The theme for the upcoming AMP SoCal Summit is Resiliency in a Changing Economy: Tools for A&D Suc cess . J oin Southern California’s top A&D industry experts in learning about aerospace innovation, industry advancement, and best practices for the promotion of job expansion and business development. At this event, aerospace and defense suppliers will gain valuable insight about resources that can promote business growth. In the morning, enjoy breakfast, a keynote speaker and panel discussions on exporting to Mexico and the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process. In the afternoon, we will feature pre-screened B2B matchmaking appointments between suppliers & OEMs. Don't miss this opportunity to network with leaders and expand your business!

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The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program was established by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small businesses in both urban and rural communities. Businesses in this program get preferential treatment from contracting officers including 10% price evaluation preference in contract competition. If you match the criteria , then a HUBZone certification could be the best business investment you will ever make. Join this workshop with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin at El Camino College to learn from an SBA speaker more about the qualifications and receive guidance in the application process.

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Join our 30-minute webinar to learn about the qualifications and advantages of the Cal Competes Tax Credit Program. Since it's inception in 2014, this program has awarded tax credits to 28 aerospace firms. Scott Dosick, Assistant Deputy Director for the California Competes Tax Credit Program within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), will be presenting.

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The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development is providing free two-hour workshops to explain how the California Competes Tax Credit program can help your business. This program is available to businesses of any industry, size, or location that want to stay and grow in California. Over $1 billion has helped 1,043 California businesses since the start of this program in 2014 and least $71.8 million in tax credits will be offered this application period.

Workshops are offered in-person on March 17 in Upland and on March 18 in Culver City and Irvine. Click here for more information and to view a schedule of online webinars that will also be available throughout the month of March.

The 10th Annual Aerospace Raw Materials & Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference is designed to serve a full range of materials and parts manufacturers in the dynamic global commercial and defense markets. The agenda includes topics of interest for equipment OEMs, sub-tier manufacturers, supply chain executives, market analysts, investment bankers, and material and parts suppliers. 

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With plans to go back to the moon and the recent establishment of the new Space Force, there is a renewed focus and energy on space exploration – with an equal measure of focus on the companies that will continue the country’s leadership in this area. Attend this SoCal Aerospace Council to hear from Aerojet Rocketdyne, a leader in research and manufacturing

of propulsion technology.

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The JPL Small Business Opportunity Fair focuses on helping the small businesses throughout the country highlight their products and/or services to the large business and government communities. This event is presented in partnership with JPL, the City of Pasadena, and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

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The Aerospace Testing Seminar (ATS) was created for engineers, managers, and leaders to share their experiences, discover new methods and procedures, and learn how others are coping with designing and implementing cost effective and affordable test programs. Popular topics addressed in the seminar will include: Strategies and Methodologies, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation, Innovations in Test Facilities and Equipment and more.

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This forum will discuss current export control issues, recent developments and significant changes in the export control field, and offer a “look ahead” for developments you can expect in the future, including the latest developments on rules for Emerging Technologies. The Forum will feature numerous

regulatory, policy, licensing and enforcement officials from the principal U.S.export control agencies, including Cordell Hull, Acting Under Secretary for Industry and

Security as keynote speaker.

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Aerospace & Defense Forum - Upcoming Meetings & Events

The Aerospace & Defense Forum is a global aerospace and defense leadership community that provides opportunities for sharing of information and analysis, mutual support and encouragement, partnering, innovation, and performance breakthroughs. Visit   https://aerospacedefenseforum.org/  for descriptions and links to RSVP to any of the meetings. Wait lists are maintained for all meetings and tours.

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