FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Valley Business and Capital Summit Focuses on Growth and Defense Contracts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 10, 2023

Media Contact:
Sonya Blake
sblake@economicalliance.org
818-379-7000 ext. 106

Valley Business and Capital Summit Focuses on Growth and Defense Contracts

Sherman Oaks, California– The Valley Economic Alliance (The Alliance) is partnering with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) to present the Next Level Business Growth and Capital Summit Friday, June 16, 2023, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (PST) at L.A. Mission College. 

This half-day conference is designed for growing companies in the San Fernando Valley region who want to connect with vital information, tools, resources, and influential decision makers who can help accelerate exponential growth. 

Attendees can expect insightful presentations and panel discussions centered on topics critical to successfully managing U.S. Defense Contracts, exponential growth strategies, procurement and contracting, and capital acquisition.

Topics and panel discussions fall under three tracks:

• Federal Procurement and Contracting & Supply Chain Growth
• Strategies for Exponential Growth
• Growth Capital Acquisition

Individual registration is $45 and includes breakfast, lunch, networking, exhibit floor entry, and access to all sessions.

“To carry out its mission around the globe and here at home,” said William Foster, Contracts Director for DCMA Southern California. “The US Department of Defense relies on a robust defense industrial base to supply its armed services with a wide variety of products and services. For nearly a century, the San Fernando Valley has been a huge part of this global industry, and events like this help strengthen business and government partnership to provide for the needs of our communities and US and Allied defense forces for years to come.”

The Defense Contract Management Agency provides contract administration services for the Department of Defense, other federal organizations and international partners, and is an essential part of the acquisition process from pre-award to sustainment.

Every business day, DCMA receives nearly 1,000 new contracts and authorizes more than $650 million in payments to contractors. Most importantly, every day the DCMA team delivers more than a million and a half items – from fighter jets to fasteners – to our warfighters.

“Our mission is to promote growth in The Valley, and DCMA shares this mission,” said Sonya Blake, president and CEO of The Alliance. “This summit will help businesses across The Valley to secure defense contracts and acquire capital, which is a winning proposition.”

This program is funded, in part, through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration and our generous sponsors. CMTC is the Thought Leadership Sponsor. Program Sponsor is Photo-Sonics, Inc. Contributor Sponsors  are Wells Fargo, American Business Bank, Bank of America, Cathay Bank, Citizens Business Bank, HSBC, Comerica Bank, Manufacturers Bank, Mission Valley Bank, and San Fernando Valley Business Journal.

To register for the event and for sponsorship opportunities, visit TheValley.net/events,or call (818) 379-7000 for additional details.

The Valley Economic Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of business, government, education, and community leaders. Our mission is to engage and unite Valley stakeholders to raise standards of living and economic vitality across the San Fernando Valley, a five-city region encompassing Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Los Angeles, and San Fernando. This region consists of more than 1.9 million residents, over 160,000 businesses and covering more than 350 square miles. To learn more about The Valley Economic Alliance, visit TheValley.net.  

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05-10-2023 TVEA Next Level Summit Media Release