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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
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
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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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
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T103000
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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. June 11\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \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: James F. Dillman III\, Ph.D\, Chief Scientist\, Research and Engineering Directorate\, Defense Health Agency\n\nDr. James F. Dillman III serves as the Chief Scientist for the Research and Engineering Directorate at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). In this role he develops strategic research vision and planning and serves as an advisor to leadership for medical research. He oversees the Office of the Chief Scientist\, which leads DHA’s research and innovation strategy\, driving scientific direction and research initiatives towards alignment with validated needs and ensuring transition of science and technology (S&T) capability to support Joint Force operational medicine and the military health system. \n\nBusiness Spotlight: Geoff Foster\, CEO/President\, Core Technology Molding Corp.\n\nGeoff Foster earned a BS (’90) & MS (’96) in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Applied Engineering Technology from North Carolina A & T State University.  He was employed as an Engineer with AMP Inc. & Tyco Electronics in roles of Quality Engineering\, Product Engineering\, Product Manager and Global Product Management.  He was awarded US Patent 6\,024\,591 for a Sealed Electric Connector for Ford Motor Company.  Ford Motor Company has used over 31 million of these parts on the Ford\, Lincoln\, Jaguar and Mercury models. \nMr. Foster went on to complete his MBA at Wake Forest University’s Babcock Graduate School of Business in May 2001. After obtaining his MBA\, he worked in Durham\, NC with Corning Life Sciences (formerly Becton Dickinson)\, where he held the position of Operations Manager in the Tissue Culture Department and was responsible for an $80 million product line and 125 employees. \nIn 2006\, Mr. Foster founded Core Technology Molding Corporation where he is the Chief Executive Officer and President.  Core Technology\, based in Greensboro\, NC\, is an injection molding solutions provider who is ISO 9001:2015 certified and compete in the Medical Device\, Automotive\, Biological Pharmaceutical\, Heavy Truck\, and Outdoor Lawn Equipment markets.  Core Tech operates 24/7 and ships to over 150 countries. \n\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the upcoming Medical Quarterly Forum: December\, 10\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/medical-quarterly-industry-forum-3/
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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. June 11\, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 pm \nWhere. Online \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-online-7/
LOCATION:Online
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. June 23\, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 pm \nWhere. Online \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-online-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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UID:6072-1782738000-1782745200@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Navigating a Future in Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:The federal contracting environment is undergoing many changes. Adjustments in set-aside programs\, shifts in agency priorities\, evolving contract vehicles and fluctuations in budget cycles continue to shape how businesses compete and operate in this space. This webinar is designed to equip participants with a structured and adaptable approach to federal contracting that remains effective despite changes in policy\, regulation or market conditions. \nParticipants will gain a clear understanding of the federal marketplace\, learn how to assess their organization’s current position and bidding practices and identify helpful resources and strategic partners to support their efforts. The session concludes with a straightforward\, practical plan that participants can begin implementing immediately.  \n\nLeave with a clear\, overview of the current contracting landscape and the changes underway\nUnderstand how to assess the company’s positioning\, capability\, and bidding history with discipline\nIdentify which resources and partnerships are available through NCMBC\, GCAP\, and federal partners\, and when to use each\nDevelop a model for an adaptable roadmap they can begin executing the next week\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend. \n\nNorth Carolina businesses currently engaged in or pursuing federal contracts\nBusinesses seeking to expand their federal footprint\nCompanies across services: construction\, IT\, and diverse commercial sectors with a government focus\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/navigating-a-future-in-government-contracting/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:CMMC Level 1 for Federal Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Most defense contractors know they need to deal with CMMC. What they don’t know is exactly how to do it\, or where to start. The requirements are clear enough on paper: 15 security practices\, a self-assessment\, an executive affirmation filed in SPRS. \nBut translating that into action? That’s where companies get stuck. They read the same guidance documents three times\, buy tools they don’t need\, or pay consultants thousands of dollars for work they could do themselves. \nStarting July 6 – July 29\, Cape Fear Community College\, in partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center\, is offering a hands-on CMMC Level 1 course designed specifically for small and mid-sized contractors who want to get this done efficiently and affordably. \nThe course is online\, so you can  join virtually from anywhere. This isn’t limited to the Cape Fear region. If you have an internet connection\, you can participate. \nOver 8 evening sessions across 4 weeks (Mondays and Wednesdays\, 6 to 9 PM)\, participants work through the entire Level 1 process: \n\nScoping your FCI environment so you know exactly what’s covered\nImplementing the 15 required practices with real configurations and policies\nBuilding your evidence pack so you’re audit-ready\nCompleting the self-assessment and preparing your executive affirmation\nFiling in SPRS before you leave the final session\n\nParticipants work on their own systems and documents during the course\, with direct support when questions come up. \nThis is a guided\, control-by-control implementation process where participants configure their own systems and leave with a completed self-assessment ready to file in SPRS. Over 8 evening sessions across 4 weeks\, participants work through each of the 15 required security practices with specific guidance on hardware\, software\, and configuration settings that satisfy each control. Questions are addressed in real time\, whether high-level or deeply technical. \nThe support doesn’t end when class does. The course includes 30 days of follow-up support after the final session\, plus one-on-one office hours throughout the program for individualized help on your specific situation. \nWhen. July 6 – July 29\, 2026 \nCost: $765 (all materials included) \n​​​​​​Seats: 25 available \nFor more information\, see the attached flyer. \nQuestions? Contact Tim Malone\, Regional Program Manager at NCMBC\, at malonet@ncmbc.us or (910) 728-7194. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/cmmc-level-1-for-federal-contractors/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure\, Environmental and Energy 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. July 14\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \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: David Fedroff\, Deputy to the Deputy Chief Engineer\, US Army Corps of Engineers\, Norfolk District\nBusiness Spotlight: Bill Ryder\, Business Development Manager\, TA Loving Company (Goldsboro\, NC)\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 Infrastructure\, Environmental and Energy Quarterly Forums: October 13\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/infrastructure-environmental-and-energy-quarterly-industry-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T103000
DTSTAMP:20260723T163817Z
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UID:5445-1785402000-1785407400@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Agriculture\, Food and Beverage 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. July 30\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \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: Tim Ivey\, Manager-Agribusiness and Economic Development\, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & Jenny Fulton\, Regional Agribusiness Developer\, Piedmont/Charlotte Region\, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesTim and Jenny will discuss the purpose of the North Carolina Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI) regarding funding and promotion of value-added agricultural manufacturing and food processing facilities across North Carolina.  They will provide information on how the NCAMPI is intended to fill existing gaps in the processing of agricultural products and to create a diverse and economically competitive array of high value-added goods and products manufactured in North Carolina from agricultural products grown or produced in North Carolina.\nBusiness Spotlight: The American Logistics Association (ALA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting\, protecting and enhancing Total Quality of Life Benefits for active duty\, retired\, and reserve military personnel and their families.\nALA provides members with a wealth of information directly related to selling\, promoting and distributing your products to the commissary. ALA Members receive access to competitive intelligence and market data that includes:\n\n\nThe current assortment authorized for each marketing area\nOversight of changes to the assortment\, each week\, down to the store level\nViewing items selected for feature promotions\nMonthly store sales\nScheduled store reset dates\nCategory reviews\nStatus on overseas inventory\nPoint of contact information for every store\nDeCA’s strategic plan\nNotices to Trade\nNews releases\, and\nPolicy or procedure changes.\nOther benefits of membership include topic specific meetings focused on helping you expand your business with the military resale activities. In addition to regional meetings\, we have two national meetings each year to update members. One meeting is focused exclusively on the Defense Commissary System and discusses their marketing and promotion strategies\, operational plans\, and exploring with members industry best business practices.\n\n  \n\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 upcoming Agriculture\, Food and Beverage Quarterly Forums: October 29\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/agriculture-food-and-beverage-quarterly-industry-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T113000
