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Smithfield Packing Seeks Transitioning Military
The Smithfield Packing Company, Inc., which employs 12,500 people in North Carolina, is seeking transitioning military personnel for positions at all five of its facilities in NC (Clinton, Kinston, Wilson, Clayton and Tarheel). These opportunities include supervisory positions, which require a bachelor’s degree (but no industry experience), as well as hourly production positions. Smithfield is expanding its Kinston facility and adding up to 300 new positions. Individuals interested in these positions should register on and watch www.MatchForce.org for position vacancy notices. Call the NCMBC with any questions (toll free, 877-245-5520).
Defense Contractor Academy – Charlotte: Now Accepting Applications
The Defense Contractor Academy will offer advanced instruction and a certificate of completion to existing, small business defense contractors to provide the tools needed to grow the defense contracting portion of their business portfolio. A series of 9 classes will be offered over an 9-week period, once a week, beginning on January 19, 2012 and ending March 15, 2012. Each session will include presentation of material and either a panel or guest business(es) to discuss their experiences regarding the topic of the session. If your company is interested in a panel member or a guest business, please email smedickc@ncmbc.us.
Application. To fill out an application for the Defense Contractor Academy, visit http://www.ncmbc.us/Spring2012DefenseContractorAcademy.php. Applications will close on January 2, 2012 at 5:00 pm. The Defense Contractor Academy committee will review applications and notify accepted participants by January 9, 2012 at the email account listed in the application. If you have any questions, please email smedickc@ncmbc.us.
Courses.
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January 19, 2012 |
DoD Federal Contracting Fundamentals, SB Programs & Business Development Tools. Review/overview of: the Federal Procurement System; federal procurement processes; eligibility, application and advantages of federal small business programs; steps to engage (or increase your engagement) in the federal marketplace; leveraging business development resources for the federal market; and identifying federal/DoD contracting customers for your business. Purpose is to provide a common baseline to all Academy participants on federal procurement. |
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January 26, 2012 |
Rules of the Road: Federal/DoD Source Selection and Contract Processes. Information on: federal opportunity notifications; productive responses to opportunity notifications; marketing small business status to federal customers; federal source selection processes and federal contract types (GPC, simplified acquisitions, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, cost plus, sole source, etc.). |
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February 2, 2012 |
Cost Estimating & Proposal Developments.Information and discussion of cost estimating process and cost elements; review of proposal development methodologies. |
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February 9, 2012 |
Teaming Arrangements, Joint Ventures, Subcontracting, Mentor-Protégé Programs. Review and comparison of the four major vendor team building strategies; assess the pro’s & con’s / differences of each; develop strategies to team successfully with companies that can help you win work. |
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February 16, 2012 |
General Services Administration (GSA).Introduction to GSA; analyzing GSA to determine applicability for your business; GSA schedules; www.gsa.gov website and commercial services and products. |
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February 23, 2012 |
Cost Accounting Standards & Contract Audits. Information and discussion on FAR Cost Accounting Standards; introduction to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and DCAA audits. |
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March 1, 2012 |
Financing Government Contracts. Information and discussion on various contract financing options for government contractors (asset- and factor-based lending; commercial bank lending; SBA, CAP and credit union lending). |
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March 8, 2012 |
Protests, Debriefings & Contract Administration Issues.Review of the federal contractual post award protest process; FAR right to proposal debriefings for non-selected vendors; discussion of other post award contract administrative issues (invoicing, DD 250’s etc.)
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March 15, 2012 |
Federal Contracting Labor Law. This class will cover federal labor laws for government contractors. It will address: federal labor laws that typically apply to construction/A&E contracts, manufacturing contracts and service contracts; where related regulations are found in the CFR or FAR; how these laws and regulations are typically imposed on Federal contracts; the implications of knowingly or unknowingly failing to abide by these laws and the cost implications of abiding by these laws in terms of contract cost and performance. |
Who can attend from your company? Companies may send different individuals from their organization to attend specific sessions of the Academy (i.e. the chief financial officer to attend the accounting and financing classes, business developer to attend Fundamentals and Source Selection sessions, etc.).
Cost. Once your company has been approved by the Defense Contractor Academy committee, your organization will receive an invoice for payment. The entire course (all 9 classes, including materials) is a total of $75.00.
Defense Contractor Academy Plaque. In order to receive the Defense Contractor Academy certificate and plaque, your company must attend 7 of the 9 classes. On the afternoon of the final class (March 15th), participating companies will receive their Defense Contractor Academy certificates and plaques.
