State & Local Finance Trends A Governing State & Local Market Briefing Webinar

Wednesday, April 30th

11 AM Pacific | 2PM Eastern

45 minutes

We surveyed our executive-level audience of state and local government leaders to identify the top finance trends and challenges in 2014. Join this complimentary market briefing webinar to find out about:

• State and local budget and revenue forecasting practices and trends, the biggest financial challenges, the top-ranked revenue sources
• Perceptions and priorities regarding: debt capacity and affordability, capital improvement plans, financial processes and policies
• Technology trends and priorities for detecting waste, fraud and abuse and for ensuring transparency
• How and why governments are moving to make big changes in the procurement process

Webinar presenters include:
Mark Funkhouser, Publisher, Governing
Mary Noel, Associate Publisher, Finance, Governing
Liz Farmer, Staff Writer, Finance, Governing

You’ll also learn more about Governing’s Financial Literacy initiative, a year-long effort to educate state and local leaders on the fundamentals of government finance. (Take a look at our new Finance 101 microsite here, and if you’d like to learn more about underwriting this education program, contact us here.)

REGISTER NOW 

Wednesday, April 30, 2014 

Time: 11 AM PACIFIC | 2 PM EASTERN 

Duration: 45 minutes

Who should attend this webinar: Financial institutions and other trusted partners working with states and localities to improve the way governments do business.

All attendees will receive a copy of the slide deck.

2014 Maryland Business & Community Expo

Attend - Exhibit - Sponsor

Networking, Business Workshops, Shopping, Prizes, Music, Free Chair Massages & More

This is going to be a great event!

EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 22, 2014
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Business Workshops
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mix & Mingle
Schedule is preliminary and subject to change. 

Last Day to Take Advantage of Vendor Early Bird Rates!

Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel - BWI 
1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Click Here to Register

Vendor Exposition with Atlanta's Procurement

Purchasing Month  - Vendor Expo
Thursday, March 13, 2014

The Department of Procurement (the “DOP”) will host a vendor exposition to provide an opportunity for suppliers to: (1) learn about the City of Atlanta’s (the “City”) procurement process and procurement opportunities and (2) display their latest products and services available to the City.  It is also an opportunity for networking with others in public procurement and the supplier community.

This is a must-attend event.  The DOP is working diligently to streamline the process of doing business with the City.  The most effective way of securing a contract is understanding and following the procurement process.  As Atlanta continues to grow, the City is providing the foundation for those who want to do business with Atlanta, while demonstrating our commitment to open and efficient government.  Exhibitors and Attendees can register online. For registration details, please visit the Department of Procurement’s page on the City of Atlanta’s website @ www.atlantaga.gov/vendorexpo. The cost for Exhibitors is $100 and early registration for Attendees is $25.00.  Onsite registration for Attendees is $35.00.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Parking is Free for this event.

The event date is March 13, 2014

Time: 9am-4pm

Place: The Boisfeuillet Jones
          Atlanta Civic Center
          395 Piedmont Avenue
          Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Chesterfield Business Council Networking Breakfast: Virginia State University

Dr. Keith Miller

Space is filling quickly for the Chesterfield Business Council Networking Breakfast with Dr. Keith Miller, President of Virginia State University (VSU). Dr. Miller will present on exciting new projects at VSU, including local economic development and revitalization initiatives in partnership with Chesterfield County.  Register today!    Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 7:15 - 9:00 a.m. Johnston-Willis Hospital Cafeteria 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive Chesterfield, VA 23225

Small Business Slammed By Shutdown

As we head into Day 3 of the government shutdown, Succeed members describe how the political impasse is affecting their lives, jobs, and overall outlook. How will the government shutdown impact your small business?http://lnkd.in/b53Xt-v  • “I happen to be a contractor for the federal government, a single parent and a recent widow, so this is going to impact me seriously... I always had two incomes to rely on so the other shutdowns did not impact me, but with the recent death of my husband in February, I am the only income supporting the family.” – Melissa Luppino http://www.linkedin.com/pub/melissa-luppino/22/5ab/a35/  • “It will definitely impact my business. Our location is not far from D.C. and quite a few people who live in our county work for the government and/or for a company that have contracts with the government. It would be pretty bad for our area and my business that is still recovering from the recession.” – Lorrie Anderson http://www.linkedin.com/pub/lorrie-anderson/10/603/7a4/  • “It will not hurt my business at all. However, my fiancee owns a daycare and more than half of her parents are military. They are already telling her they may not be able to pay her at the end of the week.” – F. Michael Ritchiehttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/f-michael-ritchie/40/33a/919/  • “I do believe that every business is going to be impacted in some way whether directly or indirectly because the stock market immediately reacts to something like this and people immediately react to the stock market—they tend to tighten the belt or make different decisions with their money.” – Savita Krishnamurthyhttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/savita-krishnamurthy/4/300/136/  • “We saw a major decrease in patient appointments the day of, as patients didn't want to pay copays and deductibles and other patient responsibility if no social security checks were being issued or paychecks for government jobs.” – Ro Silva http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ro-silva-cpm/53/347/815/  Has your small business already been affected by the shutdown? How are you preparing for a potential slowdown in business? Join the convo here:http://lnkd.in/b53Xt-v  Other top Succeed discussions include: • What products and services do you think will have higher demand due to the government shutdown? http://lnkd.in/bRghV-5  • Are word-of-mouth referrals still the best way to grow your business?http://lnkd.in/b2EfF5M  • Looking to start a new business from home but scared of everything. Any advice? http://lnkd.in/btKtyEw

Richmond Virginia's Premier Networking Event

Business After Hours is a casual after-work networking social featuring tabletop exhibits, and refreshments. 

