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“Gain a Competitive Advantage using ASURE”

“Gain a Competitive Advantage using ASURE”asure-howitworks

Arizona Chapter May 12 meeting

The ability for businesses large and small to efficiently tap into new technologies, new materials, new processes and new talent is critical to growing a business. Research universities offer low cost and efficient connections to these assets in a variety of ways.

The ASU Research Enterprise (ASURE), an applied research, development and consulting affiliate of Arizona State University, specializes in working with A&D businesses to connect them to ongoing research at the University at midrange technology readiness levels (TRL 5-7) focused on the defense and security sector.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Fran Zenzen, Chief Operating Officer, ASURE, will describe how your company can gain a competitive advantage by connecting with ASURE.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until May 5). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazmay15.eventbrite.com.

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The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams and Greenberg Traurig.

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“Security for Rent” – A Tour of AZLabs”

“Security for Rent” – A Tour of AZLabs”security 3
Arizona Chapter April 14 meeting

AZLabs provides the freedom to innovate in privacy. Privacy is provided in the form of secure workspaces with access to restricted airspace, ideally positioned to accommodate sensitive research programs.

Please join us at AZLabs in Mesa, AZ on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Dane Mullenix, Director, Arizona Laboratories (AZLabs) will provide an overview of Arizona Laboratories, focused on its’ unique business model and collaborative partnership with City of Mesa. He will discuss the current state of the Lab’s progress, including the emerging relevance to Cyber Security. The meeting will conclude with a 35 minute tour of the Lab and Arizona Cyber Warfare Range.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until April 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazapr15.eventbrite.com.

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The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams and Greenberg Traurig.

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“Incentives and Supports for Arizona A&D Companies”

“Incentives and Supports for Arizona A&D Companies”Incentives
Arizona Chapter March 10 meeting

Aerospace is one of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) thrust’s industries. GPEC actively pursues expansion and relocation of new companies into the region.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Mitchel Allen, Director of Business Development, Greater Phoenix Economic Council will review and discuss GPEC’s activities, State incentives programs and available support for A&D companies new to the market but also already operating in Greater Phoenix.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until March 3). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazmar15.eventbrite.com.

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

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“Value Chain: Recruiting, Onboarding, Retaining Key People”

“Value Chain: Recruiting, Onboarding, Retaining Key People”Onboard - Retain
Arizona Chapter February 10 meeting

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Conrad Prusak, Master Chair, Vistage International, will provide attendees insight as to the importance of a narrative and a process that focuses on identifying and keeping their best team members. Learn how to form the narrative and sustain the message through the key touch points when building teams.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until February 3). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazfeb15.eventbrite.com.

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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.

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“Doing Business with Boeing from a Quality Perspective”

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

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.

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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.

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“Capabilities, Limitations, and Design for Additive Manufacturing”

“Capabilities, Limitations, and Design for Additive Manufacturing”
Arizona Chapter Decenber 9 meetingobjet_2

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.

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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.

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Tour of Papago Park Army National Guard Facility

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

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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.

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“Finding and Growing Technologies Using Technology”

“Finding and Growing Technologies Using Technology”
Arizona Chapter October 14 meetingSensors in Management

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Paul Jackson, CEO & Managing Partner of Integrus Capital, will discuss how entrepreneurs, investors, and small to midsize companies can better understand the drivers of valuation and ways to manage their company or their investments to increase shareholder value.

Technology is changing the way investors, entrepreneurs and those holding intellectual property (“IP”) find each other, socialize, and create new products and companies. Breakthroughs in A/I make it possible for managers to understand the drivers of valuation, specifically in the area of IP valuation and early-stage investment valuation, two areas historically viewed as too complex to understand.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazoct14.eventbrite.com.

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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.

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“The EDGE Innovation Network”

“The EDGE Innovation Network”
Arizona Chapter September 9 meetingInnovation 1

Supported by General Dynamics C4 Systems, the EDGE Innovation Network is an open community model where industry, academia, non-profit and government organizations can collaborate to rapidly deliver new technologies and innovative capabilities to warfighters, homeland security professionals and first responders. Membership is free.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30– 9:00am), when Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Pete Palmer, Director, EDGE Innovation Network will discuss how EDGE can potentially increase business opportunities in the government sector and industry for small and mid-size companies by focusing research investments on technology and capabilities that customers and users truly need.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until September 2). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazsep14.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.