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Getting Your Business Bonded: The Steps You Need to Take

Date:October 8, 2015 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Live Webinar, Sponsored by UCEDC, NJ
Price: Free

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Getting Your Business Bonded:  The Steps You Need to Take

Bonded and insured.  You’ve probably seen this phrase printed on business cards and in online and newspaper advertisements for all kind of businesses.  But what exactly is bonding? And is getting bonded something that’s critical for your business?bondedandinsured (1)

There are many things to consider in managing a business, and it’s crucial that all business owners know what bonds are needed to operate legally and protect their business.

This workshop is designed to provide insight and practical guidance for getting your business bonded.

The Essentials of Government Contracting

Monitoring and responding to solicitations, processing paperwork, writing proposals, pricing your services/products – government contracting can be overwhelming, no matter the agency.

This highly interactive session will help you make sense of what’s really important and how to keep on track. Bring your questions and share your experiences – you’ll come away better prepared.


 Learn From the Experts

Bruce M. Allen, CPCU, MBA,
President, KOG International, Inc.

In 1973 Bruce began his career at Continental Insurance Company and shortly thereafter became the Philadelphia Bond Manager.

He left Continental in 1981 and formed his own insurance agency specializing in construction bonds and related insurance products. For the next seven years, Bruce provided high-level risk management consulting services to regional contractors in the areas of property and casualty insurance, loss control and engineering, claims management and sophisticated offshore cash flow programs. He continues to provide strategic advice and day-to-day management of numerous bond programs for the company’s clients.

Bruce received his MBA degree in Finance and Insurance from Temple University.  He has also received the prestigious Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.

Gregory M. Allen, MBA, MJ
Vice President, KOG International, Inc.

Greg graduated from Shippensburg University with a BS in Business Administration in 2007.  Immediately after graduation, Greg joined KOG International, Inc. and started managing his own profit center.

In 2012, Greg received his MBA degree from West Chester University. In addition to managing his own direct clients, Greg is an integral member of KOG’s marketing and sales department and provides feedback to senior management on key strategic issues.

He has successfully grown his client portfolio by providing his clients superior customer service and being committed to their business. Greg has worked with the SBA bond guarantee program since 2007 and has helped grow KOG into one of the largest SBA agents in the Northeast region.

Maryann Williams
Director, UCEDC PTAC

Maryann brings over 30 years of government contracting experience to her position as director of UCEDC’s PTAC program.  She brings a unique perspective to the job as she’s held positions on both sides of the table – helping businesses to obtain government contracts as well as overseeing the government contract process for a manufacturing concern in New Jersey.

Following an 18-year tenure as a senior contracting official for Greenbrier Industries in Englewood Cliffs, Maryann served as director of the Rockland County PTAC for 13 years.

She joined UCEDC in 2007, and under her direction, the PTAC program was awarded the 2010 “Outstanding Center Award” by the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC).


Refreshments made possible through the support of

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For more information, contact Rogers Ramsey at rramsey@ucedc.com or 908-527-1166.


Date:
October 8, 2015
Time:
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://ucedc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6443
Live Webinar, Sponsored by UCEDC NJ
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