Hub Huddles are an opportunity for manufacturing leaders to share\, on a peer-to-peer basis\, best practices for growth and strategies to overcoming challenges.
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Getting the Most from the Hub'\;s Supply Chain Mapping Tool
\nJaimy Szymanski\, Business Development Associate
\nQuad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub
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\nAre you looking to map opportunities for business growth in the area&rsquo\;s defense industry supply chain? Then you won&rsquo\;t want to miss the next Hub Huddle!
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\nThe Quad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub has access to a new Supply Chain Mapping (SCM) tool as part of the Illinois Defense Industry Adjustment program to help regional manufacturers and others in the defense industry supply chain better understand complex data related to defense spending in the region. \;
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\nWhat is it?
\nThe SCM tool collates multiple data sources in its analysis of Department of Defense (DoD) sales\, DoD weapons systems awards\, DoD award opportunities\, contracting office to prime contractor flows\, and prime to sub-contractor flows &ndash\; including risk and opportunities analyses for businesses. \;
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\nHow can I benefit?
\nThe Supply Chain Mapping tool can be used to aid companies in identifying government contracting and partnership opportunities within our region in order to diversify their supply chains and/or retain wealth within the Quad Cities. \;
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\nJoin Jaimy Szymanski\, Business Development Associate for the Hub\, as she reviews the Supply Chain Mapping tool capabilities\, case examples\, and how you can work with the Hub to extract insights from this powerful tool to assist with business growth. \;
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\;Time will be provided for Q &\; A and networking with other attendees.

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\nThis event is free to attend. Please register at quadcitieschamber.com or by calling 563.823.2676.
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\n**NOTE: Free on-street\, two-hour parking is available in downtown Davenport\, or there is a parking garage one block \;south of the Quad Cities Chamber office at the corner of Ripley &\; 2nd Streets (enter from Harrison). \; Pay at the Parkmobile kiosk \;PRIOR to coming into the building.**

Acknowledgment:This content was prepared as part of the Illinois Defense Industry Adjustment Program\, a partnership between the University of Illinois System\, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce\, and the Voorhees Center at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)\, with financial support from the U.S. Department of Defense\, Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA). \; It reflects the views of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and does not necessarily reflect the views of the OEA. For more information\, please visit www.IllinoisDIA.org. \; \; \;