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SUMMARY:2025 Introduction to Federal Contracting Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 15\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nApril 9\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nAugust 6\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nDecember 3\, 2023 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. This training is an introduction to doing business with the federal government. Topics trained include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products\, construction and engineering and non-personal services; marketing a business to the federal government; socio-economic small business programs; registering as a federal contractor; locating\, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-introduction-to-federal-contracting-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Explore JSOC’s R&D Priorities – Join the NC CDR Webinar Dec 3
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Coalition for Defense Researchers (NC CDR)\, the North Carolina Military Business Center\, and the First Flight Venture Center to hear from Mr. Tom Earnhardt\, Deputy for Technology and Experimentation in the JSOC Modernization Division. \nWhen. December 3 from 11:30 – 1:30 pm \nWhere. In-person at the First Flight Venture Center (2 Davis Drive\, Durham\, NC 27709) or Online via Zoom\nIn-person is limited to the first 40 attendees. ​​​​​​In-person is at max capacity. Online Option is available.  \nLunch will be provided. \nAbout. The JSOC Modernization Division\, together with J8 Futures Division creates and maintains the Enterprise Gaps list\, broken out by war fighting function. Gaps are addressed through wargaming and experimentation each year. Virtually all JSOC gaps are shared by Joint Force partners\, so the JSOC speed and agility helps shape research and development efforts within the Department of War. Mr. Earnhardt  will address these gaps with a focus on those requiring extensive scientific research to solve. Following his presentation\, Mr. Earnhardt will remain to answer questions and meet with those in attendance. \nPurpose. The CDR is to advance the collaboration among NC University researchers\, the NC Innovation ecosystem\, and the Defense sector to better identify\, understand and pursue early stage research in support of national defense. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/explore-jsocs-rd-priorities-join-the-nc-cdr-webinar-dec-3/
LOCATION:First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Maritime Supply Chain (MaSC) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center and partner organizations will host the North Carolina Maritime Supply Chain (MaSC) Workshop in Morehead City on December 10\, 2025. The workshop will connect national military shipbuilding prime and subcontractors with North Carolina businesses currently engaged – or seeking to engage – in the maritime supply chain. \nPrime and subcontractors will share current and future requirements\, identify gaps and highlight supply chain vulnerabilities. North Carolina businesses will showcase their capabilities\, experience\, and past performance relevant to government and prime contractor needs\, with the goal of strengthening and expanding the military maritime supply chain in support of national strategy objectives. \n\n\nWhen. December 10\, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. \nWhere. Carteret Community College\, Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center\n3915 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC 28557 \nNot based in Eastern NC? You can still join us virtually. Registration required to receive Zoom credentials.  \nCampus Map. Building HCAC on the campus map. \nAgenda. \nTour (Optional): Carteret Community College’s Boat Building Skills Program \n\nTime: 11:00 am\nLocation: Carteret Community College\, MARTEC – Marine Trades Building\, 300 College Circle\, Morehead City\, 28557\nThose attending the tour should at the MARTEC Building 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.\nJoin us for a tour of Carteret Community College’s (CCC) Boat Manufacturing and Marine Technology Program and be immersed in the craftsmanship\, technology\, and real-world training offered through this innovative program.\nThis guided tour highlights CCC’s role in supporting the region’s Blue Economy\, preparing students for careers in marine trades\, composites\, and boat systems\, and strengthening Carteret County’s identity as a hub of maritime excellence.\n\nThe tour will include a full tour of CCC’s Maritime Trades Building (MARTEC)\, the only comprehensive marine technology training facility in the Mid-Atlantic region. MARTEC houses the boat building program\, Outboard Marine\, Diesel\, and US Coast Guard certification programs. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to see how CCC is training the next generation of Blue Economy workers. \n\nPlease note that lunch will not be provided.  A list of local restaurants can be found here.  \n\nProgram at the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center to follow the tour starting at 1:00 pm \nGovernment Perspective: Maritime Industrial Base Supply Chain Needs & Requirements \n\nKerri Engley\, Maritime Industrial Base Supplier Engagement Lead\, US Navy\nScott Dorney\, Executive Director\, NC Military Business Center\nFiona Baxter\, Associate Executive Director\, Industry Expansion Solutions\, North Carolina State University and North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative.\n\nPrime Contractor Perspective: Maritime Industrial Base Processes \n\nSondra Roescher\, Small Business Liaison at Newport News Shipbuilding\, A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries\n\nNorth Carolina Potential Prime Focus \n\nBob Skillen\, Founder\, VX Aerospace Corporation\n\nNorth Carolina Industry Perspective \n\nLindsey Crisp\, President & CEO\, Carver Machine Works\nRick Evans\, Product Development Manager\, Business Development\, TCOM\nDan Pead\, President and Co-Founder\, Virtus Maritime\nJames McCoy\, Armor Technical Services Manager\, Nucor Steel\n\n\n\nRegistration is closed for this event. 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/north-carolina-maritime-supply-chain-masc-workshop/
