The Home for Your Future

Defense & Homeland Security

For over a century, Oakland County and the state of Michi-gan have led the nation in providing vehicles, equipment and services to the nation’s armed forces. From 2000 to 2007, Michigan companies secured almost $25 billion in government defense contracts, with Oakland County companies securing nearly $1 billion of that total. Defense and homeland security companies are drawn to Oakland County because of the ad-vanced educational levels of our work force and the numerous high-tech automotive R&D facilities located here.

R&D activities in the county cover a wide spectrum of today’s advanced technologies including advanced electronics and con-trols, aerospace, alternative energy, communications and trans-portation. A large percentage of these projects are conducted jointly with research activities at the 15 public universities in the county and more than 50 independent universities and colleges in the state.

Our array of regional universities enrolled almost 12,000 sci-ence and engineering graduate students, representing 77 percent of the total science and engineering graduate student enrollment in the state. This high concentration of human capital makes Oakland County, the region and the state especially at-tractive to defense and homeland security companies seeking a labor market rich with R&D talent.

Oakland County offers an impressive list of benefits to prospec-tive defense and homeland security companies:

u 41 percent of Oakland County residents over the age of 25 have college degrees (national average is about 26 percent)

u More than a third of the state’s R&D facilities are located in Oakland County

u Oakland County has the third highest number of high-tech workers in the nation and twice the corporate R&D professionals compared to the national average

u Over 70 percent of Southeast Michigan’s top OEM parts suppliers are headquartered in Oakland County, including over 2,000 business research facilities

The Oakland CommitmentOakland County is committed to providing the tools, techniques and equipment necessary to protect our country as part of the Homeland Defense (HD) mission. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and his Emerging Sectors team is dedicated to supporting the efforts of local defense and homeland security companies on efforts to protect against and mitigate the impact of incursions or attacks on our sovereign territory, the domestic population and our defense critical infrastructure.

“Since 2004, my team has dedicated personnel and programs to support the efforts of this vital sector. Nothing is more impor-tant than the safety of our families, our communities and our country,” said Patterson.

Oakland County Can Help Your BusinessThe Economic Development Team offers assistance in:

u Site location u Financing u Tax incentives u Liaison with state and local agenciesu Workforce development u Business Assistance Center (business consulting)u Information products — to ensure you make the right

decision for your company’s location

Oakland County is an International HubForeign firms make the strategic decision to locate in Oakland County because of the highly skilled work force, strong educa-tional systems and the international support services available to them.

u 700 foreign-owned firms from 34 coun-tries are in Oakland County

u 259 of these firms came to Oakland County in the last 12 years — that’s an average of two foreign companies a month opening up a location in Oakland County

Japan27%

Other17%

Germany21%

Canada10%

France15%

UK6%

JointVenture

5%

u Centrally located between Chicago, Toronto and Cleveland, Oakland County is strategically positioned to capture the entire Midwest market

u The Michigan-Ontario border is the busiest U.S. — Canada crossing in the country, making this area an ideal location to reach the United States and the Canadian markets. Ontario, less than an hour’s drive from Oakland County, generates some 40% of Canada’s total gross domestic product

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Oakland County, Michigan: The Arsenal of Democracy

Defense & Homeland Security Businesses in Oakland County

Top Ten Contract Categories (Michigan)

1 Combat vehicles

2 Services

3 All other supplies and equipment

4 Weapons

5 Textiles, clothing and equipage

6 Non-combat vehicles

7 Electronics and communication

8 Medical and dental supplies and equipment

9 Other aircraft equipment

10 Aircraft engines and spares

Growth in Contracts

The newest defense and homeland security companies in Oakland County.

Razor Threat — Develops threat information and risk management software that protects intellectual capital and personal information from cyber attack.

Patriot Services — A nationwide leader in providing com-prehensive disaster and emergency preparedness solutions.

Advanced Defense Vehicle Systems — A leading Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturer.

Ceradyne, Inc. — A worldwide leader in manufacturing ceramic composite armor systems, aircraft, helicopter, combat and commercial vehicles.

iRobot — Manufacturer of military and civil defense robots that perform dangerous search, reconnaissance and bomb-disposal missions around the world.

