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PWChamber.org The Prince William Chamber’s Business Academy Spring 2015 Term REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS According to the Of- fice of Management and Budget, one out of every six dollars spent by the Federal government goes to contractors. Govern- ment procurement offers business own- ers the opportunity to add tremendous value to their busi- nesses. However, adding that kind of value re- quires significant effort. Navigating the tumultu- ous waters of government contracting can be a daunting task. To be successful, contractors must have a sound working knowledge of the govern- ment contracting rules and regulations that they must comply with. Woodbridge, VA, based law firm, Fluet Huber + Hoang, is a leader in advising and training cli- ents on government contract compliance. FH+H has released a 100 page Brown Paper, "The Big Book of Government Contractor Compliance." The "Big Book" collects and summarizes all of the major compliance regulations and statutes ap- plicable to Government Contractors and outlines industry practices. There are thousands of laws, regulations, restrictions and statues that are used to govern Government Contractors, and penalties for wrongdoing, or even for negligent non-compli- ance, can include fines and imprisonment, as well as debarment from obtaining Federal contracts for up to three years. Our hope in creating this book is for you to have a place you can turn to for quick and reliable guidance to help you understand the basic rules and identify areas of potential risk. For every area of compliance, the Big Book outlines who the laws and regulations apply to; a summary of the compliance requirements, key statutes and regulations, enforcement agencies, potential penalties; and industry best practices. Designed as a valuable reference for every Gov- ernment Contractor, the "Big Book" is available as a downloadable publication to all FH+H cli- ents and contacts via their website - http://www. fluetlaw.com/publications Follow Fluet Huber + Hoang on Facebook, www.facebook.com/fluethuberhoang, and Twit- ter, @Fluetlaw. www.pwchamber.org Prince William Chamber of Commerce Visibility, advertising and credibility-The Chamber’s Business Resource Guide is published once a year and is full of valuable information about our community. Included in the Business Resource Guide are demographics and information on: ■ Education ■ Healthcare ■ Community Outreach ■ Entertainment ■ NEW dining out guide and lodging guide Distribution includes areas such as: ■ 1500 Chamber members ■ Economic Development Departments ■ Hospitals ■ Banks ■ Hotels Members are listed 3 different ways: ■ Alphabetically by company or organization name ■ Category ■ Who’s Who contact listing Become a member by April 30 and have your company or organization included in this valuable resource. For more info contact Kris Johnson at 571.765.1881 or by email at kjohnson@ pwchamber.org. We invite you to belong #pwchamber Exploring the Value of Chamber Membership T he e Prince William Business Academy is a results-oriented, hands on series of workshops, focused on providing information on topics business owners face daily that can be immediately applied. e sessions are ideal for small growing businesses, entrepreneurs, and employees seeking professional develop- ment. Mike Hoover, President of TML-A Xerox Company says of the program, “Each 2 hour session features topic experts who delve into chal- lenges we as businesses face every day. You are being introduced to proven strategies for business success. My staff and clients regularly participate and they leave energized with actionable steps for growing their bottom line!” All workshops take place from 8:15-10:30 a.m. at Chamber Head- quarters, 9720 Capital Court, Suite 203, Manassas. Sponsored by TML-A Xerox Company, Apple Federal Credit Union and UMUC For a quick preview, check out these Spring Workshop topics: How to Make 6 $Figures Using Social Media vMoney Smarts for Small Business vNetworking: It’s Not About You and Creating Your Elevator Speech vBe a Media Magnet vHelp- ing Companies Do Business with the Government v Detailed class descriptions can be found at PW- Chamber.org/business-resources/pw-business- academy. For more information contact Suzanne Lewis, [email protected] or call 571-765- 7753. e cost per session is $25 for Chamber mem- bers, $50 for non-members, which includes break- fast and materials. Call 703.368.6600 or go online at pwchamber.org to reserve your seat today. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce and Discover Prince William & Manassas will co-host a luncheon on Friday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to highlight the impact of tourism on the local community as well as Virginia as a whole. The panel discussion will feature four guest speakers and cover tax revenue increases, job statistics, as well as additional con- tributing factors directly related to our state and local government. “As chair of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, it is our pleasure to partner with Discover Prince William & Manassas to present a new luncheon this spring focused on tourism,” commented Debbie Bennett of Bennett, Atkinson & Associates P.C.. “We will learn how the 'impact of tourism' affects our businesses and our commu- nity. We are looking forward to hearing from the tourism experts on how our Chamber member- ship can help spread the message, as well as, how they can incorporate tourism initiatives into their businesses.” Panelists include: » Rita McClenny, President & CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation » Eric Terry, President, Virginia Hospitality and Tour- ism Association » Ann Marie Maher, President & CEO of Discover Prince William & Manassas » Dr. Maggie Daniels, Academic Program Coordina- tor for the Tourism and Events Management pro- gram at George Mason University The Prince William Chamber and Discover PW and Manassas invite you to attend the “Impact on Tourism Luncheon” on Friday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Stonewall Golf Club. Sponsored by AAA Mid Atlantic Car Care, Insur- ance and Travel. To learn more about each pan- elist or to register, visit our website at pwchamber. org or call 703.368.6600.
