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SUMMARY:Military-Veteran Career Networking Event & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join AH4NC and VBH for a Military-Veteran Career Networking Event & Happy Hour on Friday\, Oct 7 in advance of the Wake Forest vs Army Football Game \nConnecting Military\, Veterans\, and Spouses with Veteran Friendly Companies \n\n30 veteran-friendly companies expected\nLawrence Joel Memorial Coliseum (LJVM) at Wake Forest University\nNetworking begins at 1:00p\, Happy Hour from 4:00-6:00p\nInterested companies contact Aaron Harper by email: aharper@veteransbridgehome.org\nMiltary\, Veterans\, and Spouses register at: https://tinyurl.com/V2V-Networking\n\nMake it a Weekend!!  \n\nFree Football Tickets for Event Registrants and their families for Oct 8 WFU vs. Army game! (200 tickets available\, first come – first served)\nArmy Tailgate! If you are going to the game\, join the tailgate. Register at: https://sallyport.westpointaog.org/networks/events/86446\nCarolina Classic Fair! Great activity for families\, same parking lot as football game and LJVM Coliseum. https://carolinaclassicfair.com\n\nMilitary-Veteran Career Networking Event & Happy Hour\nRegistered Companies (as of 31 August 2022) \n* ABB\n* Advance Auto Parts\n* Amazon\n* Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist\n* Bank of America\n* Caliber Collision\n* Coca Cola Bottling Consolidated\n* Cone Health\n* Cook & Boardman Group\n* EMCOR Companies of the Carolinas\n* FedEx Ground\n* Guilford County Sheriff’s Office\n* Home Depot\n* Horizon Strategies\n* Lincoln Financial\n* Lockheed Martin Corporation\n* Lowes\n* NC Department of Safety\n* Novant Health\n* Patterson Pope\n* Pep Boys\n* Pepsico\n* Prior Service Recruiters (Guard/Reserve)\n* Proctor & Gamble\n* Rhoworld\n* Spectrum\n* Truist\n* USAA\n* Volvo Group Truck Operations\n* Wells Fargo
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/military-veteran-career-networking-event-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Lawrence Joel Memorial Coliseum (LJVM)\, Wake Forest University\, Winston-Salem\, NC
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SUMMARY:Legal Considerations for Business Startups (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\nIn this seminar business owners will learn the following: • What is required to legally start a business • LLC\, S and C Corp\, non-profits vs sole proprietor • Franchising from the franchisee and franchisor perspective • Operating Agreements and why they are important • Overview of trademarks and copyright law \nSpeaker(s): Nancy Guyton\, Attorney Law Firm Carolinas \nCo-Sponsor(s): Law Firm Carolinas \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\n\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/legal-considerations-for-business-startups-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000
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SUMMARY:MindSpark Live! Five Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nMaking the decision to become an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for everyone. It takes hard work\, grit\, and determination and can sometimes leave you confused and overwhelmed. At times it can feel like you are taking steps backward\, but success as an entrepreneur isn’t linear. This session will discuss 5 important steps to discovering if turning your passion into a business is right for you. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): TenBiz \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/mindspark-live-five-things-you-should-know-before-starting-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 5 Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\nMaking the decision to become an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for everyone. It takes hard work\, grit\, and determination and can sometimes leave you confused and overwhelmed. At times it can feel like you are taking steps backward\, but success as an entrepreneur isn’t linear. This session will discuss 5 important steps to discovering if turning your passion into a business is right for you. \nSpeaker(s): tenBiz\, Inc. \nPre-registration required. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\n\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-5-things-you-should-know-before-starting-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000
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SUMMARY:Charting a Path to Success for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nBUSINESS BASICS CERTIFICATE SEMINARS Please note these seminars can be taken as standalone or those who take all with Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center will be awarded a certificate of completion. The Business Basics Curriculum consists of: Discovering Your Unique Position\, The Keys to a Winning Small Business Plan\, Finding the Money for Your Small Business\, and Charting a Path to Success for Your Small Business. All applicable seminars are held online in September and early October 2022 and are facilitated with Martin Brossman. \n\nDeveloped by Martin Brossman and Jeanne Munoz Developing an effective marketing plan. We will show you how to build a dynamic digital marketing campaign that is aligned with your goals and ground game. Learn what it takes to make your plan integrated\, accountable and sustainable over time as you optimize your online presence. This class will include an overview of social media platforms and resources for capturing\, curating\, creating\, and managing content that keeps your business top of mind to the customers you can serve the best. \nSpeaker(s): Martin Brossman \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\n\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/charting-a-path-to-success-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:INAUGURAL CONTRACTOR’S COLLEGE
