The State of Indiana is seeking companies to provide Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The kinds of equipment and associated specifications are provided in the file linked below. Luke Bosso is the first point of contact for the State of Indiana’s procurement of goods such as gowns, masks, and shields. PPE List for Indiana If your company is able to provide this type of equipment, please contact Luke directly – his contact information is below: Luke Bosso SVP, Chief of Staff Indiana Economic Development Corporation 1 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.234.2083 317.432.7281
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Here are some informational documents prepared by the office of Senator Mike Braun: CARES Act Defense Information CARES Act Veterans Information CARES Act Business Resource Guide
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Please find guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding critical infrastructure during shutdowns below: Defense_Industrial_Base_Essential_Critical_Infrastructure_Workforce.pdf CISA_Guidance_on_Essential_Critical_Infrastructure_Workers_1-20-508c.pdf
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The Defense Cybersecurity Assurance Program (DCAP) supports defense contractors across the supply chain by offering expert cybersecurity training, consulting services and technical assistance. Additionally, a limited amount of grant funding is available for qualifying defense suppliers that need assistance in becoming compliant with DFARs 252.202-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting) using the NIST SP 800-171 (Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations) security guidelines. Compliance with this Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation is a mandatory requirement for defense contractors who receive Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This seminar includes informational sessions that describe DoD cyber contracting regulations...
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Please see attached flier for the 2020 Spring Mastodon Career Fair at Purdue University Fort Wayne. The event is planned for Thursday, April 2 from 1230 PM until 330 PM in the Lutheran Health Fieldhouse on the Purdue University Fort Wayne campus. If you would like additional information, please check out the web page HERE. We are also starting a new program called Tuesday Talent Launch (view flier here), in which we will host employers looking to connect with Purdue Fort Wayne students for part-time jobs or internships. There is no fee to reserve a table, and employers are limited...
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Meet academic, industry and law enforcement experts for intimate discussions about cyber threats, trends and technologies. This even is free and open to the public. When & Where: February 28, 2020 from 6-9pm Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Coliseum Campus Auditorium 3800 North Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN Presenters will include: Special Agents from the FBI Cybercrime Unit will be discussing cybercrime and how it affects everyone Dark Rhino Information Security will be speaking about what every company needs to know about Cybersecurity and protecting their company and customers Information Security Officers from Parkview Health will be speaking about what every...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2019 Rep. Banks Celebrates Commitment to Hypersonics Research in NDAA Conference Report WASHINGTON – The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report was filed with the Rules Committee tonight. Rep. Banks submitted and fought for language to be included in the report that directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) with a university consortium. As a conferee of the conference committee, Rep. Banks signed the Conference Report before it was filed. The report received bipartisan and bicameral support. “Hypersonics is crucial to our global competition with China. I...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2019 Rep. Banks Announces Release of Reagan Task Force Report on Strengthening America’s National Security Innovation Base WASHINGTON, D.C. –This week, the Reagan Institute’s Reagan Task Force released a report outlining its recommendations to strengthen America’s National Security Innovation Base (NSIB). The report, the “Contest for Innovation: Strengthening America’s National Security Innovation Base in an Era of Strategic Competition,” addresses key challenges facing the Department of Defense (DoD) as it prepares for the future constructs of warfare. Rep. Jim Banks’ served as Commissioner on the Reagan Task Force for nearly a year and his input...
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Reminder – if you haven’t done so, please register now for our next All-Member meeting on December 2nd, 5pm, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. After the meeting, please plan to stay for a court-side reception at the Mad Ants basketball game. We’ve invited STEM students and faculty reps from local universities as well. This is a great opportunity to meet local talent and build a talent pipeline for your company! Register at the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-nidia-all-member-meeting-reception-tickets-79559780445
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All – just a reminder that our lunch-n-learn that was previously planned for this week has been cancelled. Our next meeting is the All Member meeting on December 2 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The link to register for the 2 December meeting is below – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-nidia-all-member-meeting-reception-tickets-79559780445 Thanks!
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