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This article presents information on several people and companies who were honored with Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in 2005. Earle Williams, former CEO and Chairman of BDM International Inc., received the Hall of Fame Award for his contributions to the government information technology (IT) industry in the country. Ernst Volgenau, founder of SRA International Inc., and J. P. London, chairman, president and CEO of CACI International Inc., were chosen as Large Contractor Executives of the Year. Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. was named Large Contractor of the Year for leading the IT marketplace in the country. Stanley Associates Inc. and McDonald Bradley Inc. were named Midsize Contractor and Small Contractor of the Year, respectively.

The article discusses the factors which contribute to the success of information technology (IT) and business services company Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC), as a government contractor in the U.S. The company landed at number 11 on "Washington Technology's" Top 100 list of government contractors in 2007, since it generated $ 2.4 billion in prime government services revenue in fiscal 2006. According to Jim Sheaffer, president of the company's North American Public Sector division, the company's strategy for success is by capitalizing its presence in the commercial market to boost its business helping government agencies in areas such as health services and logistics. To further its success, CSC will focus on high-growth market segments that can benefit from its commercial IT expertise.

The article presents information related to women-owned businesses in the U.S. According to the Center for Business Women Research, between 1997 and 2004, the estimated growth rate in the number of women-owned firms was nearly twice that of all firms. In 2004, women-owned firms totaled 10.6 million, employed 19.1 million people, and generated $2.5 trillion in sales. This growth is a result of networking, strong business relationships and fusion marketing.

The article focuses on the leadership role undertaken by Kevin Lee, vice president and senior program director at Health Management Systems Inc., in New Jersey's health care information management industry. In an effort to help the state manage its Medicaid program more efficiently, Lee led a team that worked with the state Human Services Department to develop a system that could make the processing of Medicaid claims faster and more efficient. Since then, the state has recovered $500 million.

The article features CACI International Inc., which placed thirteenth on "Washington Technology" 2006 top 100 list of U.S. government contractors in information technology (IT) services. The company has benefited from a surge in demand for intelligence technology. Its intelligence work is the company's fastest growing segment, accounting for 28 to 30% of overall business. According to chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) J. P. London, the company's advantage over competitors is its long history of working with the government.

The article features Lockheed Martin Corp., the defense contractor that topped the "Washington Today" 2006 top 100 list of U.S. government contractors in information technology (IT) services. The company is expanding its IT business into new markets in anticipation of growing demand for sophisticated IT systems. According to Arthur Johnson, senior vice president of corporate strategic development at Lockheed, such systems and IT programs account for about half of the company's sales and more than half of its earnings. IT contracts won by the company brought added revenue and established the company as a key player in the growing government IT market.

Presents a chart depicting the company profile of business enterprises engaged in electronic commerce industry in California. Rank of PeopleFirst.com site in the chart; Information on the parent company Healthyroads Inc.; Services and product offerings of Rightlook.com site.

Reports on the economic impact of the University of San Diego in the local commerce of California. Details on the annual earnings of the school; Number of students; Allocation of jobs to the local residents.

Focuses on the nonprofit organization Second Chance which offers refuge and training for homeless people in San Diego County, California. Celebration of the organization's tenth anniversary; Supportive services; Number of training graduates who have found employment since 1998.

Highlights the 29th annual 'Teacher of the Year Recognition' program in San Diego, California. Schedule of the event; Number of public school teachers; Recipients of the award.