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		<title>September&#8217;s Seminar: 2015 FAR Regulatory Update</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us Friday, September 25 AT A NEW LOCATION as we kickoff the 2015-2016 Program Year with an update to the Government Contracting regulatory environment. Last year Michelle Currier presented this topic and it was our highest attended event with over 100 people joining us! Don't miss Michelle's wit, humor, and dynamic presentation while learning about key regulatory changes that will affect Government contractors.
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<p>Friday, September 25, 2015, 8:30AM – 10:30AM. Breakfast and networking starts at 7:30AM.</p>
<h4>Program Location</h4>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;">NOTE THIS IS A NEW LOCATION FROM PREVIOUS SEMINARS.</span></strong></span></h4>
<p><a href="http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/chantilly/ctyva/hoteldetail" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Inn Chantilly-Dulles Expo</a>, 4335 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia 20151.</p>
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<h4>Program Description</h4>
<p>Join us as we kickoff the new Program Year with an update to the Government Contracting regulatory environment. Last year Michelle Currier presented this topic last year and it was our highest attended event with over 100 people joining us! Don&#8217;t miss Michelle&#8217;s wit, humor, and dynamic presentation while learning about key regulatory changes that will affect Government contractors.</p>
<p>In this seminar attendees will learn about the latest rules and proposed rules affecting government contracting such as:</p>
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<li>Cyber regulations</li>
<li>Labor law enforcements</li>
<li>Better Buying Power 3.0</li>
<li>And more!</li>
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<h4>About The Speaker</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1637" src="http://www.ncmadulles.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Michelle-Currier2-150x150.jpg" alt="Michelle Currier" width="150" height="150" />Ms. Michelle M. Currier, a Professor at <a href="https://www.dau.mil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Defense Acquisition University</a> (DAU), was recognized by the University with the Distinguished Teacher Award in October 2012. The academic community bestows the Distinguished Teacher Award to recognize faculty members who demonstrate teaching mastery through classroom performance and enhancing student outcomes. Ms. Currier serves as a Professor of Contract Management at DAU Middle Atlantic Region. Ms. Currier brings a wealth of real world experience to the classroom from her 35-year career, having served with distinction as a Contracting Officer, Division Chief, and Director of Contracts at the Naval Research Laboratory, Military Sealift Command, Small Business Administration, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Army Contracting Command.</p>
<p>Ms. Currier is a Past National President of the NCMA (2001–2002) and currently serves on the NCMA National Board of Advisors. Ms. Currier has received numerous NCMA awards including the Alvis D. Keen Honorary Life Member Award, Charles A. Dana Distinguished Service Award, NCMA National Achievement awards, the NCMA Education Award and Lifetime CFCM and CPCM Certifications. Ms. Currier was recognized by Inside Business as one of the Top 25 Women in Business.</p>
<h4>Program Cost</h4>
<p>Earn 2 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits! Join us for an informative presentation, a hot breakfast, and an opportunity to network with fellow contract professionals, all for only $40. Our event cancellation policy is <a href="http://www.ncmadulles.org/event-cancellation-policy/">here</a> and our inclement weather policy is <a href="http://www.ncmadulles.org/inclement-weather-policy/">here</a>.</p>
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