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SmartCEO Summit is an invitation only gathering of leaders. Four times per year, SmartCEO and its industry exclusive partners will host 300+ business leaders in a setting where business owners are educated and inspired over lunch. The quality of the Summit experience is defined by the individuals attending and the speakers who have been invited to share their ideas or experiences. If you are a CEO and have an interest in attending please contact us at 410-342-9510 ext 222. Please visit our Summit partners below: |
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Administaff
www.administaff.com Administaff is the nation’s leading professional employer organization, serving as a full-service human resources department that provides small and medium-sized businesses with administrative relief, big-company benefits, reduced liabilities and a systematic way to improve productivity. The company operates 49 sales offices in 24 major markets. For additional information, visit Administaff’s Web site at www.administaff.com. |
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Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC
Industry: Wealth Management
The mission of Ivy League Financial Advisors, LLC, is to help its clients achieve their life goals through the proper management of their financial resources. The firm achieves this by providing comprehensive wealth management services on a “fee-only” basis. The firm is compensated solely by its clients and does not receive commissions based on the sale of any investment or insurance product. Services for individuals include investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, college planning, charitable planning and tax planning. Services for business owners include setup and design of qualified plans (including 401(k) plans and pension plans) and benefits coordination. Christopher N. Brown, president of Ivy League Financial Advisors, is a Certified Financial Planner and holds degrees in economics and operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University. He also holds a MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. |
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Potomac Companies, Inc.
www.potomacco.com
Potomac Companies, Inc., is a full-service employee benefit brokerage consulting firm. We take pride in providing superior customer service and support in a manner that exceeds the typical services of other brokerage firms by offering unparalleled attention to your corporate as well as your employees’ service needs. Our service philosophy is to establish comprehensive benefit plans that help attract and retain employees; develop plans that are structured to accommodate your current needs, future growth and changing benefit requirements; recommend long-term cost control measures; as well as communicate the value of your benefits to employees without exhausting your company’s valuable resources. |
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US Technologies LLC
www.ustech.com US Technologies provides the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art, business telephone systems and service providers available to our clients. We accomplish this by using NEC-quality products tailored to our customers’ businesses. US Technologies provides turnkey solutions for all of your telecommunications projects. Our expertise centers on the design, planning and project management for a broad spectrum of consumers. We offer a selection of quality communication systems, competitively priced and delivered with courtesy and professionalism. Our sales and client care departments are rated daily based on the responses from our clients. We strive to create and maintain an atmosphere where every employee is provided the opportunity to develop maximum potential. All US Technologies sales and client care personnel are factory certified so that our clients receive the highest caliber solutions, efficient implementation and superior support. With ongoing guidance from our clients, our goal is to achieve excellence in communication. |
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VISTAGE International
www.vistage.com Vistage has been helping business leaders grow their companies for more than 50 years. With members in 16 countries, Vistage has helped more than 50,000 chief executives around the world maximize results and enhance their lives. Groups of executives meet monthly to learn from both experts and each other how to become better leaders who make better decisions and achieve better results. On average, a member's business grows at twice the percentage growth rate as prior to joining Vistage. Vistage is the world’s leading CEO membership organization since 1957. |
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American Security Programs
www.securityprograms.com
American Security Programs is an American-veteran-owned security company that was founded in 1994. The company provides security manpower, investigation services, security consulting and training services for a prestigious portfolio of government and private sector clients. Headquartered just outside of Washington, DC, American Security Programs has earned its stature among the top security providers by practicing “hands-on” management and by delivering unshakably consistent performance. As a solely American-owned security company, American Security Programs proudly provides “high-end” security services for the private sector, the United States military and other agencies of the federal government. Since 2001, the company has been serving the U.S. Navy, the Department of Homeland Security, the National Transportation Safety Board and the Department of the Army. The company also serves clients in the private sector that demand impeccable operations. The company’s modest, yet stable and reliable size makes American Security Programs an ideal business partner. |
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www.cbiz.com CBIZ MHM is one of the top ten accounting, tax and advisory service providers in the United States. With offices in major cities nationwide, CBIZ MHM delivers the resources of a national firm and the personal service of a local advisor to small and middle market companies. CBIZ business services include accounting and consulting, internal audit and SOX, tax strategy and compliance, M&A advisory, valuation, and litigation support. Services for individuals, corporate principals and business owners include tax planning, wealth management, retirement and estate planning. Attest services for public and private companies are provided by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., a full-service audit and attest firm sharing a strategic alliance with CBIZ. CBIZ MHM professionals play a fundamental role in its clients’ success by bringing collaborative, integrated solutions to real client needs at all points of a business’s lifecycle, from startup to succession planning. |
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Convergence Technology Consulting www.convergencetech.us Convergence Technology Consulting is one of the premier network engineering and integration firms on the East Coast. Convergence counts network infrastructure, server-based computing, remote access, storage and server virtualization among our core competencies and has developed a strong relationship with technology leaders. Convergence works with clients ranging from small and medium-size business to Fortune 100 enterprises in both the private and government sectors. Our expertise ranges from designing and leading a major initiative, to primary IT support, to providing 24/7 emergency technical assistance, to providing quality assurance. Our staff of cleared consulting engineers has the credentials to access most secured facilities. Convergence is a technologically centric organization. From the inception through project management and solution delivery, including documentation and training, our focus never changes from meeting the client’s requirements, while making the client as self-reliant as needed. Convergence looks at this relationship as a partnership. |
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Jones Lang LaSalle Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2007 global revenue of $2.7 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle has approximately 180 offices worldwide and operates in more than 700 cities in 60 countries. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.2 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $54 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit www.joneslanglasalle.com. |
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Payroll Network, Inc.
