MILITARY AFFAIRS FORUM
Military Affairs Committee
Date & Time: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Place: La Quinta Inn | 1425 E. 27th St. | Tacoma 98421
Register: Register Online
Event Sponsor:
The event fee will be complimentary, hosted by our sponsor for invited Military Personnel who reserve with Janice Hutchins, (253) 683-4882 or janiceh@tacomachamber.org
AGENDA:
The Current State of Military Affairs in WA & How We Plan for an Unstable Future
Introduction: Kristine’ Reeves,
Governor's Sector Lead & Director | Military & Defense Sector
Program Director | Defense Industry Adjustment Program
Executive Director | Washington Military Alliance
1. DoD’s Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) grant update by
James Evans, Program Manager, Defense Industry Adjustment, Department of Commerce
Military downsizing, future of the Army and force realignments are all making the news, but what about impacts to the defense businesses around the base supporting billions in the state economy? Join us for a presentation on the state's efforts to “map” the DOD supply chain in WA, better prepare for defense budget cuts and support local communities.
2. Military compatible land use by
Jeff Wilson, Director, & Deanah Watson, Growth Management Services, Department of Commerce & Xandre Chateaubriand, Policy Advisory, Governor Inslee
Think JBLM is the only base in WA or the only county challenged by encroachment or incompatible land use? Interested to see how other states are tackling this challenge or how WA is needs your help to do the same here? Join us for an update on the report going to the legislature focused on taking steps to address this issue.
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