Summary of the defense budget request for North Carolina (NC)
North Carolina Military Construction in the President’s Budget for FY25 is $823.74 million – a significant increase over previous years. This funding, focused on military construction (MILCON), will likely boost NC’s economy by creating construction jobs and stimulating spending in related sectors.
How to Listen and Take Notes for Business Executives
When. April 4, 2024 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Where.
In-Person option (limited to 40 people): First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park
Virtual option available.
About. It’s business conference season and times to meet and talk with potential customers and teammates.
Federal Contracting Series for Small Businesses
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) will host the following collaborative in-person trainings across North Carolina during 2024. The duration for training is 3.5 hours which includes three one-hour sessions and two 15-minute breaks.
Early Bird Registration ends March 2 – SE Federal Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit (April 16-18, 2024 – Wilmington)

Early bird registration ends March 2 for attendees and exhibitors.
Register Today! For more information visit: https://summit.ncmbc.us
The Offices of US Senator Thom Tillis and US Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the Southeast Regional Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environment Summit on April 16-18, 2024 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Keynote Speaker: William J. Kenny Executive Director, Contracting and Acquisition Management, DLA Troop Support – Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical
FEDTEX Website: https://fedtex.ncmbc.us

William J. Kenny
Executive Director, Contracting and Acquisition Management
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support
Biography
The Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers, textile supply chain suppliers, cut and sew contractors, research and development (R&D) facilities, testing labs and academic resources.
US Senator Ted Budd to attend Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit (May 14-15, Raleigh)

FEDTEX website: https://fedtex.ncmbc.us

United States Senator Ted Budd
North Carolina
Biography
The Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers, textile supply chain suppliers, cut and sew contractors, research and development (R&D) facilities, testing labs and academic resources.