Jeffco EDC Presents: Aerospace and Defense Small Business Industry Day



The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation in cooperation with NASA is proud to present the Inaugural Aerospace and Defense Small Business Industry Day! This statewide contract opportunities fair will give attendees an overall look at what is happening in the Colorado aerospace industry, break out sessions on key business topics, networking opportunities, as well as matchmaking opportunities with prime contractors for small businesses. 

                                                                WELCOME ADDRESS

                                                   U.S Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06)

 

                                                           KEYNOTE LUNCH SPEAKERS

                                               U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-07)

                                 Mark Teskey, Director, Air Force Small Business Programs

 

                                                                     WHY ATTEND?

You should attend this event if you are a: 

  • Small Business who wants to do business with NASA and other Aerospace and Defense Industry Companies
  • Small Business who wants to meet and network with NASA and other Aerospace and Defense Prime Contractors
  • Large Contractors seeking teaming opportunities with Small Business

All small businesses, especially Small Disadvantaged Businesses,Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, Minority and Women Owned Businesses, and HUBZone Firms are encouraged to register!

Cost: $90

Includes:

  • Full day of events, workshops, networking
  • Opportunities for one-to-one pre-scheduled meetings with contracting representatives (first come, first serve)
  • Keynote lunch
  • Post event reception

                                                                   WHO'S COMING?

NASA Centers: Armstrong Flight Research Center,  Ames Research Center, Glenn Research Center,  Goddard Space Flight Center, Kennedy Space Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center.

NASA SBIR/STTR.

USAF Space Command.

Prime Contractors: Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, Boeing, ULA, Sierra Nevada Corp., CH2M, Harris Corp., Jacobs Engineering, Teledyne, Southern Research, Millennium Engineering and Integration Company, Arcata Associates, Inc.

 

                                                   JUST A SAMPLE OF WHAT THEY NEED!

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration • QMS Certified Manufacturers: AS9100, AS91003 Large Structure Tooling and Precision Machining • Build to Print Flight Hardware • Composites • Tubing • Metrology Services • Technician Services • Flight Ordinance Devices • Ground Support Equipment • RF Engineering and Devices • Spacecraft Avionics • Propellant Testing, Cleaning and Disposal Services.

Engineering Services (including Mechanical, Electrical, Software and Systems Engineering)
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology)
Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Guided Missile And Space Vehicle Manufacturing
Other Guided Missile And Space Vehicle Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

AND MUCH MORE!

                                                                   EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors include businesses offering a variety of products & services. Representatives of NASA, prime contractors and other Government agencies will be available to answer specific questions about doing business with their respective organizations.  

                                                    MATCHMAKING NETWORK EVENT

NASA Small Business Specialists and Aerospace and Defense prime contractors will be available during the matchmaking sessions*.

*Matchmaking sessions are first come, first served. Please note that priority registration will be given to CO based companies and that event registration itself is not a guarantee of any matchmaking session

 

For information regarding exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities please contact Tom Livingston 720-544-5507 or tlivingston@jeffcoedc.org

                          

Aerospace and Defense Small Business Industry Day 

Draft Agenda 

 

08:00 Check in – breakfast – networking 

 

08:30 Introductory Comments 

Jefferson County EDC  

OEDIT 

Lockheed Martin 

 

08:45 Welcoming Remarks 

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-06) 

 

09:00 Doing Business with NASA 

Glenn Delgado, Associate Administrator NASA Office of Small Business Programs 

 

09:10 NASA Office of Small Business Programs Update 

Richard Mann, Program Manager, NASA Office of Small Business Programs 

 

09:30 NASA Small Business Specialists - Center Overviews & Upcoming Opportunities 

Christine Munroe – NASA Ames Research Center 

Robert Medina – NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center 

Joyce McDowell – NASA Kennedy Space Center 

Troy Miller – NASA Shared Service Center 

 

10:00 NASA Technology Infusion Managers - SBIR/STTR opportunities 

Hung Nguyen – NASA Glenn Research Center 

Aprille Ericsson – NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 

Lynn Garrison – NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 

 

10:20 Break 

 

10:30 Small Business issues and Outlook

Jim Swartz – Carolyn Terrell, Small Business Administration 

 

11:00 Lockheed Martin Presentation 

Speaker TBD 

 

11:35 US Air Force Space Command Small Business Programs 

Lori Houghton, AFSpC Director of Small Business Programs 

 

12:10 Lunch – Keynote Address 

U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) 

Mark Teskey, Director, Small Business Programs Department of the Air Force 

 

13:05 – 15:50 10min Matchmaking Sessions 

 

13:05 The Marketing Key to Contract Opportunities       AS9100 is Changing 

          Andra Hargrave, SBDC Consultant                      Colin Gray, Cavendish Scott Consulting 

 

13:50 Break 

 

14:00 SBA Business Registration Tutorial NASA SBIR/STTR Overview 

James Swartz - Carolyn Terrell

Anna Cordrey, NASA SBIR Program 

Small Business AdministrationOperations Manager 

 

14:50 Break 

 

15:00 Technology Commercialization 

Ed Kase, EKase Consulting 

 

15:55 Wrap up and closing remarks 

 

16:05 Networking Social

 

 

 

 

 

 

                        

Speaker and Presenter Information

Welcome Address 

U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (CO-6)

 

Keynote Lunch Speakers

U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-7)

Mark Teskey, Director, Air Force Small Business Programs

Expected Number of Attendees

300

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, NASA, State Government

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When
Tue, Jun 28, 2016, 8:00am - 4:30pm


Exhibit Dates
Tue, Jun 28, 2016


Where
Sheraton Denver West Hotel
360 Union Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80228
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Website
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Event Sponsors

Lockheed Martin: Universal Sponsor, Denver West, American Job Center, Colorado PTAC, Colorado Space Business Roundtable, Colorado Space Coalition, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade: Minority Business Office, Colorado SBDC, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, Manufacturer's Edge


Organizer
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation


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