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UCF Incubator announces Full Sail University Tours

Posted on October 5, 2010 in General News,

As part of a new partnership between the UCF Incubator Program and Full Sail University, you are invited to have the rare opportunity to tour and learn about their technological, creative campus.  Located in East Winter Park on University Boulevard, Full Sail offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to equip their students with the most current industry […]

CAE awarded four full-flight simulators sales by Korean Air and Air China valued at C$65 million

Posted on October 4, 2010 in General News,

October 4, 2010 CAE today announced the sale of four CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulators and related CAE Simfinity(TM) training devices valued at approximately C$65 million: an Airbus A380 FFS and a Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) FFS to Korean Air, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Korea, as well as an Airbus A330 FFS […]

30 Sep 10 Membership Night Presentation

Posted on September 30, 2010 in President's Corner,

NCS held a Membership Night on 30 Sep 10 at Stoneybrook East Golf Club.  The event was sponsored by Martinez & Associates, CPAs, P.A. and Pulau Corporation.  To view Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste’s presentation to the Membership, click on the attached file:

NCS has moved to Partnership III

Posted on September 28, 2010 in General News,

Attention all NCS Members NCS has moved its offices to Partnership III, 3039 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826, Second Floor, Room #s 213, 214 & 215.  For the next few days while we sort out the telephones, don’t hesitate to call the following cellular numbers: Tom Baptiste 407-690-7740 Ron Stiles 407-256-8456 Carla Novak 407-729-4931 When the new lines are […]

Attention Industry Partners–an important notice from NAWCTSD

Posted on September 23, 2010 in General News,

Notice to our Industry Partners On 1 October 2010, the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando will be changing our funding model to a Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) activity.  This change in funding model will necessitate NAWCTSD being issued a new Unit Identification Code (UIC) by the Department of the Navy.  This […]

Attention NCS Members–A potential BD Opportunity!

Posted on September 23, 2010 in General News,

Attention all NCS Members For the past several weeks I have been in dialogue with Krishan Sharma, Ph.D. from the KKS-Group in India. Established in 1961, KKS-Group is a $100 million company with over 1000 engineering personnel.   Much of their work is in support of large construction groups in areas such as power, water, petro-chemical and GIS-CAD.  […]

NCS hosts Luncheon with Members to kick-off the FY 2012 Appropriations Process

Posted on September 16, 2010 in General News,

On 16 Sep 10, NCS hosted a Luncheon Event with Members and other interested individuals to formally kick-off the FY 2012 Appropriations Process.  The luncheon also signifies the official call for White Paper Proposals due NLT 5:00 p.m. EST, 15 Nov 10.  To view Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste’s briefing slides and other information provided to attendees, […]

NCS Member Waymon Armstrong & Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) are recognized at the Orange County Commissioner's Meeting, 14 Sep 10

Posted on September 16, 2010 in General News,

At their Meeting on 14 Sep 10, Mayor Crotty and the Orange County Commissioners approved a Proclamation declaring 14 Sep 10, Waymon Armstrong and Engineering and Computer Simulations (ECS) Day in Orange County!

Team Orlando 10-4 Newsletter (September 2010)

Posted on September 8, 2010 in General News,

Team Orlando 10-4 Newsletter- September 2010 issue.

NY Times: Orlando’s Newest Attraction Is Medical

Posted on September 8, 2010 in General News,

ORLANDO, Fla. — Just off State Road 417, a five-minute drive east from Orlando International Airport, a 650-acre parcel of land is fast becoming a $2 billion medical campus, including a medical school, research laboratories and hospitals. Three years ago the Lake Nona medical city, as it is known, was nothing but a pasture and […]

Invitation to Participate in SISO/NASA Distributed Simulation Exercise

Posted on August 30, 2010 in General News,

M&S Industrial Organizations:  The Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO),  in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is contacting universities to solicit participation as competitive teams, as well as industrial organizations willing to offer technical support to those teams in a distributed computer simulation event.  This event will be held in conjunction with […]

NCS Membership Night, 30 Sep 10 from 5-8 p.m.

Posted on August 26, 2010 in General News,

Mark your calendars! Martinez & Associates, CPAs, P.A. and Pulau Corporation to sponsor NCS Membership Night,  30 Sep 10 Come join your colleagues at a NCS Membership Night, Thursday, 30 Sep 10 from 5-8 p.m. at Stoneybrook East Golf Club, 2900 Northamptom Avenue, Orlando 32828.  Expect Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and an open bar.  Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste will provide you […]

Leadership Orlando Class 79 visits the Research Park

Posted on August 24, 2010 in General News,

On 17 Aug 10, Leadership Orlando Class 79 visited the Research Park to learn more about the MS&T Industry.  To read more about the details of the visit, click on the attached link from the Central Florida Partnership’s Every Monday publication: http://enewsbuilder.net/orcc/e_article001849452.cfm?x=bhhs2Gc,bhVlGB74

OTRONICON 2011–the convergence of Art and Science. A call for NCS support!

Posted on August 24, 2010 in General News,

To all NCS Members:  A call to action in support of a worthy STEM initiative!OTRONICON 2011—the convergence of Art and Science! OTRONICON has lost its prime sponsor (FULL SAIL) for 2011.  Some would see this as a major setback, I on the other hand see this as an opportunity for NCS, Industry, Team Orlando, UCF, […]

FY 2012 Appropriations Process Kick-off Luncheon

Posted on August 23, 2010 in General News,

NCS will host a Luncheon Meeting with Industry on Thursday, Sept 16th at Stoneybrook East Golf Club beginning at 11:30 a.m. to kick-off the FY 2012 Appropriations process.  A key lesson learned from the FY 2011 process was that we needed to get started earlier in order to broaden the participation of Member Companies and improve […]

DEI Services Corporation merges with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Posted on August 16, 2010 in General News,

On 11 Aug 10, DEI Services Corporation merged with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.  To view the entire press release, click on the attached file, or the following link: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2010/08/16/daily34.html?ana=e_du_pub

Workforce Florida Board of Directors visits the Research Park

Posted on August 16, 2010 in General News,

On Wednesday, 11 Aug 10 the Board of Directors (BOD) from Workforce Florida visited the Research Park.  Following an orientation briefing, Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste moderated a MS&T panel discussion that included Dale Bennett, President, Global Training & Logistics Business Unit, Lockheed Martin, Ray Gilley, President/CEO Greater Orlando EDC, Capt William Reuter, Commanding Officer NAWCTSD/NSA […]

DeVry University hosting Her World event

Posted on August 16, 2010 in Event News,

DeVry University is hosting a Her World event on Monday, November 15th 2010 for High School junior and senior girl’s which highlights growing fields in Science, Technology, Engineering and Business.  They are in search of women in these fields who would like the opportunity to share their knowledge with the next generation!  If you know […]

Senator George LeMieux visits the Research Park

Posted on August 16, 2010 in General News,

On Wednesday, 11 Aug 10 NCS and NAWCTSD co-hosted a visit by Senator George LeMieux to the  Research Park.  The purpose of his visit was to receive orientation briefings on the MS&T Industry in Central Florida and to see a range of simulation and training devices.  To read more about the Senator’s visit, click on the attached article […]

NCS Partners with UCF's Economic Gardening Institute to promote GrowFL Program

Posted on August 12, 2010 in General News,

On 12 Aug 10, NCS hosted a Breakfast Event with Industry to showcase the support the GrowFL program can provide to qualified small businesses to accelerate their growth and create jobs.  All the services are funded by the State of Florida and free to participating qualified Florida Companies–you only have to give of your time!  To […]