Edwards Performance Solutions

Respite Retreat Golf Classic
2019-10-17 07:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | MA
Respite Retreats is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide respite to cancer patients, their caregivers and families. Their inaugural Golf Classic will provide funds to serve their mission.

Edwards is a proud sponsor of this event.

I95 Business' Off the Record
2019-10-17 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Sagamore Farm, 3366 Belmont Avenue, Reisterstown, MD, 21136, United States
I95 Business will have its premier event, inviting Baltimore’s top decision-makers and C-Suite executives, influencers and business leaders to join together for an exclusive networking event. This will be a casual and exclusive event at Sagamore Farm. The casual seating areas will be very conducive to conversation. They will not be selling tables and there are no assigned seats. This is an opportunity to meet like-minded business leaders in a casual and relaxed setting with views of the old Vanderbilt Stables farm.

Edwards is a proud sponsor of I95 Business’ Off the Record event.

36th Annual Governor's Service Awards
2019-10-21 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The Governor’s Service Awards are presented by the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism each year. The Governor’s Service Awards recognizes Marylanders for their significant volunteer contributions to the state and its citizens and their work to change Maryland for the better.
Recipients of the Governor’s Service Awards must exemplify the following characteristics:

Demonstrate sustained volunteer commitment to meeting Maryland’s most pressing human and/or environmental community needs;
Engage in meaningful volunteer service that makes a measurable difference in the community;
Represent extraordinary acts of generosity and kindness; and
Through volunteerism, have an impact on the greater community.

Women In Cybersecurity Reception
2019-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The Women in Cyber Security Reception is an annual networking event that highlights and celebrates the value and successes of women in the cyber security industry. This popular gathering in the heart of Washington DC includes women from the private sector, academia, and government from across the region at varying points along the career spectrum. It’s an opportunity for women that are passionate about cyber security to connect with one another, to strengthen relationships and build new ones.

Edwards is a proud sponsor of this event.

12th Annual Maryland Gathering of Eagles
2019-10-30 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Martins West, 6817 Dogwood Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21244, United States
The Gathering of Eagles is the marquis event in the Baltimore Area Council to celebrate both the accomplishments of our Eagle Scout youth and the Eagle Scout legacy of leaders in our community, local businesses, government and our military services. Eagle Scouts of all ages exemplify the characteristics of exceptional citizenship, service to our communities, and living the values embodied in the Scout Oath and Law.
Edwards’ Founder, Steve Edwards, will be awarded the 2019 Eagle Scout Executive of the Year at the ceremony.

Edwards is a proud sponsor of this event.

2019 Howard County "Good Scout" Award Breakfast
2019-11-01 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
The 2019 Howard County “Good Scout” Award Breakfast will recognize the outstanding contributions to improve the quality of life in Howard County while exemplifying the precepts found in the Scout Oath and Law. This year’s honoree is Steve Breeden, Principal, Security Development Companies.

Edwards Performance Solutions is a proud sponsor of this event.

Restoration Ranch's 8th Annual Veterans Ball
2019-11-09 17:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Central Texas’ philanthropic community will come together for a night of music, cocktails, fine food and auction bidding with Restoration Ranch to honor veteran families dealing with the seen and unseen effects of war with a special tribute to their Texas heritage.
Restoration Ranch provides a safe-haven for equine learning and development that nurtures the well-being of veterans and their family members through the gift of the horse.

Edwards is a proud sponsor of this event and a yearly donor for Restoration Ranch.

Blossoms of Hope: Beer, Bourbon and Bags
2019-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Tenable Building, 6100 Merriweather Drive, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Beer, Bourbon and Bags incorporates the hot trend of beer and bourbon tasting with the popular Power of the Purse shopping experience for gently-used handbags. In addition to the shopping and drinks, there will be live music, cornhole and other games, a Silent Auction, and mouthwatering appetizers from Cured/18th & 21st.

Edwards is a proud sponsor of the event.

HIMSS NCA November Program: Program Integrity, Payment Models, and Technology
2019-11-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 2-mobile-img
The HIMSS National Capital Area (NCA) chapter will host an evening of discussion on the impact of compliance, risk, program integrity, and improvement activities on healthcare payment models. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other federal health agencies are investing in data systems and initiatives to safeguard the dollars that pay for the health and welfare of Medicare, Medicare, CHIP, and other healthcare beneficiaries. In this meeting, panelists will address changes to the laws and regulations with a specific focus on interdicting fraud, waste, and abuse. They will also address issues of coordination among the private and public sectors, as well as state and local governments.

