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SUMMARY:Southeast Regional Federal Construction\, Infrastructure & Environment Summit
DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register\, visit: https://summit.ncmbc.us\nThe Office of Senator Thom Tillis and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the in-person Southeast Regional Federal Construction\, Infrastructure & Environment Summit on April 12-13\, 2023 in Wilmington\, North Carolina. \nHOSTED BY: \n\nOffice of United States Senator Richard Burr\nOffice of United State Senator Thom Tillis\nNorth Carolina Military Business Center\n\nWHEN.\nApril 12-13\, 2023 \nWHERE.\nWilmington Convention Center\n515 Nutt Street\nWilmington\, NC 28401 \nPURPOSE.  “The Summit” brings together over 600 representatives of the Corps of Engineers\, Naval Facilities Engineering Command\, Fort Bragg\, Marine Corps Installations East\, Seymour Johnson AFB\, other Army\, Air Force\, Navy and Marine Corps installations\, US Coast Guard\, Department of Veterans Affairs\, General Services Administration\, other federal agencies\, general and specialty contractors\, designers and construction suppliers from throughout the Southeast of the United States. \nATTENDANCE. Attendance is encouraged for: \n\nGeneral and specialty contractors that work in VA\, NC\, SC\, GA and FL.\nDesign firms that work in VA\, NC\, SC\, GA and FL.\nConstruction supply firms that work in VA\, NC\, SC\, GA and FL.\nCompanies that provide facility-support contracts in VA\, NC\, SC\, GA and FL.\nCurrent federal contractors seeking partners and suppliers\n\n\nWHY ATTEND THE SUMMIT? \n\nThe Summit is the premier\, best-established and most-recognized federal construction event in the Southeast– businesses who are already engaged or want to perform in the federal market need to be there!\n“Program and Issues Dialogues” address future projects and acquisition strategies\, contractor experiences\, teaming and supplier opportunities and other issues related to acquisition and execution of projects at military bases and government throughout the Southeast.  These sessions also include information on federal opportunities in environmental engineering and remediation\, energy and horizontal infrastructure (including roads and intersections\, water\, wastewater\, natural gas and other utilities)\nOther Summit sessions address critical and timely topics\, including supplier\, service contract and public-private opportunities\, small business programs and utilization\, budget impacts\, contracting processes and pre- and post-award legal issues for federal contractors\nSummit networking and trade show activities allow businesses to market their services and products to over 600 general contractors\, specialty contractors\, engineers\, architects and suppliers\nIn addition\, pre-Summit networking opportunities include a golf event hosted and organized by the Cape Fear Post of the Society of American Military Engineers  and an evening Summit Social at Ironclad Brewery in downtown Wilmington – a huge hit from for the past several years!
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LOCATION:Wilmington Convention Center
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SUMMARY:WILMINGTON NAVY WEEK: Doing Business with the Department of the Navy Small Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Doing Business with the DON” Small Business Workshop \nIn partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center and in conjunction with the Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) will facilitate a “Doing Business with the DON” small business workshop. During this event\, small businesses will receive information on the following topics: \n• DON OSBP Achievements and Goals • DON OSBP Mentor-Protégé Program • Preparing for the DON procurement process • Resources to help small businesses • Buying Command Overview: Headquarters Marine Corps Installations and Logistics (HQMC I&L)\, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC)\, Military Sealift Command (MSC)\, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)\, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)\, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)\, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)\, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)\, Office of Naval Research (ONR)\, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) \nREGISTER: copy and paste the link if you receive an error-https://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=196490 \nPresented by: Department of the Navy – Office of Small Business Program and North Carolina Military Business Center
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/wilmington-navy-week-doing-business-with-the-department-of-the-navy-small-business-workshop/
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SUMMARY:STRIVE STARTUP TRAINING WEEK 4: Customers and Competitors: Customer Segments\, Target Markets and Competitive Analysis
DESCRIPTION:STRIVE Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship  \nFree 10-week personalized training to help Veterans and military affiliated* entrepreneurs succeed! \nNow Accepting Applications for Classes Starting March 22\, 2023! \nAPPLY NOW \nThe STRIVE program is a FREE entrepreneurship training program for Veterans and military affiliated* individuals. \nWHO BENEFITS FROM STRIVE: This intensive 10-week workshop is for the Veteran and military affiliated* entrepreneur that wants to start a new business or grow their early stage enterprise. \n*WHO CAN APPLY: STRIVE is free\, but only available to Veterans\, Active Duty\, Reserve\, National Guard\, their spouses\, and First-Generation children of Veterans. Gold Star parents\, spouses and children are also eligible. Partners in business with a Veteran may apply\, if a Veteran owns at least 50% of the business. \nOUTCOMES: At the conclusion of the STRIVE program\, participants will have an actionable plan to either launch their new business or take a significant step forward with an existing business. This plan can also be used for loan applications\, and a fundable pitch. \nUpon successful completion of the STRIVE program\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify their target market\nUtilize the 3 basic types of research to validate their business and focus their marketing\nApply an iterative “Proceed\, Pivot\, or Punt” approach to all stages of development\nUse the tools necessary to determine the business and economic model that best serves themand their company\nLearn how to rise above the clutter and noise through targeted marketing\nCreate proforma financials\nUnderstand the basics of company financial controls\nHave a comprehensive business plan suitable for funding\nCreate a competitive pitch presentation\n\nTHE 3-PART STRIVE APPROACH: \n\nFace-to-face classes on 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00pm. These classes will cover key concepts and how to take the next steps on your plan. Classes will meet at the FTCC General Classroom Building\, 2718 Fort Bragg Road\, Room 108/114. Some food and drinks will be provided.