The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in collaboration with other federal agencies and partners, hosted the fourth annual National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE), which took place from December 9 to 11, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The engagement is a large event, during which NVSBE connects veteran-owned small businesses […]
According to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, the Water Sector is a lifeline essential to overall community restoration. Drinking water and wastewater utilities support the continued operation of nearly every other sector within the community. However in recent emergencies, utilities have not received prioritization of resources necessary to continue or restore service. In addition, drinking […]
With pressure being put on federal and state budgets, more recently, the disaster and mitigation grant reimbursement process has come under much greater scrutiny. This has resulted in more stringent federal oversight of grant and contract reimbursement programs. It is critical that recipients of PA and HMGP funds meet the demands of increased oversight. The […]