Podcasts about government business

Overview:  In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts Amy Babinchak and James Kernan dive into how IT professionals can leverage the end-of-life schedules of Microsoft Windows 10 to generate new business. This week, they emphasize the importance of planning and maintaining a regular upgrade schedule for client systems to avoid issues and ensure security. The conversation also touches on the impact of drone deliveries in dense areas and the evolving landscape of remote meetings, with a particular focus on Zoom's declining market share. The team also explores the necessity for MSPs to obtain CMMC certification to maintain government contracts, and the ongoing trends in mergers and acquisitions within the market. James and Amy also announce the start of a new series focused on exploring productive AI tools. Check out the chapter markers below for more!   Chapter Markers: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:47 MSP Question of the Week: Windows 10 End of Life 05:52 The Drone Dilemma: A Look into the Future 08:57 Zoom's Market Share and Meeting Fatigue 18:41 Mergers and Acquisitions in the IT Market 20:42 CMMC Certification and Government Business 26:17 Cool AI Tools: A New Series 28:17 Conclusion    New Book Release: I'm proud to announce the release of my new book, The Anthology of Cybersecurity Experts! This collection brings together 15 of the nation's top minds in cybersecurity, sharing real-world solutions to combat today's most pressing threats. Whether you're an MSP, IT leader, or simply passionate about protecting your data, this book is packed with expert advice to help you stay secure and ahead of the curve. Available now on Amazon! https://a.co/d/f2NKASI   Sponsor Memo: Since 2006, Kernan Consulting has been through over 30 transactions in mergers & acquisitions - and just this past year, we have been involved in six (6). If you are interested in either buying, selling, or valuation information, please reach out. There is alot of activity and you can be a part of it. For more information, reach out at kernanconsulting.com

That’s according to Kerry’s newest TD Michael Cahill of Fianna Fáil. His tongue-in-cheek comment was a reference to a statement made by the late Deputy Jackie Healy-Rae to his constituency colleague then Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue in 2007. https://x.com/jerosullivanRK/status/1880237323851534570

Reforms to State Government Business Enterprises in Tasmania welcomed

Martin Kingston – Chair, Rothschild & Co South Africa and B4SA Steering Committee SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

Attorney General is not courageous enough to take a stance different from that of the Supreme Court - Mahama Ayariga

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Martin Kingston, Chairperson at Business for South Africa (B4SA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anticipation is building over Government announcements at the second day of the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington today.   It comes after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ruffled feathers yesterday with an address telling councils to cut back on wasteful spending.  Local Government Minister Simeon Brown is expected to speak to the delegates today.  But Local Government Business Forum Chair Matt Cowley told Ryan Bridge the Government won't be offering a handout.  He says it wants the big infrastructure issues addressed but ratepayers will have to chip in.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, says he disagrees with the unilateral decision of Speaker Alban Bagbin to adjourn the House sine die.Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin speaking to the Parliamentary Press Corps moments after the adjournment of the House by the Speaker on Tuesday, July 30, expressed the Majority Caucus' disappointment at the turn of events by the Speaker.

Join Jennifer Juan as she takes you through a chaotic first few weeks for Keir Starmer's Labour Government, and the uncertain future of UK politics. She also fangirls about video games and gets angry about workshy politicians. It's a bit of a wild episode... Find more Jennifer Juan here Twitch Tiktok Ko-Fi

Join Jennifer Juan as she takes you through a chaotic first few weeks for Keir Starmer's Labour Government, and the uncertain future of UK politics. She also fangirls about video games and gets angry about workshy politicians. It's a bit of a wild episode... Find more Jennifer Juan here Twitch Tiktok Ko-Fi

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Google's cloud environment now has license to host secret and top secret data, which is a must-have for the company in its pursuit of large opportunities at defense and intelligence agencies especially.Frank Konkel, editor-in-chief for GovExec's publications including us, had a front-row seat to that announcement and at Google's flagship cloud conference April 9-11 in Las Vegas.In this episode, Frank joins our Nick Wakeman and Ross Wilkers to explain what Google's receipt of that key security authorization means for both the tech giant itself and the larger cloud computing landscape with respect to federal.Google had much to share at its Cloud Next conference and Frank had much to talk about with key government and industry leaders there: conversations on all things cloud and artificial intelligence that he provides a glimpse into for Nick and Ross.Google is now authorized to host classified data in the cloudGoogle Public Sector ‘hitting our stride' in government market, CEO saysGoogle centers public sector strategy on alliances with integratorsGoogle Bets Big on Government Business with New DivisionPentagon Awards $9B Cloud Contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OracleCIA makes awards for intelligence community's next massive cloud contract

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured that by the end of the current administration's term, all priority legislation will have gone through parliamentary processes and passed constitutional master to become laws, after the President has approved the Bills. Mashatile, in his capacity as Leader of Government Business in Parliament, said he welcomed the significant progress government is making in the enactment of key legislation. "The significance of the legislative programme is that it is a linear and revolving responsibility to both enact legislation and fine-tune existing laws," he explained. The Public Administration Management Amendment Bill, the Public Service Amendment Bill, the Statistics Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill have been finalised. The public service Bills have been referred to the National Council of Provinces for consideration, while the other Bills have been referred to specific parliamentary portfolio committees for processing. By the end of February, a total of 16 Bills had been sent to the President for assent. "This represents significant progress which we welcome. It takes us another step closer in the fulfilment of the mandate of the sixth democratic administration," he said.

In this episode, we have Constance Jackson with us to discuss the unspoken side of Government business. Countless times we have seen, heard or read about where the Government has messed up, today we discuss what the Government does right! Listen in and let us know if you agree.  Connect with Constance on LinkedIn

In this episode of GovCon Giants, we had the honor of hosting the remarkable Beverly Kuykendall, President of Government Business at American Medical Depot (AMD). With an illustrious career spanning across powerhouse corporations such as Procter & Gamble, American Hospital Supply, Xerox, and Herman Miller, Kuykendall brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Our conversation delved into her journey navigating the intricate landscape of federal and commercial contracts. Kuykendall shared invaluable wisdom derived from her vast experience, shedding light on the nuances and strategies critical for success in this dynamic sector. Her accolades speak volumes about her impact and dedication—recognized as one of South Florida's 25 Most Influential and Prominent Women in Business and Leadership in 2015, among other prestigious acknowledgments like being named one of the 50 Most Powerful Minority Women in Business and receiving accolades such as Entrepreneur of the Year by the Black Business Association of Los Angeles and Advocate of the Year by the National Association of Minority Contractors of Southern California. During our conversation, Kuykendall offered practical advice, drawing from her journey as a trailblazer in the industry, aiming to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals striving to carve their path in the realm of government contracting. Tune in to this episode as Beverly shares her invaluable insights, unravels the secrets to thriving in government contracting, and inspires listeners with her remarkable journey and achievements.

