Friday, February 24, 2012
9:30 AM to12:00 PM

Gateway University Research Park
2901 E. Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

Kay R. Hagan
U.S. Senator State of North Carolina

Learn How to Increase Your Company’s Foreign Sales by:
- Obtaining protection against the risk of nonpayment
- Extending credit to your buyers
- Accessing vital working capital
- Finding new markets and customers
- Understanding how other companies have used government resources to export
Preliminary Agenda
9:00 AM Registration
9:30 AM Welcome Remarks The Honorable Kay R. Hagan U.S. Senator of North Carolina Program Overview – “Global Access for Small Business” The Honorable Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President Export-Import Bank of the U. S. (Ex-Im Bank)

10:30 AM Panel Discussion – “Other Companies are Exporting, Why Aren’t You?” This panel discussion will describe how local companies use Ex-Im Bank and other government agencies to support the growth of their international business.

11:15 AM Panel Discussion with Agency Officials – “Resources to Grow Your Exports” A moderator-led discussion with federal agency officials who explain how their products and services can help business owners in expanding their export opportunities.

12:00 PM Networking Session  Attendees are given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with agency officials and local export development officials to ask questions and learn more about how to effectively use government
resources.

This event is tailored to address the needs of small and medium-sized businesses with 500 or less employees.

No Cost, but space is limited.

Registration is Required: http://www.exim.gov/gasb
A world of new ideas for expanding your international business is waiting for you!

Learn the ropes of exporting; understand export documentation and the logistics procedures; know how to get paid and protect your intellectual property when selling overseas!

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

• 8:00 a.m. Registration and Refreshments
• 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Export University

Location: Room 102 – Bosh & Siemens AMC, Craven Community College
800 College Court, New Bern, NC 28562

Parking available – A parking pass and directions will be sent to you upon registration and payment

Cost: $70 – Lunch included as well as the course materials – increases to $85 after Feb. 15th -Register Now! To register and pay, please visit: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q5C .

If you have questions please contact Sandra Edwards at the US Export Assistance Center (at 919-281-2751 or Sandra.Edwards@trade.gov).

Export University is a series of courses on exporting designed to help U.S. companies begin an export initiative, and to gain increasing skills and innovation in their international sales. This course is designed for new-to-export firms that would like expert advice on the export basics. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion following the course, and all attendees will also receive a copy of The Basic Guide to Exporting book.

Agenda items include:
- Organizing for Export & Export Procedures
- Export Documentation and Logistics
- Incoterms 2010
- Planning Your Logistics Strategy and Online Technology Tools
- Managing Payment Risk & Financing the Sale
- Legal Considerations in Exporting
- Building an Overseas Infrastructure and Growing Your International Business

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This seminar is ideal for marketing and sales management and staff, import/export operations personnel, purchasing, logistics, and anyone with a responsibility for import/export functions.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: The Export University presenters are international trade practitioners that are members of the North Carolina District Export Council, a group of private-sector individuals appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to provide mentoring on exporting. They will present the course material drawing from their extensive expertise in international trade.

• 2nd Sustainability Symposium for Southeastern North Carolina (Leland, North Carolina) – March 16, 2012 – Registration now open! Visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/2012SustainabilitySymposium.php
• Camp Lejeune / Cherry Point Small Business Outreach Events (Jacksonville & Morehead City, North Carolina) – March 27 & March 29, 2012 – Registration now open! Visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/032012_CampLejeune_CherryPointSmallBusinessOutreach.php.
• 3rd Annual North Carolina Federal Environmental Symposium (Fayetteville, North Carolina) – May 2, 2012 – For more information visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/2012NCFES.php
• North Carolina Federal Advanced Technologies Symposium (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) – May 22, 2012 – For more information visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/2012NCFATS.php.
• 2012 NAVFAC Industry Forum and NC Roundtable (Virginia Beach, Virginia) – June 2012 (date TBA) – For more information visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/2012NCRoundtable.php
• 11th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade Show (Fayetteville, North Carolina – August 7, 2012 – For more information visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/2012DefenseTradeShow.php
• 2012 North Carolina Aerospace Supplier Conference (TBD) – August 2012 – For more information visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/2012AerospaceConference.php
• 2012 North Carolina Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure Summit (Wilmington, North Carolina) – October 10-12, 2012. For more information visit: http://www.ncmbc.us/2012FEDCONSummit.php.

