Luke Layman

What began in 2012 as a popular bar and music venue in Downtown Raleigh has quickly grown into seven unique food and beverages concepts. Each concept has a clear cut personality which reflects the founder… casual, welcoming, fun and inventive. Whether you’re in our speakeasy cocktail lounge, one of our DJ themed bars, gourmet sandwich shop, or even our craft brewery… our approach is simple, consistent, and quality based hospitality. With six locations around bustling Downtown Raleigh, Local Icon Hospitality has a venue for any occasion. We specialize in scratch-made casual dining, original and classic cocktails, craft beer, trendy yet approachable atmosphere, high energy DJ themed bars, private events, and second-to-none catering.

We protect those who protect society. MyDefence is founded by military officers with insight into military operations and advanced radio technology. We are specialized in developing sensors and effectors for military customers to mitigate the threat of malicious drones. Our combat proven products provide end users with state-of-the-art technology for enhanced protection and situational awareness on the battlefield. By listening to our end-users and combining their learnings with our technology, we are producing innovative and versatile Counter UAS solutions for any type of mission. Visit www.mydefence.dk for more information.

What began in 2012 as a popular bar and music venue in Downtown Raleigh has quickly grown into seven unique food and beverages concepts. Each concept has a clear cut personality which reflects the founder… casual, welcoming, fun and inventive. Whether you’re in our speakeasy cocktail lounge, one of our DJ themed bars, gourmet sandwich shop, or even our craft brewery… our approach is simple, consistent, and quality based hospitality. With six locations around bustling Downtown Raleigh, Local Icon Hospitality has a venue for any occasion. We specialize in scratch-made casual dining, original and classic cocktails, craft beer, trendy yet approachable atmosphere, high energy DJ themed bars, private events, and second-to-none catering.

VMax Group is a consulting firm specializing in Business Consulting and Coaching, as well as Defense Industry support. Business Consulting: VMax Group consultants apply their combined decades of military leadership experience to help businesses learn and apply the same techniques that enable high-performing fighter squadrons to consistently succeed. We call this methodology The Combat Edge(TM): the skill set that is helping businesses leapfrog their competition. We currently specialize in the Financial Services and Health Industry fields, but our methodologies apply across ALL organizations. Our methods transform businesses into the organizations they want and NEED to be. Defense Consulting: The expanding VMax Group team is also bringing years of experience in leading 5th generation fighter organizations to support Defense Industry. VMax Group consultants provide advanced fighter knowledge and expertise, as well as program management/systems engineering (our "Blue 3"​ program) to help companies compete for, win and complete defense contracts. VMax Group Consulting warriors stand ready to assist all operations in Maximizing Performance while Minimizing Mistakes! VMax Group is a veteran-owned and run small business.

We protect those who protect society. MyDefence is founded by military officers with insight into military operations and advanced radio technology. We are specialized in developing sensors and effectors for military customers to mitigate the threat of malicious drones. Our combat proven products provide end users with state-of-the-art technology for enhanced protection and situational awareness on the battlefield. By listening to our end-users and combining their learnings with our technology, we are producing innovative and versatile Counter UAS solutions for any type of mission. Visit www.mydefence.dk for more information.

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is America’s leading Defense Industry association promoting national security. NDIA is proud to provide a legal and ethical forum for the exchange of information between Industry and Government on National Security issues. Our members foster the development of the most innovative and superior equipment, training and support for our warfighters and first responders through our divisions, local chapters, affiliated associations and events. Join NDIA today, and take an active role in the future of defense.