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On today's episode we hear a rebroadcast of a special 5th anniversary event hosted by the UMBC Center for Social Science (CS3). The roundtable, which took place in October of 2023, brought together three fabulous UMBC alumni from across the social sciences: Dr. Delta Merner, (GES '14), Lead Scientist, Science Hub for Climate Litigation at the Union of Concerned Scientists; Dr. Brent Gibbons, (PUBL '13), Health Policy Researcher in the Health Economics Program at RTI International; and Dr. Brittany Gay, (PSYC '21), Associate Director of Implementation Science at the Research-to-Policy Collaboration (RPC).  The roundtable was moderated by CS3's Associate Director, Dr. Felipe Filomeno.  Click here for a full recording of the event. Stay tuned for a special Campus Connection featuring our new Production Assistant, Jean Kim, who details two fabulous programs for current students sponsored by CS3: Data Science Scholars GRANTED Award Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for the Social Sciences Scholarship The University of Maryland, Baltimore County Ian G. Anson, Ph.D. Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship.  Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, and our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D'Juan Moreland.  Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance.  Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Peter Brooke, along with other industry peers, attended a meeting with Deputy President Paul Mashatile, discussing the state of South Africa's business landscape. In this podcast Peter highlights the value of government-business dialogues in improving sectors such as energy, transport, and tackling crime.Tough times ahead, but dialogue is key. Have our latest investment-related podcasts sent directly to your mobile. Subscribe here.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Linkedin.

Leader of Government Business and Deputy President Paul Mashatile says through collective effort and shared values, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) can determine the trajectory and direction of the country.  He was speaking at the Nedlac'sl 28th Annual National Summit currently underway at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. The Nedlac Summit provides an opportunity for social partners from organised business, community, government and organised labour to receive and consider a report on the activities of the institution. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to reporter Naledi Ngcobo... 

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India yesterday notified changes to its information technology rules that now require all intermediaries – such as social media platform providers and internet services providers – to rely on a government-backed fact check unit concerning any content related to “government business,” according to an official statement. Also in this brief, Q1 of calendar 2023 saw startup funding continue to fall, according to data from Tracxn. Notes: India yesterday notified changes to its information technology rules that now require all intermediaries – such as social media platform providers and internet services providers – to rely on a government-backed fact check unit for any content related to “government business,” according to an official statement. The new rules called the IT Amendment Rules, 2023, first proposed in January, now “make it obligatory on the intermediaries to not publish, share or host fake, false or misleading information in respect of any business of the Central Government,” the statement reads. Such information “will be identified by the notified Fact Check Unit of the Central Government,” according to the statement. The statement also says that “the existing IT rules already required the intermediaries to make reasonable efforts to not host, publish or share any information which is patently false and untrue or misleading in nature.” These changes have drawn criticism from human rights campaigners such as the New Delhi-based Internet Freedom Foundation. The new rules “directly and negatively impact online freedom of speech and the right to receive information,” the foundation said in a post on its website. The amendments notified yesterday also included tougher rules on online gaming, especially in regulating online betting. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for IT said in the government statement: “Online gaming is certainly a huge opportunity for India and Young Indians. We see the Indian online gaming ecosystem expand and grow into a multi-billion-dollar industry and be an important catalyst to India's One trillion-dollar Digital economy goal by 2025-26, with very clear restrictions on online wagering and betting.” In startup funding news, startups in India raised a total of $1.2 billion in funding in March compared with $598 million in February, according to data from the private markets intelligence provider Tracxn. There were 12 startup acquisitions last month, including Knowledge Lens and Sportido. March saw 87 funding rounds compared with 67 in February. The top funding rounds in March were Lenskart's Series-J round, in which it raised $500 million, PhonePe's Series D, $200 million investment and Mintifi's Series D round in which the supply chain fintech provider raised $110 million, according to Tracxn. There were 58 Seed rounds, 19 Series A rounds, two Series B rounds, and eight Series C+ rounds. FinTech, Retail, and Enterprise Applications were the top-performing sectors in Q1 2023. There were no new unicorns created in Q1 of 2023, compared with 14 in Q1 of 2022. Q1 of 2023 also saw three companies - Robu Labs, Mars Capital, and Homesfy announce their plans to go public.

Today we are talking about the importance of trust in business with author and expert Natalie Doyle Oldfield, who wrote the book, "The Power of Trust: How Top Companies Build, Manage, and Protect It." Natalie's research shows that trust is essential for making sales. Buyers are more likely to do business with companies they trust and are willing to pay more for products they trust. Building trust also leads to higher renewal rates, fewer cancellations, and more referrals. But trust is not just a concept; it's a skill that can be learned. Natalie has developed a framework of eight principles that businesses can use to build a culture of trust. By following this framework, companies can make trust a sustainable and ongoing part of their operations. Listen in to discover how trust can transform your business! ----- Schedule a call with Michael: https://calendly.com/michaellejeune/govconstrategysession ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 100 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

Public transit is a vital part of everyday life for communities across the country, providing millions of Americans with access to jobs, health care, groceries, education, and other essentials. Transit is the backbone of the mobility ecosystem for many urbanized areas, and is a transportation lifeline in communities across the country—yet 45% of Americans do not have access to transit. Innovative public-private partnerships are beginning to reveal a range of use cases where autonomous vehicles (AVs) can augment existing transit networks.In recent years, transit agencies and AV developers have collaborated on pilot projects to explore how AVs can enhance mobility options for transit users. Incorporating AVs into public transit can help to connect riders to more transit routes and destinations with right-sized vehicles that can increase efficiency. In order to maximize the benefits of autonomy, we must also consider how to effectively introduce AVs alongside existing mobility options, prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities and older adults, and educate riders on how to interact with these new services.Panelists:Allanté Whitmore, Director, Autonomous Vehicle Initiative, Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE)Daisy Wall, Director of Government Business, May Mobility

Join our resident Business Ninja Andy together with Steve Kalan, Senior Director of Government Relations at Leadership Connect, a data-driven decision intelligence company focused on policy and procurement in the public sector, as they talk about helping users to access information about government officials and build government relationships. Leadership Connect combine deep research expertise and cutting-edge technology to help clients win business and influence policy across a wide range of specialties and verticals. Their clients trust their reputations to the quality of their data. With their proprietary 24-step information collection process that employs technology and human validation, they continuously identify the key decision makers and influencers you care about most and put them at your fingertips. Clients access Leadership Connect through the web, apps, and data integrations.Leadership Connect is the world's only service that connects bills to legislative staff. They navigate complex government organizations: Federal, State & Local. Leadership Connect, the world's only service that connects congressional staff to legislation so you know who is doing the leg work, and you can react when they change roles. They've built a network of thousands of trusted contributors in government who actively provide them with information on key people within their departments, not available anywhere else. Leadership Connect offers ready-made implementations for Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Dynamics and Outlook. They have the expertise to deploy into more sophisticated environments, from greenfield public sector teams needing account hierarchies to mature CRM deployments that are looking to enhance their data quality with better accuracy and completeness. Learn more about them and visit their website today at https://www.leadershipconnect.io-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business?  Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeforme/https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

The Government of India (GOI) has launched many programmes and initiatives to improve the nation's economic situation. The aspects of various enterprises' futuristic approaches need to be guaranteed and supported by some financial assistance from the government.

