Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE

In the latest episode of the GovComms Institute podcast, Jennifer Muir and David Pembroke discuss the evolving landscape of global communications. Listen to this episode to discover: 🔍 The rapid growth of the communications profession in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, and how these regions are embracing new technologies and standards. 💡 The transformative role of AI in communications, balancing technological advances with the necessity of a human-centered approach to maintain trust and transparency. 🌏 Insights on continuous professional learning, including the importance of deep listening (Dadirri) and taking time to engage with new ideas and research. 🎧 Tune in now to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gPGeYDDw #podcast #communication #artificialintelligence

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CAP Webinar: Bolstering Trust in State and Local Government Tue, Apr 23, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT Nearly half of Americans have a less than favorable view of the trustworthiness of #local #governments. reports Polco. That may be better than is the case with the federal government, but it’s still a somewhat sour statistic. Mistrust in states and localities impairs officials’ influence their ability to do their jobs well. More trust is empowering. Less is disabling. What are the roots of the current unfortunate state of affairs, and how can the things change for the better? This webinar by the American Society for Public Administration's Center for Accountability and performance will help to answer these questions and more. Panelists include: Barrett and Greene Inc., Marc Holzer, Nick Mastronardi, John O'Leary and Michael A. Pagano Register today by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eewDy_UP Michelle Kobayashi William D Eggers Don Kettl Allen Lomax Maria Aristigueta Michael Jacobson John M. Kamensky Rakesh Mohan Cheriene Floyd Monica Croskey Antoinette Samuel Patria de Lancer Julnes, Ph.D.

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I am proud to announce the release of our 2023-2024 impact report, which highlights the results of our work to build a better government and a stronger democracy. The report explores the difference we made for public servants, their agencies, and our good government allies over the past year and our future plans to help the federal government keep pace with the world. The health of our democracy depends on the ability of our government to connect with and deliver for the people it serves, regardless of partisan battles and election outcomes. At a time when our democracy faces several challenges, including low trust in public institutions, political polarization, and increasingly virulent attacks on the nonpartisan civil service, our accomplishments, and plans for the future are critical. Read the full report to learn more about our work.  https://lnkd.in/dPCZcTw6 

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Prepare to excel in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) upcoming Chief Information Officer Business Operation Support Services (CBOSS) 2.0 solicitation. As the current Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is set to expire in March 2025, and with the formal Request for Proposals (RFP) anticipated in Q3 2024, now is the time to act. Delve into the Draft RFP issued in September 2023—your first step toward securing a position in this lucrative $10 billion opportunity. Key Timelines for CBOSS 2.0 Preparation: - Current BPA Expiration: March 2025 - Draft RFP Available: Since September 2023 - Formal RFP Expected: Q3 2024 #bd #businessdevelopment #cboss #coaching #contractproposal #departmentofenergy #doe #govcon #ostglobal #ostglobalsoutions #procurement #winmorebd

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Check out International Economic Development Council’s newest EDRP report! Great tools, tips and examples of how EDOs are utilizing DEIA practices and driving more equitable economic outcomes for their communities and regions.

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Prepare to excel in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) upcoming Chief Information Officer Business Operation Support Services (CBOSS) 2.0 solicitation. As the current Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is set to expire in March 2025, and with the formal Request for Proposals (RFP) anticipated in Q3 2024, now is the time to act. Delve into the Draft RFP issued in September 2023—your first step toward securing a position in this lucrative $10 billion opportunity. Key Timelines for CBOSS 2.0 Preparation: - Current BPA Expiration: March 2025 - Draft RFP Available: Since September 2023 - Formal RFP Expected: Q3 2024 Scope and Services Overview: CBOSS 2.0 extends beyond traditional IT support, encompassing a broad spectrum of services integral to the DOE’s mission. #bd #businessdevelopment #cboss #coaching #contractproposal #departmentofenergy #doe #govcon #ostglobal #ostglobalsoutions #procurement #winmorebd

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The Government, in collaboration with Development Partners , will mobilize resources to support implementation of the PFM Reforms Strategy 2023-2028. When it comes to Automation, we have made it easier to implement #reforms initiatives with the development of an Enterprise Resource Planning( ERP) system dubbed REFORMIS. Learn more 👇

