The North Carolina Military Business Center, Wayne Community College and Fayetteville Technical Community College are pleased to host the Regional Small Business Outreach Event on Oct 28, 2025, in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
In partnership with:
The Small Business Administration and Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
When. October 28, 2025 from 5 – 7 pm
Where. Wayne Community College, Walnut Building, Room 101, 3300 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27534
This interactive, in-person forum is intended to educate local businesses on the fundamentals of doing business with the federal government. Specifically local, state and federal representatives will discuss their organization and best practices regarding federal contracting.
Registration. This is a free event; however registration is required.
Agenda.
- 5:00 – 5:15: Welcome Remarks & Agenda Review: Bill Simons, NCMBC, Wayne Community College; Scott Dorney, Executive Director, North Carolina Military Business Center and Renita Dawson, Vice President-Workforce Continuing Education &Community Engagement, Wayne Community College
- 5:15 – 5:30: Overview Wayne County Chamber of Commerce: Todd Walker, President/CEO
- 5:30 – 5:45: Small Business Administration: Heather Port, Outreach and Marketing Specialist
- 5:45 – 6:00: SJAFB Small Business Programs: Goals/Targets & Strategic Sourcing: Kyle Donah, Small Business Director, 4th Contracting Squadron
- 6:00 – 6:15: Questions & Answers
- 6:15 – 6:50: Organizational Resources and Mini Briefs: Heather Port, Small Business Administration (SBA); Joel Guge, Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP); Esteban Guzman, Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center (SBC); Christina Therodorou, UNC Chapel Hill; Bill Simons, North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), Wayne Community College
- 6:50 – 7:00: Questions & Answers Interactive Forum: All previous presenters & audience
- 7:00: Closing Comments
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