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2015 SAME Small Business Conference • 11

Tuesday, November 3, 20159:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration Open Lobby

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Move-In Hall B

10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Board of Direction Meeting Rivergate Room

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Technical Tour: Hurricane & Storm Damage Risk Reduction System – 2 PDHs (separate registration required)

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Wednesday, November 4, 20158:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Registration Open Lobby

8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Move-In Hall B

8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.Exhibitor Town Hall Meeting Hall B, Café at end of 200 Aisle We greatly value our exhibiting companies! The Exhibitor Town Hall Meeting is a great opportunity for exhibitors to meet with SAME leadership and the meetings team to share thoughts and get answers to questions you may have about SBC.

9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Small Business Council Meeting Rivergate Room

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Opening Plenary Session and Luncheon (ticket required) – 1 PDH Great Hall AD

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Global business advisor and strategist David Nour will introduce you to his revolutionary concept of “Relationship Economics.” Be prepared to learn practical and pragmatic tools to more effectively convert business contacts into lasting and valuable business relationships.Welcome Remarks: Brig. Gen. Joe Schroedel, P.E., F.SAME, USA (Ret.), Executive Director, SAMESpeaker: David Nour, CEO, The Nour Group

12:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Hall B

Schedule

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Schedule

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

SBA Mentor-Protégé Program and JV Strategies – 1 PDH Room 208 Led by a small business representative with extensive mentor-protégé and joint venture experience, this session will discuss important elements necessary to carry out a successful Mentor-Protégé Agreement. The focus will be on critical characteristics to include to ensure that your small business is protected and complies with SBA regulations as well as partnership strategies that will result in successful joint ventures under the agreement.Moderator: Gita Murthy, Ph.D., RORE Inc.Speakers:

• Kenneth Dodds, SES, Director of Policy, Planning & Liaison, SBA• Mercedes Enrique, President, CMS Corp.

Choosing the Right Delivery System for your Construction Project – 1 PDH Room 214 Gain an overview on project delivery methods and practices followed by an in-depth panel discussion on the factors to consider when choosing the best delivery system to fit your project needs.Moderator: Col. Joel Cross, USA (Ret.), VCISpeakers:

• Col. Jeffrey Bedey, CCM, USA (Ret.), CEO, VCI• Dan Hitchings, Program Manager, VCI• Col. Michael “Mike” Rossi, P.E., PMP, USA (Ret.), President and COO, VCI

Wage and Hour Boot Camp – 1 PDH Room 217 Identifying and understanding the specific Department of Labor laws and regulations that apply to new and emerging small businesses can be cumbersome. With the publication in May 2015 of the Obama Administration’s proposed rule and proposed guidance for implementing the “Fair Pay and Safe Workplace” Executive Order, contractors are expected to self-disclose, semi-annually, any administrative merits determinations, arbitral awards or decisions, or civil judgments rendered against them, or their subcontractors, for violations of labor laws. Join a team of professionals for a basic understanding of the new and existing wage laws that affect all small businesses.Moderator: David Rose, Esq., Moser Rose LLPSpeakers:

• Vanessa Shaw-Jennings, Labor Advisor, Contract Industrial Relations Officer, HQ USACE• Josephine Nunez, President, Consular Inc.

How Can I Benefit from the Small Business Conference? Room 220 New to the Small Business Conference? Join us for an overview of the event with tips on how to best network, interact and benefit from attending the conference sessions. We know attending a conference costs you time and money, but with this session, you’ll learn how to maximize your return on investment.Speakers:

• Marc Bialek, Director of Member and Post Operations, SAME• Clarence McAllister, P.E., CEO, Fortis Networks, and Chair, SAME Small Business Council• Ann McLeod, CEM, CAE, Director of Meetings & Expositions, SAME

Wi-Fi

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You can Tweet about new ideas learned, connections made and visitors to your company booth using #SAMESBC, thanks to the free Wi-Fi available in meeting rooms and lobbies throughout the

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Thanks to our Crescent City Sponsors for sponsoring the Wednesday Small Business Sessions!Ad Astra, AECm, Astec Re-Ply Roofing, Custom Mechanical Systems Corp., Digital Engineering & Imaging Inc., Facility Engineering Associates,

Geo Constultants, Gulf South Research Corporation, Himalayan Consultants, KP Intercon LLC, Leebcor Services LLC, Moser Rose LLP, PIKA International, SCST Engineering, Stell Environmental, Sundance Consulting, Tikigaq Construction, Trigon, Wilson & Company/VerticalGeo, and Woods Peacock


Schedule


2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.

