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2012 NCMBC Sponsorship Opportunities
Be a sponsor of the 2012 NC Military Business Center event and leverage the limitless opportunities to increase your company’s exposure. Reach attendees in the months prior to the event date! For an brief overview of each event and sponsorship investment levels, click here.
Visit our event web pages for updates! We look forwarded to seeing you this year!
NC Federal Environmental Symposium (June 13, 2012 – Fayetteville, NC), click here
NC Federal Advanced Technology Symposium (July 21-22 – Chapel Hill, NC), click here
NC Aerospace Supplier Conference (August 14 – High Point, NC), click here
11th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade Show, click here
NC Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure Summit (October 10-12 – Wilmington, NC), click here
If you are interested in sponsoring one or more 2012 NCMBC events, please contact Courtney Locus at locusc@ncmbc.us.
2012 NCMBC Sponsorship Opportunities
Be a sponsor of the 2012 NC Military Business Center event and leverage the limitless opportunities to increase your company’s exposure. Reach attendees in the months prior to the event date! For an brief overview of each event and sponsorship investment levels, click here.
Visit our event web pages for updates! We look forwarded to seeing you this year!
NC Federal Environmental Symposium (June 13, 2012 – Fayetteville, NC), click here
NC Federal Advanced Technology Symposium (July 21-22 – Chapel Hill, NC), click here
NC Aerospace Supplier Conference (August 14 – High Point, NC), click here
11th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade Show, click here
NC Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure Summit (October 10-12 – Wilmington, NC), click here
If you are interested in sponsoring one or more 2012 NCMBC events, please contact Courtney Locus at locusc@ncmbc.us.
Beyond Good Virus Protection
Tip from Theresa Payton at Fortalice®, LLC – A fraud, security, and risk consulting services firm.
Many of you already have great virus protection in place, but that only catches about 1/3 of all the bad stuff out there.
Here are some tips we recommend beyond good virus protection:
The good news is, today’s internet browsers can help you fight back the bad guys from infecting your computer. Remember, no internet security solution is 100% secure. You still need to be aware and alert when you click on links or give out information.
Your favorite web browser may be able to help you achieve safer surfing.
1. Settings: While instructions and features vary, go to your browser’s security and privacy settings and tweak those to insure your privacy and safety.
2. Stay up to date: Make sure you download software updates for your browser. When in doubt, download a new version from the company’s legitimate web site to make sure you have the latest.
3. Safe Sites: Some browsers let you set up the browser so it alerts you when you are visiting a site that is known for suspicious traffic. McAfee has a tool that you can add into your browser called the “SiteAdvisor” to help you as you surf the net. You can find the tool at: www.siteadvisor.com .
Who Is Looking at You Online?
Who Is Looking at You Online?
The government, your neighbors, employers, friends – the short answer is EVERYONE. This book is a handy guide that digs deep past the media headlines to tell you how your data is collected and used. The author’s provide practical tips on how to regain control of your internet persona while also fending off identity thieves and other cybersnoops.
Ted and Theresa’s new book, Protecting Your Internet Identity: Are You Naked Online?, hits bookshelves, libraries, and online stores April 16th.
The first signed copy was dedicated to General Petraeus! Get yours today.
Contact Theresa Payton, tp@fortalicesolutions.com
Publisher’s site: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781442212206
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/theresa-payton
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Theresa-Payton/e/B007ECYE4K
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Theresa+Payton
2012 NCMBC Sponsorship Opportunities
Be a sponsor of the 2012 NC Military Business Center event and leverage the limitless opportunities to increase your company’s exposure. Reach attendees in the months prior to the event date! For an brief overview of each event and sponsorship investment levels, click here.
Visit our event web pages for updates! We look forwarded to seeing you this year!
NC Federal Environmental Symposium (June 13, 2012 – Fayetteville, NC), click here
NC Federal Advanced Technology Symposium (July 21-22 – Chapel Hill, NC), click here
NC Aerospace Supplier Conference (August 14 – High Point, NC), click here
11th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade Show, click here
NC Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure Summit (October 10-12 – Wilmington, NC), click here
If you are interested in sponsoring one or more 2012 NCMBC events, please contact Courtney Locus at locusc@ncmbc.us.
NC Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium Industry Panel Topics Announced
NC Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium Industry Panel Topics Announced: Adv Materials & Manufacturing, Bio-Medical, Fuels/Power, IT Modeling/Simulation, Automotive/Robotics, Behavioral Sciences
Senator Richard Burr, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Military Foundation, University of North Carolina General Administration, and the Institute for Defense and Business are pleased to host the 2012 North Carolina Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium at the Friday Center at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill on July 16-17, 2012 at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
An expansion of the NCMBC’s Federal IT Symposia in 2010 and 2011, the Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium will focus on the future advanced technology needs of DoD and other federal agencies within the state. The objective is to establish a dialogue between industry, academia and government and form partnerships to address the future needs of the federal government to meet the challenges ahead.
Panel nominations will close April 30th, nominate your company today to be on one of the above panels. http://ncmbc.us/2012NCFATS.php
Deadline Approaching – Panelist Nominations – NC Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium
Senator Richard Burr, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Military Foundation, University of North Carolina General Administration, and the Institute for Defense and Business are pleased to host the 2012 North Carolina Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium at the Friday Center at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill on July 16-17, 2012 at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
This statewide Symposium will focus on developing dialogue between: military commands in North Carolina with tactical and installation future technology needs; businesses and R&D entities in NC developing technologies with defense applications; and prime contractors seeking small business team members capable of meeting their technology needs. The Symposium will include at least two joint (Army, Marine, and DoD) military panels (addressing tactical and installation issues), at least four industry panels (in major sectors, such as medical, modeling and simulation and automotive technologies) and an expo of businesses with recently‐developed or emerging technologies and/or technology applications.
