NCMBC Welcomes Katharine Lopez
The NC Military Business Center (NCMBC), a statewide business development and technology transition entity of the State of North Carolina and headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College, is pleased to announce that Katharine Lopez joined the organization in August 2026. Ms.
NC Military Business Center Designates Jimmy Hendrix as Director of Regional Programs
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., [Date] – The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College, is pleased to announce the selection of Martin J. “Jimmy” Hendrix III to serve as Director of Regional Programs, advancing from his previous role as Senior Program Manager.
NC Military Business Center’s TJ Gilroy is New Director of Defense Technologies
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (July 21, 2026) — The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College, is pleased to announce the selection of Thomas “TJ” Gilroy for the position of Director of Defense Technologies. Mr. Gilroy previously served as an NCMBC Regional Program Manager with a focus on innovation, research, and development.
NCMBC Accepting Applications for Executive Director
With the upcoming retirement of the longtime Executive Director, Fayetteville Technical Community College is seeking a distinguished leader to guide the next chapter of the North Carolina Military Business Center. Applications are now being accepted for this full-time Executive Director position.
CMMC Phase II Requirements Suspended: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
The Department of War has announced the suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements, pausing the planned rollout of mandatory third-party cybersecurity assessments while it conducts a 60-day review of the program. The goal is to reduce compliance burdens, particularly for small and mid-sized defense contractors, while preserving competition and innovation across the Defense Industrial Base.
AFFOA Launches a Chemical Protective Textiles Challenge Sponsored by CPE CBRND Through SPARK to Accelerate Next-Generation Protective Materials
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July 8, 2026
AFFOA Launches a Chemical Protective Textiles Challenge Sponsored by CPE CBRND Through SPARK to Accelerate Next-Generation Protective Materials
New national challenge seeks advanced textile solutions from industry and innovators that improve protection against hydrofluoric acid (HF), and jet/rocket fuel hazards while accelerating innovation for future warfighter protective systems.
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