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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NIDIA members – Please plan to attend our next All-Member meeting on December 2nd, 5pm, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. You can also register at the link provided below. After the meeting, please plan to stay for a courtside reception at the Mad Ants basketball game to network and meet the speakers. We’ve lined up three excellent speakers for our meeting. Steve Lutz entered the US Army as a Field Artillery Officer in 1971 after graduating from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. He served worldwide on Active Duty in a variety of positions/ duties, including commanding a Field Artillery...
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Techfest is November 22. This is a Fort Wayne community outreach for high school students. It doesn’t cost anything for a company to have a booth at the career fair. This provides students the opportunity to see all the great companies in our area that hire people with STEM degrees. It’s easy to go register online for a booth. http://www.neitechfest.com/. NIDIA is a sponsor for this great event. Raytheon, USSI, and BAE are some of the companies that currently participate. The Northeast Indiana region needs YOUR help if we are going to attract, train, and retain our top young talent...
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New event from DEF Bloomington featuring the NavalX on Wednesday, October 16th at Dallara IndyCar Factory at 5:30 PM. This event features the newly launched NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge and veteran entrepreneurs and their stories. Come join us for a chance to learn more and meet other virtuous insurgents! Tickets are free, as well as hors d’oeuvres and open bar. For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/def-bloomington-presents-navalx-seaside-chat-in-indianapolis-tickets-75244581569 What: NAVALX – Seaside chat discussing the Midwest Tech Bridge and what it means for the Midwest Defense Community. The chat will be followed by a panel discussion from our six veteran entrepreneurs hailing from various places in the...
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This Defense Cybersecurity Assurance Program (DCAP) Seminar includes informational sessions that describe DoD cyber contracting regulations and requirements, resources, and practical tools that your business can use to meet the requirements. When: November 12, 2018, 8:30am – 4:00pm Where: Dimension Mill, 642 N. Madison St., Bloomington, IN 47404 Click Here For more Information and To Register When registering you have the option to choose which Track of training you feel is best for your situation: Track 1 For individuals from organizations just beginning their cybersecurity journey, you will gain a clear understanding of the actions needed to become compliant with DFARs...
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Join IN3 and the Department of Navy Rapid Innovation Fund at the September INCATT Member Showcase Event at The Center at The Heritage Group in Indianapolis, Ind. on Monday, September 30. Are you a small business selling a commercial product you want to qualify to sell the U.S. military? Do you have a technology developed through the SBIR program and need commercialization opportunities? Are you a defense contractor looking for funding sources to test and integrate small business technologies into your platforms? Navy RIF contracts can provide a vehicle for defense acquisition programs to begin procuring products from small businesses....
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Get your tickets for the Northeast Indiana Base Community Council Luncheon featuring Special Forces Warrior, Speaker, and Author of Conquer Anything – Greg Stube. The program will begin at 11:30am at the Parkview Mirro Center on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Click here to view the event flyer for additional information.
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