*Event dates may be subject to change.

Leading publisher on blast injury, traumatic brain injury and PTSD information for veterans and service members

Our informational books and tip cards help veterans, families, caregivers and clinicians understand the causes, symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery of service members with, blast injuries, traumatic brain injury, concussion and post traumatic stress disorder. Written in user-friendly formats, these products offer exercises and techniques for coping and discuss the effects of trauma, blast injury and PTSD on family members. They are unique and comprehensive resources for individuals and families, polytrauma centers, VA hospitals, vet centers, rehabilitation programs, and community agencies.

Traumatic brain injury has become the signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan due to the high number of service members injured in blasts caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and rocket propelled grenades. The most common type of brain injury is a concussion, otherwise known as a mild brain injury. Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is the other common diagnosis among these service members and veterans. With the advanced medical trauma care delivered on the battlefield and emergency transport to trauma centers, there is a very high survival rate among service members with moderate and severe brain injuries. Once they return to the US and re-enter their communities, it can be difficult for them to find information and resources. Lash and Associates addresses this need through a user- friendly website with sections specifically for veterans. The following links can be easily accessed:

• http://www.lapublishing.com/blast-injury-ptsd-military-veterans/
• http://www.lapublishing.com/ptsd-veterans-blast-injury/
• http://www.lapublishing.com/survivor-brain-injury/
• http://www.lapublishing.com/blog/

For more information or to place an order, call, fax, or email:

Lash & Associates Publishing/Training Inc.

100 Boardwalk Drive, Ste. 150

Youngsville, NC 27596

(919) 556-0300   Fax:  (919) 556-0900

www.lapublishing.com

If you would like your company to be featured in the business spotlight section, please email your content to Courtney Smedick at smedickc@ncmbc.us.

*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.

February 17, 2012  9:00 -11:00 am

Coastal Carolina Community College

Melton Skills Building

Rm 104

444 Western Blvd

Jacksonville, NC 28546

Seeking Local and Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms

Since its first federal project at Selfridge Field in 1917 until today, Walbridge has successfully completed a wide variety of projects for the federal government. We understand the technical requirements associated with government construction work and we create high-value solutions for our customers and the nation.

Over the past 95 years, Walbridge has steadily grown to become one of the top construction firms in the country with more than 1,000 full-time personnel. In 2011, Engineering News-Record ranked Walbridge 47^th on its annual Top 400 Contractors List. With experience in diverse market segment and various contracting services, we adapt to fit our clients’ unique project requirements.  In doing so, Walbridge provides superior construction services in a variety of market segments including, but not limited to: Automotive, Aviation, Commercial, Cultural, Educational, Energy, Government (both state and federal), Healthcare, Manufacturing, Power, Retail,   Wastewater and Sewerage.

Walbridge’s goal is to provide information, guidance and technical assistance to assist small business’ in taking advantage of the federal government’s procurement activities. It is Walbridge’s commitment to promote the use of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms. We establish scopes of work that are solely dedicated to small business participation, along with identifying and breaking out smaller packages from larger scopes of work.  As part of our subcontracting strategy, Walbridge engages in a “Prompt-Pay” policy for the benefit of Small Business partners, recommending that these firms be paid in a shorter time frame than is typical to the industry.

Our commitment to exceed all Small Business goals is not one to use less competitive or more expensive businesses, but to partner with small businesses that have the competitive advantage of working in their local communities, knowing the regional construction trends and being close to their work.

Project Name: P-1253 2D Combat Engineer/Maintenance Ops Facility, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Owner: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic

Solicitation Number: N40085-11-R-4025

Design and construction of 8 multi-story and/or single-story reinforced concrete masonry unit buildings on pile foundations with structural steel framing, reinforced concrete foundation and floors, reinforced masonry walls and brick veneer. Construction will include administrative space, storage space, drive-through equipment maintenance bays, communications/electronic equipment repair, secure weapons armory with covered weapons cleaning area, indoor simulated marksmanship trainer, showers and locker areas.

