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NCMA Greater Johnstown Announces National Education Seminar
Lenora Leasure
PTAC Program Manager
The Greater Johnstown Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is hosting a National Education Seminar (NES) on Wednesday, November 15, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. "FAR Essentials" is a one-day NES workshop that presents the essential topics from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): the source of the uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all U.S. federal government agencies. This seminar will explore in-depth the 28 essential topics of the FAR to be mastered by government and industry contract management professionals. Topics to be discussed include:
General Acquisition Planning
Contracting Methods and Types
Socio-Economic Programs
General Contracting Requirements
Contract Management
Registration for this workshop closes October 31, 2017. See the attached flyer and registration form for additional details. Please contact us for any of your government contracting assistance needs at (814) 254-4022 or (814) 254-4023 or via email at [email protected].
Startup Alleghenies Program Update
José Luis Otero
Entrepreneur Coach & Procurement Specialist
Since June 2017 there have been over 80 people that have shown serious interest in launching a business in Blair, Cambria and Somerset counties. The industry sectors that are being considered by entrepreneurs in our region are a positive sign of a diverse and stronger economic outlook for our area.
Many of our entrepreneurs are participating in various workshops that are being offered by partners in our Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. Recently several members of the Startup Alleghenies Entrepreneurial Ecosystem participated in the "Pittsburgh Technology Council Tech 50 Awards" event. The variety of technology based companies nominated or awarded was very exciting. Advancements in technology will impact a number of industries. Congratulations to all the winners.
For more information on the Startup Alleghenies program, contact José Luis Otero at [email protected] or by phone at (814) 254-4023.
