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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 Committee: Your coaches for Federal contracting success!

Latest News

SOLD OUT! December 4 FDA Small Business Contracting Forum.

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

NEW! View the latest market intellegence and presentations from GovConNet Sponsors and partners in our Resource Section.

BRAC Update: Grow your buisness through contracting opportunties from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).  Review the following PDF files to find new opportunties for success:

• NAVFAC Overview
• NAVFAC Solicitation Procedures
• NAVFAC Contracting Opportunities
• NAVFAC Small Business Opportunities
• NAVFAC Small Business Points of Contact

MCCC Honors Dr. Devance Walker - Michael Bowlds, President of Mountaintop Marketing Group and GovConNet Committee Member presents a MCCC Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Devance Walker, Manager, Small Business Services, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development for his tireless support of the small business community.  Pictured L-to-R: Michael Bowlds, Mountaintop Marketing Group, Dr. Devance Walker, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, Del. Herman Taylor, Malcolm Beech, Founder, ProBiz08.  (Click on picture for full size image)

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

Read the GovConNet Press Release

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Upcoming Events

November 2008

20 - Mountantop Marketing Group Peak Series Breakfast with NIH CIO Dr. John F. Jones. Details and Registration

December 2008

4 - MCCC and GovConNet Present: FDA Small Business Contracting Forum. SOLD OUT!

10 - Aronson Technology Services Open House. Register Here

16 - PilieroMazza - Advantages of Teaming and Partnerships Details and Registration Information Here. 

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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.

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

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