Defense and Homeland Security-Goals and Objectives

Latest Goals and Objectives, Updated Jan 09

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Improve the private business environment, thereby increasing revenue, profitability and high-paying jobs:

Action	Sub-Committee Lead
A1. Development of a defense and homeland security incubator	Rick Lally
A2. Create a program to encourage wider use of the federal Mentor-Protégé programs in Hampton Roads	Steve Liberman
A3. Improve the matching of local job opportunities to the capabilities and experience of the local workforce, including retiring and exiting military and civil service	Jack Greenhalgh
A4. Create greater visibility of contract opportunities for small business as subcontractors to prime contractors	Jack Greenhalgh
A5. Improve the process of matching the needs of companies for bidding and teaming to the capabilities of Hampton Roads companies	Jack Greenhalgh
A6. Create an online directory of Hampton Roads businesses in the federal contracting market, with general capabilities, contact information and instructions for employment applications.	Chris Machut

Create a networking environment for future business opportunities:

Action	Sub-Committee Lead
B1. Develop a calendar encompassing all events throughout the region	OPEN
B2. Implement Open Space Technology for DHSC Full Meetings and an on-line collaboration process	Suzanna Stephan

Coordinate Hampton Roads educational and workforce training providers to meet the workforce needs of the defense and homeland security businesses:

Action	Sub-Committee Lead
C1. Work with Opportunity Inc. and Peninsula Council for Workforce Development to engage DHS/DoD companies for skill sets needed, especially for entry-level employees and involving all levels of Hampton Roads education resources (public and private)	David Burt
C2. Continue seminar series with expansion to other Hampton Roads cities for convenience of participation and delivery	Don Bradway
C3. Advanced Traning and Education	David Burt
C4. Develop awareness of training programs available from local educational institutions and other sources	David Burt

Raise the national and international awareness of the defense and homeland security businesses and market Hampton Roads as "Pentagon South", a location for expansion of D & HS businesses located outside the region:

Action	Sub-Committee Lead
D1. Assist the DEDs in marketing the concept of "Pentagon South"	OPEN
D2. DED utilize expertise of group members for the development of targeted marketing materials	OPEN
D3. Cyber Defense Challenge, coordinate with NDIA STEM Committee, SAIC and local schools to arrange for the competition in Hampton Roads	Josh Jackson

Initiate actions to have the Consortium become regional:

Action	Sub-Committee Lead
E1. Continue to provide value to all Hampton Roads cities and to encourage the participation of all Hampton Roads cities	Jerry Stewart

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