Edwards Performance Solutions

I95's Full Moon Party 2021: 2nd Annual Bonfire, Beef & Bourbon
2021-10-20 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Historic Kenilworth House, Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, MD, 21030, United States
Join I95 Business on Wednesday, October 20 for their 2nd annual cocktail party, Bonfire, Beef, and Bourbon. Come enjoy delicious food, a bourbon & bitters Bar, libations, Cigars, and more!
Live music will be performed by Lonesome Fox Hunters, featuring Jody West.
Edwards is excited to attend as a sponsor. Don’t miss out on reserving your spot, for this fun fall spirited event. Register now!

Connect IT Global 2021 Conference
2021-10-19 08:00 - 2021-10-22 17:00 UTC | Online Event
Edwards will re/Connect with the Kaseya Community and more at Connect IT Global – 2021! Join us all virtually or in-person at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, for a fantastic 3-days of learning, networking, and fun.
Be among the best MSPs and ITSPs in the world October 19 – 22. Collaborate and share ideas with other IT professionals and gain in-depth knowledge about IT Trends, new solutions, and more.
At the event you’ll hear from industry experts, inspiring speakers, and Kaseya’s leaderships regarding the future of working in and securing IT. Network with hundreds of users who have specific knowledge about how to get the most out of your IT solutions set. Learn how to implement and use the latest features and see what’s planned for future releases. Walk away with actionable insight from industry thought-leaders on systems, hardware, operations, IT trends and more. Develop a focused plan that will enable you to realize even more value from our products. Pick up new ideas on how partner technologies and other solutions could further optimize your IT and business performance. There’s lots to do at this conference!
For more on details about the conference and/or registration, check out the event’s web page.

Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) Exam Prep (Virtual)
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-22 | Online Event
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Professional (CCP) is a valuable resource to a consultancy providing CMMC preparation, to a C3PAO providing certified assessor support, or to an organization interested in having in-house CMMC trained resources. This 5 day bootcamp will expand a candidate’s understanding of the CMMC standard, relevant supporting materials, and applicable legal and regulatory guidance as it pertains to the Defense Industrial Base’s (DIB) Cybersecurity posture, as well as enable the candidate to sit for the CCP exam.
Objectives
Demonstrate an understanding of the DoD supply chain
Demonstrate an understanding of and apply concepts around protecting information
Demonstrate an understanding of the CMMC Model
Demonstrate an understanding of the correlation of practices across the Maturity Model
Describe and compare roles and responsibilities across the CMMC-AB ecosystem
Define, list, and understand practices associated with specific CMMC domains
Identify legal obligations and restrictions of any CMMC-AB credentialed, registered, or certified professionals
Understand all aspects and management of conflicts with the Code of Professional Conduct (CoPC)
What’s Included
5 days of live instructor-led training
Hard copy CCP Field Guide and Exam Prep Manual
Hard copy CCP Student Workbook with copies of slides and areas for notes
In-class activities
Access to CMMC Fundamentals eLearning modules
Optional CMMC Certified Professional 4 week Guided Exam Prep Study Group (recommended)
Visit our training portal for CCP course registration: https://bit.ly/3ooDnIo.

DP Solutions 50th Anniversary Celebration: DPS Through the Decades!
2021-09-30 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | DP Solutions’ Headquarters, 9160 Red Branch Road Suite W-1, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
DP Solutions is hosting a 50th Anniversary Celebration / Open House “through the decades” event on Thursday, September 30 from 3pm – 7pm. In addition to celebrating DP Solutions’ milestone year, Edwards will be attending as a partner and exhibitor.
This event is a great opportunity for our valued partners to get in front of hundreds of IT decision makers in the Baltimore-Washington metro area for a half day of networking, partner exhibits, food, and fun to celebrate DP Solutions 50th year!
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase to be entered for a handful of prizes with all proceeds going to support nonprofit participants.
For more information on this event or to register, visit their event webpage.

Vendor Risk Management + Mitigation: How to Modernize, Streamline & Improve
2021-09-28 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Online Event
Dataprise is hosting a live webinar, Vendor Risk Management + Mitigation: How to Modernize, Streamline & Improve. Join Dataprise’s Senior Director of Cybersecurity, Stephen Jones, and Edwards Performance Solutions’ Director of Commercial and Cybersecurity Programs, Brian Hubbard, for an interactive discussion.
“Business risk doesn’t stop at the boundary of your organization. Your vendors present a potential threat in your ability to protect business information; while not all vendors pose equal risk, the impact of a data compromise through a third-party vendor can be just as devastating as a direct compromise.
However, a complete vendor risk assessment can be costly and time consuming. A tailored approach to vendor risk management and mitigation can make your processes more efficient, allowing your business to focus on what it does best.”

