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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
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SUMMARY:Small Business Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Information Session hosted by Congressman Don Davis \nThe Office of Congressman Don Davis will be hosting a Small Business Information Session on Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Rocky Mount District Office (1151 Falls Rd\, Suite 2002\, Rocky Mount\, NC 27804). \nDuring this session\, small business owners will learn about available funding streams from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Lunch will be provided\, during which the Turning Point Workforce Development Board will present. In addition\, small business owners will receive an introduction to doing business with the federal government from the NC Military Business Center. Following this presentation\, NC Military Business Center and Small Business Technical Development Center representatives will be available to connect one-on-one with businesses to answer questions. If you are interested in this one-on-one meeting\, make sure to select “yes” when completing the registration form below\, where it asks about the one-on-one meeting. You will be contacted separately regarding your meeting time. \nTo register for this event\, please complete this RSVP form by Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-information-session/
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