WOSB Program: Working It to Your Advantage – 1 PDH Room 208 Join a panel of business and government experts for an interactive discussion on navigating business, customer and partner challenges—and take away practical strategies you can use today!Moderator: Regina Babcock, Jack Wayte Construction Co. Inc.Speakers:

• Erin Andrew, Director, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, SBA• Kim Hayes, CEO & Co-Founder, The Ambit Group LLC

Construction Contract Risk Management for Public Contracts – 1 PDH Room 214 An effective risk management process can improve project outcomes across many dimensions, including cost, safety, schedule and stakeholder management. Understanding the fundamental elements of qualitative and quantitative risk management for construction, including CMAA’s Standards of Practice, will empower small business leaders of all levels. Hear thoughts and perspectives on risk management topics aimed at improving project governance, decision-making and communication.Moderator: Mark Gedris, CMAASpeaker: Brian McCarthy, Associate Program Manager, CDM Smith

Advanced Teaming Strategies to Accelerate Small Business Government Revenue – 1 PDH Room 217 Accelerate your teaming strategies by three to five years through real-world techniques to differentiate and build competitive advantage with small and large businesses. Focusing on techniques proven to strengthen your company’s position, small business experts will discuss: the most common teaming mistakes small businesses make with larger companies; being on a winning team and receiving no work; first- versus second-tier subcontracting; five functional areas larger companies use to evaluate and select small business; and how you can differentiate your company from your competition (aside from price or features).Moderator: Jackie Hacker, HDR Inc.Speaker: Joshua Frank, Managing Partner, RSM Federal

Federal Contracting 101 – 1 PDH Room 220 Contracting within the federal government procurement arena is an arduous and often complex process. To succeed, it takes knowledge and understanding of certain fundamental elements. Learn how to navigate through federal contracts from experts who help small businesses succeed with federal contracts.Moderator: Carrie Ann Williams, CPSM, Andana Consulting LLCSpeakers:

• Melea Crouse, Assistant Director, Office of Small Business Programs, USACE Southwestern Division• Jennifer Fogg, CPF, F.SAME, CEO, Stratagem

3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.

Networking Break in Exhibit Hall Hall B

Sponsored by our Mardis Gras Level Sponsors:

Want the most up-to-date SBC information? Download the 2015 SBC Mobile Application.Smartphone users can download the 2015 SBC app to their iPhone or Android device and gain easy access to information on session times, locations, descriptions and speakers. You also can view exhibiting companies through the app’s interactive Exhibit Hall floor plan. All the event information you need is right at your fingertips!


Schedule


3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

The Impacts of New Mentor-Protégé Legislation – 1 PDH Room 208 SBA issued a long-awaited notice of proposed rule-making that identifies a new, expanded mentor-protégé program available to all small businesses. The program will expand joint venture opportunities throughout all of its contracting programs, including HUBZone, WOSB and SDVOSB, and includes several important provisions expanding HUBZone joint venture abilities and the 8(a) program. Discover what the impacts of and what the potential of changes may be to small and large businesses.Moderator: Pamela Mazza, PilieroMazza PLLCSpeaker: Kenneth Dodds, SES, Director of Policy, Planning & Liaison, SBA

How to Do Business with the VA – 1 PDH Room 214 Attend this informative session to learn strategies and tactics for how to work successfully with the Department of Veterans Affairs—one of the largest procurement and supply agencies of the federal government, making it a “must have” agency for any company doing business in the federal marketplace.Moderator: Col. John R. Cawthorne, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.), Neumarket ConsultingSpeaker: Eugene Skinner, Deputy Director, Strategic Outreach and Communications (Education and Training), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, VA

Buying as One Through Category Management – 1 PDH Room 217 Category Management is a federal government initiative that breaks down expenditures by categories and assigns cost owners to manage and reduce costs. Learn how to effectively use this approach for strategic sourcing, as well as strategies to drive performance including: developing standards and performance work statements; shaping demand, policies and requirements; and improving data analysis.Speaker: Maj. John Sharkey, USAF, Deputy Director of Enterprising Sourcing Support, AFICA

Maximizing Return on Investment in Business Development – 1 PDH Room 220 Connect the dots from expenditures to profits. Effective business development encompasses more than simply increasing win rates; attend this session to learn the full meaning of maximizing return through cradle-to-grave investments and returns.Moderator: Tanya Martella, LEED AP, Burns & McDonnellSpeaker: Carlos Garcia, President, KIRA Inc.

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

SBA Mega Session – 1 PDH Great Hall AD Back by popular demand, SBA will provide updates and information on policies and trends impacting small business owners. This session is a “must attend” for companies large and small that do business in the federal marketplace.Moderator: Lt. Col. James A. Price, F.SAME, USA (Ret.), James A. Price Enterprises LLCSpeaker: A. John Shoraka, Associate Administrator for Government Contracting & Business Development, SBA

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Ice Breaker Reception Hall B

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PDH FormTracking Education Hours?Scan the QR code using your mobile device to access the online PDH Form.