Edwards is a proud member of HIMSS National Capital Area Chapter

2019 Loyola Business Leader of the Year Award
2019-11-21 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
The Sellinger School has honored a Business Leader of the Year since 1983, recognizing those whose vision, dedicated effort, and singular commitment to the highest ideals of business have distinguished them and their organizations as among the very best in the nation.
Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business and Management named Marilynn Duker, Chief Executive Officer at Brightview Senior Living, the 2019 Business Leader of the Year. The award honors business executives who embody Loyola’s Jesuit commitment to community and service in the leadership of their organization.
Edwards is a proud sponsor of this event.

HCEDA & Howard Tech Council's Ho Ho Howard Holiday Party
2019-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The Howard County Economic Development Authority and the Howard Tech Council are hosting their holiday party in Downtown Columbia on Tuesday, December 3.

GovConnects Education Series: SBA Proposes Rule Changes to 8(A) and Mentor-Protege Programs
2019-12-05 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MA
GovConnects will host its final Education Series to share details about changes to 8(A) and Mentor-Protege Programs and how that will affect government contractors.
SBA has issued a proposed rule offering important changes to its mentor-protégé program, the 8(a) program, and the rules governing size, status, and recertification. The Howard County Chamber wants to be proactive on this proposed rule and to disseminate details to the government contracting community as quickly as possible since it is likely that comments will be requested within 60 days of publication.

2019 Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces Award Ceremony
2019-12-05 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Lodge of Maryland, 304 International Circle, Cockeysville, MD, 21030, United States
The Baltimore Sun Media Group will be recognizing the winners of the Top Workplaces on Thursday, December 5 at the Grand Lodge of Maryland. This award recognizes companies and organizations solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees.

EAGB 2019 Annual Meeting
2019-12-10 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | CTA 1
The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore will be “Celebrating the Region” and networking with more than 400 of the Region’s leaders representing industry, education, non-profits and government at their annual meeting on Tuesday, December 10.

Howard County Chamber Holiday Party
2019-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Winter Wonderland Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 10. Along with the festivities, they will be holding a hat, scarf, and mitten drive.

Edwards is a proud member of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce.

GovConnects Biz Breakfast - Innovation and Business Opportunities with Army Futures Command
2019-12-12 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | MA
GovConnects will hold their Biz Breakfast to discuss how the Army agencies and organizations in the Maryland/DC/Delaware region are changing and what new opportunities there are for Howard County Government Contractors.
The US Army is fundamentally changing its approach to modernization and acquisition with the newly formed 4-star Army Futures Command (AFC). AFC has the charter to accelerate the way the Army innovates and acquires new capabilities, weapons, equipment, and systems through aggressive innovation and closer engagement with the private sector. AFC is focusing on six modernization priorities: long-range precision fires, next-generation combat vehicle, future vertical lift, network, air and missile defense, and Soldier lethality — all of which have been allocated $30 billion over the next five years.

Maryland Cyber Workforce Meetup
2020-01-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MA
The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. is hosting an event to discuss Maryland’s cybersecurity workforce training offerings and how to find better qualified candidates.

Maryland Chamber of Commerce's Meet the State
2020-01-22 09:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Contract Vehicles
Meet the State is the premier gathering of General Assembly leadership, state government agencies and Maryland’s business community at the beginning of session that will set the tone for our ability to advance Chamber legislative priorities for the 2020 legislative session. This event is our opportunity to discuss and inform legislators on what we do as a business community on behalf of our economy and the communities in which we live.
Meet the State is a full day, immersive experience where attendees can expect to:

Hear directly from General Assembly leadership
Interact with leaders from state agencies
Receive a briefing on our legislative priorities and our plans to address them
Meet 1×1 with your local legislators
Network with legislators and members of the business community at the event reception

RSA Conference
2020-01-24 - 2020-01-28 | Moscone Center, San Francisco, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
The RSA Conference will feature top cybersecurity leaders and a dedicated community of peers to exchange the biggest, boldest ideas that will help propel the industry forward. There will be expert-led sessions, thought-provoking keynotes, in-depth trainings and tutorials, groundbreaking innovation programs, state-of-the-art product demos and countless networking opportunities.

Vision Defense Strategic Planning Forum
2020-02-18 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | NRECA Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22203, United States
The Professional Services Council will host a conference regarding the best practices for executing an effective strategic plan and how to hone corporate strategy. They will also discuss major challenges facing the GovCon industry and the longer-term market impact on defense companies.

Edwards is a proud sponsor of this event.

Project Managers are Change Managers
2020-02-19 12:00 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Webinar Link
Join us for an Microsoft Project User’s Group (MPUG) webinar, led by Edwards’ Program Manager and Facilitator, Walter Stinnett.
Projects and programs by their nature create change, and sophisticated organizations know strategic change happens through projects and programs. Project, program, and portfolio managers who want their organizations to be successful need the skills to manage change front and center in their talent portfolio. In this webinar we will define what “change management” is and is not and provide practical tools for successfully managing change.
This Webinar is eligible for 0.75 PMI PDUs in the Strategic category of the Talent Triangle.

