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November 18
The Modern Day Arsenal of Democracy: Winning with the Defense Industry in Michigan
The Defense, Aerospace and Homeland Security industries quietly generate more than 7B in annual revenue in the state of Michigan each year. While Detroit rightly deserves the Motown moniker as the birthplace of automotive manufacturing, numerous global, middle market and small businesses located in Metro Detroit have significant defense operations. Our area is also home to the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) and Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). From its beginnings as the Army Tank Arsenal in 1940 to today when the TACOM and TARDEC facilities form the center of the modern day Arsenal of Democracy, the Defense industry has been a major part of the manufacturing base in Michigan for decades.
Please join us for an informative panel discussion of area business leaders with defense experience. We will also learn about the rich history of the Tank Arsenal and its evolution into a modern day research center. After the presentation and continental breakfast, we will be treated to a guided tour of the facility to see the exciting vehicle and weapons testing and research work being done by TACOM.
Short presentation by TACOM and a panel presentation.
Major General Gwen Bingham will give opening remarks. Randy Talbot, TACOM LCMC Command Historian, will give us an overview of the facility and what they do.
Panelists
John Higgins, Senior Partner, Huron Capital Partners
Angie Lommen, Program Director, Support & Technical Services, BAE Systems
Beth McReynolds, Vice President of Finance and Administration, Waltonen Engineering
Moderator
Andrey Tomkiw, Attorney, Tomkiw Mackewich, PLC
Please note
*****You must have security clearance to enter the facility. Sharon Kimble will email you the form to fill out and it must be returned no later than Friday, November 7. If the form is not returned by November 7, you will not be able to attend the event.*****
The tour is limited to the first 100 registrants and will go out in two groups of 50.
Registration closes the week prior to the event
Foreign citizens have enhanced due diligence and will need to register ASAP
Once on the tour, participants are committed to the full tour.
No walk-ins will be allowed at this event. You must be signed up in a week in advance.
What is TACOM?
The U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, headquartered in Warren, Michigan, in partnership with the Army's Program Executive Offices, is one of the Army's largest weapon systems research, development, and sustainment organizations.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 18
AGENDA:
Registration | 7:30 a.m.
Program Begins | 7:45 a.m.
Tours | 8:30 a.m.
Meeting Ends | 9:30 a.m.
COST: Members 30 | Guests 50
WHERE:
U.S. Army TACOM
6501 E. 11 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48397-5000
Hosted by: ACG
Chapter
Detroit