2015 SAME Small Business Conference

PDH Form

SAME 2015 Small Business ConferenceNew Orleans, La. • Nov. 4-6, 2015

Use this form to annotate which sessions you attended and track the recommended PDHs you earn. IMPORTANT: Each individual is responsible for applying for his or her own PDHs after the conference.

SAME cannot guarantee that all boards will accept all PDH credit; please check with your licensing board for more information

NAME:

TIME EVENT PDHs ATTENDED?

Wednesday, November 3, 20151:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Technical Tour: Hurricane & Storm Damage Risk Reduction System 2 PDHs

Thursday, November 4, 201511:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Opening Plenary Session and Luncheon 1 PDH

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Choosing the Right Delivery System for your Construction Project 1 PDH

SBA Mentor-Protégé Program and JV Strategies 1 PDH

Wage and Hour Boot Camp 1 PDH

2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Advanced Teaming Strategies to Accelerate Small Business Government Revenue

1 PDH

Construction Contract Risk Management for Public Contracts 1 PDH

Federal Contracting 101 1 PDH

WOSB Program: Working It to Your Advantage 1 PDH

3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Buying as One Through Category Management 1 PDH

How to Do Business with the VA 1 PDH

Maximizing Return on Investment in Business Development 1 PDH

The Impacts of New Mentor-Protégé Legislation 1 PDH

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. SBA Mega Session 1 PDH

Friday, November 6, 201512:45 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Closing Keynote Luncheon 1 PDH

TOTAL PDH CREDIT:

“I hereby certify that I attended the above indicated sessions and qualify for PDH credit.”

Signature and Date

Panel content and PDH credit has been verified by:

Col. Nicholas L. Desport, RA, LEED AP BD+C, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.)Deputy Executive Director, Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)


Schedule

Thursday, November 5, 20157:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Registration Open Lobby

7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast Lobby

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8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Plenary Session Great Hall AD

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Led by Global Business Analyst David Nour, this moderated panel featuring military and federal engineering leaders will truly explore the Power of Small Business and Government Agency Collaboration. Moderator: David Nour, CEO, The Nour GroupSpeakers:

• Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, P.E., USA, U.S. Army Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the USACE• Maj. Gen. Timothy S. Green, P.E., USAF, Air Force Director of Civil Engineers, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics,

Engineering and Force Protection• Rear Adm. Paula C. Brown, P.E., CEC, USN, Deputy Commander, NAVFAC and Deputy Chief of Civil Engineers• Stella S. Fiotes, AIA, Executive Director, Office of Construction & Facilities Management, VA

9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Hall B

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Networking Break in Exhibit Hall Hall B

Sponsored by our Mardis Gras Level Sponsors:

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

USACE: Mississippi Valley Division and Great Lakes & Ohio River Division Briefings Great Hall A Moderator: Col. Timothy Sanford, P.E., F.SAME, USA (Ret.), Weston Solutions Inc.Speakers:

• Maj. Gen. Michael C. “Mike” Wehr, P.E., USA, Commander, Mississippi Valley Division, USACE• Brig. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, USA, Commander, Great Lakes & Ohio River Division, USACE

Department of Veterans Affairs Briefing Great Hall B Moderator: Amy C. D’Alonzo-Basehoar, F.SAME, Stell EnvironmentalSpeaker:

• Thomas J. “Tom” Leney, SES, Executive Director, Small and Veterans Business Programs, VA • Mark Tillotson, Director, National Region, Office of Construction & Facilities Management, VA

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch in Exhibit Hall Hall B

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Matched Networking Sessions Mosaic Lounge

BriefingsUSACE BRIEFINGS: USACE is committed to continuing the collaborative relationship it shares with businesses—large and small—in accomplishment of its global mission. Learn about the unique programs, needs and opportunities available from each of the nine USACE divisions and its Engineering Centers. For the purposes of maximizing attendees’ time while ensuring an abundance of information is available, USACE briefings are presented in joint sessions, with two divisions presenting in each session.

FEDERAL AGENCY BRIEFINGS: Leaders from the Departments of State, Energy, Commerce and Veterans Affairs as well as the General Services Administration will provide details about their mission, discuss how small businesses play a vital role in the accomplishment of their goals, and provide insightful information on how small businesses can be proactive in supporting the strategic objectives of each agency.

Handouts from all the briefings and sessions will be available online.

* Conference schedule as of Oct. 10, 2015. Speakers subject to change.