Topics that will be covered:
• How third parties introduce risks into your organization and the types of vendor risks that are most critical to monitor
• Building a modernized vendor risk management program and what to expect throughout the process
• Standards, compliance, monitoring, and contingency planning
• Remediation

A Q&A will follow as well. Can’t attend the live event? Register anyway to receive the recording afterward. Check out their event here!

2021 MD Cybersecurity Awards Celebration
2021-09-22 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Live! Casino & Hotel, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.(CAMI) will host their 5th Annual Maryland Cybersecurity Awards. This is an exciting program and event that will highlight and celebrate the best and brightest of Maryland’s cybersecurity industry. CAMI will honor companies, organizations, and individuals that have protected businesses and government entities with their innovative cybersecurity products and/or outstanding cybersecurity services; demonstrated exemplary knowledge, expertise, leadership and innovative thinking; or made a significant contribution to Maryland’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Join Edward’s as we attend as a sponsor. For more information, check out the MD Cyber Award’s event page.

4th Annual TCP Golf Tournament
2021-09-13 08:30 - 17:00 UTC | Compass Pointe Golf Course, 9010 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
“Unleashing the Leader” Within Young People.
Join The Complete Player (TCP) charity for a day in support of TCP Youth Empowerment. Come hit the links at Compass Pointe Golf Course in support! Edwards will attend as a Beverage Cart sponsor. Don’t miss out on this day of networking and fun! For more information check out TCP’s event page.

2021 RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: MANAGING RISK THROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
2021-09-01 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Merriweather Post Pavillion, 10477 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Managing Risk Through Digital Transformation
The pandemic has made extreme changes on a global scale and has forced change on how people work. Many companies shifted to a remote workforce to continue to operate which has affected IT resources and security capabilities. “As we beef up our VPNs and shift to zoom for live interactions with our teams, are we keeping up with our security commitments? Are the tools, policies, or even your insurance prepared for this kind of shift? Our people and data are scattered, and new strategies and tools are needed to ensure that they can remain productive and secure.”
Join Howard County Chamber of Commerce for a panel to discuss potential security pitfalls and ways to improve your security posture for now, and the future when people return to the office. Check out their event page for more information.

The Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference
2021-08-18 08:00 - 2021-08-21 17:00 UTC | Roland Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
COVID-19 unexpectedly swept the world by a storm last March, leaving most wondering how will the world fully recover and re-open. The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) and county leaders will host their annual conference to explore the local role in pandemic response and recovery – strategic planning, evolving service delivery, emergency communications, advancing technologies, and fiscal obstacles – all of which constitute the fabric of local leadership.
The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) is a non-profit and non-partisan organization that serves Maryland’s counties by articulating the needs of local government to the Maryland General Assembly.
The annual conference draws nearly 2,000 local, state, and federal government official attendees and their families. Approximately 30 continuing education sessions will be offered at the conference, featuring more than 80 speakers from the public and private sectors. For more details on the event and it’s offering, check out MACo’s event webpage here.

ChannelPro Network Cybersecurity Online Summit: Threat Trends and Opportunities
2021-08-04 10:00 - 2021-08-05 17:00 UTC | Online Event
“Join in the conversation as cybersecurity experts and security service providers discuss the newest additions to the threat landscape and the biggest new security markets!”
Edward’s Senior Cybersecurity Consultant and Instructor, Joy Beland will share a panel with Zac Kramer, owner of “IT Assurance,” one of the world’s best MSP, at ChannelPro Network’s Cybersecurity Online Summit. The summit will focus on cybersecurity threat trends and opportunities.
Joy and Zac’s panel will focus on organizations in the “Defense Industrial Base” earning the federal government’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). They both will breakdown what it takes to get in on the CMMC consulting opportunity.
For information or to register visit ChannelPro Network’s event page.

CAMI: Navigating Difficult Conversations on Race + Equity
2021-07-15 08:30 - 22:30 UTC | WAYLINE, 6721 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Cybersecurity Association of Maryland (CAMI) will host an informative workshop on, “Navigating Difficult Conversations on Race + Equity.”
“To unlock the true potential of the Maryland cyber industry, we must attract and retain a diverse workforce and create equitable workplaces where all employees can thrive.”
This event will feature Dr. Tara Doaty of Sage Wellness Group as the leader of this informative and practical session. Learn from Dr. Tara Doaty and your colleagues in this action-oriented workshop, ideal for those managing HR processes and supervising staff. Attendees will leave ready to navigate essential conversations on race and equity. Visit CAMI’s event page for more details and information.
**This will be in in-person and virtual event.**

