Jeffco EDC Presents: The 2nd Annual Aerospace and Defense Small Business In...
Event Information
Description
The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with Lockheed Martin and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is proud to once again present the Aerospace and Defense Small Business Industry Day!
Opening Remarks from U.S. Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO)
Welcome Address from Colorado Lt. Governor Donna Lynne
Keynote Speaker Kathy Boe, CEO Boecore
Why Attend?
If your business is interested in working with aerospace prime contractors or the federal government, please plan to attend this event. This statewide contract opportunities fair will give attendees an overall look at what is happening in the Colorado aerospace industry, sessions on business topics, networking, as well as matchmaking opportunities with prime contractors for small businesses.
All small businesses, especially Small Disadvantaged Businesses,Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, Minority and Women Owned Businesses, and HUBZone Firms are encouraged to register!
Who's Coming?
We plan to have representatives and information from: Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, Honeywell, Teledyne Brown, Sierra Nevada, United Launch Alliance, Jacobs Engineering, PTAC, SBA, U.S Air Force, The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and many more local and federal agencies.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors include businesses offering a variety of products & services. Representatives of prime contractors and other government agencies will be available to answer specific questions about doing business with their respective organizations.
BE AN EXHIBITOR!
Current list of exhibitors includes: J.E. Dunn Construction, Colorado Space Coalition, Colorado Space Business Roundtable, Easter-Owens, Manufacturer's Edge, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, OEDIT, PTAC, Rocky Mountain Reagents, Krypton Solutions, Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies, RKDS Engineering, Sev1Tech, Deep Space Systems, Spaceco Business Solutions Inc., SBA, Steelhead Composites.
Matchmaking Network Event
Registered attendees will have the opportunity to meet with aerospace and defense prime contractors. Representaives will be available from Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, Honeywell, Teledyne Brown, Sierra Nevada, United Launch Alliance, Jacobs Engineering, and KBR Wyle.
Space will be limited so reserve your spot today!
Aerospace and Defense Small Business Industry Day Agenda
7:15-8:00am
Registration, Breakfast, Networking
8:00am-9:00am
Welcome and Introductory Comments
Sam Bailey, President, Jeffco EDC
Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne
Jefferson County Commissioner Don Rosier
9:00-9:15am
Universal Sponsor Welcome Address
John Moore, Senior Vice President,
Regional Director of Business Development,
J.E. Dunn Construction
9:15-9:30am
Colorado Aerospace Industry Update
Jay Lindell, OEDIT Aerospace Champion
9:30-9:45am
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
FBM Update/Supply Chain Opportunities
Joe Rice, Director, Government Relations
Michelle Butzke, Supplier Relations Manager
9:45-10:00
Ball Aerospace
John Martin, Manufacturing Director
10:00-10:15am
Break
10:15-11:00am
How to work with Prime Contractors
Prime Contractors Panel
Moderator; Michelle Butzke, Lockheed Martin
Honeywell
Jacobs Engineering
Sierra Nevada
Teledyne Brown
ULA
11:00-11:30am
Case Study: Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technologies
ADAPT Center, Heidi Hostetter, Industry Chair
Katie Woslager, OEDIT
11:30-Noon
Networking Break
Lunch Preparation
Noon-1:00pm
Keynote Speaker Lunch Program
Kathy Boe, CEO Boecore
1:00-1:15
Break
1:15-3:45
Prime Contractor Matchmaking Sessions Begin
City Lights Ballroom
1:15-2:00
New Rules for Cyber Compliance as a Government Contractor How to do Business with the Government
Mike Semmens, Imprimus Inc.
2:00-2:45
Air Force CyberWorx
Col. Jeff Collins USAFA
2:45-3:00
Break
3:00-4:00
What a crazy world we live in, and how to ride the wave of change.
Public Sector Panel
Moderator: Dennis Casey, Executive Director, PTAC
Panelists: NJ Oliva, Capitol Steps Consulting
Mark Meagher, Dentons
Charles Lucy, Holland & Hart
James Taylor, Logistics Specialties Inc.
4:30
Closing Remarks/Reception
Tom Livingston, Manager of Economic Development Services, Jeffco EDC
