Industry Day highlights estimated $1 billion in upcoming work at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

Macomb County Planning and Economic Development (MCPED) and several community partners will hold an "Industry Day" to inform companies on how to bid on a variety of infrastructure improvement projects set to occur at Selfridge Air National Guard Base over the next five years. The projects are a result of the Air Force's approximately $1 billion investment to the base to support new F-15EX Eagle II and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft missions.

"This is a generational investment at Selfridge" said Col. Bryan Amara, 127th Wing deputy commander. "From runway extensions to drainage updates, demolition to new construction, these infrastructure upgrades require partners who have expertise in everything from engineering to environmental services."

To inform and educate interested parties, Michigan Air National Guard leadership, in collaboration with MCPED, will host a 'Selfridge Industry Series - Infrastructure Day' on Monday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the base's dining facility. Businesses in construction, infrastructure, engineering, logistics, technology, environmental services, commercial/industrial contracting and skilled trades are encouraged to attend. The county and other partners seek firms with any level of experience with government contracts to participate in the event.

"Our region is historically known as the Arsenal of Democracy because of the companies and the highly-skilled workers that produce materials and complete projects to serve our nation's military," said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. "With the next generation of aircraft coming to Selfridge, we're once again looking to those organizations and individuals to answer the call and join forces with the base to ensure its infrastructure can meet the needs of its new fleet."

Additional event partners include the Selfridge Base Community Council, Michigan Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation, the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce and the Macomb Regional APEX Accelerator. The event agenda will include presentations from Macomb County Public Works and Department of Roads, the Army Corps of Engineers, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and APEX, who will explain the process of contracting with the government and the credentials required to do so.

"This is an excellent opportunity for the Macomb County business community to learn more about the credentials, qualifications and training needed to contract with the government," said Kelley Lovati, president and CEO of the Macomb County Chamber. "Our role is to help keep the business community informed and connected to these opportunities as the process moves forward. It's a monumental moment for our hometown airbase and an exciting opportunity for Macomb County businesses to get involved and make an impact close to home."

There are no fees to attend the event, however, interested individuals must register by Friday, April 17 at noon. No late registrations or walk-ins will be accepted as all attendees must submit to a background check.

Secure a spot and learn more at the event's registration page. Please note, limited space is available. If an interested individual is unable to register for the in-person event due to space limitations, there is an option to sign up for additional information and to receive a link to the video recording of the event.

Vicky Rowinski
586-469-5065
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