LOCATION:Carteret Community College\, Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center 3915 US-70\, Morehead City\, NC 28557
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SUMMARY:Medical Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for our quarterly industry-related forums that spotlight key federal opportunities and strengthen connections across North Carolina’s federal and defense contracting ecosystem. Each industry-specific quarterly session will connect businesses\, government agencies\, and prime contractors to discuss: \n\nUpcoming contracting opportunities and capability gaps\nMarket and policy trends shaping the industry\nSuccess stories and lessons learned from peers\nStrategies for growth in the federal marketplace\n\nThese forums are part of our year-round commitment to industry engagement\, building momentum towards major annual industry events like FEDTEX\, DISC\, MBB\, FTS and the Summit ensuring that businesses stay connected and competitive in a rapidly evolving federal and defense landscape. \nWhen. December 11\, 2025 from 0900-1000 \nWhere. This forum will be held in a virtual setting. \nAgenda: \n\nNCMBC updates and industry insights\nHighlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps\nFeatured Presentation: Rick Satcher\, Commercialization and Service Provider Member Relations Director for Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC). MTEC is a DoD-focused nonprofit that funds medical technology development. It operates under a government-awarded Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)—a flexible contracting vehicle that enables faster execution\, broader collaboration\, and engagement with a diverse range of innovators. MTEC drives military-civilian partnerships and fosters collaboration within an extensive ecosystem of small and large businesses\, federal agencies\, academic institutions\, and other stakeholders. Funding is rapidly deployed to advance innovative medical technologies that improve military and civilian health worldwide.\nBusiness Spotlight: Emily Wilburn Andrews\, CEO of Wilburn Medical Supply. Wilburn Medical Inc. was founded in 1997 by Rick Wilburn to provide “Point of Care” testing equipment and supplies to Physicians\, Clinics\, Hospitals and Wellness Facilities. Rick’s goal was to “exceed customer expectations.” Wilburn Medical grew quickly and became an important supplier to healthcare organizations. In 2002 Wilburn Medical’s web presence grew into our first “E-Commerce” site. That site has become WilburnMedicalUSA.com with over 90\,000+ items from over 500+ manufacturers.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 Medical Quarterly Forums: March 12\, 2026; June 11\, 2026; and December 10\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/medical-quarterly-industry-forum/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: DoW and Army Procurement\, Acquisition\, & Budget Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for a virtual discussion on recent Department of War (DoW) updates to procurement and acquisition processes\, the Army’s new Transformation and Training Command\, and the potential impacts on the upcoming DoW budget\, RDT&E priorities\, and small businesses. \nThe panel discussion will consist of Dr. Bruce Jette\, former Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition\, Logistics\, and Technology and Mr. Joseph Corrigan\, Principal\, Corrigan & Ussery LLC\, and moderated by Colonel (Ret) Dennis Lewis\, Strategic & International Programs for the NCMBC. \nWhen. December 16\, 2025 from 0900 – 1030 EST \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nREGISTER\nSpeaker Biographies:  \nDr. Bruce D. Jette was confirmed by the United States Senate as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition\, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)) on December 20\, 2017\, and sworn into office on January 2\, 2018.  In this position\, he served as the Army Acquisition Executive\, the Senior Procurement Executive\, the Science Advisor to the Secretary of the Army\, and the Army’s Senior Research and Development official.  He also has principal responsibility for all Department of the Army matters related to logistics. \nDr. Jette led the execution of the Army’s acquisition function and the acquisition management system.  His responsibilities included providing oversight for the life cycle management and sustainment of Army weapon systems and equipment from research and development through test and evaluation\, acquisition\, logistics\, fielding\, and disposition.  He was also responsible for appointing\, managing\, and evaluating program executive officers and managing the Army Acquisition Corps and Army Acquisition Workforce.  In addition\, he oversaw the Elimination of Chemical Weapons program. \nPrior to his confirmation\, Dr. Jette served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Synovision Solutions\, LLC\, an innovative company he founded to provide management and technical consulting\, engineering services\, and project management in support of military and governmental agencies\, as well as commercial industry. \nA decorated veteran of 28 years of active duty\, Dr. Jette retired as a Colonel following a career that included several armor and cavalry company commands\, two overseas tours\, various staff assignments at the battalion and brigade level\, and over two years of operational deployments to Afghanistan\, Iraq and Kuwait.  Highlights of his previous acquisition service include founding the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force; serving as Program Manager for Soldier Systems which led to the establishment of Program Executive Office Soldier; and being honored as U.S. Army PM of the Year for his success as Product Manager for all Army airborne electronic warfare systems. \nDr. Jette is a graduate of the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and Chemistry.  