NCS General News

By Richard Burnett, Orlando Sentinel May 15 2011, 10:30 PM EDT The Army’s Orlando-based training-contract command just landed a deal to become “acquisition central” for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as that agency procures medical simulation-training systems for its 150 hospitals nationwide. The complete article can be viewed at:  http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-cfb-tech-0516-20110515,0,5488…

SIMUL Technologies, India has been in dialogue with NCS for several months and is looking to establish a presence in Orlando, FL.  Their intent is to develop a simulation & visualization capability to support their operations in India and to tap into the Modeling, Simulation & Training Industry in the U.S.  The company is in need […]

Beth Kassab Business Columnist May 15 2011, 10:21 PM EDT Orlando’s simulation cluster has long been a local bright spot even as the economy waned and the nearby “medical city” development grabbed the lion’s share of attention in recent years as a potential job creator. The complete article can be viewed at:  http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-cfb-kassab-orlando-simulation-20110515,0,5717885.column

To view the original Orlando Sentinel article, click on the following link: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-army-va-training-milestone-20110510,0,6352643,print.story

Register Today! Interested in improving medical healthcare?  This year’s MT3 conference program is very exciting.  Here are a few highlights:  June 1st:  Government organizations brief industry on upcoming medical/medical simulation opportunities…June 2-4: Theresa Sareo and Army SSG Marek discuss Injuries/treatment.  Other great speakers/panels, topics include TBI, PTSD, surgical simulation, robotics, emergency medicine, simulation standards, medical […]

SPACE FLORIDA to Award $100,000 to I2 Participant Application deadline extended one week! The I2 Capital Acceleration Program is now accepting applications from Florida-based, small to medium-sized companies in the aerospace, aviation, biotech, life sciences, clean tech, alternative energy, defense, homeland security, information technology and telecommunications sectors.  The focus of I2 is to prepare Florida’s […]

On Wednesday, 4 May 2011 NCS in partnership with the Central Florida Chapter National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) co-hosted a Breakfast Event with Industry that featured Col David A. Smith, USMC, PM TRASYS.  Registration and attendance for this event broke all previous records.   Nearly 140 people registered for the event and 130 actually attended. 

ORIGINAL ARTICLE FROM ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/print-edition/2011/04/22/baptistes-mi…   Thomas L. Baptiste works in the epicenter of the U.S. modeling and simulation industry. And as president and executive director of the Orlando-based National Center for Simulation, he’s focused on growing the field in Central Florida. The center, which has three employees and about 160 members, works […]

MT3 is proud to present its 2011 program agenda (see attachment). Registration is open to attend, exhibit or sponsor this great program.  Hotel room block is available until mid-May. Please visit the MT3 website to register and/or book your hotel reservations.  The following MT3 Organizers are available if you would like more information. Exhibit Space […]

DEVRY UNIVERSITY’S SUMMER CAREER FAIR! Friday, June 3rd, 2011 – DeVry University South Orlando Campushttp://www.devry.edu/hiredevry/talentmatch/index.html For more info contact: Dena Sandy Employer Liaison Career Services Department DeVry University 4000 Millenia Blvd. Orlando, FL 32839 p: 407.226.6402 f: 407.226.6413 298-6402 (internal VoIP #) email: dsandy@devry.edu  

Save the date: The National Center for Simulation (NCS) and the Central Florida Chapter National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) will co-host a Breakfast Event featuring Senator Bill Nelson. Date:  Friday, 20 May 2011 Time:  8:00-10:00 a.m.Location:  Radisson Hotel Orlando, UCF, 1724 Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826 Cost:  $20 Pre-Registration (closes 12:00 noon, May 19th), Late Registration $25 pay at the […]

Valencia is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security to train Airport Security Personnel.  To learn more click on the attached file.

Prime office space located in The Quadrangle Business Park close to The University of Central Florida and Central Florida Research Park.  For more information contact Greg Morrison at Morrison Commercial Real Estate at (407) 219.3500 x 200, or (407) 257.8320 (Mobile), or gmorrison@morrisoncre.com. See flyer attached.

Enrollment in GrowFL Economic Gardening Program Passes 200 Company Mark Florida Economic Gardening Institute’s Technical Assistance Program Impacts Growth-Oriented Firms ORLANDO, Fla. (April 14, 2011) – The Florida Economic Gardening Institute reached another milestone this week when its GrowFL initiative accepted the 200th company into the advanced technical assistance program.  As the only program in […]

Igniting Innovation–Capital Acceleration Program–Call for participants The I2 Capital Acceleration Program is now accepting applications from Florida-based, small to medium-sized companies in the aerospace, aviation, biotech, life sciences, clean tech, alternative energy, defense, homeland security, information technology and telecommunications sectors.  The focus of I2 is to prepare Florida’s most promising, high-tech companies for investment.  With […]

Come out and socialize with graduates of military affiliated institutions, swap stories, build camaraderie amongst those that share a similar background and experiences while meeting new people that can help expand your professional network.  For more information, click on the attached PDF file.

To learn more about a worthwhile project to capture the life experiences and memories of Veterans who live in Central Florida, read on:   The University of Central Florida Community Veterans History Project intends to record, archive, and make accessible oral history interviews of Central Florida veterans. While these histories will be largely archived and made […]

When:  Wednesday, 4 May 2011 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Where:  Radisson Hotel Orlando, UCF, 1724 Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL                32826 Is your company currently doing any Modeling, Simulation and Training (MS&T) business with the Marine Corps here in Orlando?  Would you like to?  Come join NCS and the Central Florida Chapter of NDIA for a breakfast […]

MT3 Announces:  MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITY Register Today! This year’s Medical Technology, Training and Treatment Conference (MT3), 1-4 Jun 2011, will showcase 10 new innovative medical technologies that improve medical education or enhance patient safety and care.  The innovative technologies showcased at MT3 will be selected by the MT3 advisory council members.  Any company participating […]

2011 Visioning Luncheon “Military Impact on the Economy of Central Florida”   Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Holiday Inn UCF 11:30 – 12 Check-in and Networking 12 – 1:30 Luncheon, Panel and Q&A $40 Members * $50 Non-Members Please RSVP to 407-277-5951 by May 9. Seating is limited. The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce […]