the County's world-class government contracting industry to connect Federal contractors with emerging procurement opportunities and with the tools and services necessary to grow.

Q. What topics does GovConNet address?
A. GovConNet seminars, workshops and other events cover nearly everything you need to know to effectively manage your Federal contracting business.  Some of the topics are:

• Financial management;
• Hiring and retention;
• Procurement law;
• Contracting rules;
• Protecting your assets;
• Due diligence in teaming;
• Auditing and corporate compliance;
• Positioning your company for an optimal exit strategy;
• And many more!

Q. Do I have to be a member of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce to participate in GovConNet events?
A. While we certainly encourage every interested company to Join the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, GovConNet events are open to all Federal contractors.

Read the GovConNet Press Release

Still have questions?  Contact Barbara Ashe at 301-738-0015 ext. 215.

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