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AMP SoCal Monthly Newsletter
July 2017
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News
- Save the Date: AMP SoCal Bi-Annual Meeting – November 14
- Register for upcoming AMP SoCal Webinar - Export Trade for Small and Medium Manufacturers
- GO-Biz Hosting 28 Workshops for Businesses Interested in Applying for Tax Credits
- CESMII Webinar Available Online
- Recruiting Defense Impacted Manufacturers for Free or Reduced Cost Assistance
Events
- LA Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Program Event – August 2-3
- Cerritos College - Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair - August 4
- 8(a) Business Development and HUBZone Program Workshop - August 10
- Fac-a-thon - August 11
- 2017 SBIR Road Tour - September 12
- WESTEC - September 12-14
- Manufacturing Day 2017 - October 6
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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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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.
Register to learn more about export trade opportunities and resources for small and medium manufacturers.
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GO-Biz Hosting 28 Workshops for Businesses Interested in Applying for Over $200 Million in Tax Credits
GO-Biz is awarding over $200 million in tax credits in fiscal year 2017-18. The next CCTC application period starts July 24, 2017. Businesses interested in applying can register to attend any of the workshops and receive helpful information for GO-Biz staff.
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The Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) webinar is now available online
Jim Davis and Dale Turner both delivered an excellent presentation on the LA-based Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) on July 13. If you were unable to watch the webinar live, you can check it out on our website. Learn more about the great work taking place at this national resource and how you can become involved!
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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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2-Day LA Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Program
August 2-3, 2017
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
This two-day program is led by the Bureau of Industry & Security's professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
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Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair
August 4, 2017
10 am - 12 pm
Cerritos College, Automotive Partners Building (AP), Room 12A
The job fair is open to companies looking to hire candidates for entry-to-mid-level positions in manufacturing. The participants are students to have completed a summer intensive manufacturing training program earning industry certifications at the college.
If you are interested in attending the free job fair, please RSVP to Jasmine Arguello at: jarguello@cerritos.edu.
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8(a) Business Development and HUBZone Program Workshop
August 10, 2017
9 am - 11:15 pm
SBA LADO,
Glendale, CA
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office will be conducting FREE workshops. The 8(a) Businesss Development Program is intended to help socially and economically disadvantaged business ownders compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market.
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Fac-a-thon
August 11, 2017
10 am - 12 pm | Online Conference
AMP SoCal will host a web-casted conference to give aerospace and defense industry leaders access to pre-competitive research and the opportunity to become involved in the National Science Foundation Industry/University Collaborative Research Center (NSF IUCRC) grant proposal.
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2017 SBIR Road Tour
September 12, 2017
The Cove @ UCI
The Orange County/Inland Empire stop on the 2017 SBIR Road Tour is coming to the Cove @ UCI to show you how to access and optimize non-dilutive funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Improve your chances for Phase I and follow-on funding!
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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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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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AMP SoCal | (213) 740-9494 | ampsocal@usc.edu | AMPSoCal.org
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