Mission Statement of Southern Pacific Aero-Defense Alliance (SPADA)
Mission Statement
Building on the Southern Pacific region’s renowned legacy as a global powerhouse in aerospace innovation and defense manufacturing, SPADA unites visionaries, innovators, and industry partners to cultivate a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem across Greater Los Angeles and beyond. Drawing on generations of technological achievement and a skilled workforce, SPADA orchestrates dynamic collaboration and accelerates innovation—connecting companies, professionals, and educators to drive competitiveness and opportunity for aerospace and defense businesses.
Through influential events, business forums, and focused initiatives, our members gain critical insights, strategic connections, and access to resources that fuel advancement in a rapidly evolving industry.
SPADA delivers measurable value by supporting workforce development, technical training, and STEM outreach—building a robust talent pipeline while fostering access to high-impact partnerships, supply chain opportunities, and essential industry resources. By amplifying member voices and aligning with community priorities, SPADA strengthens regional resilience, economic opportunity, and educational excellence.
Working collaboratively with industry, government, and academic partners, SPADA empowers manufacturers and the wider community to pursue growth, innovation, and shared prosperity—positioning the Southern Pacific region as a hub for aerospace excellence where industry and community thrive together.
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Southern Pacific Aero-Defense Alliance (SPADA) is a nonprofit corporation recognized as tax‑exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN 39‑5124675.
Thank You to Our
Corporate Circle Sponsors
Hedman Partners LLP
Founding Member
At Hedman Partners LLP, our mission is simple: Helping middle market business owners plan ahead, build relationships and secure their future. We accomplish this by providing high-quality, forward-thinking solutions to our A&D clients within an environment of honesty, integrity, loyalty and trust.
Nycote Laboratories Corporation
Nycote® Laboratories Corporation is a woman-owned, Los Angeles-based manufacturer providing unrivaled anti-corrosion surface coatings for aerospace, automotive, and railway industries worldwide. Trusted by Boeing, Airbus, and other OEMs, Nycote’s clear, chrome-free, and lightweight coatings combine the flexibility of nylon with the strength of epoxy, meeting EU, IATA, and REACH compliance standards.
Founding Member
CBRE
CBRE builds real estate solutions of the future to help our clients, professionals and business partners realize their potential. From instilling confidence in today’s decisions to re-imagining tomorrow’s spaces, CBRE thrives in complex and ever-changing environments.
Annual Member