OVERVIEW

For the first time, WBI is hosting a collider with all the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Small Business Directors from HQ, the Centers and Operating Locations! This is your opportunity to expand your network across the AFMC enterprise as we will have the directors from Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Air Force Test Center (AFTC) and Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC). The afternoon collider will be preceded by one-on-one opportunities in the morning. Sign up early to select the Center you would like to meet.

As you know, AFMC set a record in small business spend in FY2023 – over $9.7B! From basic research and development, base operations, and infrastructure support to aircraft repairs, supply chain support and professional services, small businesses support AFMC mission execution across all 6 centers and market sectors. Phenomenal performance in leveraging small business, with this event giving you the opportunity to meet and connect with the leaders who enabled this record achievement. Do not miss this opportunity to Build Your Network!

ONE-ON-ONES:

One-on-one selections are available after registering for the event. When prompted for additional information, check the box for the Small Business Director you would like to meet based on your company’s focus area. See the link below for an AFMC Small Business brochure which includes a short description of each Center’s mission to determine your firm’s best fit. Meetings are in-person only and subject to availability. If space is available, you will receive a confirmation email with your meeting time.

Times for one-on-ones will be from 0830 - 1115 in 30-minute increments.

To review each Center’s mission, download the latest AFMC Small Business Brochure here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JR4f3MQyADlwTALTmxafyckLqeG23juN/view?usp=sharing

AGENDA

0830 – 1130 One-on-Ones

1300 – 1305 Administrative Remarks (Jim Masonbrink, WBI)

1305 – 1330 Welcome and AFMC Overview (Jeff Mellott, Director, Small Business Programs, HQ AFMC)

1330 – 1500 Panel Discussion with AFMC Small Business Directors

Brian McJilton, Director, Small Business Programs, AFRL

Luke Schultz, Director, Small Business Programs, AFLCMC

Roberto Acosta, Director, Small Business Programs, AFNWC

Ronnie Hobbs, Director, Small Business Programs, AFSC

Cindy Randall, Director, Small Business Programs, AFTC

Greg Santiago, Director, Small Business Programs, AFIMSC

1500 – 1600 Open Q & A

There will be an optional Networking Event after the Collider at the Dayton Beer Company if you are interested.

Build Your Network: Meet the AFMC Small Business Directors