www.payrollnetwork.com In 2008, Payroll Network celebrated its 10th year serving Washington-area businesses and non-profits with comprehensive, Internet-based time-collection, payroll processing, tax filing and HR-related services. Payroll Network complements the employer’s team of experts – CPA, financial advisor and other consultants – to deliver the best possible solution for each client. “We cater to clients that appreciate personal, high-touch service and a worry-free payroll environment,” says George Whitehouse, CPA, a founder and vice president of sales and marketing. |
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Ralph Graves Productions
www.rgpi.com Ralph Graves Productions (RGP) provides a full range of event management and video production services to the association and corporate marketplace. RGP has evolved over 35 years to become a full-service media solutions company offering convention, meeting and event production management including creative design, staging, entertainment, speakers, video production and presentation training. RGP has produced conventions and events at every major venue in the United States and has developed an extensive business relationship with well-known suppliers and agencies. RGP places special emphasis on making every event a truly customized and personalized. Our results-driven philosophy is based on being a trusted partner who can produce videos, shows, meetings and conventions that meet our client’s budgets and wow their audience. |
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Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP www.ssd.com Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, LLP, opened the Washington, DC, office in 1971 to serve as the focal point for our clients’ relationships with the U.S. government. Today, we provide international, national and regional clients with the full range of services offered by the firm’s 32 offices worldwide. Continuing our strong regulatory practice, we assist clients not only in their dealings with the U.S. government, but also with governments around the world. We opened our Tysons Corner office in 2001 to bring the capabilities of a global business law firm closer to the vibrant and growing Northern Virginia business community. The Tysons Corner office delivers comprehensive legal services in such diverse areas as communications, corporate governance, debt and equity financing and restructuring, employment, government contracts, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, securities, software, outsourcing and venture capital. |
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Balance Interactive www.balancegroup.us Balance Interactive is a well respected and solidly established Web development and design consultancy that excels in solving complex online issues. Our client list includes a “who’s who” of trade shows, associations and professional service organizations. From online communication campaigns that drive customers to action, to a well defined Web site strategy designed to guide your organization, to technical implementation that is well thought-out and user focused, Balance Interactive is an industry innovator that will bring calm to the chaos of your Web project. Our unique Web practice is built upon a balanced offering of strategic advisory and implementation services including: Web site strategy; online communications campaigns; software selection and RFP development; Web site design, site architecture and usability; content writing and editing; and Web site coding, programming and integration. |
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Bombardier Skyjet
www.skyjet.com
Based in Richardson, a few miles from downtown Dallas, TX, Skyjet was founded in 1997 and acquired by Bombardier in 2000. Skyjet pioneered real-time online booking of privately chartered business jets and today is a leader in a broad range of private aviation solutions for its own customers and other Bombardier divisions. Skyjet serves customers as their needs for business jet travel grow, from individual, on-demand trips arranged through a quality network of charter operators, to its flagship Skyjet Card. Skyjet also offers the Flexjet25 jet card, operated by Jet Solutions LLC, and is uniquely positioned to assist customers who wish to move into Flexjet fractional ownership and even whole aircraft ownership within the Bombardier family of products and services. For more information or to book a trip, call 888-2SKYJET or visit www.skyjet.com. |
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Capital Search Group
www.capitalsearch.com Capital Search Group enjoys a strong reputation as one of DC’s leading executive search firms. Our partners and executive recruiters bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist our clients in finding and retaining top accounting, finance and IT talent. Capital Search Group performs contingent, retained and temporary searches for companies and organizations in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Our searches are primarily conducted for accounting, finance and IT executives and their staff at all levels. We have also been successful in conducting searches for the following positions: CEO, vice president of human resources, contract administrator, board of director, advisory board, chief information officer, and vice president of operations. We work closely with clients and candidates to create the perfect match through superior methods and a commitment to our profession. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of service in the fastest possible time. |
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Center for Nonprofit Advancement
www.nonprofitadvancement.org
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The Chapman Group
www.chapmanhq.com
The Chapman Group creates world-class sales |
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Chevy Chase Bank
www.chevychasebank.com
Chevy Chase Bank is the largest bank founded and headquartered in the Greater Washington/Baltimore region. With over $14 billion in assets, 255 branched and more than 1,000 ATMs, we are able to offer a full spectrum of services that rival our large national competitors. Yet, our knowledge of and commitment to this community enables us to deliver those services in a tailored and responsive manner that can only be achieved by a local bank. Our Commercial Banking Division is staffed with experienced professionals who are committed to meeting the unique needs of middle-market and large businesses, including lines of credit for working capital and term loans for acquisitions and fixed asset purchases. We have two specialty lending teams dedicated to government contractors and not-for-profit organizations. If you are contemplating a change in your company’s banking relationship, please consider the Commercial Banking Division of Chevy Chase Bank. |
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The Chief Information Group, Inc.
