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Paul Dordal, BGen, USAF (ret) Executive Director

Paul Dordal, BGen, USAF (ret) Executive Director. Defense Business Association Meeting April 14, 2009. AGENDA. Defense & Homeland Security Cluster Analysis: Training Development Associates (TDA) and Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH)

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Paul Dordal, BGen, USAF (ret) Executive Director

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  1. Paul Dordal, BGen, USAF (ret) Executive Director Defense Business Association Meeting April 14, 2009

  2. AGENDA • Defense & Homeland Security Cluster Analysis: Training Development Associates (TDA) and Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) • FORSCOM/USARC impact; industry groupings; gap analysis; cluster assessment and opportunities • General Dynamics: Company profile by Bill Groening • NC Military Business Center: Scott Dorney, Executive Director • NC Military Foundation: Will Austin, Executive Director • Talent Acquisition Platform: Geoff Cramer, CEO Futures, Inc. • DBA Discussion: Paul Dordal • Networking: ASOM garden patio, sponsored by K-3 Enterprises

  3. Defense Business Association Sponsored by: The BRAC Regional Task Force The North Carolina Military Business Center The North Carolina Military Foundation Fayetteville/Cumberland Co Chamber of Commerce Networking refreshments sponsored by K-3 Enterprises 3

  4. Purpose and Goals • Purpose: Assist in building Defense & Homeland Security (D&HS) industry clusters in the Ft. Bragg region. • Networking and Business Alliances • Support your company’s needs: • Information about D&HS programs, budgets and future opportunities • Guest speakers: federal and installation level • Connect with skilled talent

  5. Economic Catalyst • Ft. Bragg is the largest Army post in the country and the economic engine for this region • U.S. Army Forces Command and Army Reserve Command Headquarters transferring from Atlanta. • Advanced party arrives in fall of next year, 2010. • New HQ is under construction. Projected operational date is June 21, 2011.

  6. Defense Industry Cluster Analysis Mr. Wayne Freeman, CEO Training & Development Associates Mr. Wayne Grant, Senior Associate Booz Allen Hamilton 7

  7. Company Profile Mr. Bill Groening, Business Developer General Dynamics IT 8

  8. NC MBC Scott Dorney, Executive Director NC Military Business Center 9

  9. NC Military Foundation Will Austin, Executive Director NC Military Foundation 10

  10. FUTURES, Inc. Mr. Geoff Cramer, CEO Futures, Inc. Talent Acquisition Platform 11

  11. “All-American Defense Corridor” Gov Perdue announced the AADC in September 2007 to market and promote Southeastern North Carolina to attract new defense-related companies to the state. Emphasize our strengths: Six major military installations World-class research & development capabilities Motivated and skilled talent pool Outstanding quality of life Excellent transportation systems Objective is to establish Defense & Homeland Security industry sectors with higher skilled, higher paying jobs

  12. NC Center for Defense & Homeland Security “Homeland Security, Intelligence, Technology, Workforce, Sustainability” • FSU: Business Development; R&D/D&HS • Defense Intelligence, management & security programs • Electron Probe Microscope • - Human Factors • - Idea & Innovation Center • Small Business Development • Connections and linkages with other universities and programs *Draft Concept rev 10/27/2008 BRAC RTF *Photo of Biotech Center in RTP used as an illustration

  13. Economic TransformationGoals • Define and establish Defense & Homeland Security (D&HS) industry sectors in North Carolina • Promote and market North Carolina to attract, build and expand D&HS companies in the region to create new high tech jobs • Create partnerships and alliances between industry, universities and D&HS programs • Establish aNorth Carolina Center for Defense & Homeland Security (D&HS)

  14. Benefits of an Association • Purpose: Assist in building Defense & Homeland Security (D&HS) industry clusters in the Ft. Bragg region. • Networking and Business Alliances • Information about D&HS programs, budgets and future opportunities • Website with members only and networking sections • Contacts: military, business and elected officials • Guest speakers: federal, state and installation level • Workforce: connect your company with skilled talent

  15. DBA Organizational Structure Structured and organized through the BRAC RTF May align with the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) Needs to be self-supporting 17

  16. DBA Administrative DBA Director: Ms. Joy Thrash Please contact her or leave a business card Quarterly meetings and an Annual Luncheon in August Dues structure: Two tiers and associate membership Ten or less employees: annual dues are $250 Eleven or more: annual dues are $500 Associate members (not D&HS related): $75 Membership required to attend meetings and events and access members only web pages 18

  17. Workforce Transformation BRAC growth is already occurring. Biggest impact will be felt in 2011 and after. FORSCOM/USARC move is the catalyst for establishing a Defense & HS industry in North Carolina All American Defense Corridor is attracting national attention and defense-related companies to the Fort Bragg region Defense & HS industry assessment will target companies to expand or relocate to this area SUMMARY 19

  18. BRAC Regional Task Force Questions

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