ADAPT TO THE FUTURE OF COMPLIANCE: BLACKPOINT LOGIC WEBINAR
2021-07-14 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online Event
Hyper-efficient, simple, and automated. This is the future of compliance.
Join Edwards as special guest at Blackpoint LogIC’s webinar: Adapt to the Future of Compliance. Our Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, @Sam Bell has been invited to speak on the importance of compliance. Listen as he gives a thorough breakdown of how combining robust cybersecurity and compliance takes you way ahead of the game.
Blackpoint worked for over 9 months to find a better way forward for MSPs and their partners to start their journey to compliance. Their goal is straightforward: Bring efficiency to the everyday management of compliance and enhance the cybersecurity ecosystem our partners trust and rely on. Built on our nation-state grade MDR technology, LogIC helps check off all your compliance requirements and truly safeguard your business.
Register for this webinar today! Attendees will receive a $15 Uber Eats gift card!

2021 Howard Chamber Women’s Leadership Conference HerStory: Leading To New Heights; S.O.A.R. Together
2021-07-13 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
This is the year of the woman! From the inauguration of our first woman vice president to the induction of the first woman to become general manager of a major sports team, to the first female referee of the Super Bowl, women are stepping boldly into leadership positions and commanding their seats at the table like no other time in history. Join us for a day as we lead to new heights and S.O.A.R. together. We promise to Spark your leadership flame, provide ways to capture Opportunities, Accelerate your leadership potential and Rejoice in your wins.
The Women’s Leadership Conference was created by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce as a platform to recognize women in every stage of her profession. The purpose of the conference is to offer professional women of all levels the opportunity to grow and successfully advance their careers while networking with other professionals, leaders and mentors in the community. The objective of the conference is to appeal to women within nonprofit, commercial and government sectors, attract others outside of the Howard County corridor and to be acknowledged as the one and only conference of its kind.
Click here to register now.

1st Annual Mini Golf Tournament for PTSD Treatment
2021-06-25 07:00 - 14:00 UTC | Laurel Golf Center, 9801 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, MD, United States
Every day we lose 22 veterans to suicide. Many of us have seen the impact PTSD can have; but it can be even more devastating when left undiagnosed or hidden. IC4Charity has been tackling this challenge head-on since 2012, and Edwards is proud to be a sponsor for their 1st Annual Mini Golf Tournament for PTSD Treatment.
Join IC4Charity for a day of mini golf, friendship, food and drinks, and spirited competition as we all come together to support the non-profit Headstrong! Headstrong provides confidential, cost-free, and stigma-free mental health care treatment for military veterans, deployed government civilians, contractors, and their families.
If you would like to purchase a ticket, sponsorship, or donate via a check, please state the event this check is for and mail to the following address:
Headstrong Project Inc.
PO Box 412572
Boston, MA 02241-412572
For more information, visit their event page.

CAMI First Annual Golf Event
2021-06-21 | The Woodlands, 2309 Ridge Rd, Windsor Mill, Maryland, 21244-1035
Join CAMI at The Woodlands on June 21 for their first-ever Golf Event. This will be their first Golf Tournament and Awards Reception, with proceeds supporting CAMI’s mission to provide the education, resources and connections to foster a cyber aware and cyber secure Maryland. Edwards will be a proud sponsor at the event. For more information visit CAMI’s website.
About CAMI: The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) is a statewide, 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization established in 2015. CAMI is Maryland’s only organization dedicated 100% to the growth of Maryland’s cybersecurity industry.

Camp Attaway's Gin & Jazz Anniversary Gala
2021-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Virtual, United States
Camp Attaway will be hosting a virtual Gin & Jazz Gala to celebrate their 25th anniversary on Wednesday, June 9 at 6pm. The evening will feature a mixology lesson from Derek Brown, owner of the Columbia Room, and he will teach how to craft memorable drinks by connecting them to history. Derek is also an advocate of non-alcoholic cocktails and is passionate about helping people understand spiritless products and, more importantly, how to use them. All proceeds from this event will support Camp Attaway and their mission to help children with complex needs.
The Camp’s mission is simple: A place for children with severe behavioral and emotional challenges to have fun. Its values clear: All programming would be designed for success and no one would be turned away for an inability to pay. Over two decades later, Camp Attaway continues to meet its mission.

2021 BALTIMORE AREA COUNCIL BSA GOLF TOURNAMENT
2021-05-24 11:30 - 19:30 UTC | Hayfields Country Club, 700 Hayfields Rd, Cockeysville, MD, 21030, United States
Edwards will be a sponsor at the 2021 Baltimore Area Council Boys Scouts of America Golf Tournament on May 24. Edwards will be attending as a Eagle level sponsor. This event entails a day of fun, networking and awards. For more information on this event visit their website here.

