SBC ELT News

​Finalizing plans for JSC SBC 2017 kickoff event for January 26

• Kevin Repa will talk about the SBC’s upcoming selection of new members
• Ric Slater will provide a description of the role of the small business technical coordinators (SBTC) and introduce the SBTCs that attend

Topics for the NCMA Small Business Conference

• The conference is scheduled for April 13th at the Gilruth Center
• The theme is building bridges with the industry
• No need for the SBC to provide discussion topics

Nominations Committee

• The nominations committee was formed. Anita Renteria, Cindy Hendershot and Jennifer Lewis volunteered and will lead the effort to find the 5 new members

Communications Committee

• Chris Stergiou volunteered to succeed Debbie Kropp as lead for communications

Ad Hoc Committee: Machine Shop Event

• Anticipating the event may be held in the June timeframe

Valerie’s Corner

• New PCR was selected last Friday

Ric Clean Slate

• The Industry Assistance Office has a new person from Stennis coming to replace Rose Herrera

New Business

• Ric was asked to explain NASA’s emphasis for the JSC SBC look outside of JSC
• The intent is reach a broader market and help small businesses diversify