Deltek and INPUT Executive Breakfast Outlines Intensifying Federal Presence in Huntsville, Ala., and What it Means for Local Government Contractors

RESTON, Va., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Government contractors and business development executives in Huntsville, Ala., will obtain significant insight into the area's upcoming federal landscape with a Northern Alabama Government Contracting Outlook event, sponsored by Deltek and its INPUT business unit. Due to Alabama's expanding universe of almost 35,000 federal jobs, the Huntsville area has become a contender for top federal contracting jobs nationwide. Deltek and INPUT, a leading solutions provider in the federal contracting space, have joined together to inform Huntsville's audience about market trends, opportunities and challenges that will shape the coming year's business landscape.

Featuring presentations from five key industry speakers, the event will provide a comprehensive look at northern Alabama's expected federal market, including area reports that will give vendors the enhanced benefits of first-hand INPUT analysis coupled with Deltek surveys of the market. Presenters include Colonel Gerald Daniels, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command; Lieutenant Colonel David Bailey, Huntsville Deputy Commander of U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center; Jim Rogers, Vice President of Market Management Government Contracting for Deltek; and more.

Presenters will address an array of topics, including:

• Upcoming technology opportunities and status updates within Huntsville, Alabama
• Challenges and opportunities facing the region
• Emerging technology initiatives in Huntsville
• Industry survey of business development operations, solutions and tools (Deltek Clarity Business Development Report)

What:  Northern Alabama Government Contracting Outlook, Executive Breakfast http://HuntsvilleExecBreakfast.input.com

When:  Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 7-10:00 a.m. CT

Where:  The Westin Huntsville, 6800 Governors West, NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

Report Availability: A federal regional contracting report for the greater Huntsville area will be released at a later date, and will be made available at www.INPUT.com.

About Deltek

Deltek (Nasdaq: PROJ) is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms, government contractors, and government agencies. For decades, we have delivered actionable insight that empowers our customers to unlock their business potential. Over 14,000 organizations and 1.8 million users in 80+ countries around the world rely on Deltek to research and identify opportunities, win new business, optimize resources, streamline operations, and deliver more profitable projects. Deltek – Know more. Do more.™ deltek.com.

About INPUT, a Deltek Business Unit

INPUT powers Deltek's information Solutions and was acquired by Deltek in October 2010. INPUT helps companies develop federal, state, and local government business and helps public sector organizations achieve their business objectives. More than 2,000 member organizations, including small specialized companies, new entrants to the public sector, and the largest government contractors and agencies, rely on INPUT for the latest government contracting opportunities and market information, consulting, powerful sales management tools, and educational and networking events. For more information about INPUT, visit www.INPUT.com.

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