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SUMMARY:Textiles and Tactical Equipment 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. August 11\, 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: John Kirejczyk\, Soldier Survivability within PEO Soldier\n\nJohn Kirejczyk serves as the Director of Technology Management & Integration and Project Manager for Soldier Survivability within PEO Soldier (SFAE-GSS-SSV). In this role\, he leads the integration and transition of advanced survivability technologies that enhance Soldier protection across operational environments. \nHis portfolio includes oversight of technologies supporting camouflage\, concealment\, and signature management\, with emphasis on reducing detectability across visible\, infrared (IR)\, and other spectral bands. This work includes textile-based and material-system approaches to multispectral camouflage and signature reduction\, aimed at improving battlefield survivability against increasingly advanced sensing and detection systems. \nKirejczyk has played a key role in coordinating technology development between government\, industry\, and research partners to accelerate fielding of next-generation Soldier protection systems\, ensuring that innovations in materials science and textile engineering are effectively transitioned into operational capabilities. \n\nBusiness Spotlight: Andrew Nagle\, A-B Emblem\n\nNagle is Co-CEO of A‑B Emblem\, a U.S.-based manufacturer of embroidered insignia and patches serving the U.S. military\, NASA\, public safety agencies\, and commercial customers worldwide. \nHe has been with the company since the early 1990s and has held senior leadership roles for decades\, helping guide operations\, production expansion\, and long-term customer support across defense and aerospace supply chains. \nA-B Emblem was founded in 1941 and has been in continuous operation for more than 75 years\, remaining a family-owned manufacturer with both domestic and international production capabilities supporting large-scale insignia and uniform requirements for government and industry customers. \n\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 Textiles and Tactical Equipment Quarterly Forums: December 2\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/textiles-and-tactical-equipment-quarterly-industry-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T103000
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UID:5389-1786525200-1786530600@www.ncmbc.us
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-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T103000
DTSTAMP:20251021T162216Z
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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-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T113000
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Coalition for Defense Research Hybrid Event: Army FUZE\, XTech & Pathway for Innovation Technology Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed to late fall.\n  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the NC CDR\, UNC’s Office of Research Development\, Innovate Carolina\, and the North Carolina Military Business Center to advance the collaboration among NC University researchers\, the NC Innovation ecosystem\, and the Defense sector to better identify\, understand and pursue research in support of national defense.  A special thank you to UNC Innovate Carolina for providing the venue\, refreshments\, and lunch!    Go Tarheels! \nWho:   Nicole R. Fox\,  Army FUZE Strategic Integration Team Lead\, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition\, Logistics\, and Technology). (Speaker Bio Below) \nWhat:  Hybrid webinar to discuss basic & applied research and other topics germane to research and development in support of Army warfighter needs. \nWhen:  Friday\, 21 August 2026\, 1000-1130hrs…followed by a light lunch networking session for those attending in-person. \nWhere:  Either webinar or attend in-person at:  Room 050 at The Junction\, home to the Innovate Carolina team (136 E. Rosemary Street). The room will open at 9:30am for coffee and networking. PARKING: If you require parking\, you may use the nearby Rosemary Parking Deck (125 E. Rosemary Street). Cost is $1 per hour for first two hours\, $2 per hour beyond two hours\, and $18 daily maximum. \nHow:  Must register at the link below to receive the Zoom meeting link.   In-person attendance limited to 45 persons. \nSpeaker Bio:   \nNicole R. Fox serves as the Army FUZE Strategic Integration Team Lead. With extensive experience in advancing small business innovation\, she previously served as the Army’s Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) | Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Technology Transition Director and led the Contested Logistics & Sustainment S&T Transition Broker Team.  Prior to these roles\, she managed the Army Research Office’s SBIR and STTR programs starting in 2011. Her earlier contributions to the organization include serving as the Army STTR Program Specialist from 2001 to 2005\, and again from 2010 to 2011. \nMs. Fox has been widely recognized for her dedication to fostering technology commercialization and national security innovation. Her prestigious honors include: \n\nCivilian Service Commendation Medal (awarded across multiple years)\nCommander’s Award for Civilian Service\nAchievement Medal for Civilian Service\nSmall Business Technology Council Champion of Small Business Technology Commercialization\n\n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/north-carolina-coalition-for-defense-research-hybrid-event-army-fuze-xtech-pathway-for-innovation-technology-discussion/
LOCATION:The Junction\, 136 E. Rosemary Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27514
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T103000
DTSTAMP:20251021T162515Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips” virtually on the following dates:  \n\nMarch 4\, 2026 from 0900-1030\nAugust 26\, 2026 from 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/introduction-to-government-proposals-and-source-selection-tips-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T103000
DTSTAMP:20260914T202911Z
CREATED:20251110T134017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T202911Z
