North Dakota Defense Industry Sector Update
09/12/2022 11:30 AM - 09/12/2022 12:30 PM ONLINE
Join the University of North Dakota Center for Innovation (UND-CFI), Defense Alliance and other partners for a free one-hour informational update on the State’s defense industry sector.
UND-CFI recently completed its state-wide supply chain study thanks to a two-year grant from the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC). The activity has led to significant outcomes, including: an analysis of the North Dakota defense industry that has fostered a more engaged and collaborative ecosystem; the creation of an online industry supply chain portal; and a final report to DoD that includes recommendations to enhance the state’s role in the Nation’s defense while contributing to economic development.
This webinar will provide a summary of the final report, demonstrate the online supply chain portal, and summarize the North Dakota defense community’s anticipated actions moving forward. Registrants will be provided a copy of the report and access to the portal prior to the event to maximize time and learning.
Webinar Agenda:
11:30 – 11:35: Introduction and Welcome
- Chip Laingen, Executive Director – Defense Alliance
- Amy Whitney, Director – University of North Dakota Center for Innovation
11:35 – 11:55: Discussion: State of the Defense Industry in North Dakota and the UND-CFI Final Report to DoD OLDCC – North Dakota defense supply chain
- Amy Whitney, UND CFI
- Chip Laingen, Defense Alliance
- Norb Biderman, Defense Alliance / Growth Enterprises
- Jodie Moen, Impact Dakota
- ND Procurement Technical Assistance Center
11:55 – 12:15: North Dakota DoD Portal
- Joe Craig ~ IDEACore, LLC
- Norb Biderman ~ Defense Alliance / Growth Enterprises
12:15 – 12:30: Discussion / Questions & Answers / Summary