August Newsletter
Setting the Standard for Defense Industrial Growth in Upstate NY
When leadership from the Department of War Office of Industrial Base Growth (DoW IBG) came to town, the Monroe County – Upstate NY APEX Accelerator showed them exactly why our region is a powerhouse for defense innovation and supply chain strength.
We were proud to host a Defense & Industry Roundtable featuring Mr. James Mismash, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Growth and Director of OSBP, and Mr. Khalil Mack, Deputy Director, Office of Industrial Base Growth, joined by Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, and Monroe County Chief Economic Development Officer Ana Liss.
This event gave industry a direct platform to discuss capabilities to top defense executive leadership.Among the highlights, IBG showcased Circle Optics, Inc. success story (See Video here), demonstrating how regional innovation, supported by APEX, delivers critical technology to the warfighter. We capped off the visit with an inside tour of L3Harris Technologies, proving the strength of the region’s prime contractor pipeline.
Thank you to Lockheed Martin Corps., MOOG Inc., and small businesses for making this event a success. Together, we are building a stronger industrial base across Upstate NY!