Regional Events

George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Student Research & Development Showcase
April 23, 2008

30th Annual Patriots Cup Corporate Challenge
May 4, 2008

Climatini
May 14, 2008

Post 200 Business Forum
May 16, 2008

4th Annual GWSCPA Government Contract Accounting & Compliance Conference
June 4, 2008

George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Science
Graduate Student Research & Development Showcase

April 23, 2008

George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) will host its second Graduate Student Research and Development Showcase on Wednesday, April 23, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the George Washington University Marvin Center. This event is designed to provide highlights into research activities at the SEAS, while fostering interaction among local and regional industry, governmental organizations, potential GWU students, alumni, and SEAS faculty and graduate students. The event is open to the public and there is no admission fee.

For additional information, please visit http://www.seas.gwu.edu/shared/grad_student_r_and_d_showcase_2008.php.

30th Annual Patriots Cup Corporate Challenge

May 4, 2008

If you and/or your colleagues love to run ... if you're up for a challenge ... if you're looking for a great team-building exercise ... and you'd like to contribute to a worthy local cause ... then please join The Arc of Northern Virginia and more than 50 corporate sponsors on May 4, 2008 for our 30th Annual Patriots Cup Corporate Challenge on the beautiful campus of George Mason University. We are seeking corporate sponsors at the $10,000, $5,000, $3,000, and $1,500 levels—with a fantastic range of benefits. You also can enter a corporate team of five to seven runners for just $500.

By participating in Patriots Cup 2008, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping your northern Virginian neighbors with intellectual and developmental disabilities "go the distance"toward the goal of achieving "A Life Like Yours."The Arc of Northern Virginia is the leading regional organization seeking to provide a better life for these children and adults by providing direct services, information and referral, guardianship, advocacy, a personal support trust program, and much more.

Learn more and register online at www.thearcofnova.org.

Climatini

May 14, 2008
6 – 8 p.m.
Westin Washington D.C. City Center
1400 M Street, N.W.
Washington, DC

What is "Climatini?" It is an informal network of leaders from private industry, government, NGOs and research that are tackling climate change. Climate change is the issue of our organization. Join us to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation—and to save the planet one drink at a time!

To learn more, click here.

Post 200 Business Forum

May 16, 2008
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
J.W. Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Cost: $75 per ticket
Event Flyer

As The Washington Post releases its annual survey of the top 200 companies in the Washington metropolitan area, this event will bring the business community together to network and reflect on the state of business in and around D.C. The Forum includes a keynote presentation by U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson. Space is limited.

To learn more, visit www.washingtonpost.com/post200event or call (202) 334-4970.

4th Annual GWSCPA Government Contract Accounting & Compliance Conference

June 4, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hilton McLean in Tyson's Corner, VA
7920 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102-3308
Registration fee: $350 until 5/7/08, $450 after 5/7/08

Topics of Discussion:

  • Contract Compliance Issues & Other Hot Topics
  • GSA Service Contracting and Commercial Pricing
  • Audit Issues & Trends
  • Ethics Discussion (OSEG Framework)
  • Regulatory FAR/CAS Update
Speakers From Local Organizations Such As:

  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Computer Sciences Corporation
  • Professional Sciences Corporation
  • DoD's OIG
  • GSA, SAIC, SAP etc.
Register today - Visit http://www.gwscpa.org

Questions? Call Rick Dorman, GWSCPA Interim Executive Director at (202) 204-8016