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Saluted for her Service: Halfaker receives Tiffany Circle Distinguished Woman Warrior Award

Washington, DC—The Washington Marriott in Wardman Park was alive as hundreds of military, government, corporate and community leaders gathered to celebrate at the American Red Cross Salute to Service Gala on May 4, 2013. The inspirational evening raised funds to support the programs of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region.

Connecting Veterans with Meaningful Jobs: Halfaker Recognized as a Most Valuable Employer for Military

Atlanta, GA–With nearly half of its team members having prior military experience, Halfaker is helping to shorten the distance between Veterans and jobs. OnApril 28th, CivilianJobs.com formally recognized Halfaker as a winner for the Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military award. This is the third consecutive win for Halfaker, showcasing that it is a top employer for military personnel to target when transitioning to civilian careers.

Advancing Medicine for our Nation’s Wounded: Halfaker Sponsors Heroes of Military Medicine Awards Dinner

Washington, DC--Many veterans have served honorably through extended and multiple deployments over the past 11 years and they deserve the best health care our nation can provide. As we continue to draw down our forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, more veterans will transition back to their home communities with both visible and nonvisible wounds from war. Thankfully, organizations like The Center for Public-Private Partnerships at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.

A Leading Technology Entrepreneur: Dawn Halfaker honored with Women in Technology Award

Fairfax, VA—A leading technology entrepreneur, Dawn Halfaker, CEO of Halfaker and Associates, was selected as a winner in the entrepreneur category of Women in Technology’s 14th Annual Leadership Awards! Dawn was honored as a leading female professional who excels as a mentor, exemplifies unique vision and embodies Women in Technology’s mission.

Halfaker and Associates Awarded GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract

Washington, DC— Looking for a way to access Halfaker Information Technology Services and Solutions? It just got easier with their newly awarded US General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology (IT) Schedule 70 contract # GS-35F-241AA. As the largest and most widely used acquisition vehicle in the federal government, GSA IT Schedule 70 features fast, streamlined ordering procedures and the convenience of dealing directly with Halfaker, the IT service provider.

An Honored Wounded Warrior Activist: Halfaker CEO receives National Health Leadership Award

New York City—A leading advocate for wounded warriors across America—Dawn Halfaker, CEO of Halfaker and Associates, received the Castle Connolly National Health Leadership Award on March 18th for her work with the Wounded Warrior Project in bringing national awareness to the organization and to wounded military personnel everywhere. The National Health Leadership Award was created to recognize and honor a non-physician whose tireless work with an organization has heightened the awareness for the need of support and research for a specific cause.

Partnering for Success: Halfaker hosts inaugural Small Business Network Event

Shirlington, VA—The Signature Theater in Shirlington was buzzing with activity Thursday afternoon as Halfaker kicked off their first Small Business Networking Event. Nearly 40 people gathered for the event that proved to be a great opportunity for Halfaker and their Small Business Network partners to meet and discuss business opportunities in one-on-one meetings and a networking happy hour. The event space provided the perfect atmosphere for Small Business Network partners to network not only with Halfaker leaders, but also with other small businesses.

The Power of Mentorship: Halfaker CEO shares tips on getting started in the industry

Washington, DC—Starting, growing and sustaining a business is not easy. Having walked in the shoes of an inspiring entrepreneur, Dawn Halfaker, CEO of Halfaker and Associates, recently shared her advice on starting a business with Cynthia Gurne on the Workforce Show, a radio talk show dedicated to supporting workforce readiness. Dawn shared a variety of advice points and harped on the importance of mentorship, a key ingredient for her success in overcoming the government contracting industry’s steep learning curve.

Exceptional IT Provider: Dawn Halfaker named Women in Technology Award Finalist

Washington, DC—In challenging times, many federal agencies and businesses seek technical solutions to meet their organizational demands, increase efficiencies, make data-driven decisions and improve communication. Dawn Halfaker, CEO of Halfaker and Associates, has worked hard to capture this market by positioning Halfaker as a technology-driven and agile organization. A leader in the IT field, Dawn was recently recognized as a finalist for the 14th Annual Women in Technology (WIT) Leadership Awards.

Finding Your #Smallbiz Style: Tangible tips for developing your social media presence

Washington, DC—Last year’s Social Media Week DC promised connections, learning and the sharing of ideas and it delivered. Halfaker’s marketing team was energized by the thought-provoking conversations and interesting ideas but was left wondering what were the tangible methods and actionable next steps for achieving success on social media. As DC begins another exciting Social Media Week, Halfaker’s marketing team wants to share their top four tips on effectively launching a social media presence for a #smallbiz with limited resources: