The North Alabama International Trade Association announced that personnel from the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command and the Security Assistance Enterprise will participate in an Industry Day for business and industry representatives March 3, 2016, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Jackson Center, 600 Genome Way, Huntsville, Ala., 35806. A networking reception will follow the event from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
Maj. Gen. Mark McDonald, USASAC Commanding General, will provide the keynote address. McDonald's presentation and the subsequent discussion will focus on Foreign Military Sales being conducted across the globe in these separate regions, including regional trends. Additional briefings will focus on challenges faced by large companies and how Small Business can help, as well as a brief from the AMC Small Business Office.
The meeting will focus on facilitating interaction between the military and industry, and the benefits of developing relationships with foreign countries.
USASAC implements approved U.S. Army security assistance programs, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of defense articles and services to eligible foreign governments. The command manages more than 4,700 FMS cases valued at $156 billion for 145 countries, and is responsible for the complete life cycle management of FMS cases.
There is no cost to attend the meeting, but advance reservations are required as seating is limited. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations can be made by visiting http://www.naita.org. For more information, contact NAITA at 256-532-3505. Reservations and cancellations must be received prior to Feb. 29.
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U.S. Army Materiel Command Small Business Office
North Alabama International Trade Association
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