Thursday, November 5, 2015

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

USACE: North Atlantic Division and South Atlantic Division Briefings Great Hall A Moderator: Anthony F. “Tony” Leketa, P.E., F.SAME, ParsonsSpeakers:

• Brig. Gen. William “Butch” Graham, USA, Commander, North Atlantic Division, USACE• Brig. Gen. C. David Turner, USA, Commander, South Atlantic Division, USACE

General Services Administration and Department of State Briefings Great Hall B Moderator: Col. Kurt Ubbelohde, F.SAME, USA (Ret.), LEO A DALYSpeakers:

• Col. James “Jim” S. Weller, P.E., PMP, USA (Ret.), Regional Commissioner, GSA• David Vivian, Chief, Architectural-Engineering (Contracting) Branch, DOS

2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

USACE: Southwestern Division and Northwestern Division Briefings Great Hall A Moderator: Michael B. Rogers, P.E., F.SAME, CB&I Federal ServicesSpeakers:

• Brig. Gen. David C. Hill, USA, Commander, Southwestern Division, USACE• Col. Torrey A. DiCiro, P.E., PMP, Deputy Commander, Northwestern Division, USACE

USACE: Transatlantic Division and Engineering Centers Briefings Great Hall B Moderator: Col. Aniello Tortora, PMP, F.SAME, USA (Ret.), Southland EnergySpeakers:

• Maj. Gen. Robert D. Carlson, USA, Commander, Transatlantic Division, USACE• Col. Robert J. Ruch, USA, Commander, U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center, Huntsville• Col. Bryan Green, USA, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center• Richard Hermann, Deputy Director, U.S. Army Geospatial Center

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

USACE: Pacific Ocean Division and South Pacific Division Briefings Great Hall A Moderator: Joseph Tyler, Versar Inc.Speakers:

• Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Milhorn, P.E., USA, Commander, Pacific Ocean Division, USACE• Brig. Gen. Richard “Mark” Toy, P.E., USA, Commander, South Pacific Division, USACE

Department of Energy and Department of Commerce Briefings Great Hall B Moderator: The Honorable James A. Rispoli, P.E., BCEE, F.SAME, Project Time & Cost LLCSpeakers:

• John Hale, Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, DOE• Jack Surash, P.E., SES, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Project Management, Office of Environmental

Management, DOE• Rochelle Lipsitz, Senior Director, Industry & Analysis, DOC

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Reception in Exhibit Hall Hall B

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Schedule

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Schedule

Friday, November 6, 20157:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registration Open Lobby

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast Lobby

Sponsored by our Bourbon Street Level Sponsors:

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Exhibitor Breakdown Hall B

8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Matched Networking Sessions (by appointment only) Mosaic Lounge

8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Army Small Business Mega Session Great Hall B This session will feature small business experts and program leaders from USACE and the Department of the Army who will share their insights on how small businesses can best support the mission and strategic goals of the Army and USACE.Moderator: Grace C. Fontana, USACESpeakers:

• Lloyd C. Caldwell, P.E., SES, Director, Military Programs, USACE • Tommy L. Marks, SES, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Department of The Army• Steven L. Stockton, P.E., SES, Director of Civil Works, USACE

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

NAVFAC Small Business Mega Session Great Hall B Learn what small businesses can do to support the mission of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps from the small business experts and execution leaders who oversee the programs.Moderator: Capt. William “Bill” Bersson, P.E., F.SAME, USN (Ret.), Vice President, HCR Construction Inc.Speakers:

• Rear Adm. Paula C. Brown, P.E., CEC, USN, Deputy Commander, NAVFAC and Deputy Chief of Civil Engineers• Scott Crosson, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, NAVFAC

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

AFCEC Small Business Mega Session Great Hall B Hear first-hand what the new focus areas and upcoming projects are at AFCEC as well as the key ways small businesses can support the overall mission of AFCEC and the Air Force.Moderator: Col. Sal Nodjomian, P.E., F.SAME, USAF (Ret.), Matrix Design GroupSpeaker: Randy E. Brown, SES, Director, AFCEC

12:45 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Closing Keynote Luncheon – 1 PDH Great Hall A

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Small Businesses are the backbone of America and their accomplishments and collaboration are to be celebrated. Join your colleagues in this Closing Session as we honor those small business that are the recipients of the SAME Small Business Awards, and share in acknowledging the vital role small business played in the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in New Orleans.SAME Awards Ceremony:

• Clarence McAllister, P.E., Chair, SAME Small Business Council• Jane C. Penny, P.E., F.SAME, SAME President

Keynote Address: Katrina 10 Years Later–Celebrating the Success of Small Business and Government Collaboration to Response & Recovery

• Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.), former Commander, Joint Task Force Katrina

Bricks & Clicks: Stay InformedFor more on the A/E/C industry and federal agency efforts after Hurricane Katrina in rebuilding New Orleans, check out “TME Looks Back: Katrina” at Bricks & Clicks, www.sameblog.org. TME articles published in the months and years after Katrina have been republished in a mobile-friendly format on the blog to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Katrina.

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