GovStreet to Attend NDIA 11th National Small Business Conference in September, 2014

    GovStreet is pleased to announce that members of our team will attend the NDIA 11th National Small Business Conference later this year. The National Defense Industrial Association holds an annual conference to showcase new programs, technology, and products viewed as beneficial by the Department of Defense. However, the focus of this years meeting is uniquely valuable to GovStreet for a number of reasons.  There is an emphasis placed on 'leveling the playing field' for small businesses in search of government contracts, and the solution to problems of this nature will be combated with a wide range variety of expertise in all fields. Federal agencies and legislative experts, to name a few, will come together to keep Federal Acquisition Regulations fair to small businesses, among other provisions that will create equal competition when trying to win a government contract. GovStreet's attendance in September is pivotal to our success in discovering innovative, small scale companies that can gain large scale recognition through working with us and taking advantage of what we have to offer. In the past, the NDIA conferences have always been regarded as memorable and eye opening, and GovStreet believes this year will be no different. To read more about the National Defense Industrial Association, as well as the conference in September, information can be found at http://www.ndia.org/meetings/4140/Pages/default.aspx


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GovStreet Proud to Welcome Ralph Oelbermann as VP of Business Development

     GovStreet Capital is pleased to appoint Ralph Oelbermann as Vice President of Business Development at GovStreet Funding.  Mr. Oelbermann’s experience as Executive at First Fidelity Investments and Wells Fargo, and most recently, lead adviser at Whale Path, Inc. brings GovStreet expert insight in the private banking and crowdsourcing sectors respectively. His expansive business network with Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Family Offices throughout the US adds to GovStreet’s investor pool immensely.

     The timing of this addition is ideal.  GovStreet is entering a new and exciting growth phase in the government contracts market space. The market is widening and the opportunity for investors with passion and vision has never been better. New small and growth companies are increasingly successful with the government customer.  Newfound stability in government budgets, increased use of set-asides for small business, the advent of new, high-potential companies and new energy and interest from investors gel to provide paramount opportunities.

     Potential clients and small businesses alike can expect to see periodic updates on GovStreet's Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Updates range in content from press releases to updates about our companies progress and newest endeavors. Be sure to "like" us on Facebook, or connect with us on LinkedIn. 

The Proposal Center Wins Big in 2013

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1.14.2014                           The Proposal Center Wins Big in 2013

Congratulations to The Proposal Center—a GovStreet-sponsored company—for managing International Auto Logistics’ proposal for the single award, $1.2 billion, Global Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) III contract out of USTRANSCOM. The contract work involves transportation and storage services of privately owned vehicles. To learn more go to: https://www.facebook.com/TheProposalCenter.

Bubble Burst?

12.12.2013

Businessman and former US Politician, David Stockman explains why he thinks there is a pending market bubble.  The bottom-line is everything is overvalued and the market has to correct itself.  Click to see clip:  http://bloom.bg/1jDv7eH

Bruce Nazzaro, VP of Business Development at GovStreet Capital, commented on the clip. "I agree with Stockman's simple analysis—over-exuberance. It won't be a bubble burst like we saw with the housing market, but a slow leak.  There's not a lot of substance supporting the DOW surpassing 16,000—housing still has problems, the bond market yields a mere 1.75% on 10-year bonds, and employment is not ideal (but improving)." 

The timing of this bubble brings up a dilemma:  Do investors ride stocks into 2014 and risk a sharp decline in value, yet minimize their tax impact?  Or do investors liquidate their stocks to avoid potential stock losses and absorb 2013's tax impact?  Mr. Nazarro comments, "I would scrape my original investment off the table, liquidate my position, and sit on the sidelines through 2014; or find an alternative investment that is lower risk."   

Investor Event in Orlando, Florida—January 23, 2014

11.18.2013

GovStreet Capital’s next event has been set for January 23, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  The event coincides with the launch of our GovStreet services platform, which has been highly anticipated by member investors and owners.