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SUMMARY:Combat Systems 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. September 15\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \nWhere. This forum will be held in a virtual setting. \nAgenda: \nNCMBC updates and industry insights \nHighlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps \nFeatured Presentation: Michele Maher\, Deputy Director\, Supply Chain\, Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). \n\nTACOM\, a Major Subordinate Command of Army Materiel Command\, manages the Army’s ground equipment supply chain\, which constitutes about 60 percent of the Army’s total equipment. If a Soldier drives it\, shoots it\, or wears it\, TACOM sustains it. TACOM’s workforce includes highly skilled and uniquely qualified professionals\, from engineers and industrial artisans to senior logisticians and business analysts. Their largely civilian workforce is critical to building Army readiness around the world.\nTACOM’s Integrated Logistics Support Center executes repair parts planning and supply chain management for more than 3\,500 weapon systems. These systems form the core of America’s ground combat capability. When the force needs critical components delivered\, whether at home or abroad\, it depends on TACOM.\nTACOM oversees six of the Army’s manufacturing arsenals and maintenance depots across the United States\, which are part of the Army’s Organic Industrial Base. The industrial artisans from the Army’s OIB deliver when the Army needs equipment manufactured\, repaired\, upgraded or modernized.\n\nBusiness Spotlight: Mike Brown\, President\, RCR Manufacturing Solutions (RCRMS) \n\nRCRMS masterfully blends the precision and adaptability of the NASCAR supply chain to serve the aerospace\, defense\, and other high-tech sectors. Since 2014\, RCRMS has emerged as a trusted prime and sub-tier supplier for industry giants such as General Dynamics\, Airbus\, and Raytheon. RCRMS’s unwavering commitment to quality\, innovation\, and customer satisfaction has made them a go-to provider for comprehensive contract manufacturing services.\nRCRMS’s state-of-the-art facility offers an array of specialized services under one roof\, streamlining your manufacturing process and ensuring a seamless experience from design to delivery. By entrusting your project to RCRMS\, you gain access to their multidisciplinary team of experts who are dedicated to achieving your vision and meeting your specific requirements.\n\nOpen Q&A and networking \nSave the date for the 2026 Combat Systems Quarterly Forum: December 8\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/combat-systems-quarterly-industry-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260922T180639Z
CREATED:20260617T160703Z
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SUMMARY:Medical\, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America's Warfighters and Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Online Registration has been closed.\nThe Office of US Senator Thom Tillis\, Office of US Senator Ted Budd\, the North Carolina Military Business Center\, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical\, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter and Veteran Symposium in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina on September 23-24\, 2026. \nHOSTED BY: \n\nOffice of United States Senator Thom Tillis\nOffice of United States Senator Ted Budd\nNorth Carolina Military Business Center\nNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center\n\nSYMPOSIUM PARTNERS. \n\n\n\nFirst Flight Venture Center\nUNC System\nNorth Carolina Center for Optimizing Military Performance (NC-COMP)\n\n\n\nWHEN. September 23-24\, 2026 \nWHERE.   University of North Carolina\, The Friday Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27517 \n\nThis MBB connects the medical\, biomedical and biodefense community with military and federal agencies seeking innovative solutions to support America’s warfighters and veterans. Attendees will engage directly with representatives from the Departments of Defense\, Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies\, along with major primes and contractors\, to learn about current capability gaps\, future needs\, and how to navigate procurement processes. Designed for businesses\, researchers\, manufacturers\, service providers\, and innovators of all sizes\, the event offers valuable briefings\, informal networking with buyers and end users\, and exposure to emerging medical technologies\, services\, and resources shaping the future of military and federal healthcare and national defense. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/medical-biomedical-biodefense-support-to-americas-warfighters-and-veterans/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260924T142530Z
CREATED:20260918T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T142530Z
UID:6566-1790861400-1790865000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:SHIELD OTA Opportunity for Construction Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center\, along with the Fort Bragg Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) and Directorate of Public Works (DPW) on October 1\, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST to discuss the following: \nFort Bragg\, NC is pursuing several OTA contracts\, including the Construction Sustainability Habitability Infrastructure Execution Line Item Delivery (SHIELD) Business Process Prototype for Army Installation Infrastructure Delivery. \nThis opportunity is currently available for contractor proposal submissions through the Colosseum Marketplace: \n\nhttps://marketplace.gocolosseum.org/\n\n\nhttps://marketplace.gocolosseum.org/challenges/4d12a66e-6226-487e-bbc9-15010f104fe0\n\nProposal submissions close on October 8 at 4:00 PM ET.  Interested offerors must first register in the Colosseum Marketplace. Once registered\, they will be able to view challenge details and submit proposals. \nSHIELD is expected to serve as a primary contracting tool for construction-related acquisitions and infrastructure delivery efforts. \nWhen. October 1\, 2026 at 1:30 – 2:30 PM EST \nWhere. Virtual\, registration is required for access to the log-in credentials. \nREGISTER\nAbout SHEILD.  Fort Bragg’s Directorate of Public Works sustains horizontal infrastructure including roads\, airfields\, and utilities\, as well as vertical infrastructure including buildings\, barracks\, and structures that underpin installation readiness and quality of life for the mission population at Fort Bragg\, North Carolina. Facility sustainment is increasingly degraded by administrative latency\, volatile market cost escalation\, and the protracted lifecycle of traditional project-by-project solicitations\, creating a growing backlog of repair and construction needs that threatens operational continuity and readiness. Conventional Job Order Contracting concentrates control of the pricing catalog and construction execution within a single entity\, creating inherent risk of inflated scopes and organizational conflicts of interest. The Directorate of Public Works requires a next-generation acquisition approach that can deliver fixed\, auditable\, and rapidly executable construction pricing without concentrating pricing-catalog control and physical execution in a single entity\, an arrangement that under traditional Job Order Contracting creates organizational-conflict-of-interest risk and inflated-scope risk. This challenge seeks to prototype the Sustainability Habitability Infrastructure Execution Line Item Delivery framework\, a novel\, severable two-prong business-process model under 10 U.S.C. Section 4022(e)(5)(A) that separates quantitative cost-data administration through a Unit Price Book catalog from physical construction execution\, with zero contractual privity between the two prongs. The prototype will be validated through live task order execution at Fort Bragg\, with each task order priced against the Unit Price Book catalog and independently verified as fair and reasonable against an Independent Government Cost Estimate before any funds obligate\, to demonstrate whether this model accelerates delivery of real-property construction and repair while eliminating the organizational conflicts of interest inherent in traditional Job Order Contracting. Award will be made under the ONIX Other Transaction Authority in coordination with Army Contracting Command – Rock Island\, pursuant to a Prototype Other Transaction Agreement under 10 U.S.C. Section 2808a\, addressing the creation\, design\, development\, and demonstration of operational utility of a novel acquisition business process.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/shield-ota-opportunity-for-construction-contractors/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T103000
DTSTAMP:20260904T142658Z
CREATED:20251020T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T142658Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)” virtually on the following dates:  \n\nApril 1\, 2026 from 0900-1030\nOctober 7\, 2026 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) is a web-based application that enables the vendor community to search for\, view\, and submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations (RFQs). Through DIBBS\, users can search for and view Requests for Proposal (RFPs)\, Invitations for Bid (IFB)\, Awards\, and other procurement information. This training will provide an overview of DIBBS registration; searching solicitations; accessing technical data; submitting quotes; and searching awards.  \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-defense-logistics-agency-dla-internet-bid-board-system-dibbs-4/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T103000
DTSTAMP:20261001T134423Z
CREATED:20251110T135724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T134423Z
UID:5455-1791882000-1791887400@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Infrastructure\, Environmental and Energy Quarterly 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. October 13\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \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: Jerome Greene\, Director\, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Division\, US Environmental Protection Agency. \nBusiness Spotlight: Scott Teel\, Director of Business Development and Ben Hesley\, Senior Project Manager\, Crowder Constructors.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Infrastructure\, Environmental and Energy Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/infrastructure-environmental-and-energy-quarterly-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260922T162243Z
CREATED:20251107T152323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T162243Z
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SUMMARY:Agriculture\, Food and Beverage 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. October 29\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \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: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned for the upcoming Agriculture\, Food and Beverage Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/agriculture-food-and-beverage-quarterly-industry-forum-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T103000
DTSTAMP:20251021T162312Z
CREATED:20251021T162312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T162312Z
UID:5399-1793696400-1793701800@www.ncmbc.us
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-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260121T142029Z
CREATED:20251107T153537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T142029Z
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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. November 12\, 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: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned for the 2026 Innovation and Technology Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/innovation-and-technology-quarterly-industry-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T154500
