Meeting Notices - Los Angeles

“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.

“Aerospace Suppliers: How to Improve Performance & Win More Business”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on October 17

Airbus sees a $4.6 Trillion Jet Market (31,400 new jetliners and freighters) over the next 20 years. This production rate increase will consequently put more pressure on the supply chain. What will be the challenges for a supplier to secure ramp-up readiness and potentially win more business?

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2014, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Pierre Olivier Sadoul, Founder & CEO, Spitfire Conseil, Toulouse, France will describe how understanding the key opportunities for suppliers to improve their chance of securing more business by improving performance and capability of their industrial processes. He will also provide an introduction to key requirements expected from leading Aircraft manufacturers (Airbus…) to become a top-performer supplier.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until October 10). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflaoct14.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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, Moss Adams, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, IFS, and UK Trade & Investment.

“Driving Ownership and Growth in a Competitive Environment”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on August 15

Managing any business is difficult. It is particularly challenging to keep everyone on the same page and all moving in the same direction when acquiring and putting together small businesses with different cultural backgrounds and business philosophies. Over the last 15 months Bob Swelgin has brought together four companies and acquired a product line from a fifth company. The total business has grown over 20% and is on plan to grow another 20% this year.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, August 15, 2014, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Bob Swelgin, President, Smart Electronics and Lark Engineering, will describe how he overcame these challenges to create a trusting and progressive environment where everyone in the company can be called on to interface with the customers without concern – where people feel a sense of ownership and look forward to celebrations when targets are hit and feel some responsibility when those targets are missed.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 8). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to http://adflaaug14.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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, Moss Adams, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, IFS, and UK Trade & Investment.

“The EDGE Innovation Network”
Los Angeles Chapter meeting on July 18
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 Los Angeles on Friday, July 18, 2014, 7:30am – 9:00am PST (networking at 7:00am), 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 July 11). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to http://adflajul14.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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, Moss Adams, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, IFS, and UK Trade & Investment.