This morning, we speak KZN Provincial MEC of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Siboniso Duma on his performance in his 100 days in office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the early days of the pandemic, reliable and fast internet connectivity became a lifeline for nearly everyone in some fashion, whether it was online school, working from home, ordering groceries, or telehealth doctors appointments. It meant that people who don't have that connection for one reason or another had an extra burden during an already difficult time. The City of Portland is working with Comcast and community groups to create multiple solutions to meet the needs of people without internet connection.

During the early days of the pandemic, reliable and fast internet connectivity became a lifeline for nearly everyone in some fashion, whether it was online school, working from home, ordering groceries, or telehealth doctors appointments. It meant that people who don't have that connection for one reason or another had an extra burden during an already difficult time. The City of Portland is working with Comcast and community groups to create multiple solutions to meet the needs of people without internet connection.

Refiloe is in conversation with KZN MEC and Leader of Government Business, Siboniso Duma reflecting on his first 100 days in office and on the outlook on the key milestone from the department and its entities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerald Malloy bills himself as a conservative Republican. The first-time political candidate won an upset victory in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, beating moderate Christina Nolan, who was considered the front runner. His political positions revolve around a few themes: limited government, a conservative reading of the Constitution and free-market capitalism.

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Honorable Akierra Missick is a Turks and Caicos Islands lawyer and politician. She serves as Leader of Government Business and Minister of Infrastructure, Housing Planning and Development. Hon. Missick joins Let's Get Candid to discuss the perception of modern women in today's society. Many define a modern woman as someone who wants it all, and can be it all. In this time and age, women portray multiple roles and do it effortlessly. You can't box them in. She is multi-faceted and is constantly evolving– she's open to changes and faces challenges head on. She constantly pushes her limit and dares to dream big. She strives to make every aspect of her life a great one, whether it be family or career. Hon. Akierra Missick spoke about her definition of a modern woman, shed light on some of the biggest misconceptions about women today and also spoke about her love life and some of the tough choices she has had to make throughout her professional career. Lori and Ziggy gave their view on what balance may look like for women who are career driven. Do men love the idea of a modern woman but will only ‘settle' with a traditional woman? Will women have to settle for less/ can their standards be met in our society today? Find out the answer to these questions, on this episode of Let's Get Candid! The show also features a special segment called “Whatchu Know about us? Where the host and guest answer random questions about a bowl. No topic is off the table with Let's Get Candid. Let's Get Candid releases new episodes every Sunday at 3pm eastern. For an opportunity to place an ad on the show and promote with us; please contact LetsGetCandid1@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/OpenThought FOLLOW THE LET'S GET CANDID SHOW: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/LETS.GETCANDID FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/OpenThoughtTV SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/2trZXXJZ9R92ZbeMHVv4OO GOOGLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MDhiYWRjYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw APPLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.apple.com/tc/podcast/lets-get-candid-podcast/id1619002609 #LetsGetCandid #CandidConversations #LorenHall #MarryFulford #TurksandCaicosTVShow

The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Philip J. Pierre is scheduled to leave Saint Lucia on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022. This government business trip is to facilitate his attendance at a series of meetings in Florida. Hon. Pierre is scheduled to return to Saint Lucia on Friday, April 8th, 2022. In his absence, Hon. Ernest Hilaire will act as the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.  For details on these and other government developments, visit www.govt.lc www.facebook.com/SaintLuciaGovernment www.youtube.com/SaintLuciaGovernment www.twitter.com/SaintLuciaGov www.instagram.com/saintluciagovernment/

In this episode the team unpack through the relationship of business and government, and explore the complex relationship from a host of different perspectives. The episode starts with the lessons of Covid, the differing responses of the various States and the Federal Government, and the lesson for businesses in the transitioning economy: Is it effective or counter-productive to have different responses? The team considers the historical legacy of ‘the federation of states' and make some interesting observations. The Ukraine crisis is discussed and explored. The team dissect the influence the war will have on energy markets and structures in the medium and longer term, and the impact on the global energy transition. Tennant wonders of Russia will r-enter the market at some stage ‘under new management'. The AGL attempted takeover is discussed, and the team explores instances where business strategies are ahead of government policy, and the impact this has on markets, governments and business. Government policy tools such as market signalling and economic levers are considered for their impact on business, and James questions the impact on business of the four year election cycle. Paul brings the discussion together, and to a close, by reminding us that business needs to make its own strategies whilst also working with government policy: be aware of the advantages of government programs and the support available to your business whilst also looking to peers and the market for opportunities. Another fascinating conversation between three friends who love exploring complex global issues and the impact on local businesses.

In this episode of Innovation in Government Business, Strategic Institute discusses OTAs and compliance issues and myths.  Other Transactions Agreements (OTA) are unlike procurement contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (FAR).  The primary objective under FAR system is to ensure compliance with the myriad of rules and regulations that grew, often nonsensically, over time.  OTAs differ in that they are agreements that focus on achieving objectives and goals.   In other words the FAR focuses on compliance, OTAs focus on creation - they are very different.  

There are no fundamental differences between Communism, Socialism and the Liberal-Capitalist order of today.  They are all a combination of Government and large businesses at the very highest levels.  Of these three, our current system is the most effective because it is the most deceptive -- people "think" there is a difference, and they "think" their votes matter, and they "think" government has their interests at heart.  And there is no one person at the top to blame (a Stalin, or Mao or Hitler or Pol-Pot).  No one sees the hidden hand, so it is hard to fight.  But there is good news -- a rising sense of awareness -- and this deeply threatens the "order."

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Minister Robert Troy joined Ronan on Taking Care of Business to discuss how the Government committed to supporting businesses most affected by the latest Covid-19 surge.

Meet Felicia Norwood:Felicia Norwood is the Executive Vice President and President for Anthem's Government Business Division. Prior to Anthem, she was the Director for Illinois' Department of Healthcare & Family Services. She held numerous leadership positions in her nearly 20-year tenure with Aetna. Felicia has over 25 years of commercial and government healthcare operations, strategy, and management experience. Key Insights:Felicia Norwood's career has spanned public and private healthcare. In both circumstances, she learned to work across the aisle and build bridges. Stepping Out of the Box. Be curious and ask about other roles you are interested in, even if you aren't a traditional fit. (11:54)Value-Based Care. The future of healthcare is whole person health. Value-based contracts are here to stay, and will likely grow. (32:55)You Define You. People will have issues around race and gender, but don't let other's issues define you. (41:05)Simplify Healthcare. If Felicia could snap her fingers and change one thing, it would be to make healthcare simpler. (41:18)Relevant Links:“Anthem Names Felicia Norwood Executive Vice President and President, Government Business Division” by Business WireRead or listen to an interview that dives deep into Felicia's life growing up as part of the Governor Jim Edgar series

We begin our show with the COP-26 climate conference in Glasgow, where world leaders have been meeting for the last two weeks, in an effort to reach a consensus on how to stop global heating. The private sector is promising to spend unprecedented amounts of money to wean the world economy off fossil fuels. Governments have also unveiled their roadmaps to a more sustainable future. But many of those promises have been criticised by activists who want to see more ambitious targets being set. Paolo Montecillo reports. For more, we were joined by Eddy Perez is the international climate diplomacy manager at Climate Action Network Canada. #COP26 #ClimateChange #WeakPolicies #Pledges

