Events

Join a panel of insurance industry experts for a discussion about recent developments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what they mean to businesses of all sizes. Topics that will be discussed include actions of the Trump Administration concerning association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance and how these changes impact Maryland, recent Maryland legal and regulatory developments such as […]

Lead Generation & Customer Retention = Business Growth Learn how to generate loyal, profitable customers that create long-term value. The content and speakers will guides business owners of firms with 50-500 employees to: Increase Revenue by 46% in 12 months Access More Capital: Bank, Private Equity, Opportunity Zone Funds Learn the 18 Accelerators that Build […]

HOSTED BY THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT & DIVERSITY DIVISION (SDDD) (Please note NEW DATE: December 20, 2018) THURSDAY DECEMBER 20, 2018 6:00PM - 9:00PM Program begins at 7:00 p.m. COLLEGE PARK MARRIOTT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER - Sheppards Gallery 3501 UNIVERSITY BLVD. HYATTSVILLE, MD 20783 FREE PARKING FOR QUESTIONS: BRION ROBINSON | 202-413-5004

Be a part of the conversation at the CMA Winter Leadership Conference. The Council of Manufacturing Associations features world-class speakers who know and understand manufacturing, public policy and association management. It is also the place to go to network with nearly 200 manufacturing trade association executives from around the country. Share and exchange ideas, problem […]

Public and private sector leaders share their thoughts on economic development-related legislation that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2019 session. Presenters will include leadership from local, regional, and statewide organizations. We’ll also hear from key members of the Maryland General Assembly who will provide insights on the upcoming session. Governor […]

Teaming and sub-contracting is an integral part of business development for companies in the federal sector. This course will cover best practices for companies to become teaming partners and sub-contractors to increase their share of the federal business. Leveraging public data and government sites for teaming partners, competitive intel and contact information will be reviewed. […]

The Exceptional Leader program is a high-impact, comprehensive, six month leadership mastery program geared toward established and emerging leaders and is ideal for supervisors, managers, and project managers. This program is designed to upgrade the management skills of leaders and dramatically increase their effectiveness. This program is ideal for current leaders or employees who are slated for […]

All Department of Defense (DoD) contractors that process, store or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must have met the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) minimum security standards or risk losing their DoD contracts. DFARS Safeguarding riles and clauses, for the basic safeguarding of contractor information systems that process, store or transmit Federal contract information. […]

Navigating eMaryland Marketplace What exactly is eMaryland Marketplace? Opportunities in the state contracting marketplace are advertised on eMaryland Marketplace. Vendors who want to compete in this arena must register (for free) on this electronic bid board system in order to receive solicitation notices, search for contracting opportunities, submit bids, and obtain bid results. Join us […]

Procurement 101 New to state contracting? Start at the beginning. This class is for small businesses that have little or no knowledge of the state procurement process. We'll focus on common procurement terminology, examine how the state contracting arena operates, and provide resources to help you determine if pursuing work in the public sector would […]