AMP SoCal Monthly Newsletter
March 2019
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News
- USC Center for Economic Development hosts Fireside Chat on National Cybersecurity Issues with General (Ret.) Petraeus and Dr. Clifford Neuman - March 18
- Involved in the Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry? CED needs your expertise on March 21.
- GO-Biz Now Accepting Applications for California Competes Tax Credits
- ExporTech Program Helps Businesses Expand Globally
- Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute Offering Competitive Funding Opportunity
- Weekly Federal Announcements for the Week of March 11, 2019
Events
- March A&D Forum Events
- Upcoming Manufacturing Conferences & Trade Shows in Southern California
- March Mixer - Women in Defense Los Angeles Chapter - March 14
- Webinar: Cybersecurity Threats to the Aerospace & Defense Industry - March 20
- March AIAA Dinner Meeting - March 20
- Cybersecurity Workshop Training DFARS 204.73 / NIST SP 800-171 - March 20
- LAEDC R.E.D Talk: Investment in A.I and Automation Across Industry in LA County - March 21
- NASA/JPL Annual Small Business Opportunity Fair - April 2
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USC Center for Economic Development hosts Fireside Chat on National Cybersecurity Issues with
General (Ret.) Petraeus and Dr. Clifford Neuman
Please join the Price School - USC Center for Economic Development for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear from two of the nation’s foremost experts on matters related to cyber preparedness and national security on
March 18.
Together, General Petraeus and Dr. Neuman will discuss cybersecurity dangers, recent cyberattacks, and what actions the U.S. government and military are taking to prepare and what more needs to be done.
This free event will be one hour at USC Lewis Hall or via live webinar.
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Involved in the Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry? CED needs your expertise on March 21.
The USC Center for Economic Development (CED) is inviting those involved within the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry to share their expertise in a focus group meeting on
Thursday, March 21 from 10 AM – 12PM either in person at USC or online
. The focus group is sponsored by the Economic Development Administration, the U.S. Department of Commerce and will assist CED in providing insights into the UAS industry within Southern California.
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GO-Biz Now Accepting Applications for
California Competes Tax Credits
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that it is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). The tax credits, which are administered three times per year, are available to businesses that plan to expand to California or stay and grow in the state. For this application period, there are at least $74 million in tax credits available for businesses that are expanding and adding full-time jobs in California.
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ExporTech Program Helps
Businesses Expand Globally
About 95% of consumers worldwide live outside of the U.S. and this has resulted in an increasing interest and priority for manufacturers to export their products. ExporTech, established by the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a program that provides national export assistance in order to help new business or existing businesses to enter or expand into global markets, respectively.
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Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute Offering Competitive Funding Opportunity
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM), is a member of the Manufacturing USA network of institutes formed to overcome technical hurdles in key aspects manufacturing technology. ARM adapts technology in order to create sustainable growth and improve economic development by collaborating with businesses that aim to lead the future of robotics and automation in American manufacturing. Periodically they hold project calls to fund research to produce needed advancements.
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Selected Federal Agency Announcements and Related for the Week of March 11, 2019
We regularly receive a selection of recent announcements gleaned from various federal sources and colleagues. Special thanks to EDA, ETA and other federal partners for sharing content that we may then share with you! Please continue to check back on our blog as this is updated regularly.
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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. Waitlists are maintained for all meetings and tours.
Orange County Chapter:
- March 7: Tour of EnCore Group, Huntington Beach, CA (sold out)
South Bay Chapter:
- March 13: Tour of Northrop F/A-18 Assembly Line (sold out)
Los Angeles Chapter:
- March 15: "Catalyze and Capitalize with NewSpace Innovation", Andre Doumitt, Director of Innovation Development, iLab, The Aerospace Corporation
San Fernando Valley Chapter
San Diego Chapter:
- March 21: Manufacturing Business Mixer plus presentation at Pacific Islander Beer Company in Santee
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Upcoming Manufacturing Conferences & Trade Shows
in Southern California
March 25-27, 2019
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2019 Undersea Warfare Technology Spring Conference
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San Diego, CA
This conference covers all aspects of multi-domain undersea warfare
April 11, 2019
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MEXPORT
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TBD
Manufacturers from Baja California, Mexico, San Diego and Southern California, wanting to find regional suppliers for components and services
April 29 – May 2, 2019
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AeroDef Manufacturing 2019
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Long Beach, CA
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
May 21-22, 2019
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Space Tech Expo
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Pasadena, CA
America’s Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting Place for Space Technology
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March Mixer - Women in Defense Greater Los Angeles
March 14 | Proud Bird, El Segundo, CA
Come meet the 2019 Women in Defense Greater Los Angeles Board and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and beverages at the newly renovated Proud Bird set next to the dramatic runways of LAX Airport! All are welcome - come to develop your career, network, and make new friends! Be sure to arrive right at 4:30 p.m. for a complimentary aviation tour!
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AIAA Section 3/20 Dinner Meeting
Weds. March 20 | Manhattan Beach Public Library
Student led micro-satellite and micro-propulsion development
| Dr. Amelia Greig,
Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering Department California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
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Cybersecurity Workshop Training
DFARS 204.73 / NIST SP 800-171
March 20 | Phoenix, AZ (Or Online Webinar)
Northrop Grumman, in collaboration with the USC Center for Economic Development, is offering free cybersecurity training to small businesses through an Air Force Small Business Office Mentor Protégé Program. This workshop is open to all small businesses. Advance registration is required.
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Webinar: Cybersecurity Threats to the
Aerospace & Defense Industry
March 20 | 10 AM
Today's threat actors are advanced and persistent (APT) and pose a formidable challenge to Aerospace & Defense companies tasked with keeping sensitive data secure. The aerospace and defense industrial complex is frequently targeted by them, hoping to steal sensitive technology. However, there are steps a company can take to prevent or lessen the impact of security breaches. In addition, the US government and Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has provided guidelines to help companies strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.
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R.E.D Talk: Investment in A.I and Automation Across Industry in LA County
March 21 | Cross Campus, El Segundo, CA
Taking a closer look at how industries like transportation, aerospace, trade & logistics, manufacturing, and banking are adapting to new waves of technology and advancement in automation.
- Local Impact of A.I. & Automation
- Where should businesses be investing in digital transformation?
- Software Robotics & Robotic Process Automation
- Data science & analytics are the new valued currency!
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Annual Small Business Opportunity Fair
April 2 | Pasadena Conference Center, Pasadena, CA
The JPL Small Business Programs Office along with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the Small Business Opportunity Fair. This event focuses on helping the small businesses throughout the country highlight their products and/or services to the large business and government communities. We continue to support and promote events such as this to find small businesses that can provide various types of products and/or service efforts through their creativity and ingenuity with problem solving.
Stop by and say hello at the AMP SoCal booth!
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