Posts Tagged ‘event’

Small Business Looking to Contract with the Government? GSA Opens Doors!

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Are you a small business trying to get your foot in the door of the federal market? Are you looking for teaming and subcontracting opportunities, but don’t know how to meet prime contractors? If so, you may be interested in attending GSA’s premiere event connecting small businesses to the government. GSA Opening Doors 2010, to be held August 9-11, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA, offers all categories of small businesses opportunities for scheduled matchmaking (with agencies and primes), networking, workshops, town hall meetings, and exhibits.

New workshops this year cover contract negotiations, exporting, going green, and small business certifications and qualifications. Sponsoring agencies include the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Small Business Administration, and Los Angeles World Airports. This event is not limited to GSA Schedule Contract holders and it SOLD OUT last year, so we encourage interested parties to register quickly!

Live from Deltek Insight 2010 – Find Your Prescription for Success! Part II

Friday, May 21st, 2010

The 2010 Deltek Insight conference was another huge success for all participants.  Deltek’s President and CEO Kevin Parker stopped by the Aronson booth to check out our live Insight blogging and to monitor the “pulse” on Deltek customers’ needs and satisfaction.  The  exchange of ideas, input from users, and new product development  really kept  up  momentum through the end of the conference.

Aronson’s accounting and technology experts Jan Zall, Linda Riesenman, and Nicole Mitchell conducted popular breakout sessions attracting over 300Deltek users  The topics presented included; “Multiple Companies and CostPoint” by Jan Zall , “Surviving DCAA Audits with GCS Premier” by Nicole Mitchell, and “Strategies for Merging Multiple CostPoint Databases” by Linda Riesenman.   The attendees had positive feedback on the sessions and asked informative questions related to the topics.  Feedback focused mainly on the use of technology to increase efficiency and for obtaining accurate timely data to address the compliance requirements heightened by the current administration emphasis on transparency.

Aronson proved to be the “Cure” for government contractors needs.  Aronson again demonstrated our expertise in the areas of systems, compliance, contract administration, GSA Schedule support, assurance, tax, and M&A; truly full service advisors to Federal contractors.

We hope to see you all next year and to meet even more new faces in Nashville, TN, for Insight 2011.  If you missed the conference and would like your own Aronson “diagnosis and prescription” contact Tom Williams at (301) 222-8289 or twilliams@aronsoncompany.com.

Live from Deltek Insight 2010 – Find Your Prescription for Success!

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

The atmosphere at the Deltek Insight 2010 annual users conference is vibrant and energetic – despite the gloomy DC weather outside.  As a proud repeat Platinum sponsor, Aronson & Company is active on the Insight Expo floor, rolling out our marketing campaign to provide innovative cures for government contractor ailments.  Aronson diagnosed over 100 companies in the first night, writing many prescriptions for written policies and procedures and remedies for accounting departments overburdened with compliance issues.

Deltek Insight 2010 is being held this year at the Gaylord National in Washington, DC, May 17 -20, 2010.   Deltek is known as the preeminent provider of project management solutions for government contractors, Architectural/Engineering (A/E),  and other professional service industries.   This year’s conference has attracted more than 3,000 attendees, selecting from 353 breakout sessions covering a wide variety of topics.

Deltek debuted many new products at the show.  Phil Parry, a Deltek Advisory Business Analyst, demonstrated Mobile Time, a much anticipated Blackberry time entry product, allowing users to enter timesheets from here at the conference (read about course XT-105).  (more…)

Gulf Oil Spill – new Federal Contract tracking code – Providing Contractor Support in National Emergencies

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

The Federal Procurement DataBase (FPDS-NG) has added a new National Interest Action (NIA) value, “Gulf Oil Spill 0410″ to track the Gulf Oil Spill contracts. The new NIA is is valid from 04/25/2010 to 08/25/2010.

By coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), GSA provides support to other federal agencies when there is a presidential declaration of disaster or other incident of national significance.  GSA Schedule 84 (LAW) includes products for oil-spill containment under SIN 426 4F – Emergency Preparedness and First Responder Equipment, Training and Services.  114 contractors currently provide products under this SIN.  There are  opportunities for large and small business to provide contractor support in national emergencies.

In addition to federal agencies, state and local governments can access the preapproved roster of vendors and products offered by GSA Schedule vendors via two programs: GSA’s Cooperative Purchasing program (GSA Schedules LAW-84 and IT-70, all times) and GSA’s Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program (all GSA Schedules, times of disaster).

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23 Days and Counting until Deltek Insight 2010 (May 17-20)

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

           

Aronson & Company is counting down the days until the leading event for project-focused professionals, Deltek Insight 2010. Come hear from the experts, advance your skills training, and take advantage of networking opportunities.

New Program! Have you heard about the unprecedented opportunity to hold pre-qualified, one-on-one meetings with leading Primes at the govWin Business Discovery Day? Newly introduced, this will be a key program at Deltek Insight 2010 conference – one of the largest gatherings of government contracting stakeholders. Don’t miss out on the best event of the year that will empower your organization to think ahead, make better plans and achieve better results.

