Subject: Homeland Defense Forecast and Grants Workshop - 6 Feb 03 - Wash DC

From: David Dickson <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 15:54:58 -0500

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**** Special NOTE:  We have over 525 registered attendees at our Colorado Springs training conference and GRANTS WORKSHOP scheduled for January 14-16, 2003. Due to space limitations, we have closed registrations for the Colorado Springs conference.  This Washington, D.C. conference on Feb 6, 2003 includes the same Grants Workshop as Colorado Springs plus more.  See below for details.  Please register early to assure a seat.   HOTLINE AVAILABLE:  For information on how to register on-line, view the most current list of speakers, call our Training Conference Hot Line at 703-807-2027 for instructions or call Parrish Knight, Registrations Manager at 703-807-2748.

Homeland Defense Training Conference (tm)
Forecast and Budget Outlook
And
Grants Workshop

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2003
 
J.W. Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20004

Hotel Phone:  202-393-2000

Time: 7:00 AM Registration
Program Starts: 8:00 AM
Wrap-up: 5:00 PM
 
Continental Breakfast, Refreshments, Lunch included.
 
Conference Program will begin at 8:00 AM.

HOTLINE AVAILABLE:  For information on how to register on-line, view the most current list of speakers, call our Training Conference Hot Line at 703-807-2027 for instructions or call Parrish Knight, Registrations Manager at 703-807-2748.
 
SPEAKERS AT THE OUTLOOK CONFERENCE WILL INCLUDE:

Budget Outlook -- Morning Session

Federal agency and capital hill staff will present an overview of funding, budget, new legislation, plans for implementing homeland defense in 2003. Speakers include:

*  Gov. Tom Ridge, Department of Homeland Security 
*  Senator Bob Bennett (R-UT), Joint Economic Committee, Senate Appropriations 
*  DoD (Recently formed October 2002) Northern Command (Name to be provided) 
*  The Honorable John H. Hagar, Assistant to the Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia - Commonwealth Preparedness Office 
*  Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA) -- Congress expert on technology and procurement 

 (Note:  All invited speakers have indicated their intent to speak or send a representative based on calendar availability.  As speakers are confirmed/identified, they will be posted here at this web site.)

Grants Workshop -- Afternoon Session -- Track 1

The Grants Workshop will provide the attendee with important information about federal agency plans for over $3 billion in grants to first responders for training, communications and outfitting. Attendees will learn where the funding is located, how to obtain, win grants and how to survive the audit process.  Speakers will also address such subjects as writing grants, how grants are evaluated, key actions to undertake while preparing for release of the grant notice, how to prepare for the audit and compliance checks, and resources for tracking new grant releases.

All workshop attendees will be given a free copy of the Homeland Defense Grants Database -- a $395 value.

*  First Responder Grants, FEMA 
*  Michael Paddock, President, Grants Office LLC.  (Mr. Paddock will chair the Grants Workshop) 
*  Stephen M. Sorett, Partner, Reed Smith, Washington, D.C. (Nationally recognized Grants law specialist) 
*  Christopher L. Rissetto, Partner, Reed Smith, Washington, D.C. (Nationally recognized Grants law specialist) 
 
R&D Business Opportunities -- Afternoon Session -- Track 2

The speakers will represent DoD, federal agency personnel who will present agency plans, programs, new initiatives aimed at developing key technologies and products in support to homeland defense and homeland security. Opportunities to be covered include bio-technology, R&D, information technology, cyber security, infrastructure protection. Names will be posted at this web site when confirmed.

*  Richard L. Moorhouse, Partner, Reed Smith LLC, Leader, Government Contracts Practice Group 
*  OSD DDRE&E (Name to be provided) 
 
Risk Minimization and Avoidance for Government and Corporate Executives -- Track Three

This track will examine practical safeguards that should be considered by government and industry with respect to risk mitigation, continuity of operations, and business planning.  Topics include:

Vulnerability Assessments 
Site Safety and Security 
Facility Structural Evaluation 
Blast, Explosion and Impact Analysis 
Chemical, Biological and Radiological Threats 
Facility Protection 
Emergency Planning, Crisis Management and Crisis Recovery 
Cyber Security 

Track Three Speakers:

*  Joseph I. Rosenbaum, Reed Smith LLC 
*  Douglas Konetzni, Vice President, ABS Consulting (Top US Risk Management Consulting company in the US.) 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