Federal Law Enforcement Conference
2020-02-25 08:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | MA
The PSC Federal Law Enforcement Conference brings senior executives from across industry and government together to discuss key law enforcement initiatives. Given the administration’s focus on law enforcement and security, this is an opportunity for the industry to engage with key government executives on law enforcement challenges. Speakers from DHS, DOJ, and other law enforcement agencies will discuss their priorities and industry leaders will discuss where the market is headed.

ISSA Information Security Conference
2020-02-28 07:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Universities Space Research Association, 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Join CENTRAL MARYLAND CHAPTER OF ISSA on February 28 in Columbia for its Information Security Conference. Topics include: Leadership and Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Security, Phishing Attacks, Ransomware and IoT Botnet DDoS Attacks. Register here.
Edwards’ President and CEO, Gina Abate will be on the panel to discuss Supply Chain Security.

Next Generation Cyber: A CAMI Diversity in Cyber Event
2020-03-02 15:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Exelon, 1310 Point St, Baltimore, MD, 21213, United States
Maryland is at the forefront of our nation’s rapidly growing cyber market and employment opportunities abound. Join us for our Next Generation Cyber event featuring panelists from different avenues of cybersecurity employment who will discuss their backgrounds, unique skill sets and job functions which have led them to their current roles to be followed by moderated Q&A. Immediately following will be a Sweets & Cybersecurity networking hour. ALL are welcome, including employers, training entities and students. ​

CAMI Business Planning Series: Attracting Talent in the Cyber Hiring Market
2020-03-04 07:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | MCEDC, 1801 Rockville Pike #320, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Join CAMI for the March 4th Business Planning Series where CAMI Premier Sponsor TalentRemedy will be giving a presentation on how your company can attract cyber talent! In this market, companies, cyber or otherwise, must be in a position of brand power. Attention to messaging and creating an intentional strategy for recruitment is increasingly important to attracting and retaining talent. It is critical to partner with a recruiting firm that can help you with a combination of strategic planning, partnership, market data, candidate networking and outreach.

Building STEPS The Network Experience
2020-03-10 10:15 - 23:45 (America/New_York) | Towson University’s West Village Commons, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Greeting a teacher, employer or seminar host in a professional manner is a learned skill. Our Network Experience helps students develop their networking skills and allows colleges and future employers to view them as confident professionals. Through a series of speed networking interactions (that include constructive observations and advice), students gain the skills and confidence for any interaction.
About Building STEPS
A college education changes a person’s life. We believe that where you come from does not determine where you can go. With a success rate of more than 80% of our graduates earning a college degree, we know we are propelling progress. Building STEPS works with Baltimore’s brightest high school students, most of whom will be the first in their family to graduate from college, to unlock their potential. As a Baltimore based not for profit, we provide a breadth of programming to ensure college completion and career success, all through a STEM lens. We empower students to realize their potential and achieve success.

Maryland Innovation Center - Beer and Bots
2020-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maryland Innovation Center (MIC), 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Join Howard County business owners and C-suite execs for an evening of networking with some beer and bots. As always, light fare, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be provided.

The Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) is a nexus of innovation and collaboration for the businesses and entrepreneurs of Howard County and the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The mission of the MIC is to build a community of world-class support services through leaders in resource sharing, funding support, training, mentoring, and networking.

Edwards President and CEO, Gina Abate will be participating in the CEO drive-a-bot challenge.

GovConnects Scale Up - Price-to-Win Best Practices
2020-03-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MD, United States
This new, innovative series is designed to cover advanced issues related to the unique challenges of growing your business in a highly competitive and regulated industry. Learn from your peers and specialists in strategic positioning, federal business development, contract management, human resources, the FAR, DCAA, procurement policy, financing growth, and mergers and acquisitions.

Cyberbytes Panel Discussion - Supply Chain Risk Management
2020-03-19 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | The Center Club, 100 Light St #16, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Join us for a look at supply chain risk management from the perspective of industry experts.
The business risk associated with vendors – your supply chain – introduces vulnerabilities that must be understood and managed. However, transforming that vulnerability into a business asset is possible and will help to grow your business.
REGISTER NOW
for what promises to be a thought provoking Cyberbytes panel discussion!

Cyberbytes is a series of events hosted by Edwards Performance Solutions – educating the business community of relevant cybersecurity topics.

CAMI MD CYBER MEETUP: Cyber Capabilities Exchange
2020-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Aronson, 111 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
A combination of casual networking and business, this program gives up to five MD cybersecurity product and service providers the platform to showcase their offerings to attendees. These Meetups have been successful in generating sales and partnering relationships, access to investment funding, job opportunities and more for attendees. And they are fun, too! Join us.
