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Agile RF Systems LLC

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Agile RF Systems LLC “ARS” is a small woman-owned limited liability corporation founded fall 2014 and located in Berthoud, CO. We specialize in sophisticated antenna systems for radar and communications. We have secured a number of small business contracts with Air Force Research Labs and NASA for the development of innovations in electronically steered antennas for radar and satellite communications. We also have a number of subcontracts with industry partners for development of emerging satellite sensor networks funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and AFRL.

ARS has four strategic areas where products are actively under development. These are Radar, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Millimeter Wave (MMW) Antennas, and Space Deployable Antenna Systems.

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  • Exhibitor Hall
  • One-on-Ones
  • Roundtables

Representatives:

Kim Kelly, Founder & COO

Ms. Kelly is a founder and Chief Operating Officer of Agile RF Systems LLC, in Berthoud. CO in 2014, an Aerospace and Defense company. Ms. Kelly received a Bachelor of Business Administration, from the University of Texas at Arlington. Before starting Agile RF Systems, Ms. Kelly worked for Dunn & Bradstreet, Qwest Communications and Sprint Corporation in all facets of business administration

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Space Lab Technologies, LLC

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Space Lab Technologies, LLC (Space Lab®) is a Colorado based small disadvantaged business (SDB) that provides advanced technology development, research, and engineering support services for human spaceflight. Space Lab® engineers enable sustainable human space exploration by creating the tools and resources needed for people to live and work in space, now and into the future.

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  • Roundtables

Representatives:

Christine Escobar, Vice President

Christine co-founded Space Lab® in 2016, with the mission of advancing human space exploration through research and technology development. She is a space habitat systems engineer with expertise in space agriculture, ecology, bioastronautics, information systems, and robust design for quality engineering. Christine is passionate about sustainable, Earth independent solutions for human space exploration. As Space Lab’s Vice President, she leads business administration and development, and quality assurance, with over 10 years of experience managing engineering teams in the space industry. She manages several R&D projects, including µG-LilyPond™ – a floating plant production system for microgravity, MarsOasis® – a hydroponic Martian greenhouse, and PHILM™ – regenerative CO2 control for plant habitats. She conducts space botany research and is currently investigating duckweed (family Lemnaceae) for use as a nutritious space crop. Christine conducts PhD research in the robust design of controlled ecological life support systems at the University of Colorado at Boulder and is founder and co-organizer of the Space Ecology Workshop (www.spaceecologyworkshop.com).

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National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – Rocky Mountain Chapter

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NDIA is a 501(c)3 corporate and individual membership association that engages thoughtful and innovative leaders to promote the best policies, practices, products, and technology to build a more responsive and collaborative community in support of defense and national security.

The Rocky Mountain Chapter is an independent chapter of NDIA, following all policies and initiatives. NDIA is the national leader in promoting the highest level of business ethics in the defense and national security community. Our member companies have the highest calling to leadership in demonstrating ethical standards that are the benchmarks for the industry.

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SpaceWERX

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SpaceWERX is the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a part of AFWERX, powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory.

We blend the best of commercial innovation with the needs of the men and women of the U.S. Space Force who depend on space technology to do their jobs.

Headquartered at the Los Angeles AFWERX hub, SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space. Major technology trends that affect our national security continue to emerge from private industry, academia, and the government. The U.S. Space Force’s competitive advantage is our ability to identify, validate, acquire, and integrate those technologies quickly. Accordingly, SpaceWERX seeks to form collaborative partnerships between the military’s operational experts and the top problem solvers in industry, academia, and the government.

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Purchasing/Contracting Needs:

SpaceWERX is looking at anything that can deliver Space-based capability through either direct or adjacent means. Typically, we are looking technology areas to be built out for full prototype potential within two years of inception of working within the DoD for that specific technology; however, that requires a market to either already exist or a process be initiated to create requirements for that market to exist in the short to near-term.

Representatives:

Captain Cody Bronkar, Venture at SpaceWERX

Cody Bronkar is an active duty Captain helping manage and shape the way the Space Force allocates its SBIR/STTR budget. Cody has an active role in merging both the internal and external government communities to problems and solutions that exist in our current environment all in support of the National Defense Strategy. While previously a cyber professional in both the Air and Space Forces at the operator and headquarters levels, he brings a technical prowess to understanding how tech is able to merge into all levels of the Space Force. Cody works with the Program Executive Officers and Operators throughout the Space Force on how each are wanting to strategically expend their budgets while utilizing SpaceWERX resources to bridge the gap of capability development. His previous experience within both AFWERX and SpaceWERX allows for a unique ability to realize how to connect entities throughout the ecosystem to deliver utility to the warfighter.

