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SUMMARY:NC Rural Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:The NC Rural Economic Summit aims to build powerful networks of passionate\, engaged\, innovative business leaders in rural North Carolina willing to share ideas and resources and take action to strengthen their small communities across the state. It will consist of a two-day conference focused on addressing the challenges\, opportunities and collaboration of businesses and business supporters in rural North Carolina. Business North Carolina’s annual Trailblazers award winners will be honored at a gala and programming will include\nsessions covering important topics to rural NC businesses including: Entrepreneurship/Small Business\, Healthcare\, Education/Workforce\, and Broadband/Tech. \nAttendee Pricing: Conference Attendee: $299; Guest ticket for the Trailblazer awards luncheon: $30 \nSponsorship Pricing: Presenting Sponsor: $7\,500\, Platinum Sponsor: $3\,000\, Gold Sponsor: $1\,950 \n\nSponsorship Levels and Benefits\nClick here to purchase sponsorships and attendee tickets\n\n\nContact Business North Carolina for Sponsorship and Event Questions: Norwood Teague\, nteague@businessnc.com \nPayment Method: Payment is due at the time of registration. Registrations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis; we accept Visa\, Mastercard\, and Discover credit cards. \nTo Pay by Check: Checks are accepted\, registration will be confirmed and processed when the check is received; all checks must be received 10 days prior to the start of the conference.  You will receive a confirmation email when your payment is received. \nInstructions: Create an account online on the conference registration site\, when you mail your check payment\, include the name(s) of the participants who will be registered with your check payment\, we will register the participants who have created their accounts and provide a confirmation.  You may create a Group account if you plan to register more than one person. \nPlease mail the check to: East Carolina University\, Continuing and Professional Education\, Attention: Lauryn Pittman\, Rural Economic Summit\, 300 East 1st Street\, Mail Stop 310\, Greenville\, NC 27858 \nContact ECU for Registration Questions and Payments\nMonday- Friday\, 9:00 am–5:00 pm\nPhone: 252-328-9198\nEmail: cpe@ecu.edu \nPhotography: Please note that photos will be taken during this conference and may be used for promotional material for this and/or future related events\, without limitation\, reservation\, or compensation. This includes group and candid photos taken during workshops\, presentations\, and other conference events.  Participants who do not wish to be photographed should kindly excuse themselves from group photos. \nRegistration Confirmation: When you register and pay you will receive a confirmation and event reminder email from cpe@ecu.edu. \nCancellation & Refund Policy: If a participant is unable to attend the conference\, they may request a refund. The deadline for cancelling a registration is 10 business days prior to the Summit start date. If the Office of Continuing and Professional Education receives notification by email at cpe@ecu.edu or by mail before the deadline\, it will: refund the course fees (minus $50.00 administrative fee). Requests received after the deadline are not eligible for refunds. \nThe deadline for cancelling a conference registration is September 17\, 2024. Refunds will not be provided after the September 17\, 2024 deadline. \nSponsorships are non-refundable. \nSubstitutions\, Refund & Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to participate in the conference and you would like to provide a substitute attendee\, we are able to complete a registration substitution prior to the event or onsite (1:1 substitution). We do not allow transferring partial registrations (swapping different people within one registration). Please email cpe@ecu.edu with the new participant’s full name and address\, registration details for the original participant and daytime phone number.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/nc-rural-economic-summit/
LOCATION:East Carolina University
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SUMMARY:Mid-Year Textile and Tactical Equipment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host an event featuring representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain at a no-cost webinar focused on sustaining the defense industrial base in support of America’s warfighters. \n\n\nWhen.  October 2\, 2024 at 11:00 am EST. \n\n\nAbout. This event will delve into critical topics shaping the future of Berry Amendment textile manufacturing for the Department of Defense. Whether your business is a current supplier or a textile company considering defense production\, this session is tailored for you. \n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of the mission\, structure and provide information of how to do business with DLA Troop Support and the Department of Defense\, as a whole.  It will also provide information on resources available through the Office of Small Business Programs at DLA Troop Support.  The event will provide an overview of the unique challenges and opportunities specifically within the defense textile sector and help prepare you to meet the needs of our warfighters. \n\n\nAdditionally\, this webinar will highlight the upcoming Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI)\, noting key topics and networking opportunities. This is a chance to get a look at the critical discussions that will shape the future of defense textiles and to understand the benefits of the JAPBI\, for both current and prospective textile suppliers. \n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to understand the evolving landscape of defense textile needs so your company can meet the textile needs of America’s armed forces.  Whether you have existing DoD contracts or are exploring new opportunities in defense manufacturing\, this webinar will provide information about successful engagement in the defense marketplace. \n\n\nBe prepared to take actionable insights back to your teams and make informed decisions that will drive your business forward. \n\n\nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, registration is required. \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/mid-year-textile-and-tactical-equipment-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Disaster Recovery for Government Contractors - UPDATE
DESCRIPTION:Due to disasters in North Carolina\, we are focusing this webinar on registrations and information related to contracting during disasters. This will include some SAM registration. In depth SAM registration will be combined with the next webinar on October 16\, 2024 ********* North Carolina SBTDC’s Government Contracting Assistance Program presents Fall 2024 GovCon Connect Series on contracting fundamentals. This session will cover the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Small Business Dynamic Search (DSBS)\, covering registration\, common mistakes\, maintenance\, and how to effectively represent your business. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/disaster-recovery-for-government-contractors-update/
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