About this Event
***This event supports our SAME BRP's Small Business Mission to provide more opportunities for small business participation in networking and teaming opportunities. SMALL BUSINESSES, use promo code "SAMESB" to save $10 on a SAME Member or Non-Member ticket! ***
SAME BLUE RIDGE POST LUNCHEON PROGRAM
How to Take Advantage of the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program, Operate as a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture or Prime-Sub Team, and Avoid Common Pitfalls (1 PDH)Presented by Fox Rothschild, LLP
This presentation will provide professional development to the SAME Community by providing guidance on the many advantages for architects, engineers, and contractors (A/E/C) firms and government agencies to apply to the SBA Mentor-Protege Program (MP), how to compete as a MP team, and how to form a MP Joint Venture to maximize flexibility and resources in performing federal contracts and subcontracts as a small business. This presentation will address a key option for members of the SAME Community to compete for, and win federal contracts and subcontracts set aside for small businesses.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- What is the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program, how do you apply, and what are the advantages of the program?
- How do you form a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture and what are the pros and cons of using a Joint Ventrue to perform work?
- What must Mentor-Protégé Program members do to remain compliant while in the program?
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Doug Hibshman
Doug is a partner at a law firm specializing in Federal Government Contracts, Construction, Tax Controversy, Litigation, Privacy & Data Security, Mergers & Acquisitions, White-Collar Defense, Health Law, and Architecture, Engineering & Design. He also manages the Washington D.C. office, representing clients in various industries on complex contracts and compliance issues. Read more...
Sean Milani-nia
Sean specializes in construction law and government contracts. He handles construction disputes, mechanics' liens, bond claims, and OSHA violations. He also represents clients in preparing and negotiating construction documents, resolving government contract claims, bid protests, and appeals before various boards and agencies. Read more...
Dana Molinari
Dana, a member of the Litigation Department, represents clients in commercial and federal government contract disputes. She supports the Construction and Federal Government Contracts & Procurement groups, focusing on contract analysis, risk assessment, compliance, internal investigations, subcontract agreements, joint venture agreements, and dispute resolution litigation at the Boards of Contract Appeals. She recently graduated from the 2023 SAME DC & NoVA Posts' Leadership and Mentoring Progam. Read more...
Jane Han
Jung Hyoun "Jane" Han, a member of the Litigation Department, focuses on federal government contracts, including bid protests, size protests, Contract Disputes Act claims, and compliance. Formerly a judicial clerk at the EEOC and a summer associate at Fox Rothschild, she was also recently selected to participate in the 2024 SAME DC & NoVA Posts' Leadership and Mentoring Program. Read more...
A GENDA
11:30 am - Registration Check-in Opens (pick up name tag, networking)
12:00 pm - Welcome remarks; Lunch served
12:20 pm - Program Session Begins with Q&A
1:30 pm - Event concludes (network until 2:00 pm)
T ICKETS
All tickets include in-person-only admission to the luncheon program, digital delivery of the program documents, digital delivery of a 1 HR Professional Development certificate (1 PDH) for registered attendees, and served lunch. Please note that not all jurisdictions or organizations accept PDH certificates for continuing education.
$ 25 - Government / Non-Profit / Fully Retired / Full-time Students
$ 45 - SAME Members (Any Post)
$ 50 - Non Members
$ 10 - surcharge for late or walk-in registrations (after regular sales end on Monday, March 25 at noon EST)
***Note: Small Businesses are classified by SAME as those with total employee headcount of 99 or less. If you qualify as a Small Business, use promo code "SAVESB" when purchasing a SAME Member or Non-Member ticket. ***
Note on $25 tickets: Government tickets are for those that are representing their government agency at this meeting. Non-Profit includes associations, academia, or full-time students. Fully-retired means that you are not representing an organization, industry or consulting and are attending independent of firm representation.
REFUNDS, CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFERS
Refunds or transfers for ticket purchases, less the noted Eventbrite fee during checkout, will be accepted, by requesting in writing, no later than noon EST on Monday, March 15. All promo codes also expire on this date. Please send requests for refunds or transfers to: [email protected]
LOCATION
The George Washington (A Wyndham Grand) Hotel
103 East Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VA 22601
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-grand/winchester-virginia/the-george-washington-a-wyndham-grand-hotel/overview
DRESS CODE
Gentlemen and Ladies should wear business casual attire. Short sleeved uniform or uniform not requiring coat or tie may be worn at the meeting when it is the prescribed uniform of the day by the respective military services. Business cards are welcome.
PARKING
On-site or nearby street parking is available for a small fee.
George Washington AutoPark
128 North Cameron Street, Winchester, VA 22601
(behind the George Washington Hotel and adjacent to the Frederick County office building)
Daily Parking: $1 per hour; $15.00 maximum
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EVENT CONTACTS
Ben Wham - [email protected]
Bree Beal - [email protected]
Brian Thorne - [email protected]
https://same.org/BlueRidge
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The George Washington A Wyndham Grand Hotel, 103 East Piccadilly Street, Winchester, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 55.20