* Regional, state and local emergency management executives and senior staff 
* Federal and DoD managers with an assigned mission in homeland defense 
* Industry executives with products and services that support homeland defense 
* Trainers and instructors in emergency response 
* State and local grants staff interested in updating their understanding of available grants and grants application techniques 

EXHIBITORS INCLUDE:

* IT security, command centers, database solutions, information sharing
* Mobile communications 
* Perimeter security 
* Personnel security 
* Security planners and consultants 
* Outfitting emergency response teams 
* Federal systems integrators 
* Personal protective equipment 
* ... and many others  

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* What are the programs and funding sources and their outlook 
* New products in development and on the drawing boards 
* Special needs and requirements for outfitting 
* New initiatives being planned at the federal, state and local levels 
* The role of grants in funding local needs 
* Civil agency organization and planning 
* Legislative initiatives that are expected to determine new programs and funding sources 
* How to write your grants proposal
* Strategies to prepare for grants audits and compliance checks. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Michael Paddock, President
Grants Office LLC

The Grants Office, L.L.C. was formed in January 2000 to help municipalities and nonprofit organizations maximize grant funding for their programs and to develop among each of them a more strategic, informed approach to seeking and administering grants.

Michael Paddock, CEO, has been a member of the Federal Interagency Electronic Grants Committee's State & Local Sub-Committee, and he helped found the New York State E-Grants Project in Albany.

With the help of an advisory committee, including members of the United Way, Rochester Institute of Technology, Family Service of Rochester, and the Rochester Area Community Foundation, and in consultation with city and county officials, the Grants Office Web Site project began in May 2000. The goal of the project was to create a single point of entry for municipalities and nonprofits to access up-to-date federal, state, corporate, and foundation grant opportunities.  In 2002, Grants Office expanded its coverage of grants to include grants for homeland defense and homeland security.

Christopher L. Rissetto
Partner, Government Contracts & Export Compliance Group

Christopher L. Rissetto practices in the areas of grants and infrastructure, including environmental law, government contracting, infrastructure development and appropriations legislation. His practice emphasizes the Clean Water Act, government contracts and other environmental law, such as Superfund, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and other public works legislation. Additionally, he counsels clients on transportation issues including the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1992 and other transportation grant programs, including the FAA.

Mr. Rissetto's practice involves representation of large and small municipal clients and private corporations. His expertise includes Clean Water Act regulatory programs, including EPA construction grants audits, NPDES permit strategy, pretreatment, and enforcement defense, wetlands permitting by EPA and the Corps of Engineers, Superfund, hazardous waste cleanup contracting, and related procurement, bid protest, construction claims, suspension and debarment, legislation, and litigation. Mr. Rissetto also practices in grant programs of other agencies, including the U.S. Agriculture, Commerce and Justice Departments.
 
Stephen M. Sorett
Partner, Government Contracts Group

Stephen M. Sorett is an attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Reed Smith who focuses on all phases of government contracting with an emphasis on outsourcing, privatization, and project finance transactions. For many years he has dealt with all aspects of the public contracting process at all levels of government, and his experience includes contract formation, administration, claims, and audit resolution; and in the past few years has worked extensively with companies and governments in the emerging field of electronic commerce including Business-to-Business and Business-to-Government transactions.

CURRENT SPONSORS:

Reed Smith, LLC
Symantec
Alvarion
Homeland Defense Journal
Contingency Planning and Management Magazine
Disaster Recovery Institute International
INPUT
Department of Transportation TASC
Wireless Communications Association, Int'l
Grants Office
 NEXTEL
Perseus Development Corporation
Information Builders - Federal Systems Group

**** Be a Sponsor - Exhibitor to Showcase your Products and Services
If you would like to become an exhibitor at the Homeland Defense conference, please call Cara Lombardi at 703-807-2743.

REGISTRATION FEE:

*  Industry Credit Card or Check in Advance $695
*  Small Business (100 employees or fewer): $495 
*  Government Credit Card, Check, Training Form or Invoice $445 

Conference Registration Options

* Phone 703-807-2748 and speak to Mr. Parrish Knight.
* Fax the Registration Form to 703-807-2728
* Call our Training Conference Hot Line at 703-807-2027 for information on how to register on line.

To request more information: Call 703-807-2748.

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February 6, 2003
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*  Industry: $695
*  Government: $445
*  Small Business (100 employees or fewer): $495

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