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SUMMARY:EFFECTIVELY PRESENTING YOUR BUSINESS TO THE GOVERNMENT\, MILITARY & PRIME CONTRACTORS
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 25\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nJune 21\, 2023 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. This training focuses on real world tips\, tricks\, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors\, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister
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SUMMARY:DEFENSE INNOVATION: A 35+ YEAR PERSPECTIVE FROM A CAREER ARMY SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER
DESCRIPTION:Featuring LTG (Ret) Kenneth E. Tovo​\nWHEN: January 25\, 2023\, from 1000-1130 \nWHERE: First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC  27709 \nHOSTED BY:\nThe North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)\nThe North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\nFirst Flight Venture Center (FFVC) \nPURPOSE:  As technologies change\, so do the tools and tactics of warfighting.  Only in recent years have the traditional domains of warfare – ground\, sea\, and air evolved to meet the dramatic advances in computing\, information\, and wide-spread proliferation of previously sensitive technology.  Today’s warfighters must operate seamlessly in cyber\, space\, and information domains.  The challenges and lessons learned from past periods of rapid innovation and technology advancement often provide insights for the future and may inform defense technology development and acquisition. This forum will explore these lessons and their applicability to the future. \nATTENDANCE: Attendance is encouraged for: \n\nAll innovators\, technologists\, and those interested in understanding and possibly contributing to our national defense.\nThose in the Innovation Ecosystem:  commercial\, private\, public-private partnerships\, academia\, investors\, DoD and other government personnel with interest in defense.\n\nWHY ATTEND? \n\nLearn more about the defense market.\nExpand your understanding of the strategic and operational impact of defense technologies.\nAsk your questions and hear from others in the audience.\n\nREGISTRATION: This is a free in-person event. Attendance will be limited to 40 personnel. Registration will close once registration reaches capacity. There is no virtual option for this event.​​​​ \nLieutenant General Kenneth E. Tovo (USA\, Ret) Bio \n \nUpon graduation from the U.S. Military Academy in 1983\, General Tovo began his career in the Infantry. Over the course of his 35-year Army career\, General Tovo developed and led high-performing organizations at increasing levels of responsibility\, from a 12-man Special Forces ‘A-team’ to the 34\,000-strong Army Special Operations Command\, which included all of the Army’s special operations organizations and capabilities. General Tovo led units in dynamic\, high-risk\, fast-paced\, and ambiguous environments during six combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan\, peacekeeping in the Balkans\, and refugee relief in Turkey and Iraq. He was intimately involved in planning many significant operations\, such as the northern front portion of the Iraq invasion; targeting of Al Qaeda in Iraq from 2006-2010; development of Iraqi Special Operations Forces; and restructuring the advisory effort in Afghanistan in 2013. As a Green Beret\, he spent much of his career advising and assisting foreign partners in developing their own high-performing teams and building effective organizational processes. He has worked extensively with partners in the Middle East\, Europe\, and the Western Hemisphere. \nScholarly Work/Publications/Awards\nGeneral Tovo published in Strategic Challenges for Counterinsurgency and the Global War on Terrorism\, edited by Williamson Murray. He also wrote “From the Ashes of the Phoenix”\, a historical analysis of stratagems from the Vietnam War that should be incorporated in the Nation’s ongoing struggle against global jihadism. The paper was recognized with the Bristol Military History Writing Award.  He also co-authored\, “ Irregular Warfare: A Case Study in CIA and US Army Special Forces Operations in Northern Iraq\, 2002-03” published by the Middle East Institute.  He has received various military awards\, as well as the State Department Meritorious Honor Award. \nEducation:\nU.S. Army Senior Leader Course\, University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\, NC\nMS\, Strategic Studies\, U.S. Army War College\, Carlisle\, PA\nMS\, Advanced Military Studies\, Army Command & General Staff College\, Ft. Leavenworth\, KS\nBS\, Aerospace Engineering\, United States Military Academy\, West Point\, NY \nOrganizations\nCEO of DOL Enterprises\, Incorporated\nBoard Member\, Avon Protection Ceradyne \nAdvisory Board Member\, Ametrine\, Inc. (former Chairman)\nAdvisory Board Member\, Metrea\nChairman\, The Green Beret Foundation\nAdvisory Board Member\, The Patriot Foundation \nFormer Board Member\, RADA Innovations\, LLC \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/defense-innovation-a-35-year-perspective-from-a-career-army-special-forces-soldier/
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SUMMARY:HR Trends and Opportunities in 2023
DESCRIPTION:Every year brings an opportunity for HR and business leaders to reexamine priorities and see what HR challenges and trends employers can expect in the new year. Many hope to understand the industry trends affecting your workday and workforce\, so you can prepare\, respond and adapt accordingly. How will the HR function continue to evolve? What comes next? \nTo answer these questions\, join us and get critical insights into what HR trends you can expect in 2023\, and how you can prepare\, including: \n\nImproving the approach to employee engagement\nAddressing data transparency\, including pay transparency and data privacy practices\nContinuing to adapt to flexible work arrangements to attract and retain employees\nThe impact of innovation\, such as modern training and learning technologies\nADP remains at the forefront of helping employers understand the complex compliance\,financial\, and strategic issues surrounding workforce management. Tap into our expertise toensure you’re in the best shape possible for future workplace changes that may come about along the way. \nRegister Now \nhttps://bit.ly/ADPwebcast012523PDF
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