What we’re about
Learn. Connect. Grow. Interested in successfully growing your Federal government contracting business? This group will help you understand new techniques and best practices, introduce you to industry experts and connect with teaming partners. We will offer educational events and networking activities that help people grow their companies.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- How Small GovCons Can Thrive in a Changing Federal MarketplaceLink visible for attendees
Title: "How Small GovCons Can Thrive in a Changing Federal Marketplace"
Guest Speaker: Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market & Host of Growth Masters Federal podcast
Learn:- How to interpret the White House’s Executive Orders
- Changes to small business set-aside programs
- What the 2025 Budget is telling us about the future
- Strategies for growth
More to come!
- Pivot! Contracting Success in the DOGE EraLink visible for attendees
Topic: Pivot! Contracting Success in the DOGE Era
A new presidential administration always brings change—but this time the changes have been massive, rapid, chaotic, and unpredictable. The resulting uncertainty has created a serious challenge for existing (and potential) Government contractors. The Federal procurement landscape—which continues to be in flux—is even more daunting than ever, particularly for small contractors. Many companies are wondering what they should be doing, who they should be talking to, perhaps even whether the Federal market is still viable for them. In this webinar, we’ll identify new markets to consider exploring, key questions to ask yourselves (and outside experts), and steps you can and should take NOW, even before the dust has settled.
About the Guest Speaker:
David M. Stearman is the founder and CEO of Proposal Strategy and Development Consulting LLC (PSDC) and a GovCon veteran with more than 26 years of experience. PSDC helps small and mid-size GovCons operating across the Federal, state, local, and international ecosystems succeed and thrive in a volatile market by providing full-spectrum proposal support—including direct support; staff augmentation; training, coaching, and mentoring; and consulting services. PSDC values relationships over transactions; service to clients; and honesty, transparency, and integrity. It provides added value to clients by helping them build internal capacity as they grow and mature.
- AI + HR: Transforming Talent Management in Federal ContractingLink visible for attendees
Topic: AI + HR: Transforming Talent Management in Federal Contracting
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s already reshaping how federal contractors recruit, manage, and retain talent. But while AI offers speed, scale, and efficiency, it also raises serious questions around compliance, fairness, and security, especially in highly regulated environments like government contracting.
In this session, we’ll explore the real-world impact of AI on HR functions within the federal contracting space. You’ll learn how AI is accelerating cleared hiring, automating onboarding, and improving workforce planning. We’ll also dig into GovCon-specific concerns—from ethical hiring practices and OFCCP compliance to protecting sensitive data when using AI-powered tools.
Through current examples, tools, and decision-making frameworks, this session will help you determine where AI can be your force multiplier—and where human judgment must stay firmly in the driver’s seat.
About the Guest Speaker:
Ben Madden is a highly experienced HR executive with nearly 20 years of experience guiding strategic HR decisions for fast-growth companies across industries including government contracting, IT startups, and professional services. As SVP of Human Resources at The Ambit Group, a large government contracting systems integrator, Ben played a key role in driving 5x workforce growth, integrating two acquisitions, and facilitating the company’s successful sale in 2022. Under his leadership, Ambit twice earned Best Places to Work recognition from The Washington Post.
Ben’s expertise spans talent acquisition, employee engagement, benefits, and full employee lifecycle management. He is an active leader in the HR community, serving on the board of NOVA SHRM, including two terms as president. Ben holds certifications including PHR (HRCI), SHRM-CP, and ICP-Agile HR, along with an MBTI certification. He earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Organization Development from American University.