\nPrivate meetings with subject matter experts will help you resolve questions and sticking points with your plan. Depending on you and your Business Counselor’s schedules\, meetings will be held via Zoom\, phone or in person.\nIndividualwork: Participants should expect to invest 10 or more hours per week to this program.\n\nLONG ON PRACTICALITY. SHORT ON THEORY. The STRIVE program is designed to set early stage businesses on a path to success; it isn’t designed to teach participants in-depth theories like those taught in an undergraduate or graduate level entrepreneurship program. \nIT’S FREE! If accepted\, there is no cost to participants. STRIVE is offered in partnership with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)\, the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurs (NACCE)\, who\, along with FTCC\, have provided funding to provide this program to the extended ‘military family’. \nGraduates of the program may qualify for funding through various agencies and will be prepared to compete in lucrative pitch contests. STRIVE graduates will be assigned to a designated mentor to continue their progress after the conclusion of the classwork and graduation. \nAPPLICATIONS ARE DUE NLT 1200 06 MAR 23 at http://tiny.cc/strivereg . Seating is limited. Acceptance and admission emails for this cohort will be sent to each applicant nlt 1700 10MAR23. Any applicants who are not admitted to this cohort can update their original application and be considered for future cohorts. \nFAQ\n1. WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR IN-PERSON CLASSES? \nApplications are due NLT 12:00 PM March 6\, 2023 at http://tiny.cc/strivereg. The STRIVE program is a mixture of in-person and online course work. \nWEEK 1 (MAR 22\, 2023): Think like a SUCCESSFUL Entrepreneur: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset \nWEEK 2 (MAR 29\, 2023): Building the Foundation: Business Model Canvas\, and Value Proposition \nWEEK 3 (APR 5\, 2023): Customers and Competitors: Customer Segments\, Target Markets and Competitive Analysis \nWEEK 4 (APR 12\, 2023): Building a Brand: Positioning and Pricing Strategies\, Branding\, and the Media Mix \nWEEK 5 (APR 19\, 2023): Selling: Sales\, eCommerce platforms\, and Sales Projections \nWEEK 6 (APR 26\, 2023): Government Contracting\, Feasibility\, and Intellectual Property \nWEEK 7 (MAY 3\, 2023): Know the Score: Systems and Bookkeeping\nWEEK 8 (MAY 10\, 2023): Cash Flow and Financials\nWEEK 9 (MAY 17\, 2023): Operations Management: Legal and Human Resources \nWEEK 10 (MAY 24\, 2023): Pitch Deck and Presentation Training Graduation and Pitch Event- TBD \n\nHOW TO APPLY?\n\nComplete the application form at http://tiny.cc/strivereg. Applicants will be accepted based on the potential of their business concept\, as assessed by a panel of subject matter experts. Applicants must be a current resident of North Carolina or planning to open a business in North Carolina. Fifteen applicants will be selected for this initial cohort. Applicants who are not selected for this cohort are encouraged to apply again. Applications are due NO LATER THAN 12:00PM March 6\, 2023 at http://tiny.cc/strivereg. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. \n\nDOCUMENTS REQUIRED\n\n\nCurrent Resume\nTwo Letters of Recommendation – The writer should include the following:\n\nTheir position/ title\nTheir contact information\nHow they know the applicant and for how long\nWhy they feel the applicant would be suited to entrepreneurship\, their experience in working with the applicant\, etc.\n\n\n\n\nIf applicable\, VA Disability rating OR Proof of Request for Disability Rating (PDF\, .jpeg\, or .png)\nDD214\, Member 4 copy (showing dates of active duty\, discharge status\, black out SSN) ORLeave and Earning Statement (LES) (PDF Format please)\n\nLetter from commander is acceptable if the DD214 is delayed\n\n\n\n\nARE MATERIALS AND BOOKS PROVIDED?\nYes! All necessary materials will be provided at no charge.\nWILL MEALS BE PROVIDED?\nYes\, basic casual food (pizza\, sandwiches\, drinks\, etc.) will be provided at no charge to participants. If you require specific dietary accommodations\, we recommend you bring your own food.\nCAN I ATTEND REMOTELY?\nAll class sessions are onsite (2817 Fort Bragg Road\, room 108/114) without a remote option. There is digital work to be completed independently every week between March 22nd and May 24th. Individual counseling sessions may be held via Zoom\, phone or in person according to the schedule and location of the participant and the counselor.\nIS THERE A COST FOR THE PROGRAM?\nThere are NO CHARGES to participants in the STRIVE program\, thanks to the funding provided by Syracuse IVMF\, NACCE and the FTCC Center for Innovation\, Entrepreneurship\, and Small Business.\n\nOTHER QUESTIONS? \nKENT HILL: Email: hillp@faytechcc.edu Phone: (910) 672-8462 \nKIM GEBERT: Email: gebertk@faytechcc.edu Phone: (910) 672- 8462 \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity for this free startup and small business training for Veterans and qualified military affiliated* entrepreneurs. \nRegister now at http://tiny.cc/strivereg for the STRIVE cohort beginning March 22nd!
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/strive-startup-training-week-4-customers-and-competitors-customer-segments-target-markets-and-competitive-analysis/
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