The iRobot Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) for the U.S. Army Future Combat Systems (FCS) is a portable, reconnaissance and tactical robot proven invaluable on the battlefield in Iraq and Afghanistan. (image courtesy of iRobot)

Top 50 Businesses

The Newest Companies

Contractor Name Total Contracts Total Contract Dollar AmountTrijicon, Inc. 89 147,773,941Williams International Company LLC 133 69,941,000General Motors Military Vehicles 131 60,262,247Chrysler International Corporation 3 46,277,620Basic Rubber And Plastics Company Inc. 1,340 44,082,850United Solar Ovonic Corporation 9 34,979,689SW Electronics And Mfg Corp 181 29,117,556Precision Standard, Inc. 354 26,675,694Compuware Corporation 53 25,228,304KDS Controls, Inc. 32 23,259,896Southern Automotive Wholesalers, Inc. 339 22,684,847Orion Advanced Simulation & Intel System 19 19,143,804New Horizons Rehabilitation Services Inc. 32 17,684,577Barton Malow Company 2 16,053,822Young Diversified Industries 88 15,951,420Stewart & Stevenson 8 15,883,878MWH Americas, Inc. 17 15,668,009FEV Engine Technology, Inc. 11 12,641,331American Systems Technology Inc. 33 10,768,793Wright Tool Company Dba 228 10,484,901Aerofab Company, Inc. 285 9,860,314Delphi Diesel Systems Corporation 50 9,641,410U.S. Foodservice, Inc. 11 9,303,386Axletech International, Inc. 25 8,714,539Oakland University 12 7,665,018Anzaldua/Garrison - A Joint Venture 5 7,523,396Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. 3 7,498,010The Shwayder Company 65 7,446,090Butcher & Baecker Construction Company 8 7,301,757BB & E LLC 19 6,711,183Networks Enterprises Inc. 104 6,414,815Three Dimensional Services 12 6,370,149Cadillac Products Packaging Company 67 5,167,699Thomson Gale 50 4,641,595Communications Professionals, Inc. 188 4,616,993The Pom Group Inc. 4 4,506,875Realtime Technologies, Inc. 22 4,471,667Bosch Rexroth Corporation 1 4,437,524Jewish Vocational Services 16 4,413,457Moeller Mfg Company, Inc. 48 4,361,617Altech Environmental Services 28 4,218,429Fleet Capital Leasing 4 4,008,731Altair Engineering, Inc. 40 3,815,325Immersion Graphics Inc. 30 3,700,214Rochester Systems Ltd 14 3,621,907Robert A. Denton, Inc. 39 3,562,840Rock Industries, Inc. 9 3,463,111Crane Technologies Group Inc. 7 3,412,620Jadi Inc. 7 3,387,719Human Solutions of North America Inc. 9 3,273,073

TOTAL of top 50 companies 4,284 $832,095,642

The Detroit Region is home to 10 universities, 13 colleges and 18 community colleges. Major research institutions include the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.

The Department of Defense and other federal agencies sponsor millions on defense and homeland security related research in the Detroit Region. Innovative research in advanced engineer-ing, life sciences and small tech (such as nanotechnology and MEMS) are becoming increasingly important to defense and homeland security.

Eastern Michigan University

u Center for Regional & National Security

u Coatings Research Institute (CRI) for Military Equipment Protection

Kettering University

u Fuel Cell Laboratory for Defense Applications

Lawrence Technological University

u Center for Innovative Materials Research (CIMR) for Defense Applications

Oakland Community College

u Combined Regional Emergency Services Training (CREST) Center

u Information Technology for Homeland Security Program

Oakland University

u Product Development & Manufacturing Center

u Fastening & Joining Research Institute

University of Michigan

u Michigan Center for Public Health Preparedness

u Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems

u MURI Center for Intelligent Electronics

u Terrorism & Preparedness Data Resource Center

Walsh College

u Information Assurance Center (National Center of Excellence)

Wayne County Community College District

u Michigan Institute for Public Safety Homeland Security Certificate Program

Wayne State University

u Institute for Information Technology for Homeland Security

u Smart Sensors & Integrated Micro Systems

Michigan State University

u CyberSecurity Laboratory

u Composite Materials & Structures Center for Defense Applications

u National Food Safety & Toxicology Center

u Center for Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems

Michigan Technological University

u Remote Sensing & Environmental Monitoring Institute

u Blue Marble Security Laboratory

Regional College & University Research Centers & Programs

CREST regional training facility at Oakland Community College

Advanced composites are being de-veloped for everything from highway bridges to army tanks at Lawrence Technological University’s Center for Innovative Materials Research.

Center for Innovative Materials Research

In 2005, the U.S. Army recognized the potential for advanced compos-ites in military vehicles and other battlefield applications. This led to a five-year, $11 million agreement that included funding for the design and construction of the Center for Innova-tive Materials Research (CIMR). The $3.2 million, 7,200-square-foot full-scale testing facility opened in 2006 and features a 30-foot clearance height and a 25-ton crane to accom-modate the testing of full-scale struc-tural components, such as portable battlefield bridges up to 100 feet long.

At CIMR, researchers can test struc-tures subjected to static, repeated and impact loads of up to 1 million pounds using a 160 GPM closed-loop hydraulic system, and a high-temperature fire/load-ing chamber (up to 2,300 degrees Fahr-enheit with repeated and impact loading capabilities of 125,000 pounds).

This makes it possible to investigate how conditions similar to those of the 9/11 ter-rorist attacks on the World Trade Center affects the critical structural components

of buildings and other structures. There is no other laboratory in the United States where combinations of these types of tests could be carried out simultaneously.

Current projects include:

u Developing and testing new carbon fiber materials for use in lightweight body armor, lightweight military vehi-cle applications and impact mitigation

u Developing and testing materials that strengthen and prolong the life of critical structures, including build-ings, bridges, military complexes and airports

u Developing vehicle armor protection for U.S. military applications

Lawrence Tech has also enhanced its reputation by securing a $1 million federal appropriation to build an environmental/loading chamber for testing vehicle com-ponents for military uses. The chamber, made of insulated ceramic blocks, is 20 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 12 feet high.

It sits on an insulated floor, surrounded with a heavy steel testing superstruc-ture to hold a large-size actuator, a device built into the roof of the chamber and capable of delivering impact blows with up to 150,000 pounds of force on components being tested. The chamber replicates the impact of both repeated and static loads in simulated climatic condi-tions ranging from Iraq to Antarctica.

Thanks to the cutting-edge learning, research and testing facilities at Lawrence Tech, the university researchers are addressing the complex and challenging engineering problems that face our country now and in the future.

Lawrence Technological UniversityRegional College & University Research Centers & Programs

Military vehicle testing at LTU’s Center for Innovative Materials Research

Nabil Grace, chair of the Department of Civil Engineering, and his research team prepare another experiment to test material strength

Reality-based training is what Oakland Community College’s $15 million CREST facility is all about. CREST (Combined Regional Emergency Services Training) is the only facility of its kind in the country. It has become a national model for provid-ing police, fire and EMT personnel with scenario-based training – training that’s taken on new meaning and dimensions since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

The concept of a training “city” providing realistic settings for real-life problems faced by emergency responders is an in-novative outcome of Oakland Community College’s more than 30 years experience in training emergency services personnel.

The CREST facility is located near I-75 and M-59 at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills Campus. This is a unique training facility with furnished houses, a bank, convenience store, motel and five story live fire training tower. The facility offers a wide variety of props to make the training as real as possible. Police vehicles, fire engines and ambu-lances are all part of the training experi-ence at CREST.

The importance of training at CREST is demonstrated daily. Instructors take criti- cal training subjects from the classroom into the “lab” where scenarios based

on real world problems become invalu-able learning tools. Basic and advanced personnel profit from the experience of putting theory into practice in real-life set-tings where trainees must not only think through options and decisions, but also actively apply their skills.

The FBI, the Secret Service, Oakland County Sheriff’s Special Response Team and the Troy Police Department’s elite Tactical Support Team have all staged training exercises at the 22-acre training facility.

Oakland County’s Economic Development Team will help your company find potential sources of capital and financing.

Michigan Business Tax Credit — Passed in 2008, the new Defense Contracting Michigan Business Tax Credit will help companies receive federal contracts from the Department of Defense, Department of Energy and the Department of Home-land Security.

Through the authority of the Michigan Economic Growth Author-ity, companies awarded federal contracts, may also be awarded a refundable tax credit against the Michigan Business Tax. For information on the requirements to obtain the MBT credit please visit www.michiganadvantage.org or contact the MEDC at 517-373-9808.

Michigan Venture Capital Association — Established by venture capital and private equity investors in the state, the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) is the state’s pre-mier public policy advocate for the private equity/venture capital industry. MVCA works to promote entrepreneurship and private equity investment.

Venture Capital — In four years alone, over $694 million in venture capital has been invested in over 100 businesses in

Michigan. For new emerging technology initiatives, the state has created the $150 million Venture Michigan Fund to catalyze in-vestment in early stage firms operating here. With the matching requirement, this initiative will attract an additional $450 million in capital to Michigan for investment in promising new companies.

Angel Networks — Aimed at helping companies with early stage seed financing, Michigan is fortunate to have three active Angel Networks: The Great Lakes Angels, The Grand Angels and The Ann Arbor Angels.

Traditional and Non-Traditional Financing — Oakland County’s Business Finance Corporation and Economic Devel-opment Corporation help companies with the SBA 504 Loan and with Tax-Exempt Revenue Bond programs. Through the Automation Alley Technology Center, emerging companies can be assisted with securing non-traditional and unique sources of financing and capital.

State Incentives / Tax Credits — Michigan has a wide variety of incentive programs and tax credits for companies that qualify.

Access to Capital

Oakland County Combined Regional Emergency Services Training (CREST) Center

Hazardous materials training at the CREST facility at Oakland Community College

The 11 regional PTACs are the front line in Michigan’s efforts to bring defense contracts to state companies. Our procurement spe-cialists partner with Michigan companies to demystify government contracting, orient those unfamiliar with the process and help com-panies obtain and perform on federal, state and local contracts.

