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January 10, 2015 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Identifying & Pursuing Revenue Opportunities in Cybersecurity”

“Identifying & Pursuing Revenue Opportunities in Cybersecurity”

San Diego Chapter meeting on January 29

Please join us in San Diego on the evening of Thursday, January 29, 2015 (networking at 5:00pm, meeting 5:30– 7:00pm PST), when a distinguished panel of experts will address how San Diego companies can identify and pursue revenue opportunities in cybersecurity.

This joint meeting of the San Diego Chapter of the A&D Forum and CyberTECH will begin with briefings by SPAWAR San Diego and Gary Hayslip, Deputy Director, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Information Technology, City of San Diego, to discuss the specific cyber capabilities (products, tools and services) that they will likely be acquiring over the next couple of years. Then Shirley Adams, Vice President, Navy & Marine Corps Services; General Dynamics Information Technology, will describe the “process” for finding and responding to bids and a general discussion on bid process.

This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Darin Andersen, founder of CyberTECH and Cyber United, and audience Q&A.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and CyberTECH members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until January 19). You must RSVP by January 26. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdjan15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Diego chapter was founded by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton and Frontier Associates, and is sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Moss Adams.

December 20, 2014 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“New Guidance on Doing Business With the DoD”

“New Guidance on Doing Business With the DoD”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on January 16

When Dr Ashton Carter was Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, he issued a set of guidelines for improving the department’s ability to manage successful acquisition programs, Known as the Better Buying Power initiatives (BBPi), these guidelines have been recently updated to BBP 3.0.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, January 16, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Dr. Stan Rosen, Professor of Acquisition Management at the Defense Acquisition University & Vice-Chairman of the National Space Society, will explain the Better Buying Power initiatives, and clarify what’s new in BBP 3.0, and why. All those selling to the Department of Defense need to understand this guidance, as it is impacting the way DoD does business in acquiring products and services. Now that Dr Carter has been nominated for Secretary of Defense, these initiatives should get even greater emphasis.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until January 9). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflajan15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, IFS, and UK Trade & Investment.

December 17, 2014 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Doing Business with Boeing from a Quality Perspective”

“Doing Business with Boeing from a Quality Perspective”
Arizona Chapter January 13 meeting

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Bill Valencia, Director, Boeing BDS West Region Supplier Quality Operations, The Boeing Company will discuss some of the key actions suppliers can take to successfully work with Boeing – Defense, Space and Security from a Quality perspective. The presentation will provide an insight into the current activities taking place and also future strategies that Boeing BDS plans to use in working with suppliers.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until January 6). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjan15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Arizona Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by individuals from Phoenix Logistics, KinetX Aerospace, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Greenberg Traurig, Snell & Wilmer, and Frontier Associates.

December 13, 2014 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Incentives and Supports for California A&D Companies”

“Incentives and Supports for California A&D Companies”
South Bay (CA) Chapter January 14 meeting

Many California A&D companies are not aware of and are therefore not taking advantage of all the benefits available to them.

Please join us in Torrance, CA on Wednesday, January 14, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when JoAnne Golden-Stewart, Senior Director, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, and John Anderson, Director, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, will review and discuss the incentives and supports available to A&D companies in California, both those available directly from the government, and those delivered through agencies.

Because this is a new chapter, the meeting is free for everyone. However, attendance is limited to the #1 or #2 operating executives of A&D companies or plants, i.e., organizations that have a direct role in production, e.g., engineering, fabrication, coating, and testing. Likewise, to promote exchange, each meeting is limited to 20 attendees. For more information and to register to attend the meeting or for the waitlist, go to http://adfsbjan15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is led by the presidents of AMG Torrance. Alloy Processing, Triumph Aerostructures-Hawthorne, Dasco Engineering Corporation, Brek Manufacturing, and Frontier Associates.

