Date: Friday, November 14, 2008 Location: The Federal Sales Academy in Bethesda, MD Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost: $500 per person

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Why is This Seminar Different?

You'll gain perspective from a former Intelligence Community executive who has in-depth experience from within the federal government and in his current role as a federal contractor. His insight into the security clearance process and how to leverage security clearances to find and secure new business opportunities with U.S. Intelligence Communityagencies is both unique and invaluable.

Who Should Attend?

Everyone and anyone confused by the security clearance process. This will clarify the game and help point you in the right direction so you can begin uncovering contracting opportunities within the Intelligence community.

Why should you attend?

Understanding the processes for obtaining personal and facilities security clearances is essential to anyone wishing to do business with the U.S. Intelligence Community. This class will give you a clear understanding and the step-by-step guidance you need to navigate the security clearance process. In addition, you'll gain valuable insight on how to use your clearances to develop new business opportunities with the U.S. Intelligence Community.

Seminar Description

This class will demystify the process of what it takes to get a security clearance. We will also provide you with practical information that will greatly assist you in your efforts to obtain a clearance and win business with the Intelligence Community. Experts, such as guest speaker  Mr. Bowie Abercrombie, will tell you that the name of the game is sponsorship. If you can't get sponsorship, you won't get the clearances you need. Our instructors will provide proven techniques that will, among other things, help you identify and obtain a sponsor.

Class Syllabus:

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee, juice, refreshments and networking

9 a.m. - 10: 30 a.m.

I - Mission, Function, Organization of U.S. Intelligence Community

II - Intelligence Defined

III - Security Clearance Defined

10:45 a.m. - 12 Noon

IV - Types and Levels of Security Clearances

V - The Security Clearance Process

Noon - 1 p.m.

Lunch Provided

1 - 2:30 p.m.

VI - Sponsorship Process

VII - Security Clearance Requirements

VIII - Forms / Questions Asked During the Security Clearance Process

IX - The Investigation: How Long Will It Take and What Will Happen?

2:45 - 4:00 p.m.

X - Now What? Leveraging Your Security Clearance for More Business with the Intelligence Community

XI - Questions

Speakers:
Eileen Kent
Bowie Abercrombie

Added Value:
You will not only receive a PowerPoint from this class (so you can train your team back at the office), we will also provide you with all of our reference material including web sites, forms, authors and companies who or which offer further assistance in the security clearance process. We'll also give you URLs which will lead you to opportunities in the Intelligence Community and DOD.

Who Should Attend:
Everyone and anyone confused by the security clearance process. This will clarify the game and help point you in the right direction so you can begin uncovering contracting opportunities within the Intelligence community.

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Cancellations & Rescheduling:
Cancellation notifications must be received one week prior to the seminar date. Upon notification, your registration fee will be refunded less a $100 non-refundable processing fee. Any cancellations beyond the one week period are non-refundable. You may reschedule at anytime; if you reschedule to attend another seminar, we will apply your payment toward your new registration fee. Personnel substitutions may be made at any time. Payment must be received prior to the seminar date. No-shows are liable for the full seminar fee.