Greetings!

Many of us have been compelled to watch Team USA in the 2012 Olympics-are you as amazed as I am with the caliber of athletes? Over 10,000 athletes are expected to participate in the games and we have already seen the unexpected: "sure things" that were not, upsets, new world records and unbounded joy. Watching the athletes perform is tense enough, watching their parents roller coaster through their own emotions is even tougher!

When we inspect our lives we see the same rollercoaster-just thankfully, not as fast nor as public.

One of the roller coaster rides we are seeing in the federal marketplace is the issues of sequestration-will it or won't it happen? And in either case, how does it affect our business?

If you are a large, small or mid-sized business, a non-profit or in academia, we will all be affected and not in a positive way.

Sequestration will reduce our options dramatically and not just because of reduced budgets. The psychology of loss, of confusion and the lack of dependability will affect every person in the US. Our elected leaders are responsible for this debacle, please tell your congress members what you think of their inability to work together to keep our country moving.

In the meantime, you know that I will make every effort to keep you and your business moving forward. That is one thing you can count on!

 
Here's to your success.

Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346

"Responding to Sources Sought and RFIs"

Webinar  

Attend this webinar for an introduction to Sources Sought Notices (SSNs) and Request for Information (RFIs). Learn how to identify SSNs that are a good fit for your company and how to respond effectively to SSNs and RFIs. You will gain valuable tips and tools to help you prioritize SSN's and RFI's, respond well and position yourself for success in the government contracting market.   

Date: August 23, 2012 

Time: 1:00 pm eastern time (12:00 pm central, 11:00 am mountain, 10:00 am pacific)

Where: At your desktop - the webinar/teleconference is broadcast live

Cost: $105 per individual

Topics Covered in the Webinar Include:

• Sample Listings
• 25 Point Implementation Plan
• Importance of Market Research
• How to do Market Research
• Sample Verbiage
• FAR References
• and much more...

This webinar is a must for contractors just entering the market to well-seasoned contractors would have already seen success with the Federal Government. Executives, contract administrators, business managers, legal council and others who want to learn more about RFIs, SSN and government contracting will benefit from attending.

Click here to learn more and to register. 

Congrats to Software Consortium 

Software Consortium CEO Janet Amirault Named WIPP AT&T Innovator of the Year

Janet Amirault, Chief Executive Officer of Software Consortium (SCI), a leading information technology solutions and professional services provider to commercial and government institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region, has been named the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) AT&T Innovator of the Year.

The award, which recognizes the WIPP member who has effectively leveraged technology for innovation and success in business, was presented to Amirault at the organization's annual congressional luncheon in Washington, D.C. today. Under Amirault's leadership, Software Consortium has helped regional clients like MedStar Health, Johns Hopkins, GEICO, Department of Energy, and M&T Bank, leverage the newest technologies and processes to increase revenue, safety and lower costs. The company's latest wins are with mobile applications for customers.

"I am honored to receive this prestigious award from WIPP, which is in the forefront of advocating economic opportunities for women," Amirault said. "This award is a tribute to the outstanding Software Consortium team that includes our numerous partners. Together, we seek to deliver innovative technology solutions to our clients."

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WIPP's Annual Conference a Success  

Hispanic Heritage Awards 

Do you know a Hispanic Business owner who has achieved the American Dream despite overcoming obstacles; or a well-respected Latina who has navigated the path to success while balancing family?   If so, the Maryland Hispanic Business Conference is seeking nominations for two prestigious Awards: The American Dream Award and the Latina Powerhouse Award. 

Winners will accept their Award in-person on September 4 at the Maryland Hispanic Business Conference in Bethesda.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, August 13.