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Will you be running a meeting online soon? Overwhelmed by the online advice that has popped up in the past month? Take it from folks who have been doing this for years. This 5-minute read from Beam Reach Consulting Group’s Chris Kelley and Gareth Williams combines common sense suggestions with a sprinkling of virtual tech. View the full article on LinkedIn.
Thinking about going off grid? Home PV + storage makes sense for a secure supply of energy, but hurdles continue to block people from uses these technologies. Beam Reach Consulting Group's, Cami Dodge-Lamm, MSc, MPP, put together a nice thought piece on this. View the full article on LinkedIn.
Enthrall your audience with a good story! Frame your data in a narrative to improve audience comprehension and increase their identification with your org. Our own Gareth Williams offers a few techniques to help you. See the full article on LinkedIn.
Beam Reach Consulting Group facilitated the tenth Joint Action Agency Advisory Committee for Cybersecurity (JAC-C) meeting at the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) National Cybersecurity Summit in Nashville, TN. “JAC-C serves as a steering group in directing APPA’s efforts to improve the culture of cybersecurity in the public power industry,” said Beam Reach’s Management Consultant for Infrastructure and Security, Brian Sharman.
We are proud to announce the launch of the Public Power Cybersecurity Roadmap. Now utilities nationwide can use the Roadmap as a tool to build on their Public Power Cybersecurity Scorecard assessment and develop and establish their cybersecurity programs. Beam Reach Consulting Group worked alongside the American Public Power Association and public power utilities nationwide to develop this useful resource for the industry. “The Roadmap serves as a valuable tool in cultivating a culture of cybersecurity that the future of public power demands,” Beam Reach’s cybersecurity expert Doug Landoll said.
Beam Reach Consulting Group was selected by the American Public Power Association to perform ongoing project financial analysis, invoice review, and contract management for its Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program. “"Energy is one of the foundations of everyday life. I'm excited to be helping APPA's CEDS program fulfill their fiduciary duties to their members and partners," said Jimmy Ly, Beam Reach’s Data Analyst Consultant.
You can’t implement a cybersecurity plan without support and buy-in from senior management. Beam Reach Consulting Group’s energy policy and research consultant, Cami Dodge-Lamm, partnered with experts from the Platte River Power Authority to provide key suggestions for public power utilities looking to gain leadership support for their cybersecurity measures. Visit publicpower.org to see what they suggest.
Beam Reach Consulting Group signed on to continue its work with the American Public Power Association and joint action agencies to develop the Public Power Cybersecurity Roadmap. We will maintain collaboration with public power members as we operate and facilitate discussions with the Cybersecurity Roadmap Advisory Council (CRAC) team and invited subject matter experts. “This will be a great opportunity for us to continue working on the Roadmap and cybersecurity efforts at large,” said Brian Sharman, Beam Reach Management Consultant for Infrastructure and Security.
As the Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) program continues to expand, we are pleased to announce that the American Public Power Association (APPA) has selected Beam Reach Consulting Group to be the lead project management consultant for the program. “I’m looking forward to continuing, in my third year, helping with the CEDS program as we explore and deliver solutions that improve upon the maturity and posture of cybersecurity at public power utilities,” Beam Reach Vice President of Project Management Mark Mraz said.
Beam Reach Consulting Group was selected to work with the Office of Electricity (OE) on one of its mission priorities, the North American Energy Resiliency Model (NAERM). Using our experience in electric and gas energy systems, Beam Reach will provide program and project management consulting, as well as financial review to OE and a multi-lab team. “It’s an honor to help OE and the national labs on this important program to improve the nation’s energy systems’ security and resilience,” Beam Reach Vice President, Chris Kelley, said.
Beam Reach Consulting Group is pleased to announce its selection to help the American Public Power Association with developing its CEDS Program Roadmap. Chris Kelley, Vice President of Beam Reach Consulting Group said, "The project will result in clear actions and steps for Public Power Member Utilities who seek to improve their cybersecurity stance. Helping to secure and improve the electric grid is a strong focus for Beam Reach Consulting Group. We are excited to contribute to this critical Program and look forward to engaging with Public Power utilities."
Beam Reach Consulting Group has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability to provide program and project management coaching to Advanced Grid R&D program managers. "DOE program managers have an awesome responsibility to ensure programs continue to provide taxpayers with value through innovation, research, and testing of new electric grid technologies. Programs like these help all of us as energy users to have access to affordable and reliable energy. We are proud to support this important work by sharing effective methods to manage R&D programs with the DOE," said Chris Kelley, Vice President of Beam Reach Consulting Group.
No Matter How Serious the Topic, Creativity Demands Absurdity. It doesn't matter what business you're in, if you want to get the best solutions to your most complex problems, you have to get a little silly. Read the full article on LinkedIn.
Beam Reach Consulting Group has selected Severn Riverkeeper, part of the Waterkeeper Alliance, as its first charitable organization to support in 2018. "We live, work, and play on the Severn and other tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Organizations like the Severn Riverkeeper work hard to keep these waterways clean and sustainable for us and future generations," said Chris Kelley, Vice President of Beam Reach Consulting Group.
Beam Reach Consulting Group is working with the Maryland Clean Energy Center to assist with planning for the 2018 Clean Energy Summit to be held in Fall 2018.
February 14, 2018: Beam Reach Consulting Group, LLC is certified by the State of Maryland as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE). The Maryland Department of Transportation's Office of Minority Business reviews, investigates, and certifies businesses. State agencies and private sector firms have established goals to promote MBE/DBE/SBE businesses in the state. If you would like to do business with Maryland's newest certified MBE/DBE/SBE, contact Heather Kelley, President at hkelley@beamreachgroup.com.
A Better Way to Jump-Start Infrastructure Investment. Engage the right people, quickly to make informed decisions and then execute. Read the full article on LinkedIn authored by Beam Reach Consulting Group's Vice President, Christopher Kelley.
Beam Reach Consulting Group, LLC partners with PPM Global Services to provide project management training to Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Services. Beam Reach Group was selected to provide Project Management Professional (PMP) training for managers seeking the global standard Project Management Institute (PMI) credential. If you are applying for PMP certification, consider sitting for the exam soon. The test changes to focus on the new, 6th edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) in late March 2018.
Beam Reach has selected the Downtown Sailing Center in Baltimore as its second charitable cause for 2017. The DSC helps inner city youth and those with disabilities experience the joy of harnessing the wind to sail in Baltimore's Inner Harbor and beyond.
Beam Reach proudly supports the Baltimore Ronald McDonald House. The Baltimore RMH provides an affordable place to stay and a comfortable setting for families with children receiving medical care. "I personally appreciate the love and care that RMH provides to families," said Heather Kelley, President of Beam Reach Consulting Group. "We have been grateful recipients of their kindness in the past and are glad to give back."
