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SUMMARY:CMMC Level 1 Readiness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Computer & Information Technology Department invites defense contractors\, small businesses\, consultants\, and subcontractors to participate in a comprehensive CMMC Level 1 Readiness Workshop designed to strengthen cybersecurity posture and support federal contract compliance. \nThis interactive workshop provides a clear\, practical pathway for organizations seeking to understand and implement the foundational requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 framework. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI)\, identify compliance gaps\, and take actionable steps toward contract readiness. \nThis hands-on workshop is specifically designed for small businesses\, defense subcontractors\, consultants\, IT professionals\, and compliance personnel who are beginning their CMMC journey. Through guided instruction and practical application\, participants will: \n\nEvaluate current cybersecurity practices\nIdentify and prioritize compliance gaps\nAlign operations with federal cybersecurity expectations\nBuild a roadmap toward sustainable compliance and contract eligibility\n\nPRE-REQUISITES:\nThis course is for small businesses\, defense subcontractors\, IT professionals\, and compliance personnel who are beginning their CMMC journey. \nInvestment: $100 per participant \nTwo class times: \n\nOption 1 (Full Day): May 18\, 2026 from 8:00 – 5:00\nOption 2 (Evening Series): May 19 & 20\, 2026 from 5:00 – 9:00\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/5911/
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SUMMARY:Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week
DESCRIPTION:SOF Week brings the international Special Operations community together for one focused week of collaboration\, learning\, and capability development. Jointly supported by U.S. Special Operations Command and the Global SOF Foundation\, the event serves as the central gathering point for SOF Operators\, government leaders\, and industry partners working to advance the mission. \n\nAt its core\, SOF Week is about connection and alignment. It provides a trusted environment where operational requirements\, emerging technologies\, and strategic priorities come together in one place. Through briefings\, demonstrations\, exhibits\, and networking\, the event accelerates conversations that directly impact capability development and mission success. \nThe purpose of SOF Week is simple: strengthen the global SOF enterprise. By fostering collaboration across commands\, agencies\, allies\, and industry\, the event helps ensure the right capabilities reach the right operators at the right time. \nKey audiences include:  \n\nSpecial operations operators and commanders\nU.S. and international government and acquisition leaders\nDefense and security industry partners\nResearch\, academic\, and non-profit organizations\nAllied and partner-nation representatives\n\nWhen. May 18-22\, 2026 \nWhere. Tampa\, FL \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/special-operations-forces-sof-week/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Outreach Event\, Coastal Carolina Community College
DESCRIPTION:When. 19 May 2026\, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nWhere. Coastal Carolina Community College\, Melton Skills Center\, 444 Western Blvd. Jacksonville\, NC  28546 \nPurpose of the Outreach Event. \n\nInform and educate businesses on the North Carolina-based support organizations available to assist businesses in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.\nInform businesses on how to do business with the various contracting organizations aboard Camp Lejeune.\nProvide businesses general information on upcoming opportunities.\n\nPremise of the Outreach Event. \n\nMany businesses do not know where to start in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.\nFor existing businesses\, there are many new regulations and requirements regarding Department of Defense contracting.\nMany businesses are not aware of opportunities aboard Camp Lejeune.\n\nGoals of the Outreach Event. \n\nBusinesses leave with a greater understanding of the support organizations available to assist them.\nIncrease the base of eligible and competitive businesses proposing on Department of Defense contracts.\n\nWho should participate in the Outreach Event:  Businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Defense\, businesses currently doing business with the Department of Defense.  Please note registration is limited to 100 people due to capacity limitations. \nCost:  Free to all registrants and presenters.  However\, you must register to attend. \nParking Permit\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Mr. Chris Rabassi\, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil \nONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. \nWALK-IN REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-outreach-event-coastal-carolina-community-college/
LOCATION:Coastal Carolina Community College\, James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg\, Jacksonville\, NC
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SUMMARY:Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit
DESCRIPTION:Full event information and registration can be found online at: https://fedtex.ncmbc.us/.  \nThe Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis\, Office of Senator Ted Budd\, the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers\, textile supply chain suppliers\, cut and sew contractors\, research and development (R&D) facilities\, testing labs and academic resources. \nWho should attend– All prime textile manufacturers and textile supply chain manufacturers currently producing clothing\, footwear\, parachutes and textile-based tactical equipment for DoD\, and producers of medical\, PPE and related soldier systems. Any textile manufacturers that have interest in learning\, understanding or possibly entering the DoD/federal marketplace should attend this Summit.  The event is open to all United States and Puerto Rico based textile firms. \nFEDTEX 26 objectives: \n\nEngage with existing contractors and attract new capable businesses into the federal and defense clothing\, textiles\, and tactical equipment marketplace.\nEngage existing textile supply chain suppliers and attract new capable businesses into the federal marketplace\, and to connect these component suppliers with federal prime contractors.\nInform the industrial and academic R&D ecosystem about desired future military technology requirements\, and likewise inform DoD agencies about emerging and future textile innovations.\nEstablish a productive and DIRECT dialogue between businesses\, government\, and academia around critical warfighter issues in the defense textile marketplace – including workforce\, supply chain\, inflation challenges\, and barriers to entry.\n\nWHEN.  May 19-20\, 2026 \nWHERE.\nNorth Carolina State University – McKimmon Conference Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, North Carolina 27606
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/ederal-and-defense-textile-and-tactical-equipment-fedtex-summit/
LOCATION:North Carolina State University – McKimmon Conference Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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