Category Archives: Events

Posts dealing with seminars, webinars, and other government contracting events in which Steven Koprince is a speaker, panelist, sponsor, etc.

Event: 51st Annual National Seminar on Government Contracts

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I am excited to announce that I will be speaking at the 51st Annual National Seminar on Government Contracts in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.  My program will provide an overview of the federal government’s small business contracting programs, and is entitled, “Small Business Contracting: What You Need to Know About the ‘Other’ 23 Percent of Federal Prime Contracts.”

As a native of Grand Forks, North Dakota–about a stone’s throw from the Minnesota border–the Twin Cities were the closest large American metropolitan area (among bigger cities generally, Winnipeg is closer).  I grew up hearing Twins games on the radio and suffering through some epic Vikings playoff meltdowns.  As an adult, I’ve come to know the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport very well in stopovers to visit my family.  Suffice it to say, I am looking forward to this trip, and not just for the great government contracting programs.

Speaking of great programs, the National Seminar features an all-star lineup of sessions given by government and industry leaders.  You can check out the program on the National Seminar on Government Contracts website.  I hope to see you there!

New SmallGovCon Features: Upcoming Events and Past Presentations

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Despite what you might think if you read SmallGovCon regularly, blogging is not my favorite way of communicating information about legal developments in the world of government contracting (although I do love blogging!)

Hands-down, I prefer getting out and meeting contractors and others in the industry, face-to-face.  That is why I travel around the country, speaking at industry days, conferences, and conventions.  In the past year alone, I have spoken at events from Annapolis to Seattle (and many places in between) and I have several more events on tap in the months to come.

To help readers keep up with my speaking schedule, I am pleased to announce that SmallGovCon now features an Upcoming Events page.  On this page, you can see where, when, and on what topic I will be speaking.  If I will be in your area, please do not hesitate to contact me in advance and we can arrange to get a cup of coffee, or sit down for a more formal meeting.

Now, I understand that unlike the Grateful Dead, I do not have legions of fans following me around the country.  So if you will not be able to attend one of my events, you can now view slides from the event after it occurs on the SmallGovCon Past Presentations page (assuming permission is granted by the event sponsor).

Please enjoy the new SmallGovCon features, and I hope to see you at an industry event soon.

Event: SDVOSB Joint Venturing, Teaming and Subcontracting (El Paso, TX)

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I am excited to announce that I will be speaking on “SDVOSB Teaming, Joint Venturing, and Subcontracting” at the 7th Annual Veterans Business Conference in El Paso, Texas.  The conference will be held August 15, 2012 at the Wyndham Airport Hotel.

Joint venturing and teaming can make a SDVOSB more competitive, but can also be complex and risky.  In this presentation, I will demystify the SDVOSB teaming process.  For SDVOSB prime contractors, I will explain how to put together strong and effective joint venture agreements, teaming agreements and subcontracts, avoid common compliance mistakes, and deal with the day-to-day challenges of managing a relationship with a large subcontractor.  And for SDVOSB subcontractors, I will discuss how to negotiate a better deal with a large prime contractor and earn a reputation as the first company a large prime calls when it needs a SDVOSB subcontractor.

In addition to speaking, I will be on the trade show floor at the Petefish, Immel, Heeb & Hird, LLP booth, where I will answer attendees’ questions and sign copies of my book, The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts.

Many thanks to Joseph Conway and the El Paso Contract Opportunities Center for inviting me to be a part of this great event.  For more information, visit the El Paso Contract Opportunities Center website.

GovCon Compliance And More: Catch Me Monday On “Amtower Off Center”

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If you are interested in hot-button compliance issues facing small government contractors, tune in to Federal News Radio Monday, July 9 at noon Eastern when I join government contracts guru Mark Amtower on his popular radio show, “Amtower Off Center.”   We will talk about affiliation, ethics plans, employment issues, and other compliance matters from my book, The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts, as well as the SBA’s 2011 Small Business Procurement Scorecard.

Not in the DC area?  Not to worry.  You can catch my appearance–and all of Mark’s recent shows–on the Federal News Radio website.

Small Business Procurement Goals: Catch Me On Federal News Radio Today

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Even with the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the fine folks at Federal News Radio are still working hard to bring you the latest in federal news and commentary.  I will be on the air today with Federal News Radio’s Jason Miller discussing the SBA’s 2011 Small Business Procurement Scorecard.  If you are in the metro Washington, DC area, you can catch the interview by tuning in to 1500 AM around 5:15 this afternoon.

Thank You to The ASBC!

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I would like to give a big “thank you” to Guy Timberlake and The American Small Business Coalition for sponsoring an excellent networking and book signing event for The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts, last night in Tysons Corner, Virginia.  Thanks also to Courtney Fairchild and the team at Global Services, Inc. for co-sponsoring the event and Grace Maupin, Morgan Waston, and the wonderful folks at Carr Workplaces for hosting the event in one of their beautiful spaces.  And of course, thank you to all who attended and bought the book!

Last night’s event was part of The ASBC’s monthly GovConnections networking series.  If you are a small business contractor in the DC metro area, you owe it to yourself to attend one in the near future.  For information on GovConnections and other events sponsored by the ASBC, visit the ASBC’s events calendar.

Book Signing and Networking Sponsored by The American Small Business Coalition

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If you will be in the DC metro area next Wednesday afternoon, you are invited to a networking and book signing event sponsored by The American Small Business Coalition.

I will be on hand to answer your questions about government contracting rules and regulations, and sign copies of my book, The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts.  If you already have a copy, please bring it and I will apply my John Hancock; if not, you can purchase a copy when you register for the event.

A big thank you to Guy Timberlake and the ASBC for sponsoring what should be a wonderful event.  See you there!