
| | October 30, 2008 | | This eNewsletter is a roundup of government-related news targeted to local, state and federal government. Topics include major contracts awarded by local, state and federal government agencies; product trends and innovations; government best practices and resources; and political and regulatory developments affecting government purchasing activities. Go to www.govpro.com to view the latest products, daily news and government suppliers. | In This Issue Census finds some expansion in government work force By Michael Keating The nation's 89,526 state and local governments employed 16.4 million full-time equivalent employees in 2007, a 4.5 percent increase from 2002, according to newly released statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. | | | Get Rid of Birds! Bird-X, Inc. recognized as the bird control "X-perts" since 1964, offers the world's most complete line of affordable products - an effective solution for ANY bird problem for repelling birds like pigeons, sparrows, starlings, Canada geese and more. No more droppings, mess, diseases or money wasted on expensive clean-ups. Our products (needle strips, netting, sonic distress-call repellers, ultrasonics, taste aversions, visual deterrents and sticky repellent gels) are non-lethal, non-harmful, and environmentally safe, do not harm birds and ecologically sound. We innovate and develop new technologies, and we offer (and stand behind) the very best solutions. Guaranteed solutions! For a FREE consultation call 800-662-5021. For more information, visit www.bird-x.com. Double Your Space with a GSA Approved Cubic Mezzanine Professionally engineered Cubic Mezzanines add a second or third level inside your facility and create additional floor space. Custom designed to fit your exact requirements over equipment, around building columns, wall to wall or in tight corners. Professionally engineered to meet all building codes. Backed by a Lifetime Structural Warranty. Elevate in-plant offices, equipment and work areas. Expand your facility and create more space for production, storage, stockrooms, warehousing and more. GSA Contract #GS-07F-0398K. www.cubicdesigns.com | | | ARCHIVED Webinar: Sponsored by IBM | | Did you miss our latest Webinar? It's not too late! Secrets for Maximizing Your Contract Management Process 6 ways to improve consistency, confidence and control Sponsored by: IBM Contracts are a critical source of information to an ever-larger number of employees and business processes, but how do you make them work better for you? Did you know: - 81% of Global 2000 companies said finding contracts was a concern; 75% listed contractual risk as a major area of concern; and 61% had no idea of the interdependencies among their contracts. (Journal of Contract Management)
- Contract automation could accelerate negotiation cycles by 50%, reduce erroneous payments by 75-90%, and cut operating and processing costs associated with managing contracts by 10-30%. (Goldman Sachs)
- Organizations could realize savings that equate to 2% of total annual costs by eliminating inaccuracies and non-compliance through improved contract management. (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)
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