SIPOC Workshop Facilitation Training Series, Presented by: Jeff Bongiovani
2021-03-17 12:00 - 2021-03-31 13:00 UTC | Online Event
Edward’s, Lead Course Developer and Facilitator, Jeff Bongiovani, will be hosting a three-part SIPOC Workshop Facilitation Training Series with MPUG (Microsoft Project User Group), on March 17th, 24th, and 31st at 12pm – 1pm ET. Attendance and completion of trainings results in eligibility for 3 Strategic PMI® PDUs.
March 17th – Part 1: Overview of SIPOC and Systems
In this first session, we will provide an overview of what SIPOC is and how it can be used in business process creation and improvement. We will also identify techniques that can help enable a more robust mapping of business processes.
March 24th – Part 2: SIPOC Workshop Strategies
In this second session, we will outline how to establish SIPOC workshop goals and expectations as well as explore multiple strategies you can apply depending on what those goals and expectations are.
March 31st – Part 3: Workshop Facilitation and Questions
In this final session, we will walk through how to facilitate a SIPOC workshop. Beyond the strategy, we will examine specific questions to elicit results leading to optimal process development.

2020 Cyber Risk Management Series: #4 - How Does a Remote Workforce Affect Your Organizational Security Posture?
2021-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Zoom
After much consideration, the Howard Chamber’s 11th Annual Cyber Conference will be brought to you in a different format. For the past 10 years, the Cyber Conference provided a forum for small and mid-sized businesses in Howard County and the region to meet with industry and government leaders to access current information on cyber-security. This year, the committee had high hopes to bring an energetic, interactive, scenario based conference to discuss and understand “Risk Management” at all levels of a business.

GovConnects Scale Up Webinar [2.17.21]
2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Online Event
Which Infrastructure Investments Take Your Business to the Next Level?
Growth oriented small government contractors must balance the strengths of the founders, revenue and costs associated with executing government contracts, an adequate support structure and planning for the future. This topic of building adequate infrastructure upon which to grow the company will be explored from the human resources, financial, business development, regulatory and CEO perspectives.
Learn:
– When to invest in an Executive Team
– How to budget for growth
– Business Development practices that propel your company forward
Who Should Attend: CEO’s, Founders and others responsible for corporate growth
Introducing the GovConnects’ Scale-Up Series of interactive discussions among small govcon executives and industry experts on business topics essential for sustainable, profitable growth in the complex federal marketplace. Edwards’ Director of HR and Administration, Wendy Bernard, will be speaking during the topical discussion.

Want to take your business to the next level? 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. Click here to register.

MARYLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: SAVE THE DATE for MEET THE STATE
2021-01-19 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Online Event
Being held virtually for the first time, Meet the State brings together business leaders, policymakers, and influencers to discuss Maryland’s current public health and economic landscape and the uncertain future faced by Maryland’s employers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Don’t miss your opportunity to:

Hear directly from General Assembly leadership on their top priorities for the 2021 session
Listen to Executive Branch leaders discuss how they’re helping employers during this time
Attend a breakout session with leaders of key committees in both the House and Senate
Receive a briefing on the Chamber’s legislative priorities and our plans to address them

To learn more or to register for the event, check out the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s website.

Howard County Chamber of Commerce: Holiday Cheer and Awards Event
2020-12-05 17:30 - 18:45 UTC | Online Event
This year Edwards will be a sponsor at the Howard County Chamber of Commerce: Holiday Cheer and Awards.
Howard County Chamber of Commerce has combined their Signature Event and Jingle Mingle Holiday Party to bring you this one-of-a-kind event! The Howard County Chamber alongside the Columbia Festival of the Arts is proud to present: Holiday Cheer and Awards that will feature music by Damon Foreman Music Academy, a comedy performance by Orlando Leyba, and the 2020 ACE awards.
This event is free to attend, and raffle tickets are available for purchase to be entered into 1 of 7 raffle prizes! Registration will close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 2nd. For more information check out the event page here.

Economic Forecast Breakfast: Return of the Economist: COVID-19 Economic Update
2020-11-18 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Online Event
Join Howard County Chamber of Commerce for their Economic Forecast Breakfast hosted by Anirban Basu! The Economic Forecast Breakfast invites area economists to share their overview of economic conditions and pressing business issues as well as look ahead to the coming year in business.
COVID-19 has rocked what had appeared to be a nearly invincible economy; one associated with substantial job growth, multi-decade lows in unemployment, sturdy compensation increases, robust retail sales, low inflation, and strong financial market performance. Underneath that strong performance, however, was a set of fragilities that have been exposed by the pandemic. This webinar speaks to our current economic circumstances, how difficult things are likely to become over the foreseeable future, and the contours of the brisk recovery to come thereafter.

