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AMP SoCal Monthly Newsletter
August 2017
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News
- Industry Profiles - ACE Clearwater Enterprises: Kellie and Gary Johnson
- WESTEC to host three industry-focused panels presented by AMP SoCal
- SWAG Ushers in a New Day for Apprenticeships
- Register for upcoming AMP SoCal Webinar - Export Trade for Small and Medium Manufacturers
- Increase Sales in Global A&D Markets
- Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Certification for Executives Begins This Month
- Recruiting Defense Impacted Manufacturers for Free or Reduced Cost Assistance
Events
- A&D Forum California Chapter Meetings
- Meet with the A&D Commercial Specialist from Australia's U.S. Embassy - August 21
- 2017 SBIR Road Tour - September 12
- WESTEC - September 12-14
- Discover Global Markets: U.S. Manufacturers to Europe & Beyond - September 18 - 20
- UEDA Economic Development Summit - October 1-4
- Manufacturing Day 2017 - October 6
- Save the Date: AMP SoCal Bi-Annual Meeting – November 14
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AMP SoCal Industry Profiles
ACE Clearwater Enterprises: Kellie and Gary Johnson
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ACE Clearwater Enterprises is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing business. Specializing in complex formed and welded assemblies, the Torrance, California-based company has grown to nearly 200 employees.
Kellie Johnson is president of ACE Clearwater and her husband, Gary is vice president, and they work together to continue providing opportunities to their employees and high-quality products to their customers.
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Kellie Johnson, President,
ACE Clearwater Enterprises
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Gary Johnson, Vice President,
ACE Clearwater Enterprises
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WESTEC to host three industry-focused panels presented by AMP SoCal
AMP SoCal is teaming up with WESTEC to offer a series of insightful and informative panels that are specifically created to provide value to those within the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry.
Register for WESTEC and don’t miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of the excellent panels and exhibits!
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SWAG Ushers in a New Day
for Apprenticeships
AMP SoCal Partners at Goodwill and College of the Canyons announce the Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG)
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Register for Next AMP SoCal Webinar:
Export Trade for
Small and Medium Manufacturers
Thursday, August 17, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Leah Goold-Haws,
Director, Global Trade & Logistics, Center for International Trade Development, Long Beach City College
Entering foreign markets can seem like a long and daunting process, and many businesses wonder if it's worth the effort. But did you know that companies who export are 17% more profitable than those who don't? Exporting opens a wide range of opportunities and helps businesses weather local economic cycles more effectively.
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Increase Sales in Global A&D Markets:
Facts, Benefits, How to Move Forward
If you’re not selling in global markets, you are missing out on the chance to access new customers and increase sales by exporting!
ExporTech™ for Manufacturers (SMMs) helps you:
- Create an actionable export growth plan,
- Identify key global markets, and
- Connect you with Trade Professionals to achieve your export objectives.
Scholarships are available for California companies. Next ExporTech™ starts on September 19 in San Bernardino, CA.
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Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Certification for Executives
Online Course - Available NOW
This 12-hour online course offers an executive-level Additive Manufacturing (AM) certification based on the latest industry standards and best practices. The course provides an understanding of when, where, and if AM technologies may be applied within your company. Developed by UCI Institute for Design and Manufacturing Innovation and brought to you by AMP SoCal.
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Programs Extended Through December 2017!
Recruiting Defense Impacted Manufacturers for Free or Reduced Cost Assistance
If you are an aerospace and defense manufacturer whose business has been negatively impacted by reduced Department of Defense procurement and contracting, you may be eligible for free or reduced cost business development services for your company.
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A&D Forum Chapter Meetings
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.
- Orange County Chapter - Next Meeting in Sept.
- South Bay Chapter - "Urgency for DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Compliance by Dec 31, 2017: An update on DCMA, The Defense Contract Management Agency", Chris Buthe, Manager of Cyber Physical Security Services, CMTC, Wednesday, September 13, 2017
- LA Chapter - "Hardware Entrepreneurship in Los Angeles", Shaun Arora, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Make in LA, Friday, August 18, 2017
- San Fernando Valley Chapter - "Persistence: The Value of Taking the Long View", Garry Burdick, Manager, Human/Robotic Mission Systems, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Tuesday, August 15, 2017
- San Diego Chapter - Next Meeting in Sept.
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Meet with the A&D Commercial Specialist from Australia's U.S. Embassy
Week of August 21, 2017
San Diego, Irvine, Los Angeles
Meet one on one with Doug Hartley, Sr. Commercial Specialist for Aerospace and Defense at U.S. Embassy in Australia, to discuss business opportunities and challenges specific to your company in Australia.
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2017 SBIR Road Tour in Southern California
San Diego - September 11, 2017
Irvine - September 12, 2017
Los Angeles - September 13, 2017
Attention small technology firms and innovators: America’s largest seed fund is coming to California! The 2017 SBIR Road will show you how to access funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. It’s your opportunity to speak directly with program officers from many federal agencies.
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WESTEC
September 12-14, 2017
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
Attend the West Coast's largest technology event and get the technology solutions you need with the most machining, metrology, design, waterjet, software, digital 3D printing and engineering expertise than you can find anywhere!
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Discover Global Markets:
U.S. Manufacturers to Europe & Beyond
September 18-20, 2017
Cleveland, Ohio
Discover Global Markets is the U.S. Department of Commerce’s flagship event series for
U.S. exporters
in Cleveland, Ohio. In just two and a half days, September 18 -20, attendees at Discover Global Markets will uncover new exporting opportunities, learn from seasoned exporters, and connect with hundreds of networking contacts.
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UEDA Economic Development Summit
October 1-4, 2017
Long Beach, CA
Each year the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) welcomes innovative and vocal leaders from across the nation to share ideas and best practices in higher education economic development. It is a great opportunity for businesses, communities, and EDCs to learn how to partner with two- and four-year universities while also networking with thought leaders from across the country.
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Manufacturing Day
October 6, 2017
Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. AMP SoCal is currently recruiting ideas for a Manufacturing Day-related event! Please contact us with suggestions at
ampsocal@usc.edu.
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SAVE THE DATE
AMP SoCal Bi-Annual Meeting: Manufacturing the Future of A&D
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
USC Tutor Campus Center, Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by the USC Center for Economic Development (CED)
The upcoming AMP SoCal Bi-Annual Meeting presents a unique opportunity for manufacturers, industry support services, government representatives and economic development professionals from across the Southern California region to gather and learn about innovation, industry advancement, and best practices for the promotion of job growth and business development.
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AMP SoCal | (213) 740-9494 | ampsocal@usc.edu | AMPSoCal.org
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