Meetings

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Navigating the Government Marketplace

Meeting Details

Government funding can provide an alternative funding stream for your organization, but knowing where to start and how to navigate the local, state and federal paths available can be overwhelming.  In this session you will learn how to tap into and leverage the government funding sources available, including:

• Competitive Grants
• Discretionary Grants
• Appropriations
• Procurement

Bios

Joe Kuklis
President & CEO
GSP Consulting Corp.

One of GSP's founders and Chief Executive Officer, Joe brings over a decade of lobbying, public affairs and consulting experience to the clients he serves.  Before founding GSP, he served as Director of Community and Economic Development for a former U.S. Senator where he helped organizations identify and participate in funding and growth opportunities within the federal government.  As an expert on federal and state funding, Joe has assisted countless GSP clients in securing millions of dollars for important projects. 

GSP Consulting Corp. (GSP) enables the growth of organizations, companies, communities, and economies through a suite of innovative government, business and economic development consulting services.  Founded in February 2001, GSP relies on a revolutionary business model to provide world-class support and value at a responsible price.  Not your typical consulting firm - GSP is comprised of three practice areas: Federal and State Government Affairs, Development Services and Economic Architecture.  Through these areas of expertise, GSP has served hundreds of clients throughout the U.S.  The firm's experts have authored revolutionary public policy, designed and launched groundbreaking economic development initiatives, secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, and built longstanding relationships and networks at all levels of government.  GSP's diverse client list is a result of the firm's varied service offerings and in-house expertise.  GSP has counseled technology, manufacturing, and life sciences companies, as well as developers, municipalities, economic development agencies, and non-profits.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, GSP has grown to include several office locations around the country including Harrisburg, PA; Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, MN; and Columbus, OH.  The firm currently employs 28 people. 

Meeting Specifics

Plenty of free Parking 
Maps & Directions

Agenda:
12:00 - 12:30      Lunch and Informal Networking
12:30 - 12:40      New Business--Topics from the Group
12:40 - 1:40        Panel Discussion
1:40 - 2:00          Q & A 

Meeting Fee: $13 Members, $18 Non-Members (Pay at the door) 

RSVP: Before 12pm Tuesday, May 20th to ensure that a lunch is available to you. To RSVP, please email meetings@vtSDA.org. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.