Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center

We are excited to include Mike Baker, Chairman and CEO of Portman Square Group, in our speaker lineup at the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC) Annual Dinner. Mr. Baker, who is also a host on Discovery Network and a national news contributor, will discuss his work with national security, counterterrorism, and world events and share his expertise on mitigating risks. Join us on November 7th in the beautiful Atrium Lounge at the Marriott Seattle Airport. Enjoy a networking happy hour, an elegant dinner, and an awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding contributions of the PNDC community. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our region's top defense and security executives. RSVP today for you and a guest! https://lnkd.in/gK7_sQJi #nwdefense Denise Ryser Chris Groves Christopher Pavel Dradin Kreft Sam Zvirzdys Andrea Hegarty Todd J. Woods Jake Tozier

Register today for our upcoming Business of Innovation in Defense (BiD) 202 Webinar: Dual-Use Product and Marketing in Defense (Market Differentiation and Parallel GTM Strategies – Commercial & DoD) on November 14th at 9:00 am PT.   Join us for engaging input from dual-use tech innovators and Mission Partners on key dual-use product and marketing considerations. The focus will be on the importance of market differentiation and parallel GTM strategies for both commercial and DoD sectors. We are excited to welcome Barry Leffew, Vice President at IQT (In-Q-Tel), who will be our speaker. Don’t wait to sign up; register today - https://lnkd.in/gPQG7J2s This event is in partnership with NavalX Northwest Tech Bridge. #nwdefense #pnwinnovation #dualuseproducts #seattleinnovation Denise Ryser Chris Groves Christopher Pavel Todd J. Woods Dradin Kreft Jake Tozier Andrea Hegarty Sam Zvirzdys

Join us next month for the next meeting of the VFF group, here at Venture Mechanics Startup Incubator / Accelerator. We will be sitting with Chris Groves, the Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center to learn more about his work connecting innovative startups with National Security partners. https://lnkd.in/gk9eRtSJ "Chris established a strong foundation in National Security during a 25-year career as an Operations Officer for the CIA. In a series of field command roles, he empowered teams to achieve significant results for the CIA's core mission objectives." We look forward to seeing you there! #startups #veterans #community #resources

LAST CHANCE to Join Us for the Annual Dinner! The Annual Dinner is our premier event of the year, and it's happening one week from today!   Join us on November 7th in the beautiful Atrium Lounge at the Marriott Seattle Airport. Network with fellow members at the elegant happy hour. Enjoy an elegant dinner and awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding contributions of the PNDC community, and get valuable insights from top-notch speakers. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our region's top executives in defense and security. RSVP today for you and a guest! https://lnkd.in/gK7_sQJi

Join us at the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC) Annual Dinner on November 7 for an opportunity to meet and mingle with industry professionals from across the Pacific Northwest! Learn about the initiatives and accomplishments both PNDC and PNW MAC have achieved this year, celebrate excellence in our community, and hear about the resources available to you in 2025. Reserve your seat - https://lnkd.in/gK7_sQJi

Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Washington hosted a two-day Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Autonomous System Conference at the PNW MAC office, which attracted around 50 industry partners from government, military, and civilian agencies. #nwdefense #pnwinnovation Denise Ryser Chris Groves Christopher Pavel Andrea Hegarty Jake Tozier Todd J. Woods Sam Zvirzdys Dradin Kreft

The PNW MAC and the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC) wrapped up a packed week at AUSA, dubbed the Army's most powerful event. They joined 17 PNDC members to represent the Pacific Northwest. We were excited to see Geist Robotics; Thin Air Nav; Wave Motion Launch Corporation; Parker Group, Inc.; and LUMIBIRD : the specialist in laser technologies, who have joined us at both Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Washington and NavalX Northwest Tech Bridge sponsored Brown Bag events and NATO DIANA cohorts Skarv Technologies (Norway) and Quadsat (Denmark). #nwdefense #pnwinnovation Denise Ryser Chris Groves Sam Zvirzdys Dradin Kreft Christopher Pavel Andrea Hegarty Jake Tozier Todd J. Woods

We are less than a week away from an important Maritime Defense Briefing Join us Tuesday, October 22, when the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC) will host a maritime defense briefing. This one-of-a-kind conference will bring military and private sector leaders together to discuss the latest maritime initiatives. After attending this conference, you will know precisely what the maritime industry needs and how your business can advance in it. Register today - https://lnkd.in/gCvHVz86

Celebrate 2024 With Us at the PNDC Annual Dinner Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the beautiful Atrium Lounge at the Marriott Seattle Airport. The Annual Dinner is an opportunity to celebrate the culmination of all of our efforts for the year. 2024 has been a growth year for us with our expanded capabilities and resources toward helping you connect with the DOD. Learn more and register - https://lnkd.in/gK7_sQJi

We are wrapping up our last day at AUSA 2024 in Washington D.C. with the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC). It has been an incredible week meeting U.S. Army officers, enlisted personnel, and members of the defense industry community. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by our booth. #nwdefense #pnwinnovation #AUSA2024 #defenseinnovation Denise Ryser Chris Groves Christopher Pavel Andrea Hegarty Dradin Kreft Sam Zvirzdys Jake Tozier Todd J. Woods