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Monday Feb 08, 2010
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1800, Rockville, MD 20850 P: 301.738.0015 F: 301.738.8792
GovConNet

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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

 


Federal Stimulus Resources


recovery.gov

Federal website that details how stimulus money is spent.


www.recovery.maryland.gov
Maryland stimulus site

 

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recovery

Montgomery County stimulus site

 

www.sba.gov/recovery

U.S. Small Business Administration stimulus site

 

www.smartmontgomery.com

Stimulus opportunity database

 

www.bpn.gov/ccr

Government contracting registration program

 

orca.bpn.gov

Government contracting registration program
 


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.


Latest News 

 

"House Bills Encourage GSA Multiple Award Program Use" (5/18/09)


Learn How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will Affect Our Community and the State of Maryland  

Chris Van Hollen has provided the Chamber with information on how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will affect our community and the State of Maryland. 

To view this document please click here.

GovConNet featured in Corridor, Inc. Magazine: "Bidding Wars - Network Aims To Reverse Losing Trends in Federal Contracts"

View market intellegence and presentations from GovConNet Sponsors and partners in our Resource Section.

"Montgomery chamber moves to stop slide in federal contracts" - Business Gazette (8/8/08)


 

Upcoming Events

Accounting For Government Contractors

Valuable time and money are spent submitting proposals in pursuit of government contracts. That money may be wasted if your accounting system isn’t “ready for prime time.” Your next government contract award, as a prime or sub, may be dependent on having a compliant accounting system and small businesses are NOT exempt. Failure to maintain an adequate accounting system may preclude a contractor from award of a federal contract.

Join Aronson & Company’s Nicole Mitchell for a complimentary breakfast briefing on February 24th where she will guide you through the world of accounting for federal contracts. Attendees will get a look at basic accounting requirements for federal contractors and what you can expect from an audit. Topics will include:

  • Accounting System Requirements
  • Segregation of Costs
  • Allowability of Costs
  • Types of Government Audits
  • Current Events in the Federal Marketplace
  • Best Practices in the Industry

You don't need to be an expert, but you must understand the fundamentals. When in doubt, don't guess. Stop, get up to speed as fast as you can, and then fire away…your next opportunity awaits! Register today to reserve your seat!

When

February 24, 2010
8:00 am - 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast/Meet and Greet
8:30 am - 10:30 am: Accounting for Government Contractors, Nicole Mitchell of Aronson & Company.

Where

Aronson & Company
Main Conference Room 3069
805 King Farm Boulevard, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20850

Cost

Complimentary

More Information

www.aronsoncompany.com
or call 301.231.6219

Register

Click Here To REGISTER


NIST logo

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) Industry Day

Click Here To REGISTER

When

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; Tour 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Price: FREE

Location

NIST Gaithersburg Campus
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Click Here For Directions

Featured Speakers

  • Patrick Gallagher, Director, NIST
  • MBDA Director or DOC Assistant Secretary
  • Robert Jimenez, Director of NIST Acquisition Management Division
  • LeJuene Desmukes, Director, DOC Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Services
  • Dr. Simon Szykman, NIST Chief Information Officer
  • TBA, Chief NIST Grants & Agreements Management Division

Click Here for Detailed Agenda

Program Description

Join the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Government Contracting Network (GovConNet) for this informative panel presentation and discussion on expanding your Federal contracting business at NIST.

This program will provide government contractors with key insights into NIST procurement priorities as related from top officials. With a FY 10 budget of $1 Billion, NIST will rely heavily on government contractors to support the agency's mission of promoting U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life.

If your firm currently supports NIST or you are considering contracting opportunities, this event is an absolute must!

Click Here To REGISTER

As this is an on-site contracting forum, seating is limited. Online registration will promptly close on February 23.

For information and assistance, please contact:

Regina Laurienzo
Manager, Program & Events
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 301-738-0015 x 212
Fax: 301-738-8792
Email: rlaurienzo@montgomerycountychamber.com


Past Events

 

FDA Presentation - December 3, 2009
Click here for a list of registrants for the event.
Click here for pictures from the event.

 

Prime Opportunities with Lockheed Martin - June 9, 2009

See what participants had to say about the Prime Opportunities with Lockheed Martin Information Session:

"Thank you very much for organizing/coordinating this event.  It proved very valuable to me and I look forward to participating in similar events in the future. −Matt Shaffer, Lead Business Development Operations, EMSolutions, Inc.

“Thank you for the invitation. The session was very good and I met some great people from Lockheed and elsewhere that will make for some great partnerships. Please keep me on your list for other events!” − Christopher Baker, Federal Account Manager,Mythics Inc.

To view the presentation, click here

Click here to view photos from GovConNet program New Administration = New Opportunities.

Click here to view a full list of GovConNet events.

 

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