Meeting Notices

“The New GE- Adapting to a Changing World”

The competitive landscape continues to accelerate at a rapid pace, requiring leaders and companies to make strategic changes in how they operate.  New technologies and global crisis have had a profound impact on the way companies like GE operate in a world of volatility.   Please join us on Thursday, June 7, 2012, 7:30am-9:00am, when two GE leaders will share how GE is making investments in new technologies in both its products and services delivery. Steve Metayer, Senior Executive, GE Aviation, will discuss how GE is managing the supply chain challenges to meet customer delivery expectations in a cost effective way, along with how GE Aviation sees the current A&D sector. Gib Bosworth, Senior Relationship Manager, GE Capital, will share how GE Capital has reinvented itself post crisis to rise beyond just being a source of money. 

The meeting is free, but RSVP’s in advance to Ivan Rosenberg are required to attend.

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Boyle, Ogata, Bregman, Moss Adams, and Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth. Breakfast is being sponsored by Coast Plating.

“Being a Leader in 2012”

The economy continues to improve, but at a slow and cautious pace. Leaders are forced to make tough decisions on how to manage the growth. What are the leading indicators in the industry? Where is the optimism? Where is the most risk?
 
Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, May 18, 2012, 7:30 am – 9:00 am, when Brian Langan, Plant Manager, GE Aviation Systems, Duarte, CA will share some brief data and his philosophy on the industry, the economy and how he’s tackling the problems of 2012. He’ll also talk a bit about what the future holds and how he’s positioning his team to stay profitable and remain a supplier of choice.

The meeting is free, but RSVP’s in advance to Ivan Rosenberg are required to attend.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, and Boyle, Ogata, Bregman.

“Orbital Sciences Corporation and the Changing Landscape of Commercial Space”

These are challenging yet exciting times for the Space Industry. Years of indecision and redirection have eroded the U.S. position of dominance in space and beleaguered the U.S. industrial base. Continued budget pressures and other pressing national priorities have severely curtailed Government spending while costs continue to escalate. Meanwhile, other countries are exerting their influence in space and new companies are emerging, promising to redefine traditional space markets and create new ones, including space tourism. Please join us in Costa Mesa on Thursday, May 3, 2012, 7:30am-9:00am, when John Steinmeyer, Senior Systems Project Manager, Launch Systems Group, Orbital Sciences Corporation, will discuss the changes in the Space Industry and Orbital’s pivotal role in the emerging commercial sector, with specific emphasis on Orbital’s Antares and Cygnus vehicles for ISS resupply.

The meeting is free, but RSVP’s in advance to Ivan Rosenberg are required to attend.

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by GE Capital, Burdge Logistics and Boyle, Ogata, Bregman. Breakfast is being sponsored by Hein & Associates.

“EXPANDING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS”

Expanding internationally can be a daunting task, but the reward is significant. The U.S. aerospace industry is the largest in the world. In 2010, despite the lingering effects of the global economic downturn, the U.S. aerospace industry made $85 billion in export sales. BRIC (Brazil, China, India and Russia) were a significant portion of that and are experiencing significant growth. Aerospace product consumption is on the rise around the world and well prepared U.S. suppliers are the major beneficiary.

Please join us on Friday, April 20, 2012, 7:30 am – 9:00 am, for an opportunity to accelerate your international expansion. Jason Childs, Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Engineered Materials Platform, Esterline Technologies Corporation, will discuss market penetration strategy, IP protection, staff selection, and basic contract development. Amy Magat, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service will describe how to access the many types of export assistance offered by the US Government at little or no cost to domestic suppliers.

The meeting is free, but RSVP’s in advance to Ivan Rosenberg are required to attend.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, and Boyle, Ogata, Bregman.

“Ducommun’s Continued Drive to Expand”

Please join us on Thursday, April 5, 2012, 7:30am-9:00am, when Michael Pollack, Vice President Sales & Marketing of Ducommun Incorporated, and Michael Kramer, Director New Product & Estimating at Ducommun AeroStructures Inc., will discuss three aspects of Ducommun’s continued drive to expand organically and through acquisitions:

1. Ducommun’s strategic decision to move up the value chain with design and higher level assemblies, making the transition to being a leading Tier 2.
2. Ducommun’s drive to broaden its product, process and service offering to add value and capabilities, including successfully integrating strategic acquisitions into “One Ducommun”.
3. Where Ducommun is on that journey to being a leading Tier 2 “Best Value” Supplier.

The meeting is free, but RSVP’s in advance to Ivan Rosenberg are required to attend.

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by GE Capital, Burdge Logistics and Boyle, Ogata, Bregman.

“Molnari Gyrocycles: Up to the Minute” 

Imagine a fast street-legal motorcycle capable of flying!

You need imagine no more – the Gyrocycle® exists!

The single-seat Molnari GT completed road and flight testing in 2006. The 2-seat Molnari G2 is expected to be capable of 200 MPH on the ground at 40 MPG, and 110+ MPH in the air, while remaining safe, legal, and affordable.  Please join us on Friday, March 16, 2012, 7:30 am – 9:00 am, when Dezso Molnar, Co-founder & CTO of Molnari, will provide an insight into the flying motorcycle technology developed to date, the current construction taking place, and intended activities and appearances this year.
 

The meeting is free, but RSVP’s in advance to irosenberg@frontier-assoc.com or 818-505-9915 are required to attend.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, Moss Adams, and Boyle, Ogata, Bregman.

“OpX and the Four Pillars of Success”

Operational Excellence has moved far beyond manufacturing. Please join us on Thursday, March 1, 2012, 7:30am-9:00am, when Michael Dill, Group Vice-President, CIRCOR Aerospace, will describe how CIRCOR Aerospace applies OpX to everything from product development, to global supply chain management, to administrative functions.

In addition to covering CIRCOR’s 4 Pillars of Success, Michael will share the Group’s progress to a One-CIRCOR holistic approach, as well as best practices learned from the challenges encountered along the way.

The meeting is free, but RSVP’s in advance to irosenberg@frontier-assoc.com or 818-505-9915 are required to attend.

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by GE Capital, Burdge Logistics and Boyle, Ogata, Bregman.