Thank you for participating in the 2011 North Carolina Federal Contruction & Infrastructure Summit held on October 20, 2011 at the Wilmington Convention Center.  Thank you again to our generous sponsors who made this event possible.  Following the sponsor logos below, please find FEDCON Summit event information to include presentations, attendee lists, photos, and more.   We look forward to seeing you at the 2012 FEDCON Summit.

 

Sponsored by:

Reception Sponsor

Silver-Level Sponsor

   

     

Bronze-Level Sponsor

             

             

 

Program-Level Sponsor

            

  Golf Outing Sponsor

 

 

 

 

The North Carolina Military Business Center is pleased to host the 2011 North Carolina Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure Summit (formerly known as the MILCON Summit) on October 19-20, 2011 at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, NC. 

 

WHEN.  October 19-20, 2011

WHERE. Wilmington Convention Center

515 Nutt Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

DIRECTIONS.  Click here.

PARKING. Parking is available at the Wilmington Convention Center (515 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401) for the rate of $5.00/day. 

 

PRE-SUMMIT ACTIVITIES.  Two pre-summit activities are available on October 19, 2011 a golf tournament and the FEDCON Sumit welcome reception, please see below for more details. 

GOLF OUTING. On October 19, 2011, SAME Cape Fear Post will host a golf outing to participants and spouses to relax and relax before the full-day FEDCON SUMMIT. Not a golfer? Come for Lunch and networking! (Please Note: The Golf Outing and lunch are not included in conference registration fee and are provided at cost. Group golf rate includes green fees and cart. Participants are responsible for their own lunch cost at Club House.) For more information or to register for the golf tournament, click here. 

RECEPTION.  On October 19, 2011 a FEDCON Summit reception sponsored by BB&T Construction Risk Services will be held on the event lawn directly behind the Wilmington Convention Center (515 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401) from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. All Summit attendees are welcome to attend the reception.  There is no fee for Summit attendees to participate in the reception, the cost was built into your overall Summit fee.

SUMMIT PROGRAM.  The Summit program will focus on federal MILCON, sustainment, restoration and modernization (SRM) and “green” construction opportunities and contracting processes in North Carolina.  The program will include presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, a vendor expo and speed networking with:

• Brigadier General Thomas A. Gorry, Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations East is scheduled to attend and deliver keynote remarks.

• Major General Jeffrey J. Dorko, Deputy Commanding General, Military and International Operations, US  Army Corps of Engineers, is scheduled to attend and deliver keynote remarks
• Major General Al Aycock, Director of Operations, Director of Operations, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff of the Army for Installation Management (OACSIM)  

• Mr. Tad Davis, SES, Chief Executive Officer, US Army Reserve Command

• Naval Facilities Engineering Command
• Marine Corps Installations East
• US Army Corps of Engineers: Headquarters, Savannah District, Wilmington District
• Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard Installations
• Department of Homeland Security
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Major Construction Prime Contractors
• North Carolina Companies
• Other Federal Agencies

AGENDA.  Click here for a DRAFT version of the agenda.   

ATTENDANCE.  Attendance is restricted to:

•      General and specialty contractors in North Carolina
•      Design firms in North Carolina
•      Construction Supply Firms in North Carolina
•      Current federal primes seeking North Carolina partners and suppliers

REGISTRATION.  Open, online registration will begin in August.  Participation in the Summit is limited; registration will close when the event reaches full capacity. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your company's attendance at the Summit.  Once registration has closed, a wait list will be available.

 

PAYMENT.  After completion of your registration, online payment is available through the use of a Visa or MasterCard.  Online payment is preferred.  However, checks will be accepted.  Checks must be made out to "Fayetteville Technical Community College" and mailed to PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1748.

ATTIRE. Business Casual

ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR INFORMATION. 

Additional Participants.  If your organization would like to send individuals outside of the two (2) provided in the exhibitor registration, they must register and pay as an attendee. 

Exhibit Space.  Exhibitor space includes a table-top booth display (6-foot table, chairs, table skirting, and electricity).  If your organization plans to utilize the electricity, please provide your own extension cords. 

Set-Up.  Early exhibitor set-up will be available the day before the Summit (October 19) from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Wilmington Convention Center.  Set-up will be available the day of the event. 

Exhibitor Special Requirements.  If your organization has special requirements or needs to ship materials to the Wilmington Convention Center, please email smedickc@ncmbc.us, as soon as possible. 

ACCOMMODATIONS. 

 

BEST WESTERN COASTLINE INN (Walking Distance) 503 Nutt Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.763.2800 ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT	HILTON WILMINGTON RIVERSIDE (Walking Distance) 301 North Water Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.763.5900 ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT
THE WILMINGTONIAN (6-8 blocks) 101 S. Second St. Wilmington, NC 28401 800.525.0909, 910.343.1800 Website Rates:  $79.00 ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT A free trolley service is available.  Starting Point: 2nd & Orange Ending Point: Front & Nutt For trolley schedule, click here.	HAMPTON INN UNIVERSITY AREA (4.9 miles) 124 Old Eastwood Road Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9899 Rate: $97.00 Online link: Click here. GROUP CODE: FCS Only 46 rooms remaining. This rate will not be available after October 12th.   * See below for Trolley information.
COMFORT SUITES WILMINGTON (3.5 miles) 4721 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28405 910-793-9300 Rates: $72.00 (Double), $82.00 (King) GROUP CODE: Mention you are with the FEDCON Summit Only 48 rooms remaining This rate will not be available after October 14th. * See below for Trolley information.	STAYBRIDGE SUITES (4.6 miles) 5010 New Centre Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-202-8500 Rates: $99 (King Studio Suite), $109 (Double Queen Suite) *Includes breakfast and evening meal Mon-Thursday GROUP CODE: FED Online link:  Click here. A taxi service is available to the Convention Center from this hotel.   * See below for Trolley information.
HOLIDAY INN WILMINGTON (4.3 miles) 5032 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910-392-1101 Room Rates:  $79.00 per night for Doubles and $89.00 per night for Kings *Includes Manager’s Reception Monday-Thursday from 5:30-7:30 with Hot Food and Cold Beverages! GROUP CODE: FCS Online link:  Click here. A taxi service is available to the Convention Center from this hotel.

 

A free trolley will be available on October 20^th leaving from specific accommodations (noted below) traveling to and from the Wilmington Convention Center:

MORNING:

                7:00 AM Trolley loads at Hampton Inn & Suites and departs

                7:10 AM Trolley loads at Staybridge Suites and departs

                7:20 AM Trolley loads at Comfort Suites and departs

                7:30 AM Trolley arrives, unloads at Wilmington Convention Center

(Trolley continues loop until 9:00 AM, if you miss the first trolley.)

AFTERNOON:

                4:30 PM Trolley departs Wilmington Convention Center

                5:00 PM Trolley departs Wilmington Convention Center

                5:30 PM Trolley departs Wilmington Convention Center

 

CANCELLATION POLICY.   If the need to cancel occurs, please notify NCMBC at smedickc@ncmbc.us prior to

October 4, 2011 for a full refund. Refunds cannot be provided to those who cancel after close of businesses on October 4, 2011. Refunds cannot be provided for "No Shows" the day of the event.

SPONSORSHIP.  If you are interested in sponsoring the 2011 North Carolina Federal Construction & Infrastructure Summit, click here for more information. If you are interested in sponsoring the Summit contact locusc@ncmbc.us.  

 

 

 

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In partnership with:

           

& the Small Business Administration

 

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