DTSTAMP:20261021T163322Z
CREATED:20260831T144246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T163322Z
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SUMMARY:Velocity Summit
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center and The Protocase Companies will co-present the Velocity Summit on November 17\, 2026 in Wilmington\, North Carolina.  \nThe Velocity Summit is a one-day event built around a central premise: America’s defense manufacturing capacity problem is\, at its heart\, a velocity problem. The United States possesses extraordinary engineering talent\, technology\, capital and advanced manufacturing expertise.  However\, modern requirements are exposing the consequences of an industrial system that can take years to translate needs into manufactured capability\, struggle to expand production when demands change\, and it is highly dependent on complex supply chains. \nThe Velocity Summit will convene senior leaders from across North Carolina and the national defense ecosystem\, including top representatives from advanced manufacturing\, aerospace and maritime industry\, logistics and supply chain\, the U.S. military and federal government\, public policy\, academia and research\, workforce development\, technology\, and economic development.  \nThe Velocity Summit will focus on a fundamental question: what would have to change for the United States to become dramatically faster at turning a military need into manufactured capability at scale\, and how can North Carolina lead the way? Participants will examine the entire industrial pathway\, including where time is lost between a requirement and a production-ready design; how shipyards\, aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers can expand throughput; how manufacturers can accommodate engineering changes without resetting lengthy processes; how smaller machine shops and component suppliers can enter programs faster; and how new manufacturing technologies can transition into production.  \nDiscussions at the Velocity Summit will address production issues\, supply chain resilience\, workforce development\, advanced manufacturing technologies\, and strategies to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base. The Velocity Summit will spotlight North Carolina’s manufacturing\, military\, research\, and logistics capabilities and how they can be leveraged to accelerate defense manufacturing and support national security objectives.  \nWhen. November 17\, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.  \nWhere. Cape Fear Community College\nUnion Station Conference Center\, Room 508\n502 N Front Street Wilmington\, NC 28401  \nParking Information \nAgenda.  \nKeynote Remarks.  \n\nLieutenant General (Retired) Christopher O. Mohan\, Former Commanding General\, US Army Materiel Command\nSecretary Elaine Marshall\, North Carolina Secretary of State\n\nWhy attend? Gain insight into challenges faced by US national security including strengthening the defense industrial base\, manufacturing capacity\, and speed  \n\nConnect with senior leaders from industry\, military\, government\, academia\, and workforce development \nExplore opportunities to support defense programs in aerospace\, maritime\, advanced manufacturing\, logistics\, and emerging technologies \nEngage in discussions focused on solutions to production\, manufacturing\, supply chain challenges\, and workforce needs \nLearn how North Carolina’s manufacturing\, research\, logistics\, and military assets can help enhance US defense readiness \n\nWho should attend?   \n\nManufacturers and defense contractors \nAerospace\, maritime\, and logistics professionals \nMilitary and government leaders \nTechnology and innovation companies \nAcademia\, research\, and workforce development organizations \nEconomic development professionals \nOrganizations interested in supporting U.S. defense readiness and national security initiatives\n\nREGISTER\nACCOMMODATIONS.  In accordance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, the North Carolina Military Business Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require special accommodations\, please contact Courtney Smedick (courtney@ncmbc.us) two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/velocity-summit/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T103000
DTSTAMP:20261001T131535Z
CREATED:20251110T145545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T131535Z
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SUMMARY:Textiles and Tactical Equipment 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 2\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \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: Jessica Reilly Shields\, Deputy Director – Small Business Office\, DLA Troop Support. Learn valuable insights for textile vendors seeing to do business with DLA. Attendees will be introduced to DLA’s Small Business and Clothing & Textiles Supplier Pathways resources and other tools for success.\nBusiness Spotlight: Stephen Sharp\, Vice President of Fiber Innovation and Facilities Development at Gaston College. Sharp is a veteran textile innovator driving advanced manufacturing\, research\, and defense-focused fiber technologies through FutureTEX and Gaston College.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Textiles and Tactical Equipment Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/textiles-and-tactical-equipment-industry-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T103000
DTSTAMP:20261008T182630Z
CREATED:20261008T182150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T182630Z
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SUMMARY:From Innovation to National Security: Understanding the OTA Pathway
