JARI will be the collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.
JARI Releases 2016 Annual Report
Linda Thomson
President
The 2016 JARI Annual Report "Building Economic Momentum: Creating a Strong Foundation for Growth" is now available for review on the JARI website. The report documents improved economic activity over the past year, with more jobs created and retained, more financing secured, and less displaced workers served. Eleven new businesses were started with JARI's assistance, while 725 people received training to enhance job opportunities. Highlights include the creation of the JARI Growth Fund, assistance to companies locating or growing in the region, and diversification strategies for small defense firms.
The support that is received from our partners, financial contributors, directors and committee members is paramount to the collaboration that ultimately assists our regional employers and our communities.
Please contact me at
[email protected] if you have questions or would like additional information about this report.
JARI Industry Partnerships Reorganize
Debi Balog
Director, Workforce Development
The JARI industry partnerships held a meeting on June 27 to discuss ideas on how they plan to reorganize. Nearly 30 people attended and gave input on what they believe is working well within the groups and what could use improvement
to make them more valuable. Attendees also set goals on what they would like to see accomplished.
The mission of the partnerships is to provide programs and initiatives in an effort to build workforce capacity. All of the feedback given will be reviewed and evaluated. The information from the session will be available on our website within the next few weeks.
If you would like more information about the JARI partnerships visit our
website. If you are interested in joining, contact Debi Balog at
[email protected].
DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force Seeking Comments
Lenora Leasure
PTAC Program Manager
The Defense Acquisition Regulations Systems, Department of Defense is seeking comments in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 13777. This order established a Federal policy "to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens". Per the Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 dated Tuesday, June 20, 2017,the DoD Regulatory Reform Task Force is now accepting input related to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
Written comments, identified as ''DFARS-RRTF-2017-01'', must be submitted on or before August 21, 2017 to be considered. Submissions may be made through the Federal eRulemaking portal, fax or USPS Mail. All comments, including any personal information provided, will be posted to www.regulations.gov. Additional information on how to submit comments can be found in the Federal Register notice.
If you'd like to learn more, please contact us at (814) 254-4022 or via email at [email protected].
