April 29, 2014 – Technik CEO, Satish Venkatesan, participated on a panel of thought provoking industry leaders in the federal contracting sector at the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) Northern Virginia (NOVA) Small Business Breakfast. This distinctive panel focused on discussions regarding gaining a deeper understanding of the recent changes to the small business contracting laws via the Jobs Act. This event aligned industry leading experts: Kevin Plexico Vice President, Information Solutions at Deltek, Kenyata Watson Associate Director, CECOM Small Business and Ken Dodds, Director of Policy, Planning & Liaison Small Business Administration. There ensued a lively debate and discussion surrounding practical solutions for small businesses that are available in today’s federal marketplace.
AFCEA NOVA is the largest Chapter in the AFCEA International family, with approximately 7,000 members, and an equal number of associates and friends in industry, government, & academia. AFCEA International is a worldwide nonprofit professional association founded as the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association; but it encompasses more than just the military. AFCEA represents the top government, industry, and military professionals in the fields of communications, electronics, intelligence, software, information systems, imaging, and multi-media. AFCEA’s purpose is to support global security by providing an ethical environment that encourages a close cooperative relationship among the military, civilian government agencies, and private industry. Details about AFCEA International and its background are available at www.afcea.org. 