He also holds both a Master of Science degree and a Doctorate in Electronic Materials from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  He was an Adjunct Professor at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Security Studies Program at Georgetown University. \nDr. Jette serves on several boards and is the President & CEO of Innvistra LLC\, a consulting company focused on defense acquisition. \nJoseph (Joe) Corrigan is a retired Army Officer with over 23 years of active-duty service in the 10th Mountain Division\, the 3rd Infantry Division\, and the 25th Infantry Division. While in the 25th Infantry Division\, he deployed to Haiti as the Deputy Multi-National Force Engineer\, providing combat engineering\, construction\, and real estate support to the Multi-National Force. Joe’s Corps of Engineers postings include assignments at the New York District’s West Point area office\, the Mobile\, Alabama\, District\, and the Honolulu\, Hawaii\, District. While in Mobile\, he led a team of emergency management professionals and engineers to develop the cost estimate for the reconstruction of Iraq. He was then deployed as the leader of the Gulf Region Division’s advance party and later as the Division’s Operations Officer. \nJoe served two tours in the Army’s Office of Legislative Liaison. During his first assignment\, he worked with the House and Senate Armed Services Committees\, handling Military Construction\, installation issues\, and land management. This position involved handling congressional notifications for above-threshold reprogramming actions and for lease notifications. He later became the Deputy Chief of the Programs Division\, responsible for working with the Armed Services Committees on the entire Army legislative program. During his final tour\, he served as the legislative assistant to the Secretary of the Army. \nFollowing retirement\, Joe worked in government relations\, first for several law firms and more recently as a principal at Corrigan & Ussery. Today\, Joe represents over twenty diverse companies in the fields of engineering\, manufacturing\, energy\, armor\, services\, and aviation. He routinely works with the House and Senate Authorizing and Appropriations Committees. In addition to defense\, he works with several other House and Senate authorizing committees. The Committees include House Foreign Affairs\, Government Oversight and Reform\, Homeland Security\, Natural Resources\, Rules\, Transportation and Infrastructure\, Small Business\, Veterans Affairs\, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Additionally\, he collaborates with the Senate counterparts of these Committees and the relevant appropriations subcommittees. \nA 1982 West Point graduate\, Joe earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue. He is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-dow-and-army-procurement-acquisition-budget-outlook/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting and the North Carolina Military Business Center: A Resource for Businesses in Forsyth County
DESCRIPTION:Join Representative Kanika Brown in partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center for an informative Federal Contracting workshop. \nAbout. This training is an introduction to doing business with the federal government. Topics trained include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products\, construction and engineering and non-personal services; marketing a business to the federal government; socio-economic small business programs; registering as a federal contractor; locating\, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina.  \nWhen. December 16\, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm \nWhere. Forsyth Technical Community College\n2100 Silas Creek Parkway\, Winston Salem NC\, 27103 \nRegister\n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-and-the-north-carolina-military-business-center-a-resource-for-businesses-in-forsyth-county/
LOCATION:Forsyth Community College\, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway\, Winston Salem\, NC\, 27103
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to GovernmentProposals and Source Selection Tips virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 29\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nApril 30\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nAugust 20\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nDecember 17\, 2025\, 0900-1030\n\nAbout. Are you looking to navigate the complex world of government proposals with confidence and success? Join our introductory webinar on “Federal Government Proposal Best Practices” to gain invaluable insights and strategies that will elevate your proposal game to new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and position your proposals for success in the competitive government contracting landscape. \nAgenda: \n\nUnderstanding Government Procurement: Understand the government procurement processes and gain an overview of the key steps involved;\nStrategic Planning: Learn how to develop a robust proposal strategy that aligns with government requirements and maximizes your chances of success;\nEffective Research Techniques: Discover the importance of thorough research and how it can significantly enhance the quality of your government proposals;\nCompliance and Regulations: Navigate the maze of compliance requirements and regulations to ensure your proposals meet the necessary standards;\nCrafting a Compelling Proposal: Master the art of crafting persuasive and compelling proposals that stand out among competitors and resonate with government decision-makers;\nProposal Submission Tips: Get tips on the submission process\, including common pitfalls to avoid and best practices for a smooth submission;\nSource Selection: Get insider knowledge on how source selection panels evaluate contractor proposals.\nQ&A Session: Engage our speakers during the Q&A session to address your specific queries and concerns.\n\nRegistration.  Although this is a free webinar\, registration is required to receive log-in credentials.​​​ \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-introduction-to-government-proposals-and-source-selection-tips-4/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
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