Calendar of Events

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Small Business Program - Conducting A Business

September 02, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Government Contracting Opportunities at NRC.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Small Business Program will host a seminar on conducting business with the agency on September 2, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at a location within 5 miles of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, MD (free parking). Hundreds of businesses have attended the agency’s quarterly Business Seminars, which are held on the first Thursday of every quarter, to learn about the agency’s mission and its small business and contracting programs. Each seminar showcases a different NRC agency technical program office. The September 2nd

program will feature the Computer Security Office. Free to the public. To register, please follow link at:http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/conference-symposia/quarterly-business-seminar.html

For more information:

Please contact Dian Saintat 301-415-7381

Location: 5 miles of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, MD

Cost: No Cost

Tools for Building Your Small Construction Contracting Business

September 09, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

A Power-packed Morning with:
- John Hughes (Construction Bonds) on behalf of the surety bond industry
- U.S. Government contracting agencies
- Prime contractors
- Regional economic development authorities
- Small business counselors from SBA's Resource Partners

For more information:

Space Is Limited, Register NOW to Reserve Your Seat
Email Your Name, Business Name, Address, and Phone Number to
WMADOEE@SBA.GOV

Location: Montgomery County Council Office Building 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

Cost: No Cost

Procurement Day - WMATA & PEPCO

September 15, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

“Metro Opens Doors to
Procurement Opportunities”

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is opening its doors to procurement opportunities with businesses in Prince George’s County.

Representatives will be available to discuss upcoming procurement opportunities in many areas, including construction, plant maintenance, track/structural maintenance, rail/bus and administrative services.

PEPCO MAPPS THE WAY …
PEPCO representatives will be available to discuss procurement opportunities in the following areas; including local Prince George’s County projects.

For more information:

Call Crystal Ballard at 301.583.4650

Location: 1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 115A Largo, MD 20774

Cost: No Cost

Everything You Need To Know To Get Your GSA Schedule Award Contract In 30 Days

September 23, 2010, 9:30am - 11:30am

The quickest path to become a preferred Federal Contactor

Learn how to:

-Take control of your destiny to make sure that your Government buyers easily reach you
-Learn the requirements for getting a GSA award in 30 days
-Learn how to avoid the public bid process
-Understand why a GSA Schedule Contract is a GWAC and is survival mechanism for small businesses
-Learn how to reduce your companies competition; within contracting the rules
- Learn which commercial industries can qualify for the GSA 30 day Award Program
-Get in the GSA game within 30 days, cracking the $500 Billion Federal Market: Your contracting success starts here and now

For more information:

Call Crystal Ballard at 301.583.4650

Location: 1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 115A Largo, MD 20774

Cost: $40.00

Is Entrepreneurship Really for you?

September 29, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This workshop is for anyone starting a business or having recently started one. The goal is to alert individuals to the major factors they must consider when deciding whether to start a business. Includes: Presentation and handout materials.

TOPICS:

v Management skills sets needed to become a successful owner

v How to evaluate your own business skills

v Success traits for business leadership

v Advantages and barriers to owning your own business

v Risks associated with business ownership

v Legal Requirements

v Business planning

v Finding money

v Spiritual/Ethical Dilemma

For more information:

Call Crystal Ballard at 301.583.4650

Location: 1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 115A Largo, MD 20774

Cost: $50.00