A detailed agenda will soon be posted and circulated to invitees.

Veteran's Day

11.11.2013

This past weekend in Philadelphia, we not only commemorated Veteran’s Day, but also celebrated the Marine Corp’s 238^th birthday.  Mayor Michael Nutter gave the proclamation in Center City—the birthplace of the Marine Corp—as Marines around the country gathered to honor those, past and present, who put on the uniform of the United States military and put their lives on the line. 

To further celebrate this special day, The Old Breed Rugby Club hosted its annual Old Boys versus Old Boys Rugby Match, where Marine Corp alumni take on Army alumni to commemorate fallen soldiers. GovStreet Capital’s very own Trent Morrow (Chief Operating Officer) participated in the Rugby match representing the Marine Corp for the sixth straight year. A few bumps and bruises, but Trent and his colleagues were out there representing the United States once again. Trent played in honor of his friend Maj. Jeremy Grayck who was killed in action last year. 

Who is The Old Breed Rugby Club?

The Old Breed Rugby Club comprise of Marines (active, reserve, retired and veterans) that at one time played rugby in the Marine Corps. The average age is somewhere in the 40s, yet the exact age is classified.  The Rugby Club competes in "Old Boy" rugby tournaments (meaning players must be at least 35 years old) around the country at least twice per year. Since 2005, our numbers have grown slowly, yet our reputation has grown quickly.

The Old Breed Rugby Club is not only known for their skill, but for their fierce competitiveness, hard hitting and gentlemanly sportsmanship. They are known as the team with the jerseys adorned with mourning band playing for a purpose:  To play in honor of our brothers who can no longer play due to catastrophic injuries suffered in combat or being KIA.  Every tournament, participants and spectators take a moment of silence for our fallen and then listen to a rousing version of The Marine Corps Hymn.

The Club was formed in the winter of 2005, when a group of six Marines decided they needed a way to commemorate our fallen brethren, Marine rugby players who had died in four years of war fighting. The Club also started the Lt. Col. Kevin M. Shea scholarship fund, in honor of LtCol Shea, who was a revered Marine, father and rugby player/coach. Just before Kevin deployed to Iraq in 2004, he had served as an assistant coach to the US Naval Academy rugby team. LtCol Shea was killed September 11, 2004, his birthday in Iraq. Click here for more information on commemoration of fallen soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen…  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fallen-Military-Ruggers/172537576090129

Capitalizing on The Government Shutdown

(We are consolidating our blogs to blogger.com)

10.8.2013                

GovStreet Capital is closely monitoring the Government Shutdown on an hourly basis. We continue to move forward with business—as the United States is—cautiously managing our partner investor interests. Our family of Small Businesses currently is delivering uninterrupted Government services despite the Shutdown, while investors continue to receive an average of rate of return of 12.74%.

Political and economic uncertainty, such as this unexpected “black swan” event, tends to affect market stability. This can be unsettling, but investors with diversified portfolios should not be alarmed. In fact, volatile markets serve as an important reminder to continually ensure that your investment strategy is still on track. GovStreet Capital provides a simple three-step approach during volatile events:

1.  Check. Understand your portfolio’s direct effects from volatility. When your anxiety is elevated, it's a good time to check your allocation and investment strategy to ensure that they are still on track.  

2.  Focus. With proper asset allocation and a long-term strategy, your collective portfolio risk should effectively be lower than any individual portfolio asset with a short-term goal.  GovStreet underwrites companies already vetted by the Government, and may provide you with that low risk alternative investment to optimally diversify your portfolio.

3.  Diversify. Volatility is also a perfect time to revisit your portfolio.  Take advantage of the volatility (buy low, sell high) and the end of the year tax advantages. Mutual funds rather than individual stocks are a great way to diversify while avoiding the burden of selecting and buying individual stocks. GovStreet Capital serves as a portfolio builder that offers an alternative investment funding Small Businesses in the Federal Sector.

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