The document provides an overview of the Gulf Coast Government Contractors Association (GCGCA), including its history, mission, goals, functions, events, and membership information. Specifically: - The GCGCA was founded in 2010 based on the successful Charleston Defense Contractor Association to foster industry, government, and academic partnerships across the Gulf Coast region focused on technical and economic development. - The association's mission is to be the premier government contractor association in the Gulf Coast region. - It aims to develop the region's ability to execute government contracts, act as an advocacy group, and foster improved interaction between contractors to better serve government customers. - Membership options include corporate memberships for $1,

1. ASSOCIATION OVERVIEW
MAY 4, 2010
“Fostering Partnerships”

2. History of Association
 Based off the Charleston Defense Contractor Association (CDCA)
 A Highly Successful Government & Industry Partnership:
 Supported the revitalization of the Defense Contracting Industry in
Charleston S.C.
 Great success at fostering Industry and Government relationships
 Small Business Symposiums, Technical Conferences, CIC, etc
 Support community education and outreach
 100+ Corporate members with 250+ affiliate member
 GCGCA Inception:
 Establish Founding Companies – February 2010
 Founding Committees and Directors Established
 Organization Incorporated – March 2010
 Membership Open Enrollment – April/May 2010
 LTC Event “Tech Tuesday” – May 2010

3. GCGCA
MISSION STATEMENT
GCGCA's mission is to be the premier
government contractor association
across the Gulf Coast Region by
fostering industry, academia, and
government partnerships which
focus on technical economic
development and solutions.

4.  The purpose of the Association is to address issues and
opportunities facing the Gulf Coast geographic area and
surrounding regions with regard to Government organizations
(Federal, State and Local). The Association has the following
goals and priorities:
◦ To develop or improve the Gulf Coast regions ability to develop, attract, retain
and more effectively execute government business opportunities with the
primary focus on technical based requirements.
◦ To act as a liaison for the technology contractor industry with local, state, and
federal government agencies, elected officials, legislatures, and special groups
and committees.
◦ To perform as an advocacy group for both industry and Government within
the Gulf Coast region.
◦ To foster increased and improved interaction among contractors for the
accomplishment of better services to the Government customers.
◦ Provide a recognized forum for the free exchange of ideas, analysis and
solutions to issues among its members and interested parties.

5. The Association primary functions include:
 Develop partnerships with targeted groups and individuals including
local, state, and federal officials, chambers of commerce, technical
development groups, and professional government organizations and
committees.
 Take action to provide information, solicit desired outcomes, and
promote issues in the best interest of the Gulf Coast region.
 Work with academic organizations to suggest improved technical
educational opportunities at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
 Foster increased communication among various government
contractors to develop better teaming opportunities to improve service
offerings to government customers, and to develop more effective
solutions to regional issues.
 Pursue new business opportunities for the regional government
community through connections with end users and funding sources.

6.  The Association is targeting technology-focused government
contractors!
 Advantages from membership:
◦ Gulf Coast opportunity and customer exposure
◦ Focused Industry advocate
◦ Association promotion and marketing of members’ Core
Competencies and capabilities
◦ A liaison for customer and industry related information
◦ Voice in organizational events and operations (corporate
membership voting privilege and Board member eligible)
◦ Partnership with industry, academia, and government to build
“field of dreams” and relationships
◦ Ability to network and promote your company amongst colleagues
and peers
EVENTS!

7.  Business Outreach Symposiums:
◦ Government Agency Leadership
◦ Government Agency Contracting Offices
◦ Company teaming, networking & presentations (mix
of corporate sizes)
◦ Input to future venues or agency via feedback
 Membership Meeting:
◦ Annual election of Board of Directors
 Annual Conference (TBD)
◦ To include training and education
◦ Industry Subject Matter Experts

8.  Corporate Members: $1,000
◦ Shall be Voting Members and have up to 5 total members
◦ Can be elected to the Board of Directors
◦ Entitles a business entity to have its corporate description publicized on
the Association website
◦ Entitled to attend meetings and events free of charge
◦ Names published in the membership directory
 Affiliate Members:$100
◦ Shall be non-voting Members in the Association. Affiliate Members are
◦ Entitled to attend meetings and events at a reduced cost - $25
◦ Names published in the membership directory

9.  Inaugural Event
◦ July 14, 2010
 Lindy Boggs – University of New Orleans
◦ Introduction of Association Elected Board
◦ Focus on SPAWAR Atlantic
 4th Quarter Event
◦ In Planning Stages (TBD)
 NASA, NFC, FEMA, USCG, DHS, Nat. Buoy Center, etc

10. WWW.GCGCA.ORG