The application of program management best practices within the acquisition framework increases transparency, empowers business owners and stakeholders to drive key decisions, and enhances VA's efforts to efficiently and effectively acquire goods and services within the established cost, schedule and scope of the procurement.  Not only does this support VA in effectively meetings its mission, it enhances the Veteran experience through successful execution and delivery of products and services that support delivery of care and benefits.     In this episode, we are joined by Mr. Michael Parrish, who was appointed Principal Executive Director for the VA's, Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) on March 1, 2021. Mr. Parrish also serves as Chief Acquisition Officer, and senior most advisor to the Secretary, managing and overseeing all acquisition activities for the Department. Mr. Parrish has over 35 years of senior leadership experience in military, government, corporate, and non-profit organizations. A retired Colonel, Mr. Parrish served for 14 years on active duty and 21 years in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Senior Army Aviator and Army Acquisition Corps Officer, serving as an Air Operations Officer during Desert Storm.  Joining Mr. Parrish on this episode's panel is his Deputy, Mr. Phillip Christy, the Deputy Executive Director for the VA's, Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction. Mr. Christy serves as an advisor to Mr. Parrish on acquisition, logistics, and construction issues. He has served in multiple senior acquisition, construction, and logistics positions during his 20-year career. He is responsible for the day to day operational management of OALC's Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics which is made up of the Technology Acquisition Center, the National Acquisition Center and the Strategic Acquisition Center. In addition, Mr. Christy is a retired U.S. Army Medical Service Corps Officer.

In 2014, the Federal Government acknowledged that simplifying the Federal contracting space was critical to driving greater innovation, creativity, and improved performance.  Efforts were launched with the goal of improving the economy and efficiency of the Federal acquisition system by increasing opportunities for businesses to participate in the Federal marketplace whereby realizing costs savings and providing the best solution for the taxpayer.   Transformation and modernization didn't happen overnight.  Achieving a more innovative, efficient and effective acquisition system that supports the needs of a 21st century Government takes initiative, adaptability, buy-in and the proper tools to implement an actionable plan.  To that end, the Government implemented a number of policies and guidance to agencies that identified the actions necessary to address industry concerns and strengthen and improve Federal acquisition practices.  In our last episode, we focused on one approach to improve efficiency and achieve greater cost savings by managing spend through category management.  In this episode, we continue to drill down into the Federal Government's initiative to transform Federal acquisition by driving innovation through various tools, training, and more flexible and innovative acquisition practices.   This episode's panel includes: Robert Kirzow, Director, Procurement Service A, VA TAC Matthew Ginty, Director, Procurement Service D, VA TAC Joshua Cohen, Contracting Officer, VA TAC 

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum M-19-13 entitled, “Category Management:  Making Smarter Use of Common Contract Solutions and Practices” defines category management as the “business practice of buying common goods and services as an enterprise to eliminate redundancies, increase efficiency, and deliver more value and savings from the Government's acquisition programs.” In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ernest Reed, Director of VA's Category Management Support Office within the Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics, Mr. Randy Padal, Acting Executive Director of Acquisition and Category Management within the Office of Information and Technology's Office of Strategic Sourcing and Ms. Lateefah Parker, Director of IT Services Category Management within the Office of Information and Technology's Office of Strategic Sourcing.  Our panel discusses the steps VA has taken to implement category management, as well as the achievements and challenges faced along the way. This episode's panel includes: Dr. Ernest Reed, Director, Category Management Support Office, Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics Randy Padal, Acting Executive Director, Acquisition and Category Management, Office of Information and Technology, Office of Strategic Sourcing Lateefah Parker, Director, IT Services Category Management, Office of Information and Technology, Office of Strategic Sourcing 

The VA TAC's acquisitions relate to the many technologies employed by the VA, including:  hardware, software, servers, data centers, software applications and cloud hosting.  Software applications cover topics such as conference reservation systems, mobile apps for clinicians and Veterans, and enterprise wide financial and electronic health record systems.  The TAC is a unique, diversified, multi-disciplined organization of acquisition professionals, dedicated to providing streamlined business and contracting solutions for major Information and Technology (IT) requirements.  As such, the TAC has a cadre of IT engineers, with program management subject matter expertise to bolster our highly specialized team of IT experienced contracting officers and contract specialists to ensure our mission is successfully attained. Specifically the engineering arm of the TAC provides customers with assistance in requirements refinement, analysis of market research, technical consulation, and assistance in proposal evaluation. Many of our valued customers find great benefit with leveraging the expertise of TAC engineers to ensure optimal products are acquired and delivered the first time thereby providing the best technologies for the care of our Veterans. In this episode, Jon Smolenski, the TAC's Engineering Service Director helps us break down the Division's involvement with the acquisition process, tips for developing requirements documents and much more valuable, technical insight.   This episode's panel includes: Jon Smolenski, VA TAC Director, Engineering Service 

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 and 15 require Contracting Officers to purchase goods and services from responsible sources at a fair and reasonable price.  Meaning, a price that a prudent businessperson would pay for an item or service under competitive market conditions and reasonable knowledge of the marketplace.  This is done for every contract action through a number of proposal analysis techniques and procedures defined by regulation which are documented through written evidence to support that the price is fair and reasonable.  This is particularly important, and required, in Government Contracting because we are stewards of taxpayer dollars.  In this episode we break down the techniques and tools we use to determine fair and reasonable pricing. The discussion also presents  the challenges acquisition professionals might face when completing a price analysis as well as the challenges confronted when there is an absence of competition. Our panel also discusses the differences between price reasonableness and price realism.   To address these topics and more, we have a fantastic panel of Office of General Counsel Attorneys and Contracting Officers who collectively have decades of experience.  This panel includes: Tara Nash, VA Office of General Counsel, AttorneyDesiree DiCorcia, VA Office of General Counsel, AttorneyDen-el Opuszynski, VA TAC, Contracting OfficerMatthew Newell, VA TAC, Contracting Officer 

Manipulation is the nature of the beast & when government & business involved it's well oiled machine. Within this segment you'll get a chance to hear how & what have birth to the "conscious movement" that we now know today. It was a collection of people seeking who they were on the inside. With a desire for exploration. Give it a listen & see for yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashlyruth-eckelsefzz-fcc/message

Taavi Rõivas is the Chairman of Auve Tech, an Estonian producer and operator of self-driving vehicles and autonomous transportation systems that are already operational on public roads. He is also former Prime Minister of Estonia, a long-time member of the Estonian Parliament, and an international public speaker on e-government, cyber security, AI, and other related topics.In this episode, we discuss the development and promise of the self-driving vehicle industry, the interaction of government and business and how to clone Estonia's success, the future of work and retirement as well as the risks associated with the development of AI and increasing government power.The topics covered in this episode with Timestamps[01:45] - INTRODUCTION, AUVE TECH, AND THE SELF-DRIVING INDUSTRYReinventing last-mile delivery of peopleUse Cases for driverless vehiclesEstonia as a hub for driverless vehicle companiesFunding of development for such high-risk business[25:00] - ON GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESSWhat's behind Estonia's success from the state perspectivePractical reasons for going digitalVision for cross-border digital public servicesLegacy systems are an excuse Digital adoption psychologyRole of the government for business environment developmentExample of Finland as a historical roadmapThe promise of the Baltics as a remote work paradiseUnicorn nation and if the govt helpedHow to keep on the success pathChallenges in the labor market and migration[1:01:20] - ON THE FUTURE OF WORK, RETIREMENT, AI AND GOVERNMENT POWERJobs that are ripe for automationUniversal basic incomeWork longevity and a different “retirement”Challenges of AI developmentLessons from the pandemicTo reach out to Taavi use:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taavi-r%C3%B5ivas-18399b134/ Find out more on https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness The full interview with Taavi is available NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts Find out more on https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/  

Despite the Government's Covid exit plan being announced this week, as well as the House 4 All Plan, the big story this week has been MerrionGate and all the furore around the circumstances of former Minister Katherine Zappone's potential appointment as a UN envoy. Kieran was joined by former Government Press Secretary Mandy Johnson, Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer, and columnist with the Daily Star, political commentator John McGuirk and John Downing, Political Columnist, Irish Independent... The Hard Shoulder Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Presentation of 2021 budget Statement and Economic Policy - Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Leader of Government Business)

Presentation of 2021 budget Statement and Economic Policy - Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Leader of Government Business)

In this episode, we talk to Senator Scott Ryan, Senator for Victoria and President of the Senate about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse. Topics covered include: - How the President of the Senate gets elected - The President's relationship with public committees - The differences and similarities between the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House - Managing debate in the Senate - The untold successes of the writing of the Constitution - The role of the media in Parliament - What life lessons are most important when applying them to a political career - The need for everyone to have access to opportunities across Australia - The impact of single-issue movements on the political party system - What drives party policy behind the scenes - The benefits of greater citizen in engagement in politics and political issues - The history of media releases in Parliament House - How technology has changed Parliamentary processes - The push to table speeches - Top book recommendations - Federalism in Australia About Senator Ryan: Scott Ryan was elected as a Liberal Senator for Victoria at the 2007 federal election. He was re-elected in 2013 and again in 2016. In November 2017 Senator Ryan was elected by the Senate to serve as its 25th President. Immediately prior to this, from August 2016, he was Special Minister of State and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cabinet. He previously served as Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Deputy Manager of Government Business in the Senate between February and August 2016, and as Assistant Cabinet Secretary from September 2015 to February 2016. Prior to that, and following the election the Coalition in September 2013, Senator Ryan was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training. Senator Ryan was a member of the shadow ministry from 2010 to 2013, serving as Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Fair Competition. Senator Ryan has previously been a member of numerous Senate and Joint Parliamentary committees, including serving as Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration. He graduated from St Kevin's College and went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours at the University of Melbourne. Before being elected to the Senate in 2007, he worked for international pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline and as a consultant in the health and insurance industries. He has also served as a research fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs, worked as a senior adviser to the Leader of the Opposition in Victoria, a speechwriter for Senator the Hon Nick Minchin and in the office of the Victorian Premier, the Hon Jeff Kennett. He is married to Helen and they live in Melbourne with their two sons. He is a member of the Essendon Football Club, the Institute of Public Affairs, the Centre for Independent Studies and the Samuel Griffith Society. He is an honorary life member of the Melbourne University Liberal Club and the Australian Liberal Students' Federation.

Happy Friday Everyone! Today's episode we get informed with Brandon the host of, Starting Nowhere Podcast about the relationships between a few giants in the business world and our government. Curious about how some of it all works? Do you want to know what all boils down to? How is social media starting to turn on its users? Is this all "just business", or is it the beginning of censorship? Amazon vs Parler details, Social Media today, and so much more packed in! Episode 5 comes out Sunday! Follow us on social: Twitter, Facebook & Instagram (if you still use those after this episode.)

Applying for the chance to win a government contract can be cumbersome, time-consuming and a headache for any one in business. But, if successful, the rewards can be substantial. There’s no winning formula per se, but there are things you can do to give yourself the best chance to secure government business. Thomas Pollock, Founder of THINQ Learning, outlines what you can do to claim your own slice of the government pie. Thomas shares his secrets in his new book, 'Winning Government Business: the 6 rules and 9 absolutes for small to medium businesses'. Reference Find out if your business is Gov Ready: www.thinqlearning.com.au/govready   Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The speed and scale of the support that the UK government rolled out to businesses following its decision to shut down much of the UK economy in March 2020 was unprecedented in peacetime. At this event, panellists discussed how effective the design and implementation of these measures has been, how the government worked with the private sector to understand what was needed and refine the policies, what new difficulties arise as the government tries to lift restrictions and how government should work with businesses to understand those and adapt policy to deliver for the public interest. Panellists: Baroness Morgan of Cotes, former Treasury minister and former chair of the Treasury Select Committee Martin McTague, National Vice Chair Policy and Advocacy at the Federation of Small Businesses Josh Hardie, Deputy Director-General, Policy and Campaigns at the Confederation of British Industry This event was chaired by Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank the Federation of Small Businesses for supporting this event.

The IoT Integrator editors chat with Kathy Sebuck, business development expert and CEO of Marchitecture. She provides insights on how solution integrators can take their Internet of Things expertise and win new business in smart cities. Kathy also offers advice on how to effectively use social media and other channels to land contracts with the government during the current pandemic, work-from-home environment. 

The IoT Integrator editors chat with Kathy Sebuck, business development expert and CEO of Marchitecture. She provides insights on how solution integrators can take their Internet of Things expertise and win new business in smart cities. Kathy also offers advice on how to effectively use social media and other channels to land contracts with the government during the current pandemic, work-from-home environment. 

TICT CEO, Luke Martin, sits down with Mark Bowles from the Tasmanian Government's Department of State Growth, to talk through the package of grants, loans and concessions the Tasmanian Government is making available now for businesses impacted by the Coronavirus shutdown. For details on all the Tasmanian Government's Business support packages discussed in the podcast, and to register for support, visit the Business Tasmania website.

Westshore Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Business & Health Resources web page  Individual Programs: EI Programs - Emergency Response Benefits Tax Return & Remittances Deadlines  GST Credits / Canada Child Benefits Deferred Bill Payments Business Programs: Workshare Program 75% Wage Subsidy up to $40M in Small Business Cda Government secured business loans We all reflect on the mental strains and challenges that small business owners are experiencing during this pandemic

Sitting down with Sam Gulotta and talking about (culture, society, government, space, business, and more.) Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbimZRIzMQgDi1rT2C02ikw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbimZRIzMQgDi1rT2C02ikw) Website:  https://www.nandfp.com (https://www.nandfp.com/) Support this podcast

By 2030, 20 percent of the US population will be over 65 years old. With more aging Boomers buying Medicare Advantage, they represent the biggest, most lucrative growth segment. In this episode of the Oliver Wyman Health Podcast, Martin Graf, a Partner in Oliver Wyman's Health & Life Sciences division, chats with John Kao, Alignment Healthcare's Chief Executive Officer, Julie Smith, Former President of Government Business, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and a Senior Adviser at Oliver Wyman, and Vivek Garipalli, Clover Health's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, to discuss Stars, Risk Adjustment, and more. For more information about Oliver Wyman Health, follow us on Twitter @OWHealthEditor and visit our online healthcare publication at health.oliverwyman.com. Questions or comments? Email Oliver Wyman Health's Editor, jacqueline.dichiara@oliverwyman.com.

