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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
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/7j-management-and-technical-training/
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SUMMARY:SBA to Hold Town Hall for the Lumbee Community
DESCRIPTION:Join guest speakers from the U.S. Small Business Administration and various small business resource partners as they showcase their programs and services to help you start\, run\, and grow your small business. \nPanel discussion and resource tables will feature the SBA as well as its resource partners including the Small Business and Technology Development Center\, SCORE\, Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville\, Veterans Business Outreach Center\, and Robeson Community College Small Business Center. There will be ample time for networking amongst the resource partners available to you! \nWho should attend: Anyone wanting to start a small business\, or run and grow an existing small business. \nDate: Wed.\, Oct. 19\, 2022 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \nLocation: The Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at 202 Main Street\, Pembroke NC \nRegistration: click on Eventbrite registration link \nThis event is free of charge. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Lumbee Tribe. \nQuestions: email erin.connell@sba.gov \nAgenda: \n8:45 am: Guest arrivals \n9:00 am: Welcome remarks – various dignitaries \n9:30 am: SBA presentation \n9:45 am: Resource partner panel discussion including audience Q&A. Featuring: SBA\, Small Business and Technology Development Center\, SCORE\, the Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville\, the Veterans Business Outreach Center\, and the Robeson Community College Small Business Center. \n10:45 am: Networking and resource tables \n11:30 am: Adjourn \nHonored guest from the SBA include: \nJackson Brossy\nAssistant Administrator\nU.S. Small Business Administration\nWashington\, DC \nAllen Thomas\nSoutheast Regional Administrator\nU.S. Small Business Administration\nGreenville\, NC / Atlanta\, GA \n\n“We are pleased to be able to showcase our programs and services for the Lumbee community next month\,” commented SBA North Carolina District Director Mike Arriola\, who is based in Charlotte.  “The outreach event we are planning aligns with the SBA’s commitment to ensure that our underserved communities have equitable access to capital\, technical assistance\, and other assistance to help them start and grow their small businesses.” \nWho should attend: Anyone wanting to start a small business\, or run and grow an existing small business. \nDate/Time: Wed.\, Oct. 19\, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Doors open at 8:45 am. \nLocation: The Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub at 202 Main Street\, Pembroke\, NC \nRegistration and agenda: Click Here
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sba-to-hold-town-hall-for-the-lumbee-community/
LOCATION:The Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub\, 202 Main Street\, Pembroke\, NC
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SUMMARY:DANC Science & Technology Forum - ECU DoD Research Showcase
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) November Science & Technology educational forum\, which will include a showcase of East Carolina University (ECU) Department of Defense (DoD) researchers at the Main Campus Student Center on November 29\, 2022\, in Greenville\, NC. There is no cost to attend the forum. \nThis forum will include researchers focused on the following projects: \n\nHuman Performance\nBiomechanics\nBiochemical/Biomedical\nSpiritual/Mental Readiness\nProlonged Casualty Care\nNeurocognition\nMild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)\n\nProjects that will be featured at the forum are funded by several defense sponsors including the DoD\, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)\, Office of Naval Research (ONR)\, U.S. Army\, Civil-Military Innovation Institute\, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)\, and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. \n\nAGENDA \n9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Coffee and Networking (hosted by ECU)\n10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. – Program & Speakers\n11:25 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. – Lunch (hosted by DANC)\n11:50 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Program & Speakers\n4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Reception (hosted by NCBiotech) \n\n\nFor further information about this event\, including a detailed agenda\, visit the event website. Registration is free but required. \nREGISTER \nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact Phil Williams\, DANC Science & Technology Chair\, (336) 312-6478.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/danc-science-technology-forum-ecu-dod-research-showcase/
LOCATION:ECU Main Campus Student Center\, Greenville\, NC
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SUMMARY:New Bern Lunch and Learn: Content Marketing for Your Small Business : What's Working Now
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\nJust “doing” social media is no longer enough. The free ride is over. To be successful\, you need to be all in. We’ll be talking about what’s been successful (and unsuccessful) for everybody in this class. Commercial photographer and marketing expert Bob Mackowski will share the latest research on what works and\, perhaps more importantly\, what doesn’t work. \nSpeaker(s): Bob Mackowski\, Open Aperture Photography \nCo-Sponsor(s): New Bern Chamber of Commerce \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nPhone: 252-638-1166\nEmail: sbc@cravencc.edu
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/new-bern-lunch-and-learn-content-marketing-for-your-small-business-whats-working-now/
LOCATION:New Bern Chamber of Commerce\, 316 Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560
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SUMMARY:Do You Have What It Takes To Run A Business?
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Business? Step-by-Step Self-Assessment WorkshoDo you have the skills\, perseverance\, and resilience required to be a business owner? Running a small business is challenging\, and knowing exactly what you’re getting into is essential. \nIn this webinar\, our expert presenter will take you step-by-step through our self-assessment workshop. \nYou will learn: \n\nThe common skills and qualities successful business owners share\nWhat experience is necessary to run a business\nWhat skills\, qualities\, and experience do you have\nWhat qualities do you need to develop\n\nPresenter: Julie Brander\n\nJulie Brander is an experienced entrepreneur\, who has built businesses from the ground up\, including manufacturing\, wholesale\, retail\, and non- profit businesses. She has her MBA in Entrepreneurship has taught business courses on a college level\, founded a nonprofit with expertise in fundraising.  A dedicated advocate for small business with vast experience and knowledge in helping entrepreneurs start and expand their business. \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-run-a-business/
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