| Day 1 - Monday, September 13, 2010 |
| 1:00 pm |
Exhibitor Setup & Pre-Conference Badge Pick Up |
| BONUS PRE-CONFERENCE FORUM |
| 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. |
Introducing Discovering Your "A" Game
Fall Business Event Co-Chairs, Barbara Motala & Beth Cryderman Moss
In order to bring "Your 'A' Game" attendees should know what their "A" Game is! In the defense industry, your 'A' Game best meets the needs of the customer at the best value. |
| 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. |
Soldier Panel, Moderated by CSM Clinton G. Hall |
| 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. |
Veteran Owned Business Panel, Moderated by COL Jeff Carr, Deputy PM MRAP |
| 4:45 - 5:00 p.m. |
Acquisition Perspective |
| 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. |
Social- Hospitality Suite |
| Day 2 - Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Exhibits, and Continental Breakfast
|
| 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. |
Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
- Ms. Beth Cryderman Moss, National Anthem
- Mr. Don Kotchman, President, NDIA, Michigan Chapter
- Ms. Barbara Motala, Event Chair |
| 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker
Ms. Tracey L. Pinson
Director, Office of Small Business Programs
Department of the Army
(Defense Contracting - National Perspective) |
| 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. |
Sponsor Recognition & Awards
|
| 10:15 - 10: 45 a.m. |
BREAK/DISPLAY REVIEW
|
| 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
COL James Braden, USMC (ret.)
Director, Michigan Defense Contracting Coordination Center (DC3)
(Defense Contracting - State Perspective) |
| 11:30 - 12:30 pm |
LUNCH |
| 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. |
Prime Contractor Panel, Collaboration in the Supply Chain |
| 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. |
BREAK/DISPLAY REVIEW
Optional Tier 1 Town Hall
Networking Cafe & Pub (Mediterranean Room) |
| 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. |
DCMA Panel, COL L. Frank Steinbugl, Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency, Detroit "You've been awarded a contract? We're from the government and we're here to help!" |
| 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. |
Mr. Jonathan G. Cline
Special Agent, Industrial Security Representative
Defense Security Services
"What you need to know about Security"
You will learn what you need to know about Department of Defense industrial and personnel security clearances. |
| 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
BREAK/DISPLAY REVIEW
Reception and Networking Pub |
| 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. |
Social- Hospitality Suite |
| Day 3 - Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Registration, Exhibits, and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. |
Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
- Ms. Barbara Motala, Event Chair |
| 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker
Mr. Michael Viggato
Deputy to the Commander of TACOM LCMC |
| 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. |
Mr. Harry P. Hallock
Executive Director, TACOM LCMC Contracting Center, Army Contracting Command |
| 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. |
BREAK/DISPLAY REVIEW |
| 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Panel Discussion, the Small Business Perspective, |
| 11:45 - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch - Buffet Line |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Luncheon Speaker
Mr. Kevin Fahey
PEO CS&CSS TACOM LCMC
From Concept to Contract
Understanding Customer Requirements |
| 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. |
BREAK/DISPLAY REVIEW
Optional Tier 1 Town Hall
Networking Cafe & Pub (Mediterranean Room) |
| 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. |
Ms. LaRuth Shepherd
TACOM Competition Management Office |
| 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. |
Panel Discussion, Does the Government buy
SERVICES? You bet! |
| 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. |
Conference Wrap Up/Survey Completion |
| 4:15 - 4:30 p.m. |
Networking Availability |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Closing Social |
