NCMBC

FEDERAL CONTRACTING SERIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
2024-10-22 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) will host the following collaborative in-person trainings across North Carolina during 2024. The duration for training is 3.5 hours which includes three one-hour sessions and two 15-minute breaks.
Part 1: Federal Contracting Fundamentals (one hour). This training explores the fundamentals on doing business with the federal government. Topics include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products, construction and engineering and non-personal services; registering as a federal contractor; locating, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina.
Part 2: Navigating Federal Small Business Certifications: An In-Depth Analysis (one hour). This session offers a deep dive into various certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB/VOSB and Women-Owned, covering eligibility, application processes, and strategies for leveraging these certifications to expand business opportunities.
Part 3: Effectively Presenting Your Small Business to the Federal Government (one hour). 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.
Registration. This is a free training opportunity; however, pre-registration is required. To register, click here.

October 22, 2024 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Manufacturing Solutions Center I, 301 Conover Station SE, Conover, NC 28613The building faces the railroad tracks and is beside Fresh Chef Restaurant.*Lunch will not be provided, bring your own lunch.
