NASA brings new business opportunity event to Cook County manufacturers
Cook County Board President Preckwinkle, the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium, and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center will host a three-day virtual event with NASA and its prime contractors to bring new business opportunities to manufacturers in Cook County and throughout Illinois.
In 2020, NASA's prime contractors received more than $2 billion in contract funding to support the Marshall Space Flight Center's ongoing development of NASA's Space Launch System and its proposals to create complementary systems.
If you're a manufacturing company looking to work with NASA and its contractors, attend this free three-day series of virtual events. Learn about the essentials of doing business with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Johnson Space Center, and its prime contractors; workshops to assist manufacturers in acquiring the necessary credentials to work with NASA and its contractors; and matchmaking opportunities for local, women, minority-owned, and regional manufacturers.
Registration is required for each event.
This complimentary series - addressing the number one concern of Cook County manufacturers to create new growth - provides Illinois manufacturers the opportunity to connect with large government contractors through subcontracting programs, with the potential of growing their businesses and diversifying their supply chains.
Session 1: How to Do Business with NASA on Tuesday, April 27, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Hear updates on the NASA supplier program directly from small business specialists with the Marshall Space Flight Center and Johnson Space Center. The panel features 8 prime contractors: Blue Origin, Boeing, Dynetics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SAIC, SpaceX, and Teledyne Brown Engineering.
Session 2: Join the NASA Supply Chain: Requirements and Resources Webinar on Tuesday, May 4 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Outlining for manufacturers the necessary quality and cybersecurity credentials to work with NASA and its contractors, and how to obtain certification. Discover resources to help you navigate the government contracting process
Session 3: Illinois Manufacturing Matchmaking: NASA and NASA Prime Contractors on Tuesday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Individual matchmaking meetings for Illinois manufacturers, including minority-owned companies. Meeting matches will be made based on supplier capabilities and contractor needs. Registration does not guarantee an appointment.
Virtual seating is limited. Priority registration is given to Illinois-based manufacturers.
Sign up at www.imec.org.