The National newspaper hosted its first Independence Rally in Freedom Square.IndyPram was on hand to capture the event and speak to Stephen Paton, Digital Editor of The National, Callum Baird, Editor of The National, Cathy Hannaway, an organiser of the Outer Hebrides For Scottish Independence Rally and over from Stornoway, Stephen Callaghan of Yes Cowal and an IT specialist behind Independence Live and Independence Live Radio, Mike Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations, Margaret Ferrier, SNP candidate for Rutherglen and Hamilton West and Chris Stephens SNP MP for Glasgow South West.IndyPram is also delighted to have also captured The "I love you hen" shout from within the thousands cheering as the First Minister left the venue, and her response!

In this episode Scott Becker interviews Beverly Kuykendall, President of Government Business at American Medical Depot. Here she discusses her career, selling to the government and navigating its complex policies, advice for women leaders, and more.

The British Retail Consortium has asked the Chancellor, Sajid Javid to reform Business Rates to stop the decline of the High Street The internet has opened up a new world of learning, working, socialising and doing business. We no longer need to go back to school or university to learn new skills. We can work from home, start a business or find a new life partner all from the comfort of our home. Amazon has also enabled thousands of authors to easily self-publish their books online, as I have with my book, Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness! See link - http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook If you want to quit the rat race and work from home, but can't quite replace your income from your paid job, why not try and gradually make the transition over a period of time? You can learn how to get started on Amazon or Facebook by following the steps of people who have done all the hard work for you and now want to pass on their knowledge. For more information on Amazon and Facebook courses email charles@charleskelly.net Word of the Day Gearing Financial gearing refers to the relative proportions of debt and equity that a company uses to support its operations. This information can be used to evaluate the risk of failure of a business. When there is a high proportion of debt to equity, a business is said to be highly geared.

Beverly Kuykendall, President of Government Business, leads AMD’s expansion into key areas aligned with the firm’s long-term strategic goals. She has a background in relationship development and government contracting, and brings a facilitative approach to understanding and proposing solutions to difficult economic issues. In March 2016, AMD was awarded a $1.2 billion government contract for the provision of medical supplies to more than 60 VA Medical Centers from Florida to Maine. Throughout a career that has spanned more three decades, Ms. Kuykendall has earned numerous honors including being named one of the 50 Most Powerful Minority Women in Business and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Black Business Association of Los Angeles. Her relationship-driven, facilitative approach and keen understanding of economic issues has resulted in the development of key initiatives involving organizations in both the private and public sectors. For Show Notes visit: https://govcongiants.com/podcast/  

We are honoring William “Bill” Colwell with a teleforum on a topic we know he would love – the President’s power to approve – and revoke – security clearances. We will discuss recent media accounts of the President reportedly ordering the revocation of clearances of former government officials and insisting on other clearances being granted over the objections of senior government personnel. We will also – in true Federalist fashion – examine the historical wellsprings of each branch of government’s power to act within this realm. It is time to take a closer look at whether there are any practical limits on the Executive’s discretion, and whether Congress can and should play a stronger role. Bill Colwell was a great patriot and friend to many of us in the Federalist Society, and a pillar within the Washington D.C. legal community, but his appeal was by no means limited to one side of the aisle or to people with whom he agreed. As one recent description phrased it, Bill was “a beautiful mind of insatiable curiosity and creativity, a comedian who made us laugh until tears rolled down our faces, chef and mixologist par excellence.” Bill, a devoted and loving husband and father, was a man of great faith. Bill was Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Director of the Northrop Grumman Corporation. Prior to that, he was employed at The Boeing Company and Wiley, Rein & Fielding LLP. He served in the United States Navy as a nuclear submarine officer on the USS Hampton, where he received numerous awards. A nationally recognized expert in government contracts, Bill frequently spoke and published on procurement issues. He served on the Board of the Federal Circuit Bar Association, chaired the Legal Committee of the National Defense Industrial Association, and recently received the 2018 NDIA Howard H. Cork Memorial Award for exceptional service to NDIA and the defense industry. But beyond all professional interests, Bill loved his family and is mourned by his wife, Robin, their twin daughters and their extended families. Featuring: Opening Remarks: Paul Khoury, Partner, Wiley Rein LLPProf. Dakota S. Rudesill, Assistant Professor, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University. Prof. Robert F. Turner, Professor, General Faculty, and Distinguished Fellow and Associate Director, Center for National Security Law, University of VirginiaModerator: Hartmann Young, Senior Counsel, Government Business, GE Aviation Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up on our website. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.

We are honoring William “Bill” Colwell with a teleforum on a topic we know he would love – the President’s power to approve – and revoke – security clearances. We will discuss recent media accounts of the President reportedly ordering the revocation of clearances of former government officials and insisting on other clearances being granted over the objections of senior government personnel. We will also – in true Federalist fashion – examine the historical wellsprings of each branch of government’s power to act within this realm. It is time to take a closer look at whether there are any practical limits on the Executive’s discretion, and whether Congress can and should play a stronger role. Bill Colwell was a great patriot and friend to many of us in the Federalist Society, and a pillar within the Washington D.C. legal community, but his appeal was by no means limited to one side of the aisle or to people with whom he agreed. As one recent description phrased it, Bill was “a beautiful mind of insatiable curiosity and creativity, a comedian who made us laugh until tears rolled down our faces, chef and mixologist par excellence.” Bill, a devoted and loving husband and father, was a man of great faith. Bill was Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Director of the Northrop Grumman Corporation. Prior to that, he was employed at The Boeing Company and Wiley, Rein & Fielding LLP. He served in the United States Navy as a nuclear submarine officer on the USS Hampton, where he received numerous awards. A nationally recognized expert in government contracts, Bill frequently spoke and published on procurement issues. He served on the Board of the Federal Circuit Bar Association, chaired the Legal Committee of the National Defense Industrial Association, and recently received the 2018 NDIA Howard H. Cork Memorial Award for exceptional service to NDIA and the defense industry. But beyond all professional interests, Bill loved his family and is mourned by his wife, Robin, their twin daughters and their extended families. Featuring: Opening Remarks: Paul Khoury, Partner, Wiley Rein LLPProf. Dakota S. Rudesill, Assistant Professor, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University. Prof. Robert F. Turner, Professor, General Faculty, and Distinguished Fellow and Associate Director, Center for National Security Law, University of VirginiaModerator: Hartmann Young, Senior Counsel, Government Business, GE Aviation Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up on our website. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.

