Subject: 🍂This week at Govcon Giants

Catch up on what has happened this week...

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Featured Podcast Episode

When do I need a CPA for my Small Business

In this episode Eric sat down with Staci Martineau of Diener & Associates.

Here is a bit about Staci:

Having worked in the government contracting space for over 25 years, I can bring value and a nuanced perspective to any client or situation. I’ve advised clients on requests for equitable adjustments, strategic pricing, and in various government negotiations that have earned or saved them millions of dollars. I’ve also walked countless clients through the gamut of DCAA audits, enabling them to win or continue performing on lucrative government contracts. Through all these accomplishments, the long-lasting relationships that I’ve built with my clients are my proudest achievements.

The Defense Department's leading logistics agency is still meeting small business goals despite a shrinking defense industrial base.

For the 10th consecutive year, the Defense Logistics Agency is set to exceed its DOD-assigned target by obligating over 40% of its contracts to small businesses against a 35.1% objective. DLA also topped its 3% goal in the historically underutilized business zone category at 3.5%.

"We do a really fantastic job here at DLA with small business set-asides that allow only small companies to compete for requirements in support of the warfighters," said Dwight Deneal, DLA's director of small business programs.

To continue reading visit: https://www.defense.gov

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News Release

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/WHD/WHD20221011-0

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES PROPOSED RULE ON CLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS; SEEKS TO RETURN TO LONGSTANDING INTERPRETATION

Misclassification continues to deny workers’ rightful wages; hurt businesses, economy

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Oct. 13 to help employers and workers determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The proposed rule would provide guidance on classifying workers and seeks to combat employee misclassification. Misclassification is a serious issue that denies workers’ rights and protections under federal labor standards, promotes wage theft, allows certain employers to gain an unfair advantage over law-abiding businesses, and hurts the economy at-large.

To read the full article visit: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/WHD/WHD20221011-0

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November's Learning session is inside Academy 3.0

If you missed or want to replay last Tuesday Learning session it is now inside Academy 3.0 Live webinars.

This past week we sat down with Carlos Montalvo to talk about the roles and responsibilities of a PMP (Project Manager Professional).

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