19
May '20

Purdue MEP Develops Return to Work & Recovery Guide

To show our commitment to the manufacturing industry during this difficult time, Purdue MEP has developed an in-depth Returning to Work & Recovery Guide to assist the Indiana manufacturing industry. It is our hope this resource provides extended support as we all maintain, resume or restart operations. In conjunction with the Indiana Manufacturers Association, the plan will be rolled out this Thursday, May 21st. Return to Work and Recovery Guide Launch Webinar: Date: Thursday, May 21st Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EST) Format: WebEx/Webinar Register: Click here Information found in this guide is based on COVID-19 Best Practices as recommended by...

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08
May '20

Statewide Business Impact Survey for IN Relief & Recovery

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is asking for businesses to provide input to a survey, at the link below, concerning the impact of COVID-19. While the URL states “small biz,” they are seeking responses from businesses of all sizes.  Each business only needs to submit one response. The IEDC will keep the survey open until Tuesday https://isbdc.org/small-biz-impact-survey/

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28
Apr '20

COVID-19 Resources for Northeast Indiana

When stay-at-home orders are lifted, you’ll need to be ready to keep your customers and employees safe from COVID-19. Now is the time to start mapping out what a healthy reopening will look like at your business: How might you implement distancing measures? Would employees or customers need to wear face masks? Are there cleaning procedures that could help prevent the spread of the virus? Join Greater Fort Wayne Inc. for “Roadmap to a Healthy Reopening”, a series of FREE webinars that will help you think through the procedures and protocols to consider implementing. Presented by Greater Fort Wayne Inc....

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20
Apr '20

Personal Protection Equipment Request for State of Indiana

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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02
Mar '20

Defense Cybersecurity Assurance Program (DCAP) Seminar

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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19
Feb '20

PFW Spring Career Fair and NEW Tuesday Talent Launch

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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18
Feb '20

Cyber Security Forum at Ivy Tech

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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10
Dec '19

Rep. Banks Celebrates Commitment to Hypersonics Research in NDAA Conference Report

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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