Questions? If you have questions about the Defense Contractor Academy, please email smedickc@ncmbc.us.
Need training? Tell NCMBC how we can help.
Feel like your company needs training? The NC Military Business Center is in the process of planning their 2012 training events and would like to know what type of training NC companies feel they need. From basic, intermediate, to advanced training, we want to hear from you!
Please email Courtney Smedick, smedickc@ncmbc.us and provide information on the type of training and specific topics that your company would like covered.
Register Today for Nov 9: 3rd Annual 8th District Fed Contracting Symposium Hosted by Congressman Kissell
Special Presentation: CCR is going away! The changing face of Federal Procurement. GSA has begun the consolidation of 9 federal procurement systems into one new system. Be one of the first in the nation to learn what the federal government is planning to do and how it will affect you and your business!
The following Federal Agencies have confirmed and will participate in the event: Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Camp Lejeune, VA, VISN 6, Forest Service, GSA, Defense Logistics Agency, FT Bragg, US Army Corps of Engineers, FBI, National Cemetery Administration and more!
Join us! FREE breakfast too! Multiple classes and Resource Fair! More event info below.
SPECIAL FREE EVENT
3rd Annual 8th District Federal Contracting Symposium Hosted by Congressman Larry Kissell.
http://ncmbc.us/2011FederalContractingSymposium.php
Date: November 9th, 2011
Time: Registration 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM. Program scheduled to begin at 8:30 AM. Event scheduled to last until 4:00 PM.
Location: Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC 28001
(Off Highway 24-27)
Program: The Federal Contracting Symposium will include a federal contracting workshop series (beginner and advanced tracks), and a resource fair for businesses engaging in the federal market. The resource fair will include a reverse trade show (federal contracting offices exhibiting) and prime contractors interested in meeting potential subcontractors.
Agenda: http://ncmbc.us/2011FederalContractingSymposium.php
Cost/registration: The event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. Please register on-line at: http://ncmbc.us/2011FederalContractingSymposium.php
Local Accommodations if needed:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (4.5 miles from the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center.)
500 Leonard Avenue, Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: 704.986.2100
Website: http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/albemarle/aemnc/hoteldetail
FREE HOT BREAKFAST!
Use rate code: “Kissell Event” when booking your room.
Contact: For more information contact:
- Event Program: Fran Perez-Wilhite, Business Development Specialist, NCMBC, 704.806.6858 or perezf@ncmbc.us
- Registration Questions: Courtney Smedick, Integrated Marketing & Training, NCMBC, 910-678-0193 or smedickc@ncmbc.us
Business Spotlights Needed
The NC Military Business Center is looking for business spotlights to be featured on NCMBC’s blog, as well as our social media outlets. Business spotlights provide your company with the opportunity to market your company to the wide audience of companies, military, government and civilian representatives that visit www.ncmbc.us every day. If you would like to have your company featured on the NCMBC’s blog, please send the following information to smedickc@ncmbc.us:
- Company name
- Company description – in paragraph form
- Logo
- Any other pertinent information you would like to share – pictures, links, etc.
Please provide the content as you would like it published on the blog. For an example of a current business spotlight, please visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/blog/2011/10/business-spotlight-alltec-corporation/
*The NC Military Business Center, the NC Community College System, and the State of North Carolina do not officially validate, warrant or endorse events, companies or activities listed on this website. These items are posted strictly for the information and convenience of NCMBC customers.
Rep. Kissell to Host Third Annual Federal Contracting Symposium
Rep. Kissell to Host Third Annual Federal Contracting Symposium
Pre-registration is now open for free procurement seminar
ALBEMARLE, NC – Rep. Kissell to Host Third Annual Federal Contracting Symposium Pre-registration is now open for free procurement seminar ALBEMARLE, NC – Representative Larry Kissell (NC-08) will host the 3rd Annual Federal Contracting Symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center in Albemarle. The district-wide event is designed to help North Carolina businesses gain a better understanding of opportunities in contracting and procurement with the federal government. The event is free and pre-registration is open now.
“I’m committed to providing our local businesses with every opportunity for success,” said Kissell. “This event has helped provide the businesses of our region with an in-depth look at the opportunities and channels within the federal contracting process. Our last two events were very successful, and I look forward to again showing off to the federal procurement folks some of the best and most innovative businesses anywhere in the country—those that are right here in our part of the world. Last year we had more than 250 folks from all over North Carolina and we have seen some great success stories come from those who got help through this event.”
