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SUMMARY:Procurement in Loudoun County
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative procurement session tailored for small business owners\, where you’ll gain valuable insights into contracting opportunities and how to navigate the procurement process. Representatives from Loudoun County Procurement\, LCPS (Loudoun County Public Schools)\, Loudoun Water\, and the Town of Leesburg will share key information on bidding\, compliance\, and how small businesses can effectively compete for local government contracts. This session is a unique opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers\, ask questions\, and learn how to grow your business by tapping into public sector opportunities. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your network and knowledge! \nRegister using THIS LINK. \nTresha Taylor – Contract Administration Specialist\, Loudoun County Division of Procurement \nTresha Taylor is the Contract Administration Specialist in the Department of Finance and Procurement\, Division of Procurement\, based in Loudoun County\, Virginia. She plays a crucial role in supporting departmental Contract Administrators (CAs) by addressing contract issues and disputes\, providing training on contract administration\, guiding departments and contractors in fulfilling contract duties\, and facilitating communication between the business community and the County’s Procurement Division. \nWith over 30 years of experience in federal\, state\, and local procurement\, Tresha brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Prior to joining the County\, she worked at George Mason University’s Enterprise Center/Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, where she assisted\, counseled\, and trained business owners on government contracting. Tresha’s background also includes over 25 years as a Senior Business Manager for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Minority-Owned Small Business IT Services Contractor. \nAndrea Philyaw – Director of Procurement & Risk Management Services\, LCPS \nWith 25+ years of experience\, Andrea Philyaw leads Loudoun County Public Schools’ Procurement/Risk Management department. She’s also a trainer for procurement professionals and the incoming president of the state procurement association. \nAmy Bevins – Procurement Manager\, Loudoun Water \nWith 18 years of experience\, Amy Bevins leads Loudoun Water’s procurement team\, ensuring efficient and compliant acquisition of essential resources. A Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB)\, Amy leverages her expertise to support her team of 4 procurement professionals.  She’s actively involved in NIGP and VAGP\, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in public procurement. \nKelly Neff – Buyer\, Town of Leesburg \nKelly Neff has an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and over ten years of experience in Finance\, specifically nine of those years in government finance. For the last seven years\, she has served as a buyer for the Town of Leesburg\, Virginia. She is a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)\, Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) and Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA). She is also an active member of the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP)\, and the Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing (VAGP).
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/procurement-in-loudoun-county/
LOCATION:The Great Xcape Loudoun\, 21100 Dulles Town Circle\, Dulles\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Biz,Networking
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SUMMARY:Loudoun CyberTech: Cutting Through the Hype: Making Smart Choices in a Chaotic AI Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 8\, 2025\, for the next Loudoun CyberTech Event at Old Ox Brewery\, in Ashburn! \nWant a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register HERE for this event and we’ll have it waiting for you at the door! \nWe are excited to bring you a fireside chat featuring RavenTek! Brett Lucas\, the Director of AI\, and Ryan Coleman\, the VP of Sales\, will discuss how to cut through the hype of Artificial Intelligence and enable intelligent decision making in this chaotic market. \nBrett Lucas currently leads AI strategy and development at RavenTek. His work developing the AI platform and Peraton and as the former Chief Data Scientist for the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) where he built AI tools to solve international crises enables him to put RavenTek at the forefront of AI innovation. \nRyan Coleman’s focus is building world class cybersecurity\, observability\, and digital transformation solutions at RavenTek. This includes the company’s newest venture – ManagedDEX\, a service that enables organizations to improve employee satisfaction\, productivity\, and engagement. For over 15 years\, Ryan has built enterprise sales organizations in the enterprise data collection\, data analytics\, SaaS\, and cybersecurity markets. \nJoin us as RavenTek explores how to chart a path through the AI minefield and how to help build your winning AI strategy! \nAgenda\n5:30 Social hour and networking begins\n6:10 Welcome\n6:15 Fireside Chat – Brett Lucas & Ryan Coleman\, RavenTek\n6:45 Q&A\n6:50 Open Mic & Networking Continues\n7:30 Adjourn \nMarch Thank You!\nThank you to our March 4th guests\, Kelly McCracken\, Yasmin Abdi\, Sara Lazarus\, Sheryl Tolbert\, and Gabby Smyth! It’s inspiring to hear how so many different paths led these incredible women to a career in Cybersecurity. Remember – say YES to the project – it’s okay to learn as you go!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/loudoun-cybertech-apr-8-2025/
LOCATION:Old Ox Brewery\, 44652 Guilford Dr.\, #114\, Ashburn\, VA
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