Meeting Notices - Santa Clarita Valley

Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on March 21, 2023

There are critical considerations for using an outside engineering source for faster, more innovative and effective product development. An outside led product-development firm can not only be faster, but less expensive while helping you build your IP.

Please join us in Valencia on Tuesday, March 21, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:15-7:45am & Meeting: 7:45–9:00am) when Agustin Garcia, Sr Manager Business Development, Motivo, will discuss the dimensions of innovation, what keeps companies from taking a leap, who should be taking the leap and provide successful product-development examples that became pioneering projects for eVTOL Aerospace, autonomous farming and novel automation for food processing.

The location of the meeting is at College of the Canyons. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members until March 14 ($45 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvmar23.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on February 21, 2023

The Aerospace and Defense industry is one of the largest business sectors in the Santa Clarita Valley, with close to 100 companies manufacturing products in military and commercial aerospace supply chains.

Please join us for a special presentation and discussion with Congressman Mike Garcia on activities in Washington affecting the aerospace and defense supply chain in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a focus on issues, opportunities, and efforts to continue to bring projects and high-quality jobs into our region. Following his presentation, ample time will be provided for attendee Q&A and discussion of how to strengthen the industry in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The location of the meeting is at College of the Canyons. The meeting is free for members and $35 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvfeb23.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter in Valencia on September 23, 2022

Please join us on Tuesday, August 23, 7:00-9:00am for networking, presentation and a tour of Sunvair Aerospace in Valencia. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow SCV A&D industry executives, as well as see a large-scale landing gear operation. Sunvair has military, commercial, and business jet customers, including Boeing, Lockheed, Delta, Southwest, and Alaska.

Sunvair’s state-of-the-art 101,000 square foot facility handles the entire landing gear overhaul process under one roof. This includes Disassembly, Inspection, Non Destructive Testing, full Plating operation, Paint, Assembly and Hydraulic testing. With capacity from the largest cylinders to the smallest pistons and all the necessary machinery, equipment, and personnel in one location, they control the overhaul process from beginning to end, leading to faster turnaround times, the best quality and lower costs for their customers. They have FAA, EASA, NADCAP and AS9100 certifications.

Attendance is limited to twenty (20) attendees and members of the local A&D manufacturing community will have priority. Masks are encouraged when in the conference room. Masks are not needed during the tour.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after Septemer 16). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvsep22.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Hybrid Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on March 17, 2022

Please join us either in-person or online on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 7:30–9:00am Pacific Time, when Gary Saenger (Founder and President, Saenger Associates), Kimberly Antillón (Director, H.R. Business Partner, ITT Aerospace Controls, Valencia CA), Deborah Wagner (Sr. Director, Business Development, PEAK Technical Staffing USA) and Moderator Eric D. Jensen (President, Jensen Next Level) will discuss and provide examples of
• What has changed since 2019 and why
• What are the new set of expectations by the 2022 workforce?
• How do we meet the challenge?

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvmar22.eventbrite.com/.

The location of the in-person meeting is at College of the Canyons. The in-person meeting will be limited to 25 attendees plus the panelists and moderator. Whatever applicable Covid regulations that are in effect at the time of the meeting will be enforced.

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

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Virtual Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on January 20, 2022

Please join us online on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 8:00–9:00am Pacific Time, when Paul Single, Managing Director, Senior Economist, City National Rochdale, and Katie McDowell, Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager, Aerospace and Defense, City National Bank will address the critical elements impacting the global and US economies such as the supply chain, inflation, borrowing costs and hiring challenges and how could they impact the Aerospace and Defense industry.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvjan22.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

Virtual Meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter on October 21, 2021

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency, or USTDA, connects the U.S. private sector to infrastructure projects in emerging markets. We achieve our mission by funding feasibility studies, technical assistance and pilot projects that integrate the innovation and expertise of American companies. We also connect overseas project sponsors with U.S. partners through our reverse trade missions, industry conferences and expert workshops.

Please join us online on Thursday, October 21, 8:00–9:00am Pacific Time, when Jillian Foerster, Country Manager, West Africa, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and Brent Harrison, Country Manager, Indo-Pacific, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, will review the agency’s mission and ways that U.S. companies can benefit from the agency’s tools. The presentation will also include specific examples of projects and activities in the satellites/aerospace sector and an open, informal discussion on U.S. company priorities in the markets where USTDA is active.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfscvoct21.eventbrite.com/.

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

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.