Join us this Friday, August 18, 2023, @ 8-10 a.m. ET DEFTECH Coffee Call

Hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call with NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions, Defense Industry Initiatives and the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC).

8-9 a.m.: Early Bird Session: Networking and discussing current business opportunities, defense trends, and innovation insights. Companies in the DEFTECH Network also discuss their innovations.

We are excited to extend an invitation to attend the DEFTECH Coffee Call hosted by Industry Expansion Solutions at NC State University, where you can learn more about the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC).

The aim of this coffee call is to provide you with insights into AMCC’s mission, objectives, and the impactful work being done to strengthen the national manufacturing ecosystem. As part of our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable practices, we believe that understanding the AMCC’s initiatives can offer valuable insights and potential opportunities for collaboration.

Agenda:

• Overview of the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC)
• AMCC’s Focus Areas, Achievements, and Vision
• How The DEFTECH Community Can Contribute and Engage with AMCC
• Interactive Q&A Session
• Networking and Informal Discussions (Enjoy a cup of coffee on us!)

Whether you’re interested in exploring joint projects, workforce development, sustainable practices, or simply learning more about AMCC’s impact, this coffee call will provide a valuable platform for knowledge-sharing and engagement.

Registration for the In-Person Coffee Call @ NC State University, 1005 Capability Dr, Unit 200, Raleigh, NC 27606, United States | Centennial Campus

**Sign up today!** The In-Person Coffee Call Registration will cut-off at 40.

Please confirm your in-person attendance by [Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Deadline], so we can ensure ample arrangements for a productive and enjoyable session.

We look forward to connecting with you, sharing insights, and exploring how our partnership with IES and AMCC can drive positive change in the manufacturing landscape.

SPEAKER BIO: Matt Bogoshian, AMCC’s Executive Director, is an entrepreneurial leader who served as a policy official at both the California EPA and the U.S. EPA in Washington DC where he helped to create and lead the IMCP initiative to advance more sustainable economic development while teaching at the Georgetown University Law Center.

Matt’s varied career began as a high school history teacher followed by service as a US Navy JAG Corps Officer where he earned the Joint Service Commendation Medal. In Monterey County, California, he and his wife Robin raised three children as he became a state-wide consumer and environmental protection prosecutor, also serving on local governing boards for public schools and affordable housing. In business, he has been a part of several family ventures and more recently was Chief Sustainability Officer for REV, a sustainability services start-up.

2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions:
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 286 586 268 492
Passcode: SG3mYd
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Or call in (audio only)
+1.980.296.2533,,849190916# United States, Charlotte
Phone Conference ID: 849 190 916#
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Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703.217.3127

Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910.824.9609