Built-in equipment includes a vehicle exhaust system, a waste oil storage tank, 15-ton hydraulic lifts, 30-ton and 20-ton bridge cranes (with 7.5-ton auxiliary cranes) in addition to multiple 7.5 ton cranes in the maintenance facility, welding hood, woodworking dust collection system, paint booth, lubricant fluid distribution system, overhead doors, radiant heating system, and waste oil collection.

Site preparation includes site clearing, excavation and preparation for construction. Paving and site improvements include grading, landscaping, sidewalks, curbs, parking, roadways, fencing and storm-water drainage. Also included are parking for heavy vehicles, open storage areas, vehicle washracks, loading ramps, cantilevered gates and environmental measures. Electrical utilities include primary and secondary distribution systems, lighting, transformers, and telephone and communication networks. Mechanical utilities include heating, ventilation and air conditioning, water lines, plumbing and plumbing fixtures, sewage pumping station, sanitary sewer lines, fire protection systems and supply lines. Also included are vehicle wash systems and an oil/water separator.

The estimated contract to budget amount of the project is $66,750,000.

Project Name: P705/P710 Hangar, Apron, Parking Garage & Ordanance Loading Area Addition, MCAS New River, North Carolina

Owner: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic

Solicitation Number: N40085-11-R-4024

Hangar and Apron (P-705) - Design and construct a High Bay Aircraft Maintenance Hangar (Type II Hangar per UFC 4-211-01N (Header Truss System)). The square footage of the Hangar is 69,955 square feet. Hangar will have a hangar bay, shop spaces, flight line and class room space in support of one CH-53 aircraft training squadron. The hangar will be steel frame construction (Header Truss). The doors at the front of the Hangar Bay will be rolling Hangar Doors. Electrical systems will include fire protection, electrical distribution and weather vision systems. Site preparation includes an access roadway and relocation of an existing water line. Project will demo two buildings 6,625 square feet total. Project will construct a 6,625 square foot equipment storage shelter. Built-In-Equipment for the Hangar is the following: One passenger elevator, a bridge crane, back-up generator, waste fluid collection system, and aircraft power. Special foundation features include pile foundation for the hangar. The Apron (Access Apron and Parking Apron) will be 824,236 square feet. Project will include a pedestrian bridge and two vehicle flight line gates. Project will required to be LEED Silver Certified.

Parking Garage (P-705) – Construct a 1,200 space three to four story privately owned vehicle parking garage. Special foundation features include pile foundation. The design will be provided. Built-In-Equipment for the Parking Garage includes two passenger traction elevators. Storm Water Management Permit and Erosion Sediment Permit will be provided. An Air permit will be required. Sustainable design features will be included in the design and construction of the projects in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and comply with Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Ordinance Loading Area Addition (P-710) – Construct a 368,018 square foot Ordinance Loading Area Addition. The design will be provided. The Ordnance Loading Area consist of the following: Arming and De-arming Pad (35,338 square feet); Combat Aircraft Loading Area (173,234 square feet); Taxiway – Asphalt (73,378 square feet); and Taxiway – Asphalt (86,068 square feet). Built-In-Equipment will include lighting control system. Sustainable design features will be included in the design and construction of the projects in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and comply with Energy Policy Act of 2005.

The estimated contract to budget amount of the project is $79,666,700, not including FF&E.

Pre-qualification Form:  We require each of our subcontractors to complete an online prequalification. You can complete this online application and view our current bid agenda by going to: www.walbridge.com  and clicking on Bid Agenda or Pre-Qual/Profile on the bottom right corner of the Walbridge webpage.

Who Should Attend.  Presently Walbridge is looking for qualified local and Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned SB, HUBZone SB, Veteran-Owned SB and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB Firms to join our project teams. Walbridge is seeking subcontractors within all divisions.  Specialty contractors within all divisions and suppliers are encouraged to attend.

