<h2>Default blog</h2>http://www.iopfda.org/index.asphttp://www.ofdanet.org/OFDA has confirmed the participation of Jaynie Smith, Founder and CEO of Smart Advantage, Inc., in its 2011 Dealer Strategies Conference, at the Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, AZ, as its keynote speaker on September 26. Jaynie is a respected business author, frequently interviewed guest on business radio and television shows, and is ranked in the top 1% of hundreds of Vistage International speakers. More than 90% of her speaking engagements come from referrals from satisfied customers. 2/21/2011http://www.iopfda.org/index.asp?bid=548&issuepage=2313&formid=400On February 11, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule (76 FR 8222) on small business size regulations (13 CFR Part 121) and its 8(a) business development (BD)/small disadvantaged business status determinations (13 CFR Part 124). This is the first comprehensive revision to the 8(a) business development program in more than 10 years. More than 230 written comments were filed in the course of this rulemaking. With the exception of amendments to 13 CFR 124.604, which become effective September 9, 2011, the new rule is effective March 14, 2011 and will apply to all applications for the 8(a) BD program pending as of March 14 and all 8(a) procurement requirements accepted by SBA on or after that same date. NOPA encourages members with an interest in the 8(a) BD program to review this rule and SBA’s specific written responses to the numerous comments received. 2/14/2011 8:30:00 PMhttp://www.iopfda.org/index.asp?bid=1963&issuepage=2303&formid=400For the past year small businesses in the office products industry have repeatedly tried to discourage the General Services Administration (GSA) from issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a large award of office supplies business under its new Direct Vendor Delivery (DVD) Program. This RFP is fundamentally flawed and biased in favor of the Big Box companies and the current program vendor – OfficeMax – in particular. It will effectively prevent independent dealers from being able to bid on an equitable basis for the DVD program business while the current program in which NOPA members now participate is eliminated. 12/8/2008http://www.ofdanet.org/index.asp?bid=1425&issuepage=47&formid=400Description12/8/2008http://www.iopfda.org/index.asp?bid=1425&issuepage=5&formid=400http://www.ofdanet.org/index.asp?bid=494