ISOA Bulletin
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
ISOA Bi-Monthly Newsletter | November 10th, 2020 |
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Dear ISOA Colleagues, This is the latest ISOA Bulletin produced by the ISOA Small Business Committee that is applicable to all companies. This bulletin is to notify you on important updates and available business opportunities around the world. Please send us your news similar the below information so we can include it in future newsletters. We are seeking the following: |
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1) Interesting articles relevant to our membership worldwide. 2) Past performance examples. 3) Important news for ISOA small business. 4) Important websites. |
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Announcements:
1) The Small Business Committee is meeting this week to come up with 2021 Long-range calendar. What would you like be included? Share your inputs to mercy.ndirangu@planate.com.
2) This the new ISOA Board of Directors based on the recent elections: - Kelley Deconciliis - Special Aerospace Security Services, Inc. (Incoming Chairman)
- Tom Lampley - KBR (Incoming Vice Chairman)
- Rochelle Lipsitz - International SOS (Treasurer)
- Darryle Conway - Nathan Associates, Inc. (Former Chairman)
- John Gastright - DynCorp International
- Mark DeWitt - GardaWorld Federal Services
- Kathryn Van Vleck - Vectrus
- Chris Decker - Planate Management Group
- Jake Frazer - Precision Talent Solutions
4) If you missed the previous ISOA Small Business webinars, or would like to hear it again, follow the links below to access the recordings: |
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1) VEDP Pivots to Conduct Virtual Market Visits to Help Virginia Exporters Build Business Overseas.Virtual Market Visits allow companies to build business abroad, meeting one-on-one with potential customers and sales partners in 75+ countries from the comfort and convenience of their computers via video conference. This innovative model provides a vehicle for clients to maintain global business development efforts despite current travel restrictions.To learn more about Virtual Market Visits, click here. To offer more opportunities to meet potential customers virtually, we have added three new virtual trade missions during spring 2021:
4) US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: We are actively hiring talented and motivated US citizens in our offices in the US and around the world. Current job openings can be found on OPM's USAJOBS website: https://usace.usajobs.gov
5) USAID Match-Making Profile Instructions: Please note, your company 1:1 Match-Maker profile is based on the information you entered upon registration. Therefore, several data elements within your company's 1:1 Match Maker profile may be missing. Additional company information may be added to your 1:1 Match Maker profile, including the ability to attach a company brochure, add social media site information as well as NAICS, Commodities, and Diversity Type searchable information to enhance your 1:1 Match Maker profile. Go to https://match.eventdex.com/login. Please refer to the following link for more info on EventDex matchmaking solution: https://www.eventdex.com/support/article-categories/new-matchmaking-portal/
9) If you're starting your engineering career and looking toward a future of leadership, NSPE is excited to offer an opportunity to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program.
10) Join VA Careers and Veterans Health Administration's Mike Owens for “Talk About It Tuesday.” Every week at noon ET, we invite you to grab some lunch and sit down for a chat about things that are happening culturally in and around VA. As always, if you’re looking for more information on careers at VA, be sure to visit www.vacareers.va.gov or comment on the live feed.
11)#TradeTip: SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program can help you pay for export-related expenses like designing marketing materials.▶️ Learn more at: https://sba.gov/step
12) The U.S. government has more than quadrupled its pledged funding for Covid-19 aid in Southeast Asia to $77 million, up from just $18 million in early April. For more details on recent developments, visit our Trackeronline.
13) Vietnam is one of the world's foremost success stories in the fight against COVID-19. CSIS Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia Gregory Poling looks at the keys to its success and how it will impact the region going forward. Watch the video here.
14) Magic Johnson Gives Support to Small Businesses. SBA Loans Through MBE Capital Partners – Funding Provided by EquiTrust For more information or to apply for a business loan, visit MBE Capital Partners website: https://www.mbecp.com/.
15) The Small Business Relief Micro-Grant Program provides financial grants of up to $10,000 to qualified Prince William County small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will assist eligible businesses in maintaining operations and can be used for ongoing expenses such as payroll, rent and insurance. Grant recipients can also use funds to purchase e-commerce equipment or expand websites and online sales capabilities. To learn more about eligibility criteria or to apply click here!
16)The Importance of Keeping Connections. As AEC firms embrace remote working to maintain a healthy workforce, a PE magazine article offers five critical components to adjust to the "new normal."
17) Unpacking the green economic recovery in South Africa. Read more>>
18) Infrastructure expenditure still a priority Read more>>
19) INFRASTRUCTURE: Phase 1 Of Highway Concession Will Create 46,000 Direct Jobs – Fashola. Read more>>
20) Energy: Africa Has A Once In A Generation Opportunity To ‘Recover Better’ With Sustainable Energy Read more>>
21) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS: Kenya ‘raring to go’ on free trade deal with US, Uhuru. Read more>>
22) Clean energy powers coronavirus testing in Africa: Renovagen’s FAST FOLD portable solar power system deployed by First Aid Africa to accelerate COVID-19 testing. Read more>>
23) President Uhuru likely to lift Nairobi, Mombasa lockdowns. Read more>>
24) Corporate Council on Africa Leaders Forum Resilient U.S.-Africa Business Engagement to Drive Post COVID-19 Recovery...Watch Here>>
25) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS. Creative associates international – experts at corporate council on africa (cca) forum reimagine future of african economies for post-covid era Read more>>
26) Kagame invites US investors to Africa’s economic recovery process. Read more>>
27)NSPE's Communities Discussions. They're where the buzz is. Take part in conversations with other PEs regarding threats to licensure, engineering education, and much more.
34)Veteran's PATH and eMindful Inc have partnered to offer free live mindfulness training to veterans and currently serving military members. Please share this far and wide or tag someone who can help spread the word!Here’s how to sign up! The initial website link is in @veteranspath Instagram bio.
35)#TradeTip: SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program can help you pay for export-related expenses like designing marketing materials. ▶️ Learn more at: https://sba.gov/step
Join VA Careers and Veterans Health Administration's Mike Owens for “Talk About It Tuesday.” Every week at noon ET, we invite you to grab some lunch and sit down for a chat about things that are happening culturally in and around VA. As always, if you’re looking for more information on careers at VA, be sure to visit www.vacareers.va.gov or comment on the live feed. |
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Business Support Resources: |
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Many of these local organizations are available virtually during this time to assist businesses during the Pandemic (click on each resource). |
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