Defense Spending Booming in North Carolina
Official federal government data indicates that Department of Defense spending in North Carolina grew by 22% and exceeded $3.6 billion in 2008 – a jump of $657 million from 2007.
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What’s left for FY09? Remaining MILCON Projects
Throughout the course of daily operations, NC Military Business Center staff monitor current and forecasted military construction (MILCON) opportunities in North Carolina.
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USDA Forest Service Offers FREE Construction Opportunity Conference in Charlotte July 7
The Forest Service is a federal agency within the US Department of Agriculture that manages public lands in national forests and grasslands.
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Recent Contract Awards to North Carolina Companies
North Carolina companies continued to receive federal prime and subcontract awards – large and small – during the last month.
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Happy Birthday NC Defense Machining Initiative and SourceNC!
With the recent downturn in commercial manufacturing, many machine shops and contract manufacturers now realize that the Department of Defense represents a viable and lucrative alternative for maintaining and growing their company’s sales.
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Admiral Outlines Construction Challenges – and Opportunities
Rear Admiral W. Greg Shear, Jr. Commander of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), outlined three major challenges facing the Navy as it executes its military construction program – including $3 billion in North Carolina.
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USO of North Carolina – Improving the Quality of Life of Our Military and Their Families
Continuously since 1942, USO of NC’s centers have served our state and the nation.
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Learning the Language of Government Contracts #3: Types of Small Businesses
If you intend to pursue federal prime contracts and/or subcontracts, it is very important to know whether your firm is considered a small business (SB), and, if so, whether you qualify for any of the small business socioeconomic programs.
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3rd Annual NC Roundtable with NAVFAC a Success
For the third year in a row, the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) hosted a North Carolina Roundtable with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic representatives in conjunction with the NAVFAC Industry Forum in Virginia Beach, Virginia on June 10, 2009.
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What You Should Know about Recovery Act Projects
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law No. 111-5) ("ARRA" or the "Recovery Act").
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HUBZone Program Takes Precedence—Exploit this Advantage!
A recent decision by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) in response to a protest, B-401057, Mission Critical Solutions, May 4, 2009, has clarified the order in which federal agencies must consider application of the various small business socioeconomic programs.
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Report: Advance Planning Brief for Textile Industry
The annual Joint Advance Planning Brief to Industry (APBI) for textile businesses took place in Springfield, VA, 12 - 14 May 2009 with over 500 businesses, 20 different organizations and 1,000 individuals in attendance.
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Business Spotlight
G&S Communications and Technical Services, Inc. is a certified SBA 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), minority-veteran owned company, with its corporate office located in Charlotte, NC.
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Business Spotlight Companies Needed – Your Company Can be in the Spotlight Too!
NCMBC News provides a spotlight on a different North Carolina business each month.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
Fort Bragg Spouse Job Fair, Jun 17, 2009
Contracting Fair hosted by Senator Burr, Jun 22, 2009
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NCMBC News is published monthly by the North Carolina Military
Business Center. The NC Military Business Center is a component of the NC Community College System and is headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The NCMBC leverages federal business opportunities
for economic development and quality of life in North Carolina. Firms
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