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SUMMARY:Request for Research Proposals to Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC)
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for attending the Military Medical Innovation Operational (MIO) Forum on December 7\, 2023\, in Fayetteville\, North Carolina hosted by Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC)\, Fort Liberty\, NC; the North Carolina Military Business Center; the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH); and Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC). \nA friendly reminder for submissions.  Industry\, academic\, and military partners may submit research proposals to Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) by March 8\, 2024 via dha.liberty.womack-amc.mbx.me-dci-triage@health.mil. This email box can also be used to ask questions during this submission phase. WAMC will review all proposals and respond to submitters within 45 days. \nSubmission and Review Format: \n\nFull name of proposer.\nDepartment/Organization name.\nContact information (email and phone).\nTitle\nAbstract summary (100-word limit)\nProposal Narrative (3-page limit\, 12-font\, single space):\nRationale\nObjectives/Specific AIMS/Hypotheses\nMethodology\nAnticipated Deliverables with Timeline\nRelevance and Impact\nReferences\nQuad Chart via PowerPoint Slide\nTitle with date\, name\, organization\, and contact information\nTechnology with brief description\nDeliverables\nMilitary operational impact (include identified gap\, specific objectives/goals)\nTimeline\n\nThe views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the Department of the Army\, Defense Health Agency\, Department of Defense\, or the US Government. \nAll submissions are confidential. If you/your organization requires a non-disclosure agreement\, please let Womack know before your submission.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/request-for-research-proposals-to-womack-army-medical-center-wamc/
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CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:USPTO Trademark Basics Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:This free eight-part series is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time.\nThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)\nTrademark Basics Boot Camp provides a comprehensive overview of trademarks and the federal trademark registration process. Each module focuses on a different topic and concludes with a live question-and-answer period with a USPTO trademark expert. \nAll events are free and open to the public. You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests. \nRegister here to reserve a spot. \nLearn more about Trademark Basics Boot Camp on uspto.gov. \nModule 1: Fundamentals\nTuesday\, January 9\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on what trademarks are and the basics of trademark protection in the United States. \nModule 2: Registration process overview\nTuesday\, January 16\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on the key steps in the overall trademark registration process. Understanding the process is critical to avoid missing any filing deadlines\, which could jeopardize your application or registration. \nModule 3: Searching\nTuesday\, January 23\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on important principles related to trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database. \nModule 4: Application requirements\nTuesday\, January 30\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing what is needed up front will help your filing process go more smoothly. \nModule 5: Application filing walk-through\nTuesday\, February 6\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on the USPTO’s electronic trademark filing system\, including a live demonstration of how to fill out an application. \nModule 6: Responding to an office action\nTuesday\, February 13\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on responding to office actions\, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application. \nModule 7: Keeping your registration alive\nTuesday\, February 20\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module focuses on what happens after registration\, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. \nModule 8: Question-and-answer panel\nTuesday\, February 27\, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET\nThis module provides a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with all of your trademark questions to share with our Law Office Managing Attorneys and other trademark experts.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/uspto-trademark-basics-boot-camp-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Construction Business Academy
DESCRIPTION:CBA is a 12-week business development program designed to strengthen minority\, disadvantaged and women owned businesses to ensure their sustainability and growth. Cohorts are being hosting regionally. \n\n\n\nThe Construction Business Academy is a business development program designed to strengthen minority\, disadvantaged and women owned businesses to ensure their sustainability and growth. \nThe CAGC Foundation was awarded $3.0 million in the state budget to host minority construction business academies to help minority contractors and subcontractors successfully compete for work in the construction industry. These academies will provide training and coaching to help these businesses get back on their feet after COVID and support their efforts to learn and grow. \nThis comprehensive program will include 12 sessions (one each week\, in-person and virtual) that focus on areas critical to the growth and development of the participating company and business owners.  Students will be supported with business coaching and access to technical resources for a full year. \nCohorts will be created regionally in Charlotte\, Raleigh\, Greensboro and in eastern and western parts of NC to ensure the curriculum and supportive services are accessible.  The first cohort in Charlotte began in January 2023. Since then\, over 32 businesses have completed the program and have graduated. We are currently recruiting for our next cohort in Goldsboro\, NC. \nNOTE: the application deadline for the January 30th class has been extended until January 22\, 2024. \n\nThe Core\n\n\n\n\n\nAcademy Curriculum\n\nAcademy Kick-Off\nBusiness Planning\, Keys to Success\nStrategic Planning\nManagement & Leadership\nProject Management\nEstimating\, Bidding\, Cashflow\nRisk Management & Construction Law\nLicensing\, Insurance & Bonding\nSafety and Quality\nMental & Physical Health\nDoing Business with Agencies\, Primes and GC’s\nGraduation\n\n\n\n\nwww.cagc.org/constructionbusinessacademy \n980-895-7923 | sjoyner@cagcfoundation.org \nWWW.CAGC.ORG
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SUMMARY:Intro to Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nAn effective and easy step-by-step way to understand the basic concepts and principles of marketing.\nThe phrase\, “If you build it\, they will come\,” only works for a few brands. During this session\, you will gain actionable\, relevant\, and sustainable marketing tactics that align with consumer behavior. \n\nReview the concepts and frameworks of a marketing strategy.\nIdentify how consumers think\, act\, and engage with brands.\nApply remarkable and memorable marketing tactics.\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Michael Barbera \nCo-Sponsor(s): Clicksuasion Labs \n102 Van Dusen Hall \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nPhone: 910-695-3938\nEmail: sbc@sandhills.edu\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSandhills Community College Small Business Center\n101 Van Dusen Hall\n3395 Airport Road Pinehurst NC 28374
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LOCATION:Sandhills Community College – Pinehurst Van Dusen Hall Room 102
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