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Sterling Women Luncheon

February 6, 2010

Sterling Women's monthly networking luncheon in January featured national intelligence expert Tabetha Baume-Chandler, who brought serious, timely topics to the roomful of small businesswomen in attendance. The best way to ensure our success and safety as a nation, she said, was to get back to basics.

"I follow national security trends and think of how to help small businesses effect change in the federal government," Baume-Chandler said during yesterday's event. "And one trend I'm seeing now is that a secure future can only be found in educating our youth about national security, citizenship and responsibility. That's why I founded the Secure Future Foundation."

A security professional for more than 15 years, Baume-Chandler has built a career supporting the federal government and contractors by advising them on physical, facility and personnel security matters. Before her endeavors into the nonprofit sector with SFF, she founded Facility Technology Services, Inc., which provides expertise in industrial and government consulting and management for security program compliance. Utilizing technological, forensic and investigative skills, Baume-Chandler has advised more than 500 companies on ways to better shore up their security and clean up after any cyber attacks.

With SFF as her newest project, Baume-Chandler hopes to bring her expertise to the nation's youth, instilling a sense of community and civic responsibility she believes has been lost amidst an increasing involvement with technology, and which she cites as essential to building a secure nation.

Founded only four months ago, SFF seeks to start this "back to basics" trend as early as possible, by alerting children to the potential consequences of the choice they make in cyberspace. Because kids growing up today are so much more immersed in technology than their parents' generation, she said, the only way to police their activities on cell phones or online is to teach them initially to make smart choices.

"Young men and women have technology driving all facets of their lives. In security trends with children, we're seeing minors become felons for activities like 'sexting.' These kids end up with things on their records that could significantly affect their chances for success in the future," Baume-Chandler said. "This trend will continue unless we get this information to kids and teach them how to make smart, appropriate decisions."

Doing so, she said, will help to steer the U.S. back in a direction of civil responsibility, where individuals make a greater investment in the people around them. This wider attention will lead to increased security and a better ability to respond in the event of a crisis, with neighbors acting as first responders.

"Too often we have our heads here," Baume-Chandler said, imitating someone furiously texting on a cell phone. "They need to be here," she said, as she lifted her head and looked about the sea of onlookers, spreading her arms wide. "Take stock of the people around you. Take steps to connect with them and with the community. It's so important to come back to this mentality in order to take control."

Baume-Chandler encouraged everyone to make a "critical checklist," one that includes information people seldom think might be of importance during a crisis.

"I'm talking not just phone numbers and who lives in your house-I'm taking personal data, the location of your nearest family members and their information. Common information you would want someone to easily get hold of in a time of crisis. Information gathering starts at the grassroots," Baume-Chandler said.

She also encouraged this practice for neighbors, coworkers or others nearby. "Take note of your neighbor's name, how many children they have. It may sound intrusive-but it's not. We're not watching each other, we're watching out for each other."

Time and time again, Baume-Chandler said, we "point fingers" after catastrophe, when it's too late to effect an appropriate strategy. "What brings us together? Crisis. It's right now that we have all the opportunity in the world to prepare ourselves, safeguard our families, so we can react appropriately. When we begin thinking of each other, that's when we start bringing back the civic pride."

Baume-Chandler ended her presentation by encouraging her audience to empower themselves to "do good things that seem like a good idea! I know lots of you already are, and you should applaud that."

"If it weren't for small business and churches, nothing would get done. It's up to us. Have guts, have passion and be vigilant."

TSCM TO GO Division

Sterling, Virginia, February 12, 2010

Facility Technology Services, Inc. announces the addition of its new TSCM TO GO Division. This new service enhances our Security Consulting portfolio by providing Electronic Countermeasures Service capabilities. Tabetha Baume-Chandler, Company Founder comments, "We have been very active in expanding our national security services to integrate Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) as we have responded to more and more concerns from our clients in respect to technology devices aimed at stealing corporate proprietary and classified data.” This goes beyond SCIF security and involves a total RF and STC protection program.

FTSi utilizes the latest advances in technology, including the OSCOR Blue, the newly developed analyzer that sweeps the spectrum up to 24GHz in seconds. This replaces the OSCOR 5000E, the premier debugging unit used by the nation's leading TSCM firms and government agencies.

FTSi performs Technical Countermeasure and Security Surveys, In-Place office monitoring, secure and SCIF area accreditation protection and RF sweeps for construction compliance. Our TSCM teams travel to meet corporate client demands whenever and wherever needed at a moment’s notice.

With industrial espionage on the rise and the increased use of IP devices, the need for secure communications has never been greater. FTSi utilizes the latest in countermeasure techniques to will provide your company with a clean space and peace of mind to conduct confidential meetings and ensure national interests are protected.

Extreme Home Makeover

Sunday February 14, 2010 Sterling, Virginia

Facility Technology Services Inc. announces February 14, 2010 at its special time of 9:00 p.m. EST, is the date our participation with The Fishing School build out will be aired on the Emmy Award winning television show ABC’s "Extreme Makeover Home Edition". FTSi in conjunction with Burch Builders Group LLC assisted in building The Fishing School late in summer 2009.

Tabetha Chandler, Founder of Facility Technology Services is a staunch supporter of this show and is very excited about the opportunity to be a part of such a heartwarming event. The Fishing School provides the Washington, D.C. community with a place for educational activity and fellowship. We are extremely pleased to have lent our services and support in this build and grow little minds.

While Facility Technology Services, Inc. provides management and oversight for the construction of permanent and mobile secure facilities for our large customer base, this was certainly a privilege and we extend our gratitude to Burch Builders Group LLC and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition for the opportunity to help in building this school for the local community. FTSi donated staff member’s time and skills to assist in this project. We provided educational supplies and fingerprinting kits for the children.

