Agriculture, Food and Beverage Quarterly Industry Forum
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for our quarterly industry-related forums that spotlight key federal opportunities and strengthen connections across North Carolina’s federal and defense contracting ecosystem. Each industry-specific quarterly session will connect businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors to discuss:
- Upcoming contracting and procurement opportunities
- Market and policy trends shaping the industry
- Success stories and lessons learned from peers
- Strategies for growth in the federal marketplace
These forums are part of our year-round commitment to industry engagement, building momentum towards major annual industry events like FEDTEX, DISC, MBB, FTS and the Summit ensuring that businesses stay connected and competitive in a rapidly evolving federal and defense landscape.
When. April 30, 2026 from 0900-1030
Where. This forum will be held in a virtual setting.
Agenda:
- NCMBC updates and industry insights
- Highlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps
- Featured Presentation: Sim McIver, Domestic Marketing Assistant Director, NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. McIver will provide an overview of NCDA’s mission, structure, and key programs that assist businesses with product readiness, market access, and growth opportunities. Attendees will hear how NCDA supports food and agribusiness as they enter or expand within commercial and military markets, including commissaries and the military exchange system.
- Business Spotlight: Gina Peoples, Blue Mountain Distributors. Blue Mountain Distributors, based in Hendersonville, NC, is a family-owned and operated company specializing in local, specialty, and perishable food products. The company supplies a wide range of retail outlets and major grocery chains throughout the Southeast and was recently awarded a contract with the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). As part of this contract, Blue Mountain will provide products to the Fort Bragg commissary. In this session, Gina Peoples from Blue Mountain will discuss their journey and provide insights regarding the process of becoming a vendor with DeCA.
- Open Q&A and networking
Save the date for the 2026 upcoming Agriculture, Food and Beverage Quarterly Forums: July 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026
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