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Post #2 on the federal budget 2024 from Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) research staff: Highlights of new spending: o  Using federal lands to accelerate new housing: requiring departments and agencies to offer parcels of lands; plan to introduce legislation to facilitate acquisition of public lands for homes; $500M/5yrs for a new Public Lands Acquisition Fund; establishing a Public Lands Acquisition Council to identify parcels of land for housing; starting with Canada Post properties, National Defence lands, and repurposing of PSPC offices. If implemented effectively, this has significant potential to generate affordable housing (that will hopefully align with Affordability Action Council recommendations to build future-ready housing that is energy efficient, resilient to a changing climate, and near public transit). o  Canada Disability Benefit: Act to be passed in June 2024 and payments to begin July 2025, with $2400 per year maximum benefit for about 600,000 eligible people. Overall cost is estimated at around $5 billion/ 5yrs. Fingers crossed that this can role out as planned as it is badly needed. o  Consultations forthcoming: new tax on residentially zoned vacant land; National Caregiving Strategy; survey on interprovincial trade to identify top barriers; return of funds from fuel charge to Indigenous communities. Things to watch in 2024. o  Student loan forgiveness for care and health workers in rural and remote communities: Increased scope of student loan forgiveness to include early childhood educators, and a broader range of health workers. Hopefully effective in helping to address worker shortages. o  Research funding: Significant funding for enhancing research and researchers (I suspect academic friends of the IRPP will be very excited about these): - new capstone research funding organization overlaying NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR (federal granting councils) that will support internationally collaborative, multi-disciplinary and mission-driven research. - a new advisory council on science and innovation that will include academic, industry and not-for-profit sectors and develop a national science and innovation strategy to guide priority setting. - higher pay for post-secondary scholarships, with doctoral support rising from $20,000 under SSHRC to $40,000 per year. Post-docs rise from $45,000 for SSHRC to $70,000. Very meaningful increases at a time when cost of living is a major concern. o  Passenger rail: $462 million over 5 years for Via Rail network operations and commitment to replace aging fleet and renew Remote Passenger Rail funding. This is in line with recommendations from the Affordability Action Council, and will hopefully help address gaps in access to transportation in many areas of Canada. More to come in subsequent post..

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Don't forget to join us for Bill Keegan's free Lunch n' Learn webinar, "Getting Ahead of Challenges by Engaging Your Administration Effectively and Efficiently," tomorrow, June 6th at 1 p.m. This session is tailored especially for new municipal managers looking to sharpen their skills and make a significant impact in their roles. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical advice and insights that can directly impact your success in municipal management. Plus, participants will have the chance to ask questions and receive personalized guidance from Bill on their unique situations and issues. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from one of the best in the field!  #MunicipalManagement #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #LocalGovernment #Webinar #CapitalStrategicSolutions

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Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration. There is continuing support for building regional innovation ecosystems across the country. In this regard, EDA got $50 million for its Regional Innovation Program. In the budget agreement, Congress urged EDA to use this program to invest in university-based, high-tech business incubators to diversify distressed manufacturing communities and legacy urban and rural communities by encouraging entrepreneurship and patent creation, and promoting technology commercialization through business start-ups. EDA also received $41 million for its Tech Hubs program, with Congressional encouragement to support consortia that have proven regional strategies that bridge urban and rural economies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efpiws7s

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🚀 Next in the Plenary is a panel with a spotlight on the Govtech startups and their role in driving innovation and transformation in government services. ⏰ We start in 10 minutes. #G4I2024 #RealImpact #GovTech #government #innovation Ignacio Azorín, Manuel Marina Breysse, Wietse Van Ransbeeck, Joseph Tenzin Oliver, Paola Santana

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Breaking news - the Regional Innovation Clusters #RIC solicitation will be live on Monday through July 26! RICs - geographically concentrated groups of interconnected businesses, suppliers, service providers, and associated institutions in a particular industry or field across the country - act as #networkinghubs for #smallbusinesses/#startups, convening resources to help navigate the funding, procurement, and supply-chain opportunities in a specific industry. Also key is assisting businesses in matching #cuttingedgetechnologies to industry needs and increasing the number of innovative small businesses and entrepreneurs in the nation’s #supplychain. - You'll find it on SAM.gov Monday - We will host a webinar July 9 at 3PM ET to discuss the solicitation - This is a contract opportunity and interested offerors have until July 11 at 1PM ET to submit questions related to the solicitation:  RICInitiative2024@sba.gov (all answers posted publicly to the solicitation page) Our current portfolio of RICs is a fantastic example of what's possible when we take deeper, holistic approaches to ecosystem development. I can't wait for us to grow and expand this support! Press Release: https://lnkd.in/e9GXfkm5 Current RICs: https://lnkd.in/eKTkWfBv Huge thanks to Alison Evans, also Jennifer Shieh, Renee Sperling, Rikki O'Reilly Jones, Fleming Beaver, Bailey DeVries

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Learn how the reorganization of Puerto Rico Departament of Education’s fiscal areas will help improve services at the schools

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🚨 Crafting winning responses to RFPs in government contracting requires strategic planning and attention to detail. Check out these tips to stand out from the competition. #RFPs #GovernmentContracting #RafaelMarrero

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Learn the ropes of proposal writing and strategic bidding in government contracting! Whether you're honing your proposals or fine-tuning your bids, these tips will maximize your chances of success. Ready to level up? Enroll in our Free Beginner Government Contracting Course today! Enroll here: https://lnkd.in/dyvzw_Ra #GovernmentContracting #ProposalWriting #ContractBidding #ProfessionalDevelopment #FederalContracts

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Listen anywhere you podcast- the Unveiled: GovCon Stories Podcast is live featuring Laveer Logix CEO Desurai Wilson. Listen in as she, Tasha Jones MBA, PMP and Yasmeen Wynn delve into the significance of staying true to oneself amidst the intricacies of the government contracting landscape. #UnveiledGovConStories #Podcast #Spotify #ApplePodcast #GooglePodcast #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurs #GovernmentContracting #GovCon #Federal #Hive39 #Twenty39 #LaveerLogix

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