R.I. businesses attending DEFSEC Atlantic conference

SEVERAL RHODE Island businesses have registered for the 2015 Canadian Defence, Security and Aerospace Exhibition (DEFSEC) Atlantic conference, in September in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
SEVERAL RHODE Island businesses have registered for the 2015 Canadian Defence, Security and Aerospace Exhibition (DEFSEC) Atlantic conference, in September in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Several Rhode Island businesses have registered for the 2015 Canadian Defence, Security and Aerospace Exhibition (DEFSEC) Atlantic conference, to be held Sept. 8 through 10 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Cunard Centre.
R.I. businesses that have registered include Banneker Industries, American Cord and Webbing Co. (ACW) and Ametek.
The deadline to register is July 31, and the cost to participate is $1,100.
The conference will provide an opportunity for Rhode Island manufacturers serving the defense, aerospace, military and marine industries to network with Canadian prime contractors, supply chain managers and company officials, according to a press release about the event.
The U.S. Commercial Service will be present at the conference to facilitate meetings for all U.S. manufacturers wishing to attend.
The Chafee Center for International Business and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation are encouraging local companies to attend. Small businesses in the state may be eligible for partial reimbursement of expenses through the RI STEP program.
For information or to register, contact Linda Woulfe at (401) 232-6525 or email lwoulfe@bryant.edu.

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