Registration will close at 5pm on Tuesday, November 17th. For more information check out the event page here.

The Daily Record Maryland's Most Admired CEOs 2020 Celebration
2020-11-06 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Online Event
The Daily Record named Edwards’ President and CEO, Gina Abate one of Maryland’s 2020 Most Admired CEOs for the second time!
This year’s awards celebration will be a virtual event and can be viewed from any location with internet access. The program will be professionally produced including video storytelling, shoutouts from sponsors and interaction from the audience through social media posts that appear live during the program. All winners will be celebrated during the event, at TheDailyRecord.com and through The Daily Record’s social channels.
The Most Admired CEOs awards program recognizes talented business CEOs and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland for their leadership and vision. The winners are selected based on professional accomplishments, community service, and letters of reference submitted by co-workers, board members, and community leaders showing the CEO’s leadership and vision.
Check out our Newsroom Post for more on Abate’s recognition here.

2020 Cyber Risk Management Series: #3 - A Cyber Security Workshop: Developing a Cyber Strategic Plan for Your Organization
2020-10-29 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Zoom

Maryland Chamber Cup
2020-10-26 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cattail Creek Country Club, 3600 Cattail Creek Drive, Glenwood, MD, 21738, United States
The Maryland Chamber Cup is a fundraiser that supports our organization’s efforts to advocate for legislation that promotes and protects members of the business community, like you. Your participation in Chamber Cup and other MDCC fundraisers allows us to continually enhance our members’ experience and work toward achieving our shared goal of growing jobs, expanding our economy and supporting our communities, now and into the future. So join us at stunning Cattail Creek Country Club on Monday, October 26, for a fun and relaxing day on the golf course.
Edwards is a member of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor of this event.

New DoD CMMC Regulations Webinar
2020-10-13 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Online Event
Edwards Performance Solutions’ Director of Commercial and Cybersecurity, Brian Hubbard and Director of Business Development, Eric Levitas, will share how we are best preparing government contractors for new requirements at MEGA Maryland 2020. The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the introduction of a new program called the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to combat external cybersecurity threats. CMMC will serve as a framework for the enforcement of the department’s existing Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. CMMC will become the standard on all DoD RFI’s and RFP’s with the goal of improving CUI security by introducing a formal audit program for compliance.
MEGA Maryland: A Virtual Experience is the premier virtual month-long event for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. This year’s theme is “Embracing Today’s Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Growth.” Our mission is to provide relevant and meaningful information inclusive of all members of the AEC industry with a focus on helping today’s small, minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses grow and thrive. Boasting 25+ speakers, meaningful connections and client engagement, this event cannot be missed!
The conference is presented by the Maryland chapters of the industry’s leading professional organizations including the Society of American Military Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, the Design Build Institute of America, the Society of Marketing Professional Services, the Mid-Atlantic Region of Environmental Professionals, and WTS International.

Point3 Webinar: ESCALATE Talent Screening with Edwards Performance Solutions
2020-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online Event
Are you struggling to find a way to cut back on time and energy when screening to find a new team member to join your security team? Do you believe top performers could be removed from the pile because of the lack of years or certs because HR software sorting or unconscious biases?
Join our cyber team and Point3 for a special look at their new pre-hiring service, ESCALATE Talent Screening, on October 6th at 1pm. This webinar showcases how Edwards Performance Solution partnered with Point3 Security to help recognize their next security team member.

Howard Chamber Executive Speaker Series
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Zoom
Disrupted supply chains, canceled procedures, increased operating expenses, postponed medical procedures, forgone medical care, and an increase in the uninsured population are just a few of the direct impacts to hospitals, health systems, insurance providers, and physicians as a result of Covid-19. These challenges have created historic financial and service pressures for America’s hospitals and health systems. Join us as we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the future of healthcare, medical service delivery, and health insurance.

Maryland Chamber of Commerce - 2020 Congressional Roundup
2020-09-09 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Zoom
Congress is presently on the front lines of COVID-19 response—debating, passing and implementing policies that are critical for public health and economic recovery. In addition, the U.S. is just months away from a national election that is sure to have lasting implications for the trajectory of our country.
Do not miss this opportunity to hear directly from policy experts and Maryland’s congressional delegation regarding the current legislative and electoral landscape and how it intersects with the challenges presently being faced by the business community. Through this virtual event, attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and to convey their concerns directly to lawmakers.