November 23, 2014 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Capabilities, Limitations, and Design for Additive Manufacturing”

“Capabilities, Limitations, and Design for Additive Manufacturing”
Arizona Chapter Decenber 9 meeting

Advances in metal additive manufacturing enable engineers to design and construct parts that are free from traditional manufacturing constraints.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Joe Manzo, Executive Officer/Founder of Titan Industries will give an overview of available additive manufacturing technologies while discussing the unique capabilities, process limitations and novel design opportunities. The type of applications that benefit the most from these processes will be discussed, along with a simple design example to demonstrate the process. The presentation will conclude with a case study comparing the cost, schedule, and performance of an aerospace component manufactured by traditional and additive methods.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until December 2). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazdec14.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

November 18, 2014 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“How New Engine Technologies are Driving Fuel Efficiencies”

“How New Engine Technologies are Driving Fuel Efficiencies”
Orange County Chapter meeting on December 4

Please join us in Costa Mesa, CA on Thursday, December 4, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Gib Bosworth (Managing Director – US Aerospace Leader, GE Corporate Finance) will lead a panel discussion with Andy Biesterveld (Acting Test Director, LEAP-1C and GE9X engine programs, GE Aviation) and Jeff Hynes (President and CEO, Composites Horizons, Inc.) on how new jet engine technologies are driving fuel efficiencies for the airline companies which is at the heart of the commercial super cycle.

Andy and Jeff will discuss how new materials are changing the engine landscape now and in the future along with why innovation is so important to the Aerospace industry.

Andy will also share about the GE Aviation Flying Test Bed Facility in Victorville, CA where every new jet engine gets flight certified.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until November 27). Click here to register to attend the meeting

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, Hein & Associates, Value Based Project Management, Dorsey & Whitney, and UK Trade & Investment.

October 29, 2014 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

Tour of Papago Park Army National Guard Facility

Tour of Papago Park Army National Guard Facility
Arizona Chapter November 12 meeting

Please join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting and tour 7:30–9:00am), when we will have a presentation by Major Timothy Woods, Executive Officer, HHC, 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Army National Guard, Phoenix, Arizona and a tour of the Papago Park Army Aviation National Guard Facility. The tour will include visits to flight operations, the flight line, and plane-side tours of the aircraft.

This event is limited to 20 people, all of whom must be US citizens.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until November 5). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfaznov14.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

October 19, 2014 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Successfully Transitioning R&D Projects to Commercial Products”

“Successfully Transitioning R&D Projects to Commercial Products”
Orange County Chapter meeting on November 6

Due to lack of resources, strategies and processes, the Small and Medium Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises (SME) even face more challenges, and fail to transit external R&D and emerging technologies into their products. If these issues are not mitigated, this may result in loss of markets, profitability and may be future viability.

Please join us in Costa Mesa, CA on Thursday, November 6, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Has Patel, President, Infologic, will discuss a Manufacturing Innovation Agenda that will help the SME mitigate these challenges.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 30). Click here to register to attend the meeting

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

October 13, 2014 By Ivan Rosenberg Leave a Comment

“Growth & Diversification – A Value Imperative”

“Growth & Diversification – A Value Imperative”

San Diego Chapter meeting on October 28

Everyone knows that government contractors face numerous challenges today, including budget cuts and delays of contract awards. While today’s challenges have their own specific causes and effects, the government contracting environment has always been marked by challenges. What distinguishes the winners from the losers in challenging environments over the short and long term?

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am PST), when Larry Trammell, CEO of TechFlow, Inc., will describe how, for over 25 years, his businesses have grown an average of over 30% per year. You will learn techniques Larry has used to optimize indirect rates, profits and overall enterprise value and hear Larry’s views on the critical role that corporate culture plays on the success (or failure) of a business unit.

Please join us for this practical and interactive discussion on achieving success in the public sector year after year.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 21). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdoct14.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Diego chapter was founded by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton and Frontier Associates, and is sponsored by Capital Edge Consulting, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, Opus Bank and BNY Mellon Wealth Management.