“Doing Business with Northrop Grumman”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on August 16

NOTE: Building security policy. All attendees must register no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting or they will not be allowed entrance to the building.

Beginning with Jack Northrop’s early pioneering collaborations with the Loughead (Lockheed) Brothers, Northrop Grumman has a storied legacy. The company is one of the preeminent players throughout Los Angeles’ aviation history and remains an aerospace leader in Southern California today. In 2018, supplier contracts were valued at over $3.4 billion in Los Angeles County alone. 50% of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers in Southern California are Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned Small, Hub Zone, or Small Disadvantaged Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Doing business with Northrop Grumman requires a basic knowledge of the company as well as an understanding of how to engage with Northrop’s supplier management system.

Please join us in Century City on Friday, August 16, 7:30–9:00am (breakfast and networking at 7:00am), when Arnie Streland, Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Space Systems Group, will provide you with an overview of Northrop Grumman and it’s major organizations and products, giving you the background and understanding you need to do business with the company. Emphasis will be placed on Northrop Grumman activities in Southern California, including main locations and projects.

Most importantly, you will be provided with valuable information on how to contact and work with the Northrop Grumman supply chain process to gain access to upcoming supplier opportunities. If you’re serious about building a relationship with one of the premiere aerospace companies, you do not want to miss this meeting.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after August 16). Guests may attend two chapter meetings for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflaaug19.eventbrite.com.

The LA chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by RSM, California Bank & Trust, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, and Stanton Chase.