Top 10 Government CIOs to Watch in 2021: SBA’s Maria Roat
When the pandemic hit, some of the biggest immediate demands from a nation struggling with closures and lost jobs were within the Small Business Administration. Maria Roat rose to the challenge by enabling the delivery of billions of dollars to small businesses across the country after taking on the job of CIO midyear. “It was
Save the Date: Akima Tech for Govies Day, April 23
Akima’s Tech for Govies Day titled “Today’s Government IT: Changing the Art of the Possible” on April 23 will gather industry partners and government technology leaders to discuss how next-generation IT can — and is — leading agency missions. The event kicks off 7:30 a.m. at Convene in Arlington, Virginia, with welcome remarks from Juvy
SMRC Wins $10 Million US Army Environmental Sciences Support Contract
SM Resources Corporation (SMRC) was recently awarded a three-year, $10 million contract from the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC). The ongoing environmental, safety, health and research services contract will enable SMRC to continue its support for conducting sample analyses, site inspections and scientific research of chemical and biological agents. The firm has supported
SAVE THE DATE: SECAF’s Executive Briefing March 14th
On March 14th from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Tower Club in Vienna, Va., Bridget Bean, Acting Regional Administrator & Director, US Small Business Administration, will speak at SECAF’s morning event, titled, “Executive Briefing: SBA Update From Bridget Bean.” Members and non-members will be able to attend for a fee, and participants are
WashingtonExec Small Business Commission Commends DoD Pilot Program, Passed by U.S. House of Representatives
The WashingtonExec Small Business Acquisition Reform Commission (SBARC) commends the House of Representatives for its passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310), which includes a provision for the the Department of Defense “advanced” small business pilot program. Sponsored by Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), the program supports the growth and development of “advanced”
Cognosante Names Eileen Cassidy Rivera Vice President of Marketing And Communications
Cognosante has named Eileen Cassidy Rivera Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Rivera will lead the company’s marketing, communications and branding programs. Rivera will report to CEO Michele Kang.“Eileen is a well-known communications and branding expert who will play an instrumental role in building Cognosante’s presence as a leader in healthcare transformation. She joins the
HumanTouch, LLC Ranked #203 On Inc. Magazine 500 List Of Fasting Growing Companies
The Inc. Magazine 500 list, a compilation of the most entrepreneurial and fasting growing companies in America, announced that HumanTouch, LLC has been added to its prestigious 30th annual list, which is ranked according to percentage revenue growth over the past three years. The business is ranked 203 on the list among other honorees such
Lore Systems Acquires HUBZone Certification
The U.S. Small Business Administration has given Lore Systems a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification, which stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by supplying federal contracting preferences to small HUBZone certified businesses. Small businesses who acquire a HUBZone certification gain preference over other businesses since they employ staff that
SBA Announces Progress towards Federal Contracting Goal
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on June 24 that during the 2010 Fiscal year (FY), from Oct 1, 2009-Sept. 30, 2010, small businesses acquired $97.95 billion in federal contracts. The government set a goal of 23 percent of contracting dollars but the 2010 FY fell shy of this goal and received 22.7 percent. However,
Q&A With Frank Islam: Author of “Renewing The American Dream”
Meet Frank Islam, successful entrepreneur, chairman/CEO of FI Investment Group (FIIG), founder and former CEO of the QSS Group and most recently, author of the book, “Renewing The American Dream.” Though he has lived the American dream, Islam believes that the dream is in peril and offers suggestions on how to reverse the trend. Islam says that
New Smart Phone App Makes SBA More Available
Palo Alto Software, Inc has developed an app that makes the Small Business Administration (SBA) more accessible to entrepreneurs and small business owners. With a user-friendly format, subscribers can now get in touch with office staff and affiliated SBA mentors for free. One built-in feature is the “start-up cost calculator,” which helps pinpoint funds needed to
US Small Business Administration Named Wells Fargo 7(a) Lender of the Year
On Friday, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) named Wells Fargo & Company “Large 7(a) Lender of the Year” for 2011. The award was presented in Washington, DC, as part of the SBA’s “National Small Business Week” celebrations. Karen Mills, SBA’s administrator, presented the award. “Our partnerships with SBA lenders over the past two years
Q&A With Jack Bienko
Jack Bienko, COO of the Small Business Administration, discusses why social media is great for entrepreneurs and the importance of National Small Business Week, hosted in D.C. from May 18th-May 20th. WashingtonExec: What is your background? Jack Bienko: I studied Urban Planning + Public Policy in grad school before working in the non-profit sector and
SBA Appoints Members to Council on Underserved Communities (CUC)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) appointed 15 individuals to the Council on Underserved Communities (CUC). The CUC provides feedback and recommendations on how to assist with competitiveness and sustainability for small businesses in underserved communities. The CUC plans to increase entrepreneurship and technical assistance as well as create new outreach by training and raising
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