To register please call the GRCC's reservation line at 804-783-9368. Advanced registration closes at noon on Wednesday, October 2, 2013.

Event Details

Date:	Thursday, October 03, 2013	Remind Me
Time:	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Highwoods Properties
Stony Point IV, 3rd Floor
8720 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235-

Click here to Register For This Event

If you are interested in Exhibiting:

Click here to view The Fall 2013 Exhibitors to date.
Click here to view the Spring 2013 Exhibitors to date.  

For more questions about exhibiting contact 804-783-9368 or email Kelly Croglio at kelly.croglio@grcc.com

Networking for Transportation

Need to connect with prime contractors for construction work on large transportation projects?

Come to the “Networking for Transportation” event on Tuesday August 6 in Norfolk, VA.  Nine major highway and airport construction companies will be on hand to hear what your company has to offer.

 

Go to:  http://fs4.formsite.com/bmann/form1/index.html to register.

 

Barbara Mann

Old Dominion University Business Gateway

US Department of Transportation

Small Business Transportation Resource Center

4111 Monarch Way, Suite 106

Norfolk, Virginia 23508

Office     757-683-6764

Cell        757-376-3823

bmann@odu.edu

SWAM Opportunity - Vendor Fair

Mark Your Calendars for August 7, 2013

Festival & Student Conference Center

A Vendor Fair” will offer a wealth of contacts for marketing your goods and services. The  vendor fair will provide opportunity to make personal contact with some of the 600+ JMU departmental buyers. The event is scheduled to take place at the James Madison University Festival Center on August 7, 2013.

The morning will begin with a networking luncheon to meet with other SWAM vendors and the JMU Procurement Services buyers.  As the fair gets underway in the afternoon you'll meet with many JMU departmental buyers and faculty as well as numerous buyers from other state, local, and private organizations.

Event Details - http://www.jmu.edu/procurement/SWAM_Vendor_Agenda.pdf   

Vendor Registration - http://www.jmu.edu/procurement/Vendor_Fair_Registration.pdf  

More Info: http://www.jmu.edu/ubo/pay/SWAM/  

 Registration form must be submitted to:

  Procurement Services, MSC 5720, 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Fax Number:540-568-7935 

SWaMfest 2013

SWaMfest - Oct. 16 - Oct. 17, 2013
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump

YOU'RE INVITED

Please join VASCUPP for the Commonwealth's premier networking, educational and professional development event for small, women and minority-owned businesses. SWaMfest features engaging workshops and networking opportunities, enabling SWAM businesses to interact with representatives from VASCUPP institutions, prime contractors, corporations and other SWaM businesses, VASCUPP is committed t helping Virginia's SWaM businesses remain strong, vibrant and successful while connecting them to our Purchasing Power!

Visit their site at www.swamfest.com or email info@swamfest.com

Contact Person: Kathey Porter - porterk1@vt.edu 

DMBE's Business Matchmaking Event at Virginia State University

You will have the opportunity to discuss your company’s capabilities and meet with procurement officers who are eager to meet new firms and hear about the latest expanded services of existing businesses.

This event is expected to sell out quickly.  The vendor booth spaces are sold out, but we are still accepting vendor registrations to attend the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to learn more.

Request For Proposals - Administrative Services

Stanly County Scattered Sit Housing Community Development Block Grant

Stanly County has received an award for their Community Development Block Grant Scattered Site Housing Application to be submitted for FY 2012 funding. The grant will provide $225,000 to assist in providing rehabilitation services to approximately 4 homes.

Proposals Due by July 8, 2013

Learn more at https://www.ips.state.nc.us/IPS/AGENCY/PDF/09740300.pdf 

JOIN VENTURE RICHMOND AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR THE ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT FORUM THURSDAY, JUNE 27

Hear sound-bite updates straight from the developers! Dozens of Downtown Development projects that have been recently completed or are underway will be presented. 
The event is free. > learn more

HouseKeeping Supplies Needed

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY Sealed proposals in response to Westfield State University Bid No. WSU 2013-043, Environmental Services Housekeeping Supplies Bid, will be received by Westfield State University at the Procurement Office, 333 Western Ave., Westfield, MA 01086 until 2:30 PM, June 26, 2013 and then in said office opened publicly and read aloud. Proposal documents may be obtained at the Procurement Office at 333 Western Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, or by calling 413-572-5245. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any and all proposals if it is in the public interest to do so. WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY By: Lisa Freeman, Associate Vice President for Administration and Finance