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B:Side Fund

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At B:Side Fund, we’re laser-focused on helping you succeed. Our mission to foster the economic growth of diverse small businesses is the foundation for everything we do. As true fans of small business, we help entrepreneurs access friendly and affordable capital. We help inspired people create thriving businesses with funding, education, and resources.

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Representatives:

Sandra Lopez, Loan Officer

As Loan Officer for our Direct Lending programs, Sandra helps the most underserved business to not only survive but to thrive and grow. Her work for the program directly supports our mission of fostering the economic growth of diverse small businesses within our community.

Lisa Adams, Marketing & Communications Specialist

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Helen PetachRatiocinative Engineering Services LLC
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Michael DulbergSherpa Chai, LLC
“Thank you for organizing this great informative session on the PPP utilization part. I have been in conversation with Dan King and want you to know that you guys are doing a great job in helping small businesses like us. Thank you for all the work you guys do!”
DURGESH SINGHMagswitch Technology
"These [webinars] are super helpful and I can’t thank you and the [SBDC] for all your help for our small Colorado businesses. These are such hard and scary times - being connected does a world of good. Please thank all the panel participants as well. They’ve been fantastic! Best wishes to you and your colleagues and hope you’re all staying safe."
JacqueJourney's Aviation
"A big shout out to Dan and the staff of Boulder SBDC and the SBA from Mustards Last Stand. Thank you for your assistance in helping Mustards resolve a technical issue with our application for our second round funding of the PPP program. Without your assistance I would probably still be on hold listening to maddening music over and over and over again, while worrying the whole time. We appreciate the support from you and everyone else in this community that makes us proud to be an ongoing part of Boulder's business community."
Dan PolovinMustards Last Stand
“Thank you so much for your time! Besides the great information, your energy and support were priceless! It is so good to feel you are not alone in this journey.”
LAILA MARZALLTSM Microwave
"After almost two months of messing with Chase Bank, Susan got us the PPP loan filed and approved in about 8 hours. I hesitate to celebrate until money is in the bank, but it’s looking good and Susan was absolutely amazing. Of course, I’m wouldn't even be talking to Susan if you hadn't made the connection, so chalk up another small business success to SBDC. I see why you’re the best on the country. This loan was crucial to our success at a critical time in the world. All I can say is thank you."
Jeff S.Earthvisionz
“As a new resident in rural Colorado I was truly at a loss about the tech community out here until I attended the SBDC TechSource event in Salida. I was truly impressed by the quality of the content at the event (compared to similar events in Chicago), was able to make some great connections within the local community, and was able to sign up for additional services as well. SBDC assisted us with market research which helped expedite our focus in Colorado and helped connect us with funding sources to expand. Beyond that they were quick to respond, a pleasure to work with, and went above and beyond with their services. I would absolutely recommend SBDC TechSource to another tech company, especially for companies outside of the front range that are looking to connect and grow rapidly. “
CHRIS MCLAUGHLINVital Command
"I just wanted to send a quick note and let you know how helpful Brian Ormsby has been. He responded to my query about a week and answered a bunch of questions about the EIDL, and then we talked again to day about the PPP. I’ve asked several other resources about my PPP questions and he was the first person to answer them. I can’t stress enough how nice it is to be able to talk directly to someone who can answer questions about all of these programs. So thank you very much for making him available...!"
David PAccuer, Inc.
"I'm not sure if this email goes through, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for hosting this webinar. As a small business that is running because of the SBDC, I am so appreciative of what you do for business owners. I went to film school and I'm only successful in my business because of the years of support I've gotten from the SBDC to help me get a business mindset and navigate the crazy waters of running a company. In all of this uncertainty, it's felt like I couldn't find good, solid answers on our PPP loan, and this webinar was so helpful and the tool of the PPP Loan Forgiveness Estimator is so comforting to get some answers. Keep up the good work, and stay healthy out there. With much appreciation."
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