The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) is pleased to invite you to the ?DNI Open Source Conference 2007: Expanding the Horizons? to be held in Washington, DC, on Monday, 16 July and Tuesday, 17 July, 2007. The conference is free and open to the public.

The conference will raise awareness about open source and encourage information sharing among the Intelligence Community and its partners in academia, think tanks, non-government organizations, private industry, and with federal, state, local and tribal entities and international partners. The two-day conference will host participants from local, national, and international organizations from both the public and private sector. Over 25 panels will explore the following topics:

*Social Sciences and the Human Terrain* Regional Focus: OS in Asia* The Need for Speed*
*Managing the Information Tsunami* Regional Focus: OS in Africa*
*Academic Outreach* Open Source on the Web* Meeting IC Collection Priorities*
*Technology: Improving the Use of Open Sources* Media Telling the Story with Open Sources*
* Data Fusion and Data Enrichment* Training on Accessing Open Sources*
*Maximizing Information Sharing* Media as the Open Source*
*Libraries of the Future* Private Sector Partnerships*
*Regional Focus: OS in Latin America* Private Sector Sources of Information*
* Enabling Civil Liberties through Open Source* The Academic-Open Source Connection*
*Regional Focus: OS in the Middle East* Improving OS Analysis* Open Source 101 Training*
*International Partnerships* Open Source and State, Local, and Tribal Partners*
*Knowledge Management* Trends in Business Intelligence* Beyond Simple Searching*

Limited training sessions on Open Source intelligence will also be offered; priority will be given to US Government employees.

Participants may register online at www.dniopensource2007.com. Conference registration can only be made via the Web site starting the week of 23 April. All registrations must be received no later than Monday, 9 July 2007; early registration is encouraged to due space limitations.

In conjunction with the conference, an outside exhibition featuring 65 Open Source organizations will be open for conference participants to explore. Please contact INSA at (703) 224-4672 for more information about the exhibition.

Posted: February 21st, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.eval.org/SummerInstitute07/07SIhome.asp

Sponsored by The American Evaluation Association & The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with support from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, will be held June 11-13, 2007 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA .

Who should attend? Evaluators, applied researchers, grant makers, foundation program officers, nonprofit administrators, and social science students.

The format will be Three keynote addresses, three sets of three-hour training workshops, two rotations of 90-minute breakout sessions, plus two group lunches to allow for networking time among conference attendees.

Topics range from Evaluation Planning, Sampling, Causal Attribution, Focus Groups, and Appreciative Inquiry; to Reporting, Theory to Practice, System Dynamics, Cultural Competence, and more…

Posted: February 20th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/AM/Events/K107/K107.htm
Become a Certified Government Administrative Manager

Learn New Skill Sets to Meet the Demands of Today?s Office

Devise a Professional Development Plan to Advance Your Career

Improve Individual Performance and Effectiveness

Increase Your Office?s Efficiency and Productivity

Develop Project Management Techniques
2006 Government Administrative Management Certification Week will be held at The Performance Institute in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public parking garage is located just inside of the building.

The Performance Institute
1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600,
Arlington, VA 22201
703-894-0481

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a discounted rate of $150 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge. Please contact the hotel directly and use code ILCORPER when making reservations.

Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
1900 North Fort Myer Drive
Arlington, VA 22209
1-800-368-3408
1515 North Courthouse Road, Suite 600

Posted: February 7th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/LE/Events/L207/L207.htm
You?ll Learn To:

Develop All Hazards Emergency Planning
Enhance Your Agency?s Preparedness Plan and Address All Potential Threats

Improve Regional Preparation, Collaboration, Communication and Victim Response
Build Partnerships and Cooperation to Enhance Planning and Response Capabilities

Master Critical Infrastructure Protection
Establish a Critical Infrastructure Protection Plan to Protect Vital Assets

Improve Management for NIMS Compliance
Learn Practices and Planning to Meet the National Incident Management Systems Framework
Venue & Hotel

Doubletree Grand Hotel
1717 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
1515 North Courthouse Road, Suite 600

Posted: February 7th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/SP/Events/S189/S189.htm
Dear Contractors and Grantees,

One of the most important challenges facing social services agencies and service providers
today is the need to implement performance-based contract and grant management to meet
mission goals. Efforts to improve service provision now require a more results-oriented
approach, which can unnecessarily stress the teams involved in the contract and grant
process, deviate limited resources, and allow for clients to fall through the cracks.
To improve contracting for your social services program, we invite you to attend the
upcoming 2006 National Conference on Contracts and Grants for Social Services,
December 4 ? 6 at The Performance Institute in Arlington, VA. Join leaders from federal,
state and local social services agencies, and non-governmental organizations from across the
nation as they share best practices, lessons learned and innovative strategies for the outcomeoriented
management of performance-based contracts and grants for social services.

