From March 29-30, I will be in Tampa, Florida taking part in the Florida GovCon Summit presented by Solvability. This two-day, interactive summit features speakers with deep and broad roots in federal contracting. The panel session I will be speaking on is titled, “Maximizing Your Value for Exit.” This panel will offer insight into how
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Challenges under the EAR and ITAR Webinar
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I will be co-hosting a webinar on Tuesday, November 29 on compliance challenges under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Key topics that will be covered in this webinar include ITAR and EAR amendments and new rules; jurisdiction and classification; licensing, agreements, and exceptions; effective compliance practices; recent enforcement;…
Event: Expansion of the SBA Mentor/Protégé Program
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I will be in Knoxville today presenting at the 2016 GovCon Seminar hosted by Strategic Consulting Solutions and PDS Consulting Services. My session will be focused on the expansion of the Small Business Administration’s Mentor/ Protégé Program. Specifically, I will discuss how the recent program expansion is creating opportunities for contractors, large and small. The…
Growth Strategies for the Middle Tier
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Recently, Bass, Berry & Sims co-hosted (along with investment banking firm Bluestone Capital Partners and accounting firm BDO) a CEO panel discussion on “Building Shareholder Value in the Mid-Tier.” Panelists included Chris Coleman, CEO of LookingGlass Cyber Solutions. Paul Leslie, CEO of Dovel Technologies. and Julian Setian, CEO of SOS International. Tim Garnett of The Avascent Group delivered a keynote presentation. The focus of the event was to discuss strategies for middle-market government contractors to build value for shareholders.
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Event: Joint Venture/Team Training Panel
By Todd Overman on
On May 4, I am headed to Nashville to take part in the Joint Venture/Team Training Panel sponsored by UT PTAC and NBIC. The seminar will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon at our Nashville office. Joint ventures continue to provide businesses with new opportunities in a fiercely competitive federal marketplace. Attendees…
Webinar: Doing Business in Cuba: Navigating the Evolving Sanctions Landscape, Leveraging New Opportunities
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Posted in Events, International Trade
In February, we discussed the impact easing restrictions with Cuba would have on trade. And Cuba continues to be a hot topic for U.S. companies and business people. Yet it is vital for counsel to understand the continuing hurdles and steps necessary for compliance. On April 12 at 1:00 pm EST, we will present a…
Event: How to Prepare for and Take Advantage of SBA’s Expansion of the Mentor Protégé Program
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On Friday morning, I’ll be back in Oak Ridge. We’ve partnered with the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC), and I’ll be presenting, “How to Prepare for and Take Advantage of SBA’s Expansion of the Mentor Protégé Program.” I plan to provide an overview of SBA’s proposed rule that will dramatically reshape Mentor Protégé programs…
Event: Complying with ITAR Requirements Amid Increased Enforcement
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Join us next week as we present on the topic of “Complying with ITAR Requirements Amid Increased Enforcement” in a webinar hosted by Clear Law Institute. We will be speaking with Dave Hardin, Senior Counsel at Raytheon, as we cover how to comply with current U.S. export control requirements under the U.S. International Traffic in…
Event: 5th Annual Small Business Forum “Woman Owned Small Businesses, Breaking Through the Barriers”
According to American Express OPEN, “For the first time in history, the U.S. government has awarded 5 percent of federal government contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses—a big achievement for both the government and the approximately 9.4 million women-owned small businesses across the country.” On Thursday, March 17, I have the honor of presenting “The…
Webinar: VA Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
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Posted in Events, GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)
Confused about the VA Federal Supply Schedule? Let Tom Fuchs, Managing Director at BDO, and I help you navigate the FSS contracting rules that apply to the sale of medical devices. During our interactive webinar we’ll share our accounting and legal perspectives with you. Specific to the medical/surgical supply and equipment industry, we will review:…