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2008 October Issue 1
In This Issue
--Howard County Government Contracting Institute
--Have You Won a Government Contract?
--WIPP's Voice is Strong and Present
--Perfect Networker Radio
--ODNI Announces New Security Policy for Information Systems

          

Upcoming Teleconferences

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Getting a GSA Schedule

Getting a GSA Schedule can be one of your most effective business development tools for the federal government market. Attend this teleconference directly from you own phone to learn how to get a GSA Schedule and how to use it effectively!
 
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Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008
How to Prepare For and File Pre and Post Award Contract Protest

When selling to the federal government, many disappointed bidders are not aware of the legal remedies available to assist in submitting a winning proposal. Register for this teleconference at NO COST to receive a wealth of knowledge that will help to recover company investments and safeguard its proposals from other bidders protest
 
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 Greetings!
 
It's a new year, well, a new fiscal year and after the rush of contracts in September, we are focused on building new business opportunities. Yes, we share your challenges - running a business in these trying times requires strategic planning, solid personal relationships, and oh yes, a pile of money in the closet doesn't hurt.
 
Speaking of money, I have a possible media opportunity for you. If you would like to be interviewed about your experiences in finding the necessary financing for your business, whether it is for day-to-day operations, seasonal fluctuations, government contracts or making payroll, I have a magazine that wants to hear you story. Are you using credit cards more than before? Your home equity line? Do you still have access to a line of credit? Please call or email me and let me know what you are experiencing.
 
Are you finally ready to explore the huge government contracting market? We have every method for you to be successful. Books, teleconferences, classes, seminars, and even personal guidance with hand-holding as needed. Contact us today and open the door to a huge market.
 
Here's to your success!

   

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Gloria Berthold Larkin

President, TargetGov

       

Howard County
Government Contracting Institute

TargetGov and the Center for Business and Technology Development in Maryland have created the Government Contracting Institute (GCI), a comprehensive series of in-person classes for the business person who wants to win government contracts.

We are starting with a Certifications Seminar, and will follow with a full range of Registrations, Business Development, Proposal Writing, Contract Management, Accounting, Legal Issues and Security Clearances seminars taught by experts in the field of government contracting.

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Certifications: Learn the Basics and the Crucial Next Steps
 
If you want to do business with the government, getting "certified" as a minority, veteran, service-disabled veteran, disadvantaged, woman-owned or simply "small" may open doors to millions, and even billions in contract opportunities.

Attend this seminar to find out about certifications, if you qualify, and if not, how you can still take advantage of certifications to build your business revenues. 

 
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Upcoming Howard County GCI Events

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 
Introduction to Government Contracting (GCI)
 
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Intermediate Government Contracting (GCI)

Thursday, October 30, 2008
Proposal Writing to Win Contracts (GCI)

Thursday, November 6, 2008
Contract and Project Management (GCI) 

Thursday, November 13, 2008
Accounting for Government Contractors (GCI)
 
Click here for more information on these sessions

 

Have You Won a Government Contract?

Send your announcement and we'll consider it for the Winning Contracts column for Corridor Inc.
 
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See a recent column at: http://www.corridorinc.com/content/blogcategory/45/118

Click here for the list of  information required to be considered
 
WIPP's Voice is Strong and Present

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Dear Readers,
If you want to become involved in MAKING A DIFFERENCE, please consider joining WIPP - a bi-partisan organization that exists to help women (and ultimately all) business owners on Main Street, or whatever street you are on. This is a trying time for all business people, and having a voice direclty into the White House, Senate and House can make all the difference.
 
Please click here to read the letter from WIPP's President, Barbara Kasoff. Join today, it is very reasonable and worth every cent. Contact me toll-free at 1-866-579-1346 or call Stephanie at the WIPP office at 1.888.488.WIPP. Or go to: www.WIPP.org 

Here's to our success!
Gloria Berthold Larkin
 
Click here to learn how you can MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
 

Perfect Networker Radio

Perfect Thoughts: "Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak people wait for opportunities; strong people make them."
 
Click here to listen to an interview on Perfect Networker Radio with Gloria Berthold Larkin of Targetgov.com. If you have ever thought about doing business with federal, state or local governments this will be a great way to find out what's involved.
 
Find out how to make the right "connections" and get your share of government purchasing.
  

 

ODNI Announces New Security Policy for Information Systems

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A groundbreaking new policy from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence changes how the intelligence community and, by influence, the entire federal government will build, validate and approve information technology systems.  The policy requires common security controls and risk-management procedures - a unified approach to enhance collaboration. 
 
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Don't Miss Out!! 

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