www.thechiefinformationgroup.com
The Chief Information Group is a rapidly growing information management consulting company. Its vision is to be the nexus of a new era in showing organizations how to take advantage of the extraordinary value of their information. Its mission is to make its customers’ information work for them. TCIG tailors its information management services to organizations to leverage the value of their information. This enables TCIG to identify each organization’s optimal business processes, which leads to more confident decision making and increases their ability to exceed their own customers’ expectations. TCIG is breaking new ground with its original Information Value Framework (IVF), a results-driven, business process approach. Using the IVF, TCIG takes a multi-view look at how an organization’s information is capitalized by people, supported by technology, and aligned with processes and culture. |
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Helios HR www.helioshr.com
Helios HR helps transform organizations by providing a comprehensive set of outsourced human resource services. We enable our clients to leverage all of their human capital assets in responding to strategic opportunities. Our interim HR management and project-based consulting solutions ensure continuity in their human capital initiatives. We partner with enlightened leaders of organizations to: Assess the effectiveness of the current human resource function; design and build HR systems and processes contributing to employee productivity and retention; and execute on initiatives in support of your mission. Contact us at 703-860-3882 or info@helioshr.com to explore how we can transform your HR service delivery and optimize your organization's performance! |
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Henggeler Computer Consultants, Inc.
www.hcc-md.com
Henggeler Computer Consultants (HCC) is a small, employee-owned business providing quality IT services to the intelligence community. HCC mainly supports our customers by providing high-end customized computer solutions for their very unique requirements. HCC was started in 1996 and has grown to over 100 employees. Its main office is in Columbia, MD. |
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KC Company, Inc. – Pella Windows and Doors
www.kc-pella.com K.C. Company, in business since 1931, serves the Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland and Delaware regions with Pella windows and doors. We are currently the number one “Replacement Branch” in the Pella network and rank number four overall in the Pella Direct Sales Network. Our strength resides in our strong customer relationships, which enable customers to make the most informed window and door purchasing decisions. K.C. Company not only provides a turnkey solution for homeowners, but also provides competitive options for trade professionals.
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Mind Over Machines, Inc. www.MindOverMachines.com Mind Over Machines is a mid-sized IT firm with a passion for solving client problems. We’ve been doing it for 20 years. We help mid-market companies, large associations, Fortune 500 corporations and government agencies make money, save time and meet mission objectives. We do this by combining strategic IT consulting, user experience design, and enterprise application development. We believe that a well thought-out technology solution requires each. Everything we develop ensures a positive customer experience, which translates into better ROI for your company. We never lose sight of the fact that business drives IT, not the other way around. Mind Over Machines delivers “strategic applications designed with your user’s experience in mind.” |
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RCD & Associates
www.rcdfn.com RCD & Associates was founded in 1999. Richard DiPippo has over 20 years’ experience working with high net income individuals, executives and companies. RCD & Associates provides personal insurance on any level alongside company and group benefits. RCD & Associates’ exceptional customer service creates a client-focused firm.
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TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc.
Industry: Executive Training and Coaching Founded by C. Michael Ferraro, president and CEO, TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc., is in its 14th year of business and recently expanded its team with 10 consultants and announced a total revision of the company's website. TRAINING SOLUTIONS offers a wide selection of people skills training, executive coaching, HR services, workforce consulting and more to help maximize the productivity and job satisfaction of employees. TSI facilitates classroom sessions and also provides off-the-shelf programs for internal trainers. Training topics include: communication, sales, diversity, harassment, leadership, management development, supervisory skills and team building. The TRAINING SOLUTIONS website provides an easy-to-use shopping cart for direct purchase of a wide variety of videos (VHS, DVD, online), assessments (paper and online), and facilitator kits. The website also provides the ability to freely preview video programs and receive free sample assessments and reports. |
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Vocus Inc.
www.vocus.com Vocus Inc. is a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management. Its on-demand software suite helps organizations of all sizes to fundamentally change the way they communicate with both the media and the public, optimizing their public relations and increasing their ability to measure its impact. Delivering its solutions over the Internet using a secure, scalable application and system architecture, Vocus allows customers to eliminate expensive up-front hardware and software costs and to quickly deploy and adopt its on-demand software. Vocus is used by more than 2,900 organizations worldwide and is available in five languages. Based in Lanham, MD, the company had additional offices in North America, Europe and Asia. |
