November 14, 2008 Meeting

The November 14 membership meeting featured a presentation about services/resources available through DC3 (Defense Contract Coordination Center) and PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) Lansing Regional Chamber.  Major General Lott discussed the military defense related contract opportunities for manufacturers and IT businesses.  General Lott heads the Defense Contract Coordination Center (DC3), a state initiative which seeks to match the capabilities of Michigan entrepreneurs, companies and researchers with defense industry purchasers and suppliers.  In addition, Judy Kruger - Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) counselor for Lansing provided an overview of the procurement system from state, local and federal sources.  Last year alone the PTACs of Michigan helped Michigan companies win over $300 million in contracts;  this year PTACs are on target to double last year's Michigan contracts.