MAPPING THE INTERNATIONAL SALES LANDSCAPE IN THE DEFENSE & HOMELAND SECURITY MARKETS

In 2012, U.S. foreign military sales topped $65 billion. This panel will introduce small and mid-sized companies to some of the possibilities and pitfalls that accompany expanding into the international market.  The speakers will discuss the types of opportunities available and how to access them, the differences between foreign military sales (FMS) and direct commercial sales (DCS) and how to leverage the U.S. government and foreign embassies in the D.C. area.  This will be the first in a series of events designed to get GTSC members and other small and mid-sized companies thinking about the possibility of diversifying their revenues through international work. >>Read More

Evan Croen Director Government Sales Research Bloomberg Government	Marisa Lino Ambassador (ret.) Corporate Director Homeland, Civil, Regulatory & International Relations Northrup Grumman Corporation
Vangala S. Ram Office Director Bureau of Political-Military Affairs & Office of Regional Security and Arms Transfers U.S. Department of State

 

The GTSC International Action Group is chaired by RADM Donald Loren, Od Dominion Strategies, and Brandon Torres Declet, GTSC Strategic Advisor and CEO of Southern Crux International.

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: FOCUS ON FEMA & HHS

GTSC recognizes National Preparedness Month (NPM) each September with an extensive program aimed at helping companies get prepared and understand why their own preparedness is key to the missions of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). If the homeland and national security community isn't buttoned up, how can we help our Federal partners achieve mission?

For this year's NPM, GTSC has partnered with the InfraGard National Capital Region Members Alliance (INCRMA), the FBI's public private partnership with the private sector that works to create a more resilient critical infrastructure in the Washington, DC metro area. Join GTSC and InfraGard to hear from key preparedness officials in FEMA and HHS about how your company can be prepared and assist with appropriate mission areas to be a part of the Whole Community of emergency management. 

Speakers:

Sara Bryant Program Development Section Chief Preparedness Grants Division, FEMA	Brian Kamoie Assistant Administrator Grant Programs FEMA	Newly Confirmed!   Dr. Lisa Kaplowitz Deputy Assistant Secretary  for Policy Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response HHS
David Kaufman Associate Administrator  for Policy, Program Analysis, and International Affairs FEMA	Darryl Madden Director READY Campaign FEMA	Linda Mathes CEO American Red Cross in the National Capital Region
Jason McNamara Vice President Obsidian Analysis &  former Chief of Staff to Administrator Craig Fugate FEMA	Joseph Trindal President InfraGard National Capital Region Members Alliance & President Direct Action Resilience	Dr. Michael Walter Detection Branch Chief  & Program Manager BioWatch Office of Health Affairs DHS

INSIGHT SESSION WITH 

RICHARD SERINO, 

DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, FEMA 

Deputy Administrator

Mr. Serino was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate as the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Deputy Administrator in October 2009. In this role, he works directly with Administrator Craig Fugate to promote the "whole community" approach to emergency management, which seeks to build, sustain, and improve the Department's capacity to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. 

DO YOU KNOW WHERE

YOUR EMPLOYEES ARE?

Following the attack at the Boston Marathon, so many people tried to reach their loved ones that wireless carriers couldn't keep up with demand. When faced with calamity, we want to check on our friends and family and get information about what happened.

Don't Make It Up As You Go Along

This need to receive and disseminate information following a catastrophe is important to businesses, too. You need to determine where your employees are and if everyone is safe. You need to make sure people know what they should do or where they should go. You need to reach out to your customers. In some cases, you need to talk to the press and answer their questions.

It is difficult, if not impossible, to come up with a coherent, comprehensive communications plan in the shadow of a crisis. Often, saying the wrong thing can haunt you for weeks or months after the event. >>Read More

Lilly Harris CEO MSA

Lilly Harris is the President and CEO of Man-Machine Systems Assessment (MSA). MSA is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business with 23 years of government contracting experience. MSA is passionate about our Warfighters and the preparedness of our nation. MSA works diligently to evaluate defense systems, ensure continuity of operations and support mission critical programs that are aligned with our passion and mission. 

Visit: www.msaincorp.com

Follow: @MSAincorp

September 25: Crisis Communications for any Organization

During an emergency, it is imperative that those within your organization know how to communicate effectively. This includes both internal and external communications, and applies to emergencies of all types, large and small. >>Register