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SBA’s Final Rule Is Here: Key Takeaways on Updates to HUBZone Program, Other Small Business Programs, and Various Small Business Matters, PilieroMazza Webinar Replay, Meghan F. Leemon
PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon unpacks SBA’s final rule implementing changes to the HUBZone Program, other small business programs, and various small business matters. This comprehensive rule goes into effect on January 16, 2025, and brings significant changes that government contractors need to understand to maintain compliance and position your business for success under the new regulations. Click here to access the webinar replay.
H.R.5887, Government Service Delivery Improvement Act, Enacted
On January 4, H.R.5887 was signed into law. This bill requires certain government officials be responsible for improving government service delivery (i.e., providing benefits or services to individuals, businesses, and organizations via agencies or programs). The full text of the Enrolled Bill is available here.
Upcoming Government Contract Presentations
TRAINING: Joint Ventures – A Roadmap for Small Business Government Contractors, January 15, 2025, Meghan F. Leemon, Aaron A. Kor
SEMINAR: Nuts, Bolts, and Beyond: To Be a Government Contractor, January 28, 2025, Eric Valle
TRAINING: Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, February 5, 2025, Aaron A. Kor, Eric Valle
TRAINING: Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, February 6, 2025, Peter B. Ford, Meghan F. Leemon
CONFERENCE: Subcontracting Essentials for 8(a) Contractors, February 12, 2025, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Nichole D. Atallah, Meghan F. Leemon
TRAINING: Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, March 6, 2025, Katherine B. Burrows, Eric Valle
TRAINING: Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, March 13, 2025, Katherine B. Burrows, Eric Valle
After 2% Federal Pay Raise for 2025, Pay Compression Spreads a Little Further, Federal News Network
President Joe Biden opted for a 2% average federal pay raise for civilian employees in 2025, but some employees in the higher grades and steps of the General Schedule will see an even smaller pay adjustment. Read more here.
21 States Are Getting Minimum Wage Bumps in 2025, NPR
Minimum-wage workers in 21 states will see a bigger paycheck come the new year. They’re among the many thousands of laws changing as a new year begins. Read more here.
Upcoming Labor & Employment Presentations
TRAINING: Labor Rules & Regulations: Federal Market Compliance, January 29, 2025, Nichole D. Atallah
CONFERENCE: Ins and Outs of the Service Contract Act for 8(a) Contractors, February 12, 2025, Nichole D. Atallah
TRAINING: Labor Rules & Regulations: Federal Market Compliance, February 26, 2025, Sarah L. Nash
Major Cyber News Drops Under the Buzzer for 2024, NextGov/FCW
Several pieces of cybersecurity news dropped in the lead up to the new year, including further details about the victims of a recent, widespread telecommunications hack, rules to protect sensitive data and an international treaty on cybercrime norms. Read more here.