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a technology that could solve a national security problem but unsure of how to get it in front of the right government organization\, find funding\, or navigate the path from prototype to commercialization? \nJoin the NCMBC for this training that will demystify the federal innovation ecosystem and show North Carolina companies\, researchers\, startups\, and technology developers how Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) can provide a faster\, more flexible pathway to develop and demonstrate new capabilities. \nWhen. Thursday\, December 3 from 9:00 – 10:30 \nWhere. Online \nYou’ll learn how Partnership Intermediaries\, Public-Private Partnerships\, Consortiums\, and government organizations work together and\, most importantly\, where your company fits in the process. \nYou’ll leave with a practical roadmap for moving from innovation to opportunity to funded prototype to national security capability. \nDuring this session\, you will learn: \n\nWhere to find opportunities\nHow relationships and consortiums can open doors\nWhat an OTA  funds\nHow the prototype process works\nWhat it can take to transition a successful prototype toward production and commercialization\n\nWhether you are new to working with the federal government or already have experience\, this training will help you understand the pathway\, avoid common dead ends\, and identify the next step for your technology. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/from-innovation-to-national-security-understanding-the-ota-pathway/
LOCATION:OK
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SUMMARY:Combat Systems 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 8\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \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: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Combat Systems Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/combat-systems-quarterly-industry-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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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 10\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \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: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Medical Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/medical-quarterly-industry-forum-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Small Business Outreach Event in Jacksonville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:When. 10 December 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 with general information on upcoming opportunities.\nEffective employment of artificial intelligence in business.\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 preregister. \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-in-jacksonville-nc/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Office of US Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit on April 20-22\, 2027 in Wilmington\, North Carolina. \nWHEN.\nApril 20-22\, 2027 \nWHERE.\nWilmington Convention Center\n515 Nutt Street\nWilmington\, NC 28401 \nThere is a parking lot attached to the Wilmington Convention Center.  If the Wilmington Convention Center parking deck is full additional parking is available in the PPD deck (on Front Street\, Brunswick Street and 2nd Street) which utilizes the Text2Pay station in the lobby.  Additional parking can be found at the River Place Parking deck\, located on Grace Street (14 Grace Street) and Water Street\, about 3 blocks from the venue\, next to the Cotton Exchange. On-street parking is also available. \nPURPOSE.  “The Summit” brings together over 850+ representatives of the Corps of Engineers\, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command\, Fort Bragg\, Marine Corps Installations East\, Seymour Johnson AFB\, other Army\, Air Force\, Navy and Marine Corps installations\, US Coast Guard\, Department of Veterans Affairs\, General Services Administration\, other federal agencies\, general and specialty contractors\, designers and construction suppliers from throughout the Southeast of the United States. \nATTENDANCE. Attendance is encouraged for: \n\nGeneral and specialty contractors\nDesign firms\nConstruction supply firms\nCompanies that provide facility-support contracts\nCurrent federal contractors seeking partners and suppliers\n\nWHY ATTEND THE SUMMIT? \n\nThe Summit is the premier\, best-established and most-recognized federal construction event in the Southeast– businesses who are already engaged or want to perform in the federal market need to be there!\n“Program and Requirements Dialogues” address future projects and acquisition strategies\, contractor experiences\, teaming and supplier opportunities and other issues related to acquisition and execution of projects at military bases and government throughout the Southeast.  These sessions also include information on federal opportunities in environmental engineering and remediation\, energy and horizontal infrastructure (including roads and intersections\, water\, wastewater\, natural gas and other utilities)\nOther Summit sessions address critical and timely topics\, including supplier\, service contract and public-private opportunities\, small business programs and utilization\, budget impacts\, contracting processes and pre- and post-award legal issues for federal contractors\nSummit networking and trade show activities allow businesses to market their services and products to over 800+ general contractors\, specialty contractors\, engineers\, architects and suppliers\nIn addition\, Summit networking opportunities include a golf event hosted and organized by the Cape Fear Post of the Society of American Military Engineers  and an evening Summit Social at the Aloft in downtown Wilmington.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/southeast-region-federal-construction-infrastructure-environmental-summit/
LOCATION:OK
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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