Registration.  To pre-register for this event, http://www.ncmbc.us/Walbridge.php.

POC.

Article provided by NC Construction News, visit: http://www.ncconstructionnews.com/uncategorized/military-construction-program-prepares-recovering-war-veterans-for-transition/?utm_source=Customer+Contacts&utm_campaign=a0b34c261b-Your_North_Carolina_Construction_News1_30_2012&utm_medium=email

Soldiers at Fort Bragg now have the option to learn valuable construction and engineering skills through internships with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District.

The internships are offered as part of Operation Warfighter, a temporary assignment internship program developed by the Department of Defense for service members that are recovering at military treatment facilities throughout the U.S. The program provides wounded, ill or injured service members with meaningful activity outside of the hospital environment and offers a supportive means of transition back to the military or civilian workforce.

Overall, the Savannah District contracts and manages millions of dollars in military construction and provides real estate and environmental services at 11 Army and Air Force installations in Georgia and North Carolina. Of those installations, Warirors in Transition (WIT) units are located at Fort Stewart, GA., Fort Benning, GA., Fort Gordon, GA., and Fort Bragg, NC.

Examples of Corps construction projects include barracks; tactical equipment maintenance facilities; training ranges; brigade, battalion and command headquarters; hospitals and clinics; child development centers; fire stations; and roads and infrastructure.

The Corps’ Savannah District is seeking WIT interns to serve a variety of roles at construction field offices. Interns will learn many facets of the career field, such as: safety; quality assurance; civil, mechanical and electrical engineering; schedule monitoring; contract payments and modifications; contract interpretation and enforcement; and public relations. Each intern is assigned a dedicated Corps mentor to coach and guide progress toward the internship goals.

Military members interested in obtaining an internship with the Corps of Engineers Savannah District should contact their local WIT unit coordinator. For additional information about the Savannah District’s construction program, call 912-652-5241, e-mail CESAS-CD@usace.army.mil or visit www.sas.usace.army.mil.

Opportunities has a long history including eight previous conferences and attendance has ranged between 450 and 590 participants, plus 55 or more booths for federal agencies and prime contractors.  Past conference evaluations have been consistently excellent with many small businesses, federal agencies and prime contractors reporting success in developing new business opportunities.  The event attracts media attention both before and the day of the event.

We expect similar attendance and results at this year’s event to be held Monday, March 19 at The Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina www.groveparkinn.com.  The 2012 conference is being held in cooperation with Senator Richard Burr, Senator Kay Hagan, Representative Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Representative Heath Shuler (NC-11) and Representative Gresham Barrett (SC-3).

Opportunities 2012 is an excellent chance for your organization to receive exposure by registering for a booth (attached document). www.sbtdc.org/events/opportunities

For additional information on the event, sponsorship, or booth registration, please contact Clark Fields at (828) 251-6025 ext. 25 or cfields@sbtdc.org

 ”Big Changes in Small Business”

Small Business and Acquisition Representatives from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will provide an update on contract opportunities and current procedures for doing business with the Marine Corps and the United States Navy as well as highlight some of the many changes which have occurred in Federal Acquisitions in the past year.

From implementation of the 2010 Small Business Jobs Act to DOD & Federal reemphasis on Small Business utilization to a dynamic budget climate, change and flexibility have been the operative words.  Come as we share what we know and how we can partner in together going forward.

Agenda. The following agenda applies to both venues.

Flyers.

• Camp Lejeune, click here.
• Cherry Point, click here.

Registration.  Although the Camp Lejeune/Cherry Point Small Business Outreach Event is free, registration is preferred.  To register for the event, click here.

Contact.  For more information contact Anne Campbell with NCMBC by phone – (910) 938-6785 or email campbella@coastalcarolina.edu.

When. Saturday, March 31, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Where.  Fayetteville Technical Community College, 2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC

Fees.  $25 advance; $35 event day; $15 children 16 and younger participating as runners! Young children and those in strollers — FREE

For more information visit: http://www.active.com/running/fayetteville-nc/uso-of-nc-4th-annual-run-for-the-troops-5k-2012