Show Me the Money
Strengthen outcome-oriented management with the efficient tracking of appropriate and
manageable public or private funding. Learn not only what the ?right? grants and contracts
are for your Agency or organization, but also ?where? these competitive resources can be
found. Streamline your proposal, contract and grant writing strategy, build and maintain
the necessary relationships with a diverse group of funding possibilities, and set yourself up
for a winning process.

Report and Evaluate Performance
Develop an internal system to collect and monitor contractor and grantee performance to
best manage contracts and grants for results. Identify ways to minimize risk to your agency
or organization when corrective action is necessary. Contractors and grantees will learn
how to best establish an internal performance evaluation capacity to accurately report
performance, ensure transparency and take care of the hardest-to-serve.

Implement Performance-Based Contracting
Contracting and grants management can prove challenging because of issues with
contractor and grantee surveillance, quality assurance plans and work breakdown
structures. Develop the framework for performance-based contracts and grants that
actually defi nes the goals of the contract and provides for better accountability and
communication among all players in the bidding process. This is a valuable conference
for those awarding contracts and grants, for those trying to win contracts based on
performance, and for every social service provider striving for transparency and
accountability in their processes.
Incorporate their lessons learned into your own program strategies and enhance the
social services for your community! Join us for this critical event that will prove to be
an important part of your efforts to improve your agency?s performance. Register today
by calling 703-894-0481 or visit us at www.PerformanceWeb.org. I hope to see you this
December in Arlington, VA!

Sincerely,

Ian Faigley
Director
Social Policy
The 2006 National Conference on Contracts & Grants for Social Services will be held at The Performance Institute in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public parking garage is also located inside the building. Plus, continental breakfast and a catered lunch will be provided for all delegates.

The Performance Institute
1515 N. Courthouse Rd
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
703-894-0481
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a discounted rate of $150 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at the Key Bridge. Please contact the hotel directly and use the code IL CORPER when making reservations at the hotel.

Holiday Inn Rosslyn at the Key Bridge
1900 North Fort Myer Drive
Arlington, VA 22209
1-800-368-3408
1515 North Courthouse Road, Suite 600

Posted: February 7th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/GPM/Events/P620/P620.htm
Equipping Government Administrative Staff to Move to the Advanced Level and Beyond

Become an Advanced Certifi ed Government Administrative Manager
After completing the program, you will receive certification and 30 CPE credits

Receive an Update on the Government Management
Agenda
Discover what it takes to receive greater program management responsibilities

Effective Communications for the Modern Government Administrative Assistant
Develop a new level of confi dence when speaking to individuals and groups of all sizes

Finance and Accounting Fundamentals for Administrative Assistants
Keep current with the trends that affect your office

Technology Today: Advanced Training for the Administrative Assistant
Improve your proficiency with the latest technology

Event Planning and Management for Government
Implement proven steps to produce an event from start to fi nish
The 2006 Advanced Government Administrative Management Certification Week will be hosted at in
Las Vegas, Nevada. Continental breakfast and a catered lunch will be provided for delegates on each day.

Hotel Information Coming Soon!
1515 North Courthouse Road, Suite 600

Posted: February 7th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/SP/Events/S234/S234.htm
Dear Workforce Development Professional,

The workforce investment system?s recent transition to a demand-driven system at the
federal, state and local level requires a new level of collaboration from all workforce
stakeholders. The new demand-driven and high-growth system calls for partnerships
between the workforce investment system, employers, community colleges and other
training providers. By enhancing the capacity of workforce institutions, One-Stops,
employers and colleges can effectively train workers to develop the skills required to
succeed in high growth/high demand industries.

