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SUMMARY:Small Business Outreach Event at Wayne Community College
DESCRIPTION:Join the NCMBC for an engaging Small Business Outreach Event at Wayne Community College. This session brings together regional experts\, federal partners\, and local resource organizations that will share valuable opportunities and insights supporting business growth\, government contracting\, workforce development and small business assistance. \nWhen. May 6\, 2026 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm \nWhere. Wayne Community College\, 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive\, Goldsboro\, NC 27534; Walnut Building\, Room 101 \nAgenda. \n3:00 – 3:30 Welcome Remarks \n\nBill Simons\, NCMBC\, Wayne Community College (Welcome & Purpose)\nRenita Dawson\, Vice President-Workforce Continuing Education & Community Engagement\, Wayne Community College\n\n3:30 – 4:30 Organizational Resources and Mini Briefs \n\nTodd Walker\, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce\nHeather Port\, Small Business Administration (SBA)\nKyle Donah\, 4th Contracting Squadron (SJAFB)\nJoel Guge\, Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP)\nJulius Cook\, Veteran Business Outreach Center\, Fayetteville State\nEsteban Guzman\, Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center (SBC)\nChristina Therodorou\, NCGrowth\, UNC Chapel Hill\nBill Simons\, North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\, Wayne Community College\n\n4:30 – 5:00 Questions & Answers Interactive Forum: All previous presenters & audience \n5:00 Closing Comments: Bill Simons\, NCMBC\, Wayne Community College \nFlyer Information \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-outreach-event-at-wayne-community-college/
LOCATION:Wayne\, 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive\, Goldsboro\, NC\, 27534
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SUMMARY:Navy Week - Charlotte\, North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an insightful session with the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). This event will provide valuable information for small businesses\, covering how to do business with the Navy and Marine Corps\, preparation for the DON procurement process\, available resources\, and more. \nWhen. May 6\, 2026 from 9:00-1:00 \nWhere. Popp Martin Student Union\,\n8845 Craver Road\, Charlotte\, NC 28223 \nRepresentatives from key small business support organizations will also be on hand for you to connect with and learn about beneficial services available to support business owners including (*tentative participation): \n\nU.S. Small Business Administration*\nNorth Carolina Military Business Center\nCentral Piedmont Community College Small Business Center\nNavy SBIR/STTR Program*\n\nParking Directions \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/navy-week-charlotte-north-carolina/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)
DESCRIPTION:To sell your products or services to the federal government\, your small business must meet specific requirements. Although the contracting process can seem complicated and overwhelming at first\, the government provides information and tips to help you learn to compete as a federal contractor in North Carolina. \nWhen. May 12\, 2026 from 11:00-1:00 pm \nWhere. Online \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-online-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:  \n\nFebruary 4\, 2026 from 0900 -1030\nMay 13\, 2026 from 0900 – 1030\nAugust 12\, 2026 from 0900 – 1030\nNovember 18\, 2026 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/introduction-to-federal-contracting-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Innovation and Technology 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. May 14\, 2026 from 1000-1130 \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: DEVCOM Army Research Office\, Klinton Snead\, Staff Director\, Army Research Office\nKlinton Snead serves as Staff Director for the Army Research Office (ARO)\, supporting engagement and execution of the Army’s extramural research mission. ARO\, part of the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM). ARO manages the Army’s extramural basic research program and advances high-risk\, high-payoff foundational research with academia and other performers to help enable future Army technologies and capabilities.\nArmy Research Office (ARO). The Army Research Office\, leads the Army’s extramural basic research program\, investing in foundational science and high-risk\, high-payoff research that supports future Army capabilities. Working across academia\, nonprofit organizations\, and industry\, ARO helps shape the scientific discoveries that underpin long-term national security advantage. In this Quarterly Industry Forum\, ARO will share its mission\, current areas of interest\, funding and partnership mechanisms\, and practical guidance for how industry and research performers can better align with Army research priorities and pursue engagement opportunities.\nBusiness Spotlight: Matthew Kolmes\, Supreme Corporation. Matthew Kolmes is the CEO for Supreme Corporation and is a senior leader focused on advancing innovation\, product development\, and business growth. Supreme Corporation supports federal and defense customers with advanced material and manufacturing solutions that align with performance\, compliance\, and supply chain reliability requirements. Matthew will share perspective on how industry can position capabilities for federal demand signals\, strengthen partnerships with primes and government\, and translate innovation into scalable delivery for mission needs.\nNCMBC OTA Discussion. This session will highlight Other Transaction Authority (OTA) as a key mechanism for accelerating innovation and expanding access to federal opportunities. The discussion will cover how OTA works\, how it differs from traditional procurement\, and practical ways companies can position for prototype and transition opportunities.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 Innovation and Technology Quarterly Forums: November 12\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/innovation-and-technology-quarterly-industry-forum-2/
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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. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Mr. Chris Rabassi\, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil \nRegister
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
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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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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SUMMARY:Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:  \n\nFebruary 11\, 2026 from 0900-1030\nMay 27\, 2026 from 0900-1030\nAugust 19 2026 from 0900-1030\nNovember 3\, 2026 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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.  \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/effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors-6/
LOCATION:Online
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