SBA
SBA’s Patriot Express Loan Initiative Delivers Nearly $500 Million to 6,000 Vets and Military Community
July 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The SBA issued the following press release on July 1st: Washington, DC – In just three years’ time, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative has supported nearly $500 million in Patriot Express loans to small businesses owned and operated by veterans, reservists and their spouses. Patriot Express Loans, which can be used to start or expand a small business, increased over the past two years due in part to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which raised loan guarantees to 90 percent, and temporarily eliminated fees for borrowers on all SBA... [Read the full story]
Featured
Government Contractors Credit Union Being Formed by NAMGC
February 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The National Association of Minority Government Contractors (NAMGC) is working on establishing a new federal credit union just for government contractors. They have received preliminary approval from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) so they will soon be ready to accept members after they complete the chartering process via the NCUA. NAMGC is asking the GovCon community for input to assist them in developing the best possible programs to serve the credit union members. They are asking interested parties to complete the voluntarily survey linked t0 below and to submit it via email... [Read the full story]
GovCon 2.0
Federal Blogs Offer Excellent Insight into Agency Needs
January 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
We’ve all heard how important it is to listen to our prospects and clients and federal government clients are no different. The federal government continues to adopt the use of social network platforms and blogs allowing them to communicate more frequently with their constituents inside and out of government. Government contractors should pay close attention. Never before could so much be learned about an agency or department simply by listening to what they have to share. Edward O'Hare For example, IT service providers can learn what the IT priorities are at the GSA by following the... [Read the full story]
SmallBiz
GSA Schedules Training Webinar for Small Businesses
January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The GSA Office of Small Business Utilization conducts monthly training on the process of obtaining a GSA schedules contract. They offer a free monthly webinar designed to support small businesses interested in obtaining a GSA Multiple Award Schedules contract. To attend you will simply need to register. If you have questions regarding these webinars or would like to register, please visit the GSA Events page: GSA Events Webinars available on: 2/22 3/15 4/26 5/17 6/14 7/19 8/16 9/20 10/18 11/15 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "GSA Schedules Training Webinar for Small Businesses", url: "http://govcon.net/gsa-schedules-training-webinar-for-small-businesses"... [Read the full story]
Legal News
Unusual and Compelling Urgency Now Means Just That
November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
On October 14th a new provision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) went into effect that you should be aware of. Noncompetitive contracts can be awarded under the “unusual and compelling urgency” exception, but only for a limited period of time now. In no event may agencies use this exception for more than one year unless the head of the agency determines that “exceptional circumstances” apply. The new rule applies to all acquisitions above the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $100,000). The rule adds a new provision to FAR 6.302-2, “Unusual and Compelling Urgency,”... [Read the full story]
Experts
Avoiding the SBA 8A Graduation Trauma: Preparing Your Brand for Higher Valuation
November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
This article by Gal Borenstein was written with 8(a) firms who are approaching the end of their 8(a) life in mind, but it is useful for any company seeking to increase it’s value to a potential acquirer: Avoiding the SBA 8A Graduation Trauma: Preparing Your Brand for Higher Valuation Remember that feeling of accomplishment you had receiving your college diploma? “I’ve made it,” you probably thought. “I’m finally ready.” Then came the sobering discovery—the realization that post-graduation life has its own challenges and impediments. It’s the same story for SBA-certified minority-owned... [Read the full story]
Featured
Government Contractors Credit Union Being Formed by NAMGC
The National Association of Minority Government Contractors (NAMGC) is working on establishing a new federal credit union just for government contractors. They have received preliminary approval from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) so they will soon be ready to accept members after they complete the...
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Carroll Publishing Announces New GovCon Tool
While the DC area was focused on getting itself unburied from “Snowmageddon” Carroll Publishing quietly announced a useful new resource for government contractors. Their GovSearch™ product now includes comprehensive government transactions data giving clients access to the purchasing history of products...
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15th Annual Government Contractor Industry Survey
Grant Thornton released its 15th edition of their Government Contractor Industry Survey and published these highlights: Revenue Trends – Fifty percent of survey participants experienced revenue increases from federal business during the past year, while 20% suffered decreases. Revenue impact from stimulus spending...
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The Shot That Was Heard Around the World
A Republican victory in the Massachusetts Senate race is an extraordinary political event that will have significant effect on American politics for decades to come. For a Republican to capture the seat Teddy Kennedy held for dozens of years is akin to the shot that was heard around the world. Whether you agree, disagree,...
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Internet Capital Group Acquires GovDelivery and GovLoop
Internet Capital Group (ICG), a private-equity and venture-capital firm that invests in tech firms, acquired a controlling stake in GovDelivery for $19 million, which acquired GovLoop late last year. The deal will provide GovDelivery with capital and other resources needed to continue expanding its business, the companies...
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GovCon Jobs
Industry vets know there’s a lot of money in helping to connect professionals in the government contracting industry with employers looking to fill key slots. And Lord knows my family could use some of that. Nevertheless I don’t feel right scheming about how to make a buck during a time when so many families...
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SmallBiz
GSA Schedules Training Webinar for Small Businesses
The GSA Office of Small Business Utilization conducts monthly training on the process...
Small Business Industry Day at the U.S. Capitol 2010
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting an event for small business owners...
DHS OSDBU offers monthly small business vendor outreach sessions
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged...
DOJ Drops Effort to Go After ASBL
The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its appeal of a ruling by the U.S. District...
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SBA
The SBA issued the following press release on July 1st: Washington, DC – In...
SBA Adds Eight New Veterans Business Outreach Centers to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs
The SBA will be offering Veterans in business and those considering getting into...
SBA to Revise Format for Small Business Procurement Scorecard
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is revising the format of the...
Federal court gives HUBZone program priority
This article on Mar 9th in Federal Computer Week has the GovCon industry abuzz about...
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