PTAC can assist your company throughout the entire pre-award to post-award procurement process, including:

u Registering to become a government contractor u Identifying bid opportunities u Simplifying the bidding process u Expediting payments through electronic invoicing u Assisting with post-award evaluation of your submitted con-

tract and/or award

PTACs are designed to help Michigan companies capture a por-tion of the $400–$800 billion that the federal government spends each year for goods and services.

For more information on local PTAC resources, please contact or email the following representatives at the Schoolcraft Regional PTAC at Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152.

u Jann Deane - jdeane@schoolcraft.edu u Donna Cappabianca - dcappabi@schoolcraft.edu u Holly Johnston - hjohnsto@schoolcraft.edu u Ann Boss-Cronin - abcronin@schoolcraft.edu

The Schoolcraft Regional PTAC office number is 734-462-4438 or you can fax them at 734-462-4673.

Oakland County, Michigan: Local, Regional and State Advantages

Michigan Defense Contract Coordination Center (DC3)The Defense Contract Coordination Center (DC3) and the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) are working together to increase the number of Michigan companies winning federal contracts.

DC3 is led by retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Bradley M. Lott and administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). During his distinguished military career, Gen. Lott commanded the Marine Corps Logistics Command, which is responsible for world-wide supply chain manage-ment including multi-commodity maintenance depot operations and logistics IT program development. As DC3 director, Gen. Lott brings an inside perspective regarding military needs and requirements and extensive experience in logistics, acquisitions and contracting.

The MEDC created DC3 to strategically connect defense buyers and prime contractors with Michigan’s capable supply chain. Michigan, and specifically Oakland County, is rich in both capability and capacity. Federal buyers can have confidence that when they rely on Oakland County companies, that they will have quality design and production in days, not months. From ground vehicles to alternative fuels to high tech polymers and coatings, Oakland County companies are well positioned to provide the vital tools necessary to safeguard the lives of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines.

DC3 also offers the following:

u Works proactively to increase the number of prime contracts awarded to Michigan companies

u Promotes and represents the capabilities of Michigan busi-nesses before federal buyers and prime contractors

u Identifies opportunities for Michigan companies to create and compete as supply chain clusters.

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)

Contact us today for more information: Oakland County Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs

Planning & Economic Development Services

2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Building 41 WestWaterford, MI 48328

Phone: (248) 858-8706 | Fax: (248) 975-9555

Website: www.globaloakland.com

Oakland County’s Defense and Homeland Security Contact: Mark Adams

Senior Business Development Representative Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Services

Email: adamsm@oakgov.comPhone: (248) 858-5439 | Fax: (248) 975-9555

L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive

With the support of The Oakland County Board of Commissioners

© 2009 Oakland County, Michigan

Michigan Fast Facts u Michigan is the number one state for vehicle-related R&D

activity, spending $12.4 billion annually, according to the National Science Foundation and employing an estimated 65,000 professionals statewide

u Michigan is ranked sixth in the nation for new patents issued. Michigan entrepreneurs, companies and universities filed 3,797 patents in 2007. (Source: U.S. Patent & Trade-mark Office, 2008)

u Over 96,000 college degrees are granted every year in Michigan — almost twice as many as the national average

u 2 ½ times the number of master’s degrees were granted in Michigan than the national average

u Close to 1,500 Ph.D.s are granted in Michigan every year — almost twice the national average

u The University of Michigan is #3 in the nation for research and development spending, according to the National Science Foundation (2006)

Your Strategic International Gateway

u Tunnel: Detroit - Windsor Tunnel (U.S. - Canada crossing)

u Bridges: Ambassador Bridge in Detroit (U.S. to Canada crossing) - International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie (U.S. to Canada crossing) - Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron (U.S. to Canada crossing)

u Coastline: The state has over 3,200 miles of shoreline on the Great Lakes, second to Alaska in the U.S.

u Water: The five Great Lakes make up one-fifth of the world’s fresh water supply

u Agriculture: Agriculture is the state’s second largest industry after automotive

Organizations To Support You:u Automation Alley - Southeast Michigan’s Regional

Technology Clusteru Michigan Infragard Members Allianceu Michigan’s Technology Tri-Corridor - Homeland Securityu National Defense Industrial Associationu National Institute of Industrial Technology (NAIT)u TACOM’s Cold Weather Research Labu TARDEC’s National Automotive Center (NAC)u U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development and

Engineering Center (TARDEC)u U.S. Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command

(TACOM)

Oakland County, Michigan: Local, Regional and State Advantages

Key Michigan Military Facilities:

u Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center

u Battle Creek 110th Fighter Wing

u Battle Creek Federal Center

u Detroit Arsenal

u Michigan National Guard Training Center

(Grayling and Battle Creek)

u Selfridge Air National Guard Base