The Contracting Symposium is being organized in partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center, North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center, Stanly Community College, Stanly County Economic Development Commission, and the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce.
“I want to thank our partners for helping make this available to our local businesses,” added Kissell. “I want to ensure that the hardworking people of our area are given every opportunity to bid on federal procurement. I encourage all businesses throughout our area to take part in this important opportunity.”
The daylong event will include a federal contracting workshop series, as well as a resource fair for businesses interested in becoming engaged in the federal process. Agency participants will include contracting offices and agencies providing technical assistance in government procurement, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, Veterans Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service and many others. Representatives from the contracting offices of Ft. Bragg and Camp Lejeune will also be on hand to meet with area businesses. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Mallory Morris in Kissell’s Concord office at 704-786-1612 or visit http://ncmbc.us/2011FederalContractingSymposium.php.
Turner Universal seeks subcontractors for project at MCB Camp Lejeune
Turner Universal has recently been awarded the Anglico and 2d Intel Battalion complexes and is looking for subcontractors!
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and Western Wake Tech Community College are pleased to host the Turner Universal Subcontractor Networking Event next Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 1-4 PM.
Location.Western Wake Tech Community College, Room 118 3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518 (Directions)
Project. Anglico and 2d Intel Battalion Complexes
The project consists of two separately-funded MILCON projects merged as a single contract to design and build the facilities and infrastructure necessary to support the 2D Intelligence Battalion and the 2D ANGLICO Company within II MEF Headquarters Group (MHG) area being developed at the North Wallace Creek area of MCB Camp Lejeune, NC. This project will be executed in a manner that allows for the near-future expansion of the complex for the 2D Radio Battalion and other MHG support facilities.
Turner is seeking contractors primarily within the site preparation and site construction division, but also within the following divisions:
| DIVISIONS | |
| Division 1 – General Requirements | Division 8 – Doors and Windows |
| Division 2 – Site Construction | Division 9 – Finishes |
| Division 3 – Concrete | Division 10 – Specialists |
| Division 4 – Masonry | Division 11 – Equipment |
| Division 5 – Metals | Division 12 – Furnishes |
| Division 6 – Woods & Plastics | Division 13 – Special Construction |
| Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture | Division 14 – Conveying Systems |
Registration. To register, click here.
Kissell, Commerce Dept Honor NC Military Business Center
Kissell, Commerce Dept Honor NC Military Business Center
(George Thomas – Department of Commerce, Dr. Larry Keen – Fayetteville Technical Community College President, Scott Dorney – NC Military Business Center, Executive Director, Congressman Larry Kissell, Fred Elliot – U.S. Department of Commerce, Manufacturing and Services, Aerospace Team Leader)
On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, Congressman Larry Kissell recognized the North Carolina Military Business Center with a Certificate of Appreciation in Trade, an award given by the Department of Commerce to recognize the continued effort to promote U.S. exports.
“I’m so proud to help recognize the North Carolina Military Business Center for all they do to create jobs and help our local area businesses grow,” said Kissell. “Scott and every member of his team go above and beyond all that is asked of them, time and time again, all in the name of success for our small businesses. I’m honored to work closely with the North Carolina Military Business Center to help promote our local defense industry, protect our brave troops, and do all we can to export the best brand in the world: Made in America.”
Congratulations to the NC Military Business Center on this award. For more information on the NC Military Business Center visit www.ncmbc.us.
Fall 2011 Defense Contractor Academy (Raleigh)
The North Carolina Military Business Center is pleased to announce the Fall 2011 Defense Contractor Academy at Western Wake Tech Community College (3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518).
Purpose. The Defense Contractor Academy will offer advanced instruction and a certificate of completion to existing, small business defense contractors to provide the tools needed to grow the defense contracting portion of their business portfolio. A series of 9 classes will be offered over an 9-week period, once a week, beginning on September 6, 2011 and ending November 1, 2011. Each session will include presentation of material and either a panel or guest business(es) to discuss their experiences regarding the topic of the session. If your company is interested in a panel member or a guest business, please email smedickc@ncmbc.us.
Application. To apply for the Defense Contractor Academy, please fill out the following application prior to close of business August 18, 2011. To fill out the application, click here. The Defense Contractor Academy committee will review applications and notify accepted participants by August 22, 2011 at the email account listed in the application. If you have any questions, please email smedickc@ncmbc.us.
For Defense Contractor Academy class specifics please visit: http://ncmbc.us/Fall2011DefenseContractorAcademy.php