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PNDC has the right stuff for those looking to do business in the defense and security industries .
By Michele Thornton — President & Chief Executive Officer at Local Fresh
Denise Ryser
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Email : denise @ pndc . us
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DEFENSE COALITION ( PNDC )
Contact Information
Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition ( PNDC ) www . pndc . us Toll free : 1-888-701-PNDC info @ pndc . us
Since 2005 , The Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition has worked to create , grow and diversify opportunities for Pacific Northwest companies that are looking to do business in the defense and security industries .
“ Here in the Pacific Northwest , we are uniquely positioned to support the defense industry because we have such a rich ecosystem of innovators , both in aerospace manufacturing and in other industries ,” says Denise Ryser , executive director for the PNDC . “ But doing business with the DoD presents some unique challenges that most manufacturers are not prepared to deal with . We help them through that process with training , one-on-one counseling , business-to-business networking , and advocacy .”
“ Two of our newest members , LifePort , LLC and Pendleton UAS Range are great examples of how small businesses with huge value can navigate the complexities , stay on top of changes to industry regulations and make the right connections with OEMs they want to do business with .”
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