To help you design, measure and market your workforce products and services to
achieve the desired outcomes for your One-Stop and workforce development programs,
please join us for the 2006 Workforce Development Week, November 6-9, 2006 in
Arlington, VA.
Day 1: One-Stop Performance
Collaborate with businesses, industry and educational institutions to effectively
match employment services to your clients? needs. Improve One-Stop service delivery
by linking performance measures to assessment and training tools.
Day 2: Employer Outreach & Workforce Marketing
Develop outreach programs with a clearly defined strategy among all members to
build value in One-Stops, support operational goals and drive business customers to
try services. Create an internal outreach program that segments businesses, builds
brand awareness and creates values among the business community.
Day 3: Demand-Driven Workforce Strategies
Effectively work with employers to establish partnerships and business relationships
to match employees to jobs in high-growth industries. Develop key partnerships
with the public workforce system, business and industry, education and training
providers and economic development agencies.
Day 4: Performance Measures for Workforce Development
Devise and implement performance measures to evaluate and streamline workforce
and placement services. Learn how to design, document and report WIA performance
measures to enhance client tracking, data collection and outcome reporting.
After attending this week, you will walk away with the tools and skills necessary to
successfully transition your workforce system to one that is both demand-driven and
strategic. Register for this training today by calling 703-894-0481 or visit us online
at www.PerformanceWeb.org. I look forward to seeing you November!

Sincerely,

Amy Shioji
VP of Education Services, The Performance Institute
The 2006 Workforce Development Week will be held at The Performance Institute in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public parking garage is also located inside the building. Plus, continental breakfast and a catered lunch will be provided for all delegates.

The Performance Institute
1515 North Courthouse Rd., Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
703-894-0481

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a discounted rate of $XX at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn. Please contact the hotel directly and use the code IL CORPER when making reservations at the hotel.

Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
1900 North Fort Myer Drive
Arlington, VA 22209
1-800-368-3408
1515 North Courthouse Road, Suite 600

Posted: February 7th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/GPM/Events/P608/P608.htm
3 Interactive Courses Off ering
the Latest on Strategic Planning, Performance Measures and Performance-Based Budgeting

FEATURING MULTIPLE TRAINING WORKSHOPS & BEST PRACTICE CASE STUDIES ON:
? Lean Six Sigma Deployment

? Managing Process Improvement Projects

? Building and Leading Process Improvement Teams

? Voice of the Customer

? Risk Management for Process Improvement Projects

? Managing Change and Creating Stakeholder Buy-In
The 2006 National Summit on Process Improvement for Government will be hosted at the Performance Institute in Arlington, Virginia, just one block east of the Courthouse stop on the Orange Line of the D.C. Metro. A public parking garage is located inside of the building.
Continental breakfast and a catered lunch will be provided for delegates
on each day.

The Performance Institute
1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600, Arlington, Virginia 22201
703-894-0481

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge for the prevailing government per diem rate of 192.* Please call the hotel directly to use code ILCORPER when making reservations at the hotel. The hotel is conveniently located one block from the Rosslyn Metro station.
*Hotel Rate Subject To Change

Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
1900 Fort Myer Drive
Arlington, VA 22209
1-800-368-3408
1515 North Courthouse Road, Suite 600

Posted: February 6th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/IT/Events/T244/T244.htm
Featuring Two Interactive Forums:

Project Management for Results
? Acquire the Skills to Define and Plan Government Projects
? Learn to Track and Manage Projects with Greater Accuracy
? Master the Process of Closing and Executing Projects

PMP? Exam Prep Course
? Navigate the Process Groups and Knowledge Areas of the PMBOK? Guide Third Edition
? Understand Exactly what you Need to Know to Pass the Exam
The Southeast Regional Project Management Training Week will be held at the Holiday Inn Select Tallahassee-Downtown Capitol Hill Hotel in Tallahassee where a limited number of rooms have been reserved at the discounted rate of $79.00. Contact the Holiday Inn Select Tallahassee at the number provided below to make reservations and be sure to reserve by September 15, 2006 to receive The Performance Institute discounted conference rate.

Holiday Inn Select
Tallahassee-Downtown Capitol Hill
316 WEST TENESE ST.
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
1-850-222-9555
1515 North Courthouse Road, Suite 600

Posted: February 6th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/LE/Events/L224/L224.htm
Increase Public Awareness & Identify Emerging Threats

Discover the Newest Federal Resources Available

Understand the Latest Technologies & Tactics

Achieve Measurable Results in Online Crime Investigation
The 2006 National Conference on Identity Theft & Online Crime Investigation will be held at The Performance Institute, located in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public parking garage is also located inside the building. Plus, continental breakfast and catered lunches will be provided for all delegates.

The Performance Institute
1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201
703-894-0481

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a discounted rate of $145 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge. Please contact the hotel directly and use code ILCORPER when making
reservations.

Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
1900 North Fort Myer Drive
Arlington, VA 22209
1-800-368-3408
1515 North Courthouse Road, Suite 600

Posted: February 6th, 2001 under Government: US_Government.
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