PRESS RELEASE – October 12, 2022 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity for up to $400,000 to be awarded to up to 12 entities including private organizations, colleges and universities, private sector firms, nonprofit organizations and state, local or tribal governmental agencies to provide critical training and counseling to aspiring and existing veteran small business owners as a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC). The news comes ahead of Nations Veterans Small Business Week 2022, one of the Agency’s flagship events, taking place October 31 – November 4, that will put the spotlight on one of the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities...
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If you haven’t registered for our upcoming event, please do so soon! Registration & e-tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/390140900937 The Northeast Indiana Defense Industry Association (NIDIA) is hosting a panel on doing business in the defense space on August 18th at Parkview Field Picnic Pavilion in Fort Wayne. We have invited procurement & contracting specialists from larger companies to be part of our panel, discussing what their companies need and how smaller, local companies can become a supplier / subcontractor for them. Participating companies include Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, Ultra & AM General. The event includes a meal and ticket for...
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Dear NIDIA Members, The Indiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is conducting a survey to better understand commercial and academic needs related to access to classified work areas and networks in military facilities, i.e., “Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities” or “SCIFs.” Please take a few minutes to share your feedback using the link below. https://iedc.formstack.com/forms/classified_work_areas_and_networks Thank you for your attention and participation!
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All, Join the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council on Friday, September 23, 2022 for a day on the links at Brookwood Golf Club for the 2nd Annual Golf for the Warrior! Let us show you how we turn a golf outing into an event celebrating our local military families and their bases. The event will raise funds for the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council’s Military Support Fund (no refunds will be issued). The fund provides emergency financial assistance to military families in Northeast Indiana. Last year our event was sold-out, make sure you sign-up as soon as possible. The Golf...
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Don’t miss the 2022 Congressman Banks Job Far at Purdue University Fort Wayne on Wednesday, July 6th from noon – 3:00pm. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with hundreds of job seekers. Recruit and interview these prospective employees the same day you meet with the. This will also be a great time to network with other business owners and to showcase your own company. When: Wednesday, July 6 from noon – 3:00pm Where: Purdue University Fort Wayne, Walb Student Union, International Ballroom Download the event flyer and visit https://banks.house.gov/job-fair/job-fair-registration.htm to register your organization for the Job Fair today!
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Join Lifeline Data Centers on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 10:30am to 1:30pm at their Fort Wayne office – 7601 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46816. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Lifeline is opening its Fort Wayne, Indiana data center that will begin operations with 80,000 square feet and a FISMA High posture. Lifeline’s new data center will utilize the same custom and patented, electrical and mechanical continuous operation design that has allowed Lifeline’s Indianapolis facility to remain constantly online for nearly 15 years. This new data center will operate on a separate power grid than Central Indiana,...
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Please the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council for a free social meet and greet, June 1st, to learn more about how the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council is building the country’s most engaged military community here in Northeast Indiana. Space is limited, please sign up by registering through the ticket button. When: June 1st, 2022 from 6:00pm – 8:00pmWhere: Parkview Field, Suite Level Lounge (1301 Ewing St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802) Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided along with one drink ticket and a cash bard. Dress is business casual. For more details and to register for this FREE event,...
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The TriCore Cybersecurity Summit is the perfect opportunity to learn from renowned security experts from across the nation on how to protect your business from cyberattacks through guest presentations, interactive panels, and networking discussions. While you enjoy an included lunch, you will be able to hear from our partners that are experts in their different sectors of the cybersecurity community. Gain insight into how utilizing a layered approach to cybersecurity is increasingly important. Following the presentations, we will hold a Q&A to allow attendees to ask questions to any of the panelists. The summit will conclude with a happy hour, networking opportunities...
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NIDIA Board Member Joe Predina and his member company, Logistikos, were recently highlighted in an interview on theniic.org. To learn more about Joe and Logistikos, read the article at https://theniic.org/news/northeast-indiana-company-creates-opportunities-for-post-retirement-world-class-engineers
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Hello NIDIA members! Don’t forget to RSVP for this great event! Lifeline Data Centers is hosting a NIDIA Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first day of the Armed Forces Qualifying runs. This will be on Saturday, May 21 at the Lifeline suite on turn 2 of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Come watch this year’s 500 drivers go all out in their attempt to qualify for the big race! It’s a great time to network with fellow NIDIA members and enjoy some relaxation time. Food and drinks will be provided. Tickets are limited so please RSVP to JJ...
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