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UPCOMING EVENTS
4.14.09
Executive Roundtable Luncheon
Gail Rossides, U.S. Transportation Security Administration Deputy Administrator
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Charlie Palmers
101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.
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4.17.09
Government Affairs Committee Meeting/Luncheon
U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Staff Director (Minority) Brandon Milhorn
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: TBA
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5.21.09
American Security Challenge
Ronald Reagan International Trade Center
Sponsor
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New Members
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COUNCIL SUPPORTS 2009 Tribute to the Coast Guard 6.18.09
For the second year, the Council will participate in the Coast Guard Foundation's annual Tribute Dinner benefitting the men and women of the Coast Guard Academy. The Tribute to the Coast Guard will be held June 18, 2009 at the National Building Museum. Please make your commitment for a table today. Contact Joe Carden for more information. | |
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 MEMBER MEETING 3.26.09
The Council will be holding its Annual Member Meeting the morning of March 26, 2009 to discuss the progress our organization made this past year and the policies and programs in 2009. This relatively short, but substantive meeting will give every member an opportunity to be briefed on our strategic priorities, meet our leadership, and provide them with your thoughts on how to make your membership even more valuable. Please r.s.v.p. |
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Council Becomes Platinum Sponsor of American Security Challenge; deadline for applicants extended to April 6
"The Council embodies
private sector solutions for our nation's homeland security requirements. What
better way to nurture emerging security technologies and develop the next
generation of solutions than to support the American Security Challenge?"
said Marc Pearl, President and CEO of the Council.
This year's American Security Challenge -- with posted cash and contractual awards
exceeding $2.5 million -- will take place on May 21, 2009 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Council
members are encouraged to sponsor and attend the event, held in conjunction
with NDIA's 2009 Homeland Security Science & Technology Stakeholders
Conference East with subject matter support provided by the Science &
Technology Directorate (S&T) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The application deadline for the opportunity to win investment capital or
customer contractual awards with industry partner Alion Sciences has been
extended to April 6. All details on the
Challenge and eligibility are available at www.AmericanSecurityChallenge.com.
"We're excited about
partnerships like the one with the Council because prominent business leaders
in homeland security are the critical link to a more rapid commercialization of
emerging security technologies, and are at the forefront of bringing these
technologies to the battle against terrorism, the defense of our nation and a
rapid response in the event of an incident," said Roger London,
Chairman of the Challenge. "The Homeland Security & Defense
Business Council is an organization that leads private sector solutions by
nurturing and supporting emerging security technologies and their members
encourage and strongly support private sector solutions to public sector
challenges. The Challenge not only helps the country, allowing a multitude of
emerging firms an opportunity to apply, but this partnership will offer Council
members an opportunity to get the first look at the most innovative, advanced
security technology ideas in the country. I am excited that our applicants will
have the opportunity to be introduced to the Council's members."
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 March Roundtables
The Council hosted two Executive Roundtable Luncheons with senior U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials this month. On March 6th the Council hosted U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General Richard Skinner who discussed contracting issues within the department and the challenges of staffing oversight and management. He also highlighted the importance of continued departmental integration and the challenges of a national cyber security policy. On March 17th, U.S. Customs and Borders' Acting Commissioner Jayson Ahern updated the Council about the challenges of the southwest border, cargo screening initiatives and the future of border protection.
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Council Requests Involvement on Supply Chain; Cyber Security; Education Initiatives
The Council is forming workgroups to review and contribute to Executive Briefs on the issues of:
- supply chain
- cyber security
- homeland security curriculum
- contracting and procurement
Thank you to members who have already volunteered. Please contact Kristina Tanasichuk for more information and scope of work. |
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Council Begins Strategic Media Partnership with Security Stockwatch
The Council has developed an important and valuable benefit for our members with our strategic partner, SecurityStockWatch.com, the #1 Google site for "military defense solutions"and "physical security solutions." SecurityStockWatch reaches end-users in your target markets - in the Government space and enterprise verticals. Under this special arrangement, the web portal and newsletter is offering the opportunity to utilize any of their awareness, branding and lead generation programs at a 35% discount.
Please see the interview on SecurityStockWatch with Marc Pearl here and an example of an awareness program with Texas Instruments Government ID program awareness program with Texas Instruments Government ID program .
Please contact Mr. Martin Eli, founder of SecurityStockWatch for more information about this exciting opportunity. |
Have a great week!
Marc Pearl, President & CEO
D: 202 470 6441 | C: 202 271 6000
Joe Carden, Vice President
202 470 6442 direct | 202 302 7784 cell
Membership | Government Affairs
Kristina Tanasichuk, Vice President
(202)470-6443 direct | (703)201-7198 cell
Thought Leadership | Strategic Partnerships
Homeland Security & Defense Business Council
1140 Connecticut Avenue NW - Suite 1008 Washington, DC 20036-4005
Main: 202.470.6440
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