Economic Development Forum to Focus on
Defense Technology Companies
Learn about the growing attraction to the Wake County/Triangle area as a major center for the location of defense technology companies. At the April 20 Economic Development Forum, industry experts and panelists will discuss a range of topics, including:
- An overview of the defense technology cluster
- How the Triangle stacks up against global competition
- What Wake County and the Triangle communities need to do to position the region for future recruitment of this rapidly expanding global industry
- How local companies can secure federal contracts
The panel will be moderated by Vince Sadd, director, global marketing, LORD Corporation. Featured speakers include:
- James Reese, chief executive officer, TigerSwan
- Joan Myers, director of cyber security, Applied Research Associates
- Walter Skinner, partner, Williams Mullen
- Diane Zanetti, senior vice president and senior client manager, government contracting group, Bank of America
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Information
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
8:30 a.m.: Registration
9 a.m.: Welcoming Remarks
and Presentation
10 a.m.: Q & A
10:15 a.m.: Closing Remarks
Marbles Kids Museum/Zanzibar room
201 E. Hargett St.
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Registration
Please RSVP to Tanya Blalock if you plan to attend or call 919.664.7048.
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Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Bank of America
Silver Sponsors
Williams Mullen
LORD Corporation
Bronze Sponsor
Alfred Williams & Company
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