As a platinum sponsor of Deltek 2010, Aronson & Company’s accounting and technology experts have a lot of great things planned for this event and we want to share them with you – we can’t wait for this important conference to come to the DC area and we hope you’ll be there too!  Join us at Deltek Insight 2010 to learn more about great technology solutions and ways to streamline your back office!

Click below to see the event Countdown and sign up for A&C Insight alerts to be updated about what we have planned: http://www.aronsoncompany.com/industries/government-contract/deltek-insight-2010.html.

Accounting For Government Contractors – Free Breakfast Briefing 2/24/10

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Failure to maintain an adequate accounting system may preclude a contractor from award of a federal contract.  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.  Don’t waste your valuable time and money submitting proposals in pursuit of government contracts if your accounting system isn’t “ready for prime time.”

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: (more…)

Deltek Tips and Tricks! Come Feb 9th for a Free Presentation and One-on-One Support from Deltek’s Customer Care

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Whether you are a current Deltek user or just interested in learning more about Customer Care, Deltek’s exceptional global support program, join Aronson Technology Services on February 9th for this complimentary, interactive breakfast event.  The first part of the session will be led by Jeff Book, Deltek’s Vice President of Customer Care.  He will present practical information for maximizing your technology investment.  Topics will include:

• Optimizing your investment in your Deltek product
• Understanding the Deltek Customer Care relationship
• Customer Care tools available to you
• Using best practices to get information quickly

During the second part of the session, Aronson & Company’s government contracting systems specialists will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and allow you to work one-on-one with our technical consultants at no charge!  Current Deltek users can come pick up some new tricks and, those that are in the browsing stage, can come for a software test drive. (more…)

Get Up Close & Personal with Federal IT leaders at the 11/10 Mid-Atlantic CIO&CTO Event

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Getting an audience with senior IT professionals can be difficult.  The Mid-Atlantic CIO&CTO eliminates the need for cold calls by bringing together IT purchasing leaders in the federal, commercial and non-profit marketplace. Live on November 10, 2009 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.  Your seat purchase will give you an opportunity to spend an hour at the General Reception where you can network with the following IT leaders as well as over 100 of their peers, then have a seat at the Who’s Who of IT in the region.

Register today to have the unique opportunity to meet and network with the Mid-Atlantic’s IT purchasing leaders from the following agencies and companies: • Casey Coleman, CIO, General Services Administration • Peter Fonash, CIO, Department of Homeland Security and Director of the National Cyber Security Division • Jeffrey Johnson, Deputy CIO, Constellation Energy • Devon Bryan, Associate CIO, Internal Revenue Service • Victor Thompson, Deputy CIO, NASA • Douglas Norton, VP and CIO, Northrop Grumman.

Register now to be a part of CIO&CTO Live! If you have questions, please call Mark Glazer Director, MdTech Programs Tech Council of Maryland at 240-243-4045 or e-mail at mglazer@techcouncilmd.com.

2009 Government IT M&A Conference – Oct 20, 2009

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:30-10:00 am – Stay ahead of the competition by hearing directly from the region’s preeminent dealmakers in the Federal IT space. Keynote speaker and leading analyst Bill Loomis of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company will present his assessment of recent public and private market trends affecting government contractors. Stan Soloway, President and CEO of the Professional Services Council, will provide an update on significant legislative and political activity concerning the sector. A panel of executives and advisors will discuss in detail their strategies and plans to grow their businesses notwithstanding difficult market conditions. The panel will include Larry A. Davis, Managing Partner of Aronson Capital Partners, LLC.

This program is free of charge, but registration is required by Thursday, October 15, 2009.

For more information, please contact Jamie Graham

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
7:30-10:00 am
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Blvd.
McLean, VA 22102
7:30-8:00 am
Registration & Networking
8:00-10:00 am
Program

Accounting Seminar for Government Contractors – GCI Oct 27, 2009

Friday, October 9th, 2009

The Howard County Economic Development Authority’s Center for Business and Technology Development, in partnership with TargetGov, presents the Government Contracting Institute seminar Class 601: Accounting for Government Contractors on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon.  Other seminars critical for governments contractors are available at the registration site.

Government contracting requires very specific setup, systems, reports, processes and tracking. Join Jim Fennel and Nicole Mitchell of Aronson & Company to understand government cost accounting standards, pricing strategies, discussion of software applications including QuickBooks and other alternatives and audit preparation.  Who should attend?  Accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, CFOs, and any business owner who wants to win government contracts, be profitable and satisfy all federal accounting requirements.
Registration Deadline: October 13, 2009. Join Jim Fennel and Nicole Mitchell of Aronson & Company Pre-registration is required.

Location:
The Center for Business and Technology
9250 Bendix Road, North
Columbia , MD 21045

For more information, please contact:
Tasha Taylor
Ph: 410-313-6550
Em: ttaylor@hceda.org