Over the last 15 months, COVID-19 has impacted economies around the world. Some businesses suffered drastically, especially many small businesses. Our economic outlook is finally improving after months of uncertainty, allowing many businesses to get on the road to recovery – but those same businesses will feel the effects of […]
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Recently awarded government contracts
The following information is regarding awarded contracts can be used to develop prime contractor, subcontractor and teaming partner relationships on these and other opportunities. The website for each awardee is […]
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Fed agencies reining in the LPTA
The Department of Defense (DOD) recently joined the General Services Administration and National Aeronautics and Space Administration in amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The change will implement Section 880 […]
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The next decade of commercial businesses
Howard County is facing budget shortfalls coming out of the pandemic. The Howard County Spending and Affordability Committee recently advised that projected revenues fall far below our expected expenditures. Short-term […]
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Howard’s Calvin Ball: County planning to define the future
By Dr. Calvin Ball | Howard County Executive Last summer, we launched the planning process for Howard County’s next General Plan, HoCo By Design. In response to community concerns about […]
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NIVA comments on reopening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened the application portal for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. The SBA initially opened the application process on April 8th, but it was […]
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Howard County Chamber’s McClarty: The need for business and commercial growth
Since taking the helm of the Howard County Chamber, I have been fortunate to participate on a hosts of task forces and work groups. One of the most important has […]
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Recently awarded government contracts
The following information is regarding awarded contracts can be used to develop prime contractor, subcontractor and teaming partner relationships on these and other opportunities. The website for each awardee is […]
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Federal updates for small businesses, changes in WOSB set- aside rules
Owners and employees of government contractors and small businesses that have been – and presume that that they still are – certified for a procurement set aside under the Department […]
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Biden says, ‘buy American or else’
Among the numerous Executive Orders (EOs) President Joe Biden has signed since his inauguration is the directive entitled, “Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of […]