Members of Arizona’s business community are invited to the Jan. 13 meeting of the Arizona Chapter of the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Forum, where attendees will learn how to successfully work with Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) from a quality perspective. The event is hosted by the Phoenix office of international law firm Greenberg Traurig at the firm’s Phoenix office.

Bill Valencia, director of Boeing BDS West Region Supplier Quality Operations, will lead the discussion on Boeing BDS’ current activities, supplier product quality strategies, as well as how documentation changes to AS9100 and AS9102 will impact industry suppliers. Valencia also will highlight The Boeing Company overall, and the difference between Commercial and BDS will be covered.

WHAT: Doing Business with Boeing (BDS) from a Quality Perspective

WHERE: Greenberg Traurig, 2375 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85016

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015; 7 – 7:30 a.m.: Registration/Continental Breakfast/Networking; 7:30 – 9 a.m.: Meeting

COST: A&D Forum Member: Free; Non-member: $30 (before Jan. 6) and $40 (after Jan. 6)

RSVP: Members and non-members must register to attend. To register click here

SPEAKER: Bill Valencia, director of Boeing BDS West Region Supplier Quality Operations