Call for Panelists
We are pleased to announce that the “Call for Panelists” is now open for the NC Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium – nominate your company today! Participating as a panel member provides your company/agency the opportunity to share your vision, show your expertise and the opportunity to demonstrate your innovative technology.
The Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium will address the future advanced technology needs of Department of Defense as expressed in a series of panel discussion reflecting the unmet challenges that concern our war fighters. Industry panels will allow North Carolina companies the opportunity to discuss advanced technologies that they are developing that may have DoD or other federal applications. It is not the intent of this open discussion to match up problems and solutions but rather to emphasize the differences between problems needing resolution (and therefore attention by industry and academia) and the technologies being researched and worked upon by industry and academia. The cross-purpose will foster an idea exchange whereby solutions and direction will be exchanged to form partnerships.
Nominate your company or agency today by visiting http://www.ncmbc.us/2012NCFATS.php and filling out the “Call for Panelists” form.
Submission Requirements:
- Company Name
- Company Type
- Company Info (50 words)
- Company Address
- Panelist Name
- Job Title
- Phone
- Describe the future technology you are working on in 50 words or less
- Where would the technology be used
Deadline: Submissions must be received no later than Monday, April 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST
Selection Criteria: The Advisory Council will review all submitted abstracts and select technologies of high value to conference attendees.
Registration
Registration for attendees and exhibitors is now available! Limited exhibitor space is available and will sell out quickly – register today to ensure your attendance at this important event! To register, visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/2012NCFATS.php.
CONTACTS.
- Panelist manager, program questions or comments – Mickey Finn at finnm@ncmbc.us.
- Registration, payment or event logistics – Courtney Smedick at smedickc@ncmbc.us.
- Sponsorship questions or inquiries – Courtney Locus at locusc@ncmbc.us.
DARPA Robotics $2 Million Challenge opens a great opportunity for NC companies!
DARPA Robotics $2 Million Challenge opens a great opportunity for NC companies!
Solicitation Number: DARPA-BAA-12-39
A new U.S. military challenge demands robots that can drive vehicles, climb ladders, and handle power tools during disaster response scenarios — but competitors don’t all have to come in the familiar humanoid form.
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) pointed out that it welcomes robots in any form to compete for its $2 million robotics challenge issued on April 10. Its added clarification came in a video posted April 11 featuring past footage of two humanoid robots walking up stairs and doing push-ups.
“Any designs are welcome, provided they are compatible with shared human-robot environments, compatible with human tools and compatible with human operators so that a human without expertise in robotics can give commands and confidently anticipate the response,” DARPA said.
This statement comes despite the humanoid forms of the DARPA robot and another robot created by Boston Dynamics — known as Atlas or PETMAN — seen in the newly posted video. DARPA has said such humanoid robots resemble the final robot “platform” it plans to provide for testing purposes in its robotic challenge.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is calling on anyone who can advance current robot technology past existing limits to create an autonomous bot for the DOD’s “disaster recovery mission.”
“Robots played a supporting role in mitigating fallout from the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in Japan, and are used by U.S. military forces as assistants for service members in diffusing improvised explosive devices. The robots created by the teams will compete in a variety of challenges that simulate real-life disasters.
“For robots to be useful to DoD they need to offer gains in either physical protection or productivity. The most successful and useful robots would do both via natural interaction with humans in shared environments,” said DARPA Acting Director, Dr. Kaigham Gabriel.
http://www.darpa.mil/NewsEvents/Releases/2012/04/10.aspx
**This post has been provided by Diana Potts with G&E Advisor (dianapotts@gandeadvisor.com).
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2012 NCMBC Sponsorship Opportunities
Be a sponsor of the 2012 NC Military Business Center event and leverage the limitless opportunities to increase your company’s exposure. Reach attendees in the months prior to the event date! For an brief overview of each event and sponsorship investment levels, click here.
Visit our event web pages for updates! We look forwarded to seeing you this year!
NC Federal Environmental Symposium (June 13, 2012 – Fayetteville, NC), click here
NC Federal Advanced Technology Symposium (July 21-22 – Chapel Hill, NC), click here
NC Aerospace Supplier Conference (August 14 – High Point, NC), click here
11th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade Show, click here
NC Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure Summit (October 10-12 – Wilmington, NC), click here
If you are interested in sponsoring one or more 2012 NCMBC events, please contact Courtney Locus at locusc@ncmbc.us.
2012 NCMBC Sponsorship Opportunities
Be a sponsor of the 2012 NC Military Business Center event and leverage the limitless opportunities to increase your company’s exposure. Reach attendees in the months prior to the event date! For an brief overview of each event and sponsorship investment levels, click here.
Visit our event web pages for updates! We look forwarded to seeing you this year!
NC Federal Environmental Symposium (June 13, 2012 – Fayetteville, NC), click here
NC Federal Advanced Technology Symposium (July 21-22 – Chapel Hill, NC), click here
NC Aerospace Supplier Conference (August 14 – High Point, NC), click here
11th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade Show, click here
NC Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure Summit (October 10-12 – Wilmington, NC), click here
If you are interested in sponsoring one or more 2012 NCMBC events, please contact Courtney Locus at locusc@ncmbc.us.