News from the Iowa/Illinois Chapter NDIA

SUMMER UPDATE

TOUR BAE SYSTEMS

NDIA is providing a unique opportunity to tour one of the world’s most advanced technology, defense, aerospace, and security companies. BAE Systems is a Cedar Rapids-based Navigation & Sensor Systems business and a leader in innovating, designing, developing, and manufacturing Military GPS and GPS Anti-jam products for Airborne, Weapons, Ground, and Space users.

TOUR & DINNER BEGINS

Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023 at 3:00pm

7825 6th Street SW

Cedar Rapids IA 52404

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The Tour is No Charge,

But Registration is Required To Attend

THANK YOU SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANTS!

The 14th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium was a success with 249 participants. A wide range of topics were addressed from contracting and cybersecurity to marketing and manufacturing. One of the main highlights being the candid briefing provided by both government personnel and industry members that lead to active conversations regarding the needs and challenges facing the industrial base. Our newest member, Logan Brincks had this to say about the event, “The Annual NDIA Symposium is an invaluable collaboration between industry and government. As a first-time attendee I was able to make connections with industry professionals who understand the defense industry and can solve challenges. With a constantly changing industrial atmosphere, collaboration is no longer a convenience but a necessity. There were numerous networking opportunities that enabled open and candid conversations. I would encourage anyone who has not yet attended to consider attending next year and any industry companies looking to make connections to leverage this symposium.” We look forward to seeing you all at the 15th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium in

May 2024.

Logan Brincks

We would like to welcome our newest member, Logan Brincks, to the IA-IL NDIA Board! Logan is the Engineering Manager for the Medium Caliber production line at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, operated by American Ordinance. In this role, he works to lead a diverse team of design, controls, and manufacturing engineers to support both production and product development. Before his work with American Ordinance, Logan worked as a software engineer at Easerline Avista. Here he assisted with the software certification and testing involved with military and commercial aviation. Logan holds a degree in Software Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Platteville, an MBA from Loras College, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Computer Science in Big Data Analytics from Colorado Technical University. Logan will be taking over Tammy Dean's position as Project Manager. we're thrilled to see Logan step up to the challenge. We can't wait to see the good work that he will do for the IA-IL Chapter as well as the National NDIA.

Alan Wilson

We want to give a big shoutout to Alan Wilson for his incredible service to the IA-IL Chapter of the NDIA! Alan joined the team in 2002 and quickly became an instrumental part of the organization, dedicating his time and energy to the planning and execution of the first five Small Business Symposiums. After more than a decade on the Board, Alan has decided to retire, and we want to take a moment to thank him for all he's done for the NDIA. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors! Thank you Alan!

STEM DONATION

The Flourish & Bots Project was presented with $500 STEM grant by the NDIA IA-IL Chapter on 2 April 2023. The Flourish & Bos Project supports nearly 45 girls participating on FIRST robotics teams. They are currently fielding three FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams for girls in grades 5-8 and one FIRST Tech Challenge team for girls in grades 9-12. NDIA funds will be used to purchase equipment and materials for the high school FTC team as they advance through the tournament structure.

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