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SUMMARY:IFAI 2022 EXPO
DESCRIPTION:The Leading Show in the Textiles Industry\nFor a century\, IFAI Expo has been the industrial fabrics industry’s flagship show. As the premier textiles event\, Expo is the place where industry stakeholders and leaders connect\, learn\, and make purchases in order to grow their businesses. \nConnect with industry experts and peers. \nDiscover new products and applications. \nAdvance your business with insights on market trends. \nVISIT OUR WEBSITE \nWHY ATTEND? \nSolutions\nWith over 200 exhibitors organized by market on the Expo show floor\, you are guaranteed to find an exhibitor who has a solution to your problems. See new and innovative equipment\, applications and services in action and discover your next break-through. \nIndustry-Leading Exhibitors \nThe show floor at IFAI Expo is made up of quality exhibiting companies in the specialty fabrics\, advanced textiles and shade and weather protection markets. View live demonstrations of the newest products and equipment in your industry up close and in person. \nEducation\nListen and learn from a wide variety of education taught by experts and specific to your market. With dozens of speakers you will have multiple opportunities to gain valuable knowledge from the ones who know best. Education at Expo includes in-depth classroom sessions and 25-minute campfire sessions by market on the show floor. \nNetworking\nThere’s no better event to make valuable new connections and friendships than at IFAI Expo. Networking events at Expo include the Opening Reception\, Industry Night\, Awards and Networking Breakfast\, Fun Run\, Happy Hours and more. You are certain to expand your network at Expo. \nNew Ideas\nFinding inspiration and new ideas to take back to your business is easy to do at Expo. You will find ample opportunities to conversate\, share thoughts and listen to ideas with exhibitors\, speakers and like-minded attendees at IFAI Expo. This is great way to get a better idea of how your peers are navigating their way through the industry. \nWorld-Class Speakers\nExperts from across the textiles industry come to Expo to share their expertise and advice. Listen to their perspectives on different topics\, ask questions you need answers to and gain invaluable knowledge you can use to grow your business. \nComing Together to Advance Your Industry\nIFAI is a member-owned\, member-driven trade association representing the global industrial fabrics industry.\nIFAI provides events\, publications\, education\, networking\, business resources\, industry advocacy and more. We work with members to provide sourcing solutions and referrals throughout the sales and production cycle. We deliver timely industry content to help you stay informed about your marketplace. Our divisions provide market-specific activities and benefits to members.
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SUMMARY:7(j) Management and Technical Training
DESCRIPTION:We are now enrolling 7(j) Eligible Applicants for new FedMap Capture Cohorts\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration is offering Free training to 7(j) eligible participants in the Federal Market Acceleration Program (FedMap™). \nWhat is FedMap? \nFedMap is a powerful training program guided by certified business development coaches\, who have an average of 25 plus years’ experience winning government contracts.  They use their experience to guide you through the pursuit of a real contract opportunity while following the steps of industry leading capture planning and strategy processes. The FedMap curriculum is flexible to meet your busy schedule. \nHow is FedMap Different? \nFedMap Capture is an action-based curriculum focused on helping you win government contracts. Our BD Coaches help you turn learning into action and action into contract wins. Over 650 companies have gone through FedMap and have already won nearly $2 Billion in new contract awards since completing the program. \nTo learn more about the program and to apply:\nClick Here
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Coffee Call
DESCRIPTION:DEFTECH Coffee Call  (TEAMS Link Below) \nNote: Join us at 8 am to learn more about Amidon Shield and at 830 am for the DEFTECH AUSA Debrief.  \nTopic:  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Lab (ARL) Pathfinder Program and Tactical Operations Related to Cybersecurity Hub (TORCH). \nGuest Speaker: Ms. Mallory Coleman works for the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) in Morgantown. CMI2 is a WV-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is the facilitating arm of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Lab (ARL) Pathfinder Program. The program’s primary goal is to source issues from Soldiers in the field and then engage academic institutions\, experts from academia\, and/or commercial industry experts to rapidly develop innovative solutions that solve the identified Soldiers’ problem sets. \nCMI2 operates out of several different regions (Ft. Campbell\, Ft. Bragg\, Ft. Stewart\, West Virginia\, and Montana)\, and each region has its own specific focus and mission set. In the West Virginia region\, the West Virginia National Guard’s Adjutant General has placed a heightened emphasis on cybersecurity\, critical infrastructure protection\, and mission assurance. A majority of the West Virginia-based Pathfinder projects are cyber-centric\, as well as our cybersecurity-themed Makerspace\, the Tactical Operations Related to Cybersecurity Hub (TORCH). \nTORCH manager Jared Lemons\, and its NC PWIC\, David Jordan\, will join Mallory and speak more about the program and the ongoing projects in the North Carolina region. \nShow up early at 0800 for the DEFTECH Early Bird or at the 0830 Opps Update to join the DEFTECH Team as we review current federal technology opportunities. \n*Note: The link is the same as the Coffee Call.* \n**Note: If you have a topic that you would like to present or recommend\, please let us know at deftech@ncmbc.us** \nConnection Instructions: \nDEFTECH Coffee Call 2022 \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 980-296-2533\,\,321842980#   United States\, Charlotte \nPhone Conference ID: 321 842 980#
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