In 2002, Tabetha Chandler founded Facility Technology Services, Inc. as a veteran/woman owned small business to help companies to comply with government programs such as the NISPOM, DCID and ICD. FTSi morphed in April 2007 to diversify into the Federal Government sector. FTSi provides Industrial and Government Security Solutions, consulting products and services direct to government and business. Offerings include new facility clearance documentation and business security process start-up, Facility Security Officer (FSO) training and procedures, Classified Computer Accreditation Packages, Security Requirements Compliance Auditing, and clearance processing, among others. FTSi augments staff to provide FSO services and daily personnel and facility security management tasks.

We offer many security process-enhancing services to aid companies in performing better with government security compliance programs. FTSi works with businesses to design, build, secure, and accredit Classified Network and Server Hardware, provides Technical Surveillance Countermeasure Surveys and proactive detection of rogue devices. FTSi provides permanent and Mobile SCIF consulting, design, process, and accreditation services.

Our compassion is intrinsic with National Security, community policing and local security efforts to protect our homeland. For more information on Facility Technology Services Inc. please visit our website at www.factechs.com.

The Emmy award winning reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” now in its 7th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.

Sterling Women Featured Speaker

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Tabetha Chandler - Facility Technology Services, Inc.

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Tabetha A. Baume-Chandler is the founder of Facility Technology Services, Inc. Facility Technology Services, Inc (FTSi) provides expertise in Industrial and Government Consulting and Management for Security Program Compliance. The five divisions making up FTSi are Classified Contract Security Support, SCIF Construction Design and Management, Automated Information Systems Accreditation and Compliance, Technical Surveillance Counter Measures, and Professional Training Courses.

As a Security Professional for over 15 years, Ms. Baume-Chandler supports the federal government and contractors and has advised over 500 companies on physical, facility and personnel security matters, continuity and industrial security investigations. She has also been involved in hundreds of government audits and surveys related to industrial security compliance.

Ms. Baume-Chandler has unique knowledge across the spectrum of Facility Security such as full business security compliance and FOCI (Foreign Ownership Control and Influence) requirements and how they relate to security issues. With her degree in Criminology/ Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland at College Park, she has an in depth security, science and technical writing background lending to her intense need to place policy, procedure, and documentation at the forefront of all work done for her customers.

Her motto is, "repeatability in actions lends to the economy of each process". A popular speaker on security and womens related business issues, Ms. Baume-Chandler has extensive experience in personnel and industrial security management, secure building design, federal law enforcement methods and forensic science studies. She studies National Security trends to train Corporate Facility Security Officers to ensure their staffs understand security requirements so they do not miss subtle signs causing someone to compromise classified materials.

Ms. Baume-Chandler is a life long entrepreneur who now devotes much of her time to business development, teaming efforts, her non-profit company (Secure Future Foundation) and speaking to business owners about current security posture.

NOVA Women in Business

After more than 20 years in the local business world Reston Limousine CEO Kristina Bouweiri decided she wanted to help other area women network and meet successful businesswomen.

While working to plan an event at the Lansdowne National Conference Center in Leesburg, she was told by the center's catering director, Sharon Meyers, that another woman was trying to plan a similar event.

That is when Bouweiri and Tina Johnson, CEO of Johnson Promotions, decided to pair up for the event, which they are hosting Nov. 12.

"I just felt that I had met so many incredible women over the years," Bouweiri said. "I've been in business over 20 years and I've just met so many powerful women, I wanted to help showcase them." She said the event will allow the area's businesswomen to listen to the knowledge, tips and strategies of other successful women and network with women at other area businesses.

Bouweiri said the connections and event planning experience between the two of them seemed meant to be. "It's kind of the perfect marriage," she said. Johnson said she wanted to be involved to help provide resources for other women business owners in the region and work together. Johnson said, "There are so many powerful and knowledgeable women right here in Northern Virginia, why are we not tapping into these resources? That's what it really boils down to is making connections."

he day's sessions begin with The Million Dollar Panel featuring Lovey Hammel of Employment Enterprises, Lynette Spano of SCI Consulting and Linda Mathes of the American Red Cross. Other sessions include The Truth About Breaking Into Government Contracts, Online Resources for Marketing, Public Relations and Business Image, Using Social Media to Boost Your Business, Success Through Business Etiquette and more. The keynote speaker is Sheila Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hospitalityand president and managing partner of the Washington Mystics. She also serves as a global ambassador for CARE, an organization fighting poverty around the world. The closing speaker is Vernice Armour, of VAl Consulting and Training. Armour was the country's first black female combat pilot and has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, CNN, NPR and more.

Boweri ouweiri said what helped her become successful was reading everything she could get her hands on. "I think it's important to know what's going on in the world around you," she said. "It's where I stay current on what's going on and it really helps me in my business." She said she reads newspapers, books and more to stay on the cutting edge of technology.

"The biggest thing that I try to tell women business owners right now is it really doesn't matter who you're doing business with, you just need to stay out there and stay involved," Johnson said. She said it is important for business owners to stay involved in their communities, give back to their communities and meet new people. "I think it's important as a successful business woman," she said. "It's part of my responsibility to give back to the community whenever possible."

The all-day conference lasts from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a networking reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. after the event. Registration is $165 per person and includes admission to the vendor hall, the full day of education sessions, keynote luncheon and networking reception. Attendees are not required to attend the full day and tickets to the networking reception only can be purchased in advance for $35 or $50 at the door. Event organizers said they expect to sell out of tickets within the week. Visit NoVaWomensBusinessConference.com/.