Listen to the Sun. April 21, 2019 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the 39th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Southern Africa; the South African national election campaigns are heating up with the African National Congress presidential incumbent Cyril Ramaphosa traveling across the country seeking votes which will continue the government of the ruling party; Egyptians are voting on a referendum to extend the presidency of Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi; and Tunisia has intercepted several Europeans coming into the country from the troubled state of Libya. During the second and third hours we will pay tribute to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of Africa, the former Leader of Government Business, Prime Minister and President of the First Republic of Ghana. We will examine some aspects of the life, times and contributions of Nkrumah from the 1940s through the early 1970s when he made his transition on April 27, 1972.

The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations in the Scottish Government. In the week that the United Kingdom is due to leave the EU, Michael Russell MSP delivered a keynote speech at the Institute for Government on how the Scottish Government has sought to influence the Brexit process, and what Brexit will mean for devolution and Scotland’s place in the UK and wider world. This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. Michael Russell has served as a Scottish Government minister in various portfolios since 2007. Since 2016, he has been the Scottish Government’s lead minister for Brexit and relations with the UK Government. He is Member of the Scottish Parliament for Argyll and Bute, and Professor of Culture and Governance at the University of Glasgow.

Alex Tourk is the Founder and Principal of Ground Floor, a San Francisco based public affairs firm, with a diverse portfolio of clients, including Amazon, Lyft, Airbnb, and Square. Alex is from New York and was raised in Los Angeles He received a B.A. in History from Boston University His first government job was an unpaid internship for Senator Boxer, while waiting tables at night. Worked as a district director for Assemblyman Lou Papan in the California State Assembly. Alex worked for 3 years in constituent affairs in the Office of the Mayor of San Francisco, for Willie Brown He also served as the Director of Government Relations for the San Francisco 49ers. He returned to the public sector to serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff to then Mayor Gavin Newsom of San Francisco before taking his current role as principal of Ground Floor. “Being Involved in a campaign was a lot like being in a play. You rehearse and rehearse. Then it's showtime, the curtain comes up and its election day, and you either get the New York times review or you are a flop.” With extensive experience in San Francisco Bay area politics, Alex Tourk and his team at Ground Floor represent private sector and non-profit clients. They help their clients navigate the government process and build strong partnerships in the community. Alex shares his experience leading a successful company and how he got to where he is today. Alex Tourk helped create Project Homelessness Connect, a civic initiative that brings together resources to fight homelessness, now found in over 200 cities worldwide. Ground Floor proudly offers paid internships, and Summer Fellowships that you can find on their site! Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show.  Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at: Jim@theLobbyingShow.com Follow The Lobbying Show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for weekly updates about the show, our guests, and more.

White House ethics officials learned of her repeated use of personal email when reviewing emails gathered last fall by five Cabinet agencies to respond to a public records lawsuit.

The days when an SME would have to sacrifice up to 65 (non-earning) hours to pitch for a government contract are, if not over, then at least coming to an end, insists Emilia Cedeno, who is running the Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS) framework for government procurement agency the Crown Commercial Service. In this video she describes the measures CCS is taking as it works towards a target of getting 33% of government business awarded to SMEs. Among these are a much shorter, more simple, public sector contract, written in plain English; work with government (including local government) buyers to improve briefs and to be clearer about budgets; and encouragement of ‘pre-tender engagement' to open up contracts to not-just-the-usual-suspects. Poss Apostolou, who has recently joined the private sector from GDS, describes the involvement of GDS in the moves to make procurement more SME-friendly and also the impact of MHCLG's ‘Local Digital Declaration' which councils must sign up to in order to pitch for funding for local digital projects. Workshops with local authorities, which among other things will promote the procurement of digital components as a means of breaking up traditional, all-encompassing council service contracts, are being rolled out as part of the campaign.

From about day 1 Redbubble's market was the world while it's base has always, except for a brief moment of consideration, remained Melbourne. It's rare for Australian companies to do this immediately for the global market, and even rarer for them to succeed to the level Redbubble has. But they've pulled it off, with a few lessons along the way.   Links mentioned in the episode - A review of Melbourne's digital marketplaces - Melbourne Startup Ecosystem Report   Scale Up is brought to you by LaunchVic.  LaunchVic here to support the startup ecosystem in Victoria. www.launchvic.org Facebook LaunchVic Twitter LaunchVic Support the show.

Peter Bruce leads a panel of distinguished journalists and editors in this week's edition of Editing Allowed where they discussed KPMG's demise as they recently lost all government business and how will they come back from that? Editing Allowed

Business Day TV — Peter Bruce leads a panel of distinguished journalists and editors in this week's edition of Editing Allowed where they discussed KPMG's demise as they recently lost all government business and how will they come back from that?

Joshua Seckel is an Agile coach and also Sevatec’s Chief Solution Architect for Agile and DevOps. Joshua drives the the adoption of business, technical, and management agility both internally and at client sites. His presentation at Business Agility Conference 2018 is called "Agile Contracting in the Federal Government" and in this podcast he shares his experience helping USCIS not only contract Agile teams but also to evolve the procurement process to be more Agile. With a focus on enabling experimentation and cross-department collaboration, Seckel helped stand up 20 Agile development teams who are able today to deliver to production 4-5 times a week - in a federal environment! Some recommendations that Seckel wants to share are:1. Many changes are risk-driven, which is directly related to the corporate culture. By adapting the business to allow a little more risk, you can unlock a lot more learning and success.2. Learn fast. Succeed either in learning (e.g., from failure) or in execution.3. Meet people where they are. Hosted by Leslie Morse in New York City at the Business Agility 2018 conference. To receive real-time updates: Podcast library: www.agileamped.com Subscribe to our newsletter: www.solutionsiq.com/agile-amped/ Connect on Twitter: twitter.com/AgileAmpedFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/agileamped

In our latest episode, we discuss Government Business Grants. Hosted by : Director of Business Concepts Group, Financial Planner and Accountant

The Government is Back in Business The government is officially re-opened!  Apparently, the government shut down, maybe it was on Friday.  Earlier today Congress voted to re-open it! The good news that the government is back in business sent the stock market to record highs.  The Dow, the NASDAQ, the S&P all rallied on the good news. When the Government Shuts Down, it gets Bigger Of course, the good news was the government shutdown.  Except, it's not really shut down.  If they actually shut the government down, that would be great news. The bad news is that it's not shut down.  It's open for business.  If they really shut down government, people would like it.  At least a lot of people. The problem is, in the past, when the government shuts down, normally government gets bigger during the shutdown. The Problem is not Government Shutdown; It is Government Regulations Let's say they close a National park. They have more government workers making sure nobody uses the National park because it's closed than they had when the park was open. So the whole thing is a farce. I remember reading an article one year, during the government shutdown, that there were businesses that needed permits, but the permit office was closed, so they couldn't get the permits they needed.  The media covered the situation as, "See how bad it is when government is shut down, when people can't get their permits." Well, if government is shut down, you shouldn't need the permit.  If government shut down, you can do what you want.  You don't need a government permit. The problem was not the government shutdown, it was the government regulations. All Federal Taxes Don't Count during the Shutdown Let's say during government shutdown, "No one has to pay any taxes."  All Federal taxed don't count during the shutdown.  How many people would be anxious for the government to be open? So, a real government shutdown, where all taxes and regulations are suspended during the time of the shutdown would be great. Government Business is Destructive Because Government Means Power Government is no longer shut down; it is open for business and that means it is destructive business because government is power.  I thought it was typical or funny - the minute the news came out that they had the votes to open the government, the dollar rallied and gold sold off.  They weren't big moves. The way the lemmings react to this news is that they thought that the dollar was falling because of the government shutdown.  The dollar going down had nothing to do with the government shutdown.

Do you have two minutes to learn from a government purchasing expert on how to win government business? Jen Salts, Chief Administrative Officer, for National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), shares proven insight into what works, and what doesn't.

In this episode we speak with Austrade National Manager Richard Coote to explore the view in the China market and how the Australian government can support businesses over in China. Richard rates Australia’s in market China presence compared to international competition and how ChAFTA and Australia’s first mover advantage is playing a role. We also discuss the benefit of operating on the ground in China, how business can make their first moves into the market and how vital it is to play the long game when doing business in China. Richard also offers how the Australian government can help with Export Grants, utilising the Shanghai Landing Pad and its calendar event A Week that will be taking place in 2018.

A lot of companies tend to grow really fast in their early stages. However, that does not mean they will continue to grow fast forever. In fact, many companies hit a glass ceiling at some point and they often can't figure out how to break through to the next level. That is exactly what this episode is all about. Breaking through to the next level in your government business to go from good to great! Get Your Free Government Contractor's Success Kit now with key templates, strategies, graphics packs, and free bonus training video. Just click here: federal-access.com/?wpam_id=6

A secret cabinet memorandum document purportedly signed by the Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba requesting President Jacob Zuma and his cabinet to approve a R10 billion to save the cash-strapped South African Airline was leaked to the DA in parliament. The document also revealed that Gigaba requested for Telkom's assert to be sold for the recapitalisation of SAA. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa could either deny or confirm the authenticity of the document except to say-if at all the proposal comes to fruition, it will require more debate from all the stakeholders. SAA for so long has relied on government guarantees to obtain loans to fund its loss-making operations. DA MP to whom the secret document dated on the 22 August was leaked surprised the Leader of Government Business the deputy president when he demanded answers both on the authenticity and the content of the said document

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will be slapped with more than a million signed petitions from DA leader Mmusi Maimane about people who apparently want President Jacob Zuma to be removed from office. Maimane says the DA will this week hand-deliver the petition to Ramaphosa, who is also the leader fo Government Business between Parliament and the Executive.

In this episode, we interviewed our very own Michael LeJeune from RSM Federal on how to manage your government business. We discuss important topics like key business fundamentals that are often overlooked by government contractors, distractions that make easy excuses such as tools (FBO, FPDS), technology, and even client work. We close up this session by outlining 3 essential areas that you must master in order to grow your government sales. Get Your Free Government Contractor's Success Kit now with key templates, strategies, graphics packs, and free bonus training video. Just click here: https://federal-access.com/?wpam_id=6

Could hidden, but free publicly available, government business programs and resources help your business grow? Olalah Njengo says absolutely yes. Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she explores what Olalah is talking about and how you can tap this buried treasure trove for your own business growth and success. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAMS: The assumptions we make that blind us to the existence of no cost government business programs.  How to find no cost government business programs to help your business in your state.  The 4 key areas of business growth that determine where to look for the right government business programs.  Why government business programs can help you make better decisions faster.  The myth surrounding government workplace development initiatives and career centers.  No cost government programs that can help offset the cost of onboarding new employees.  How to keep from being blindsided and frustrated by burdensome new laws and regulations.  And MUCH more. GUEST:Olalah Njenga is an award-winning strategist who, as CEO of the http://yellowwoodgroup.com/ (YellowWood Group LLC), helps business owners and business leaders drive better business results faster. Besides being a highly successful entrepreneur, Olalah also holds two appointments by the governor of North Carolina, both focused on representing the needs of small business owners. She holds the small business seat on the Governor's Advisory Council for Small & Historically Underutilized Businesses and is Chair of the Small Business Needs & Assessments Committee. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the NCWorks Commission and serves as the Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. In these two roles she makes recommendations on policies and strategies to enable businesses and its workforce to compete in the global economy. Olalah has shared her unique perspective about strategy, modern marketing and leadership to audiences across the United States. She has the distinction of being a Forbes Braintrust® Member and a featured small business expert for the Washington Post as well as a trusted resource for other major media outlets such as The New York Times, the BBC, NPR, Marketplace, and Fox News, among others. What sets Olalah apart is her deep understanding of both sides of the desk. She gets business AND she has a very important seat at the policy making table that can help us cut through the red tape and figure out what's going on that affects us. RELATED RESOURCES:http://www.Olalah.com (Contact Olalah) and connect with her on http:// www.linkedin.com/in/olalah (LinkedIn) and http://www.twitter.com/olalah (Twitter). Also check out her latest initiative for entrepreneurs: http://www.GrowandWin.com (Grow and Win). Here are Olalah's suggested Internet search terms and links to organizations with information about no cost government business programs as well as pending legislation that may affect your small or mid-size business Olalah referenced during the interview. US government business programs information:Internet search string examples to help you find no cost services government business programs to grow small businesses in your specific state: -economic development programs in [fill in your state name] -economic development agencies in [fill in your state name] -department of commerce in [fill in your state name] -workforce development offices in [fill in your state name] http://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/ (US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship) to find out more about initiatives and proposed legislation affecting small business. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/39714 (A Guide to State Chambers of Commerce) to locate your state's Chamber of Commerce (as compared to the local Chambers of Commerce you're accustomed to)....

     Stephanie M. Landing is the Vice President for Construction/Environmental at A. Harold and Associates, LLC.  She is responsible for profit and loss for the multi-million dollar division and the Joint Venture effort focused on Base Operating Support projects.  With 10 years project management experience and 5 years focused on Federal Government contracts, she ensures the construction division is running efficiently by overseeing operations, staffing, business development opportunities and coordinates proposal team efforts.   She started with A. Harold and Associates, LLC as a project manager for the USACE with project oversight for the $50 million Everglades Restoration project. Stephanie is also founding Executive Director of the Florida 8(a) Alliance. She has over seven years of project and grant management experience and brings to the role her non-profit experience as a previous Grants Manager for the National Park Foundation with responsibility for manaing a number of grants awarded from $10 to $29 million over 3 years.  In her role as Executive Director of the Florida 8(a) Alliance, she ensures that program activities and operations are following standard processes and that quality services are delivered to the small business community. She coordinates the webinar series, training sessions, newsletter, web portal and conference planning and works closely with external stakeholders for delivery of success programs.   She holds a B.S. in Biology from Dickinson College and an M.S. in  Environmental Science & Policy from the John Hopkins University. Contact: smarquardt@florida8a.org Register for the Annual Florida 8(a) Conference  

This week totally highlights the symbiotic suckfest between the face of Big Business, the Government, and its "tool," The Corporation. BP will go unpunished. Their private army of Talon Security has proven that a foreign company can take over our public beaches in a tacitly approved coup. Truth is punished, if it dares impugn Big Business or the War Machine. You can go to Prison for not paying your vassal dues to Big Business, as the courts have fully become their minions. 69, indeed. Face it, you will never get yours.

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