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural contractor’s college classes are designed to engage diverse contractors in doing business with the university’s capital project expansions. Topics will include Introduction to Samet & McFarland\, Prequalification Process\, Bidding & Estimating\, Managing for Success\, Mitigating Risk\, Growing Financial Literacy\, Levering Technology\, and Business Development & Networking. \nTHE CONTRACTOR’S COLLEGE WILL BE HELD AT THE FAYETTEVILLE-CUMBERLAND REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL & BUSINESS HUB.  \nClasses will be held on the following dates\, starting at 4:30pm: October 4\, 11\, and 18\, 2022 \nGraduation will be on November 4\, 2022. \nTo apply for the Inaugural Contractors  College please complete the following application:  REGISTER  Deadline to apply is September 28\, 2022 (extended from original September 21 deadline) \nSpace is limited to 15 firms for this session of the contractor’s college. You will be notified if your firm is selected to attend. \nFor more details please contact: \nJonathan Best\njbest@sametcorp.com\n919-664-3779 \nTamara Bryant\ntcbryant@uncfsu.edu\n910-672-1107
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/inaugural-contractors-college/
LOCATION:Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneurial & Business Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T120000
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SUMMARY:Market Research: Finding your Customer for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Excellent for start-ups and a great refresher for existing small businesses! Discover how to analyze your market potential and identify potential customers by using free and reliable information resources\, including demographic information\, marketing forecasts\, and social media. How to Find Your Customers shows you ways to find vital information about your market without paying for high-priced market research. The information in this workshop is organized to help you fit it neatly into your overall business and marketing plan. \nSpeaker(s): Wanda Bennett\, Work on Wonderful LLC \nFee: No Cost \n\n\n\n\nPhone: 252-638-1166\nEmail: sbc@cravencc.edu\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/market-research-finding-your-customer-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Craven Community College Bosch AMC Bldg.\, Room 102\, 800 College Ct.\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T183000
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nUnderstand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up\, financing\, and marketing as well as important information about legal issues\, licensing\, zoning\, operations\, and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business. \n\nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\n\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/how-to-start-a-business/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T150638Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Monday: For-Profit: B-Corps
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nB Corps represent a movement of entrepreneurs who are proud of their companies’ positive impact\, whether it’s improving the livelihoods of their workers\, strengthening their community ties\, or revolutionizing current environmental practices. Over 100 thousand companies around the world are using the B Impact Assessment\, a free\, confidential online tool to measure their governance practices as well as their impact on their employees\, community\, environment and customers. \nOver 5 thousand companies have achieved B Corp certification\, demonstrating the highest standards when it comes to social and environmental responsibility. In this webinar\, you will learn why it’s increasingly important for companies to measure and demonstrate their impact\, what B Corporation certification is all about\, how you can complete the B Impact Assessment and best practices among B Corps in North Carolina and beyond to help you build a more innovative\, engaged\, competitive and impactful business. \n\nSpeaker(s): Jessica Yinka Thomas \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\n\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/mission-monday-for-profit-b-corps/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Coffee Call – September’s Focus is Battlefield Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday\, September 30\, 2022\, @ 0800-1000 ET In-Person & virtual hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call (TEAMS Link Below) as we wrap up a month of Battlefield Innovation. \nEvery Friday\, 0900 Eastern\, grab your Coffee\, bring your ideas\, and join the NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Community for an open\, informal\, virtual “Coffee Call” to address your concerns and ideas regarding Innovation\, Technology\, and commensurate Leadership challenges.  Learn about Federal technology requirements and business opportunities.  Network virtually over a cup of Coffee and connect with like-minded people.  Learn how your innovation and technology can be applied to solve national security problems. \nTopic: Battlefield Innovation \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Stephen Lee\, Senior Scientist\, U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) \nLocation: RTI International | 3040 E Cornwallis Rd\, Morrisville\, NC 27709\, United States \nPlease register no later than Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022\, at 12 pm/noon EST for the In-Person Coffee Call at RTI International using the Eventbrite registration LINK.  Eventbrite will state that the event is virtual\, however those who wish to attend in person\, please use the following link to assist RTI with the headcount. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/deftech-coffee-call-tickets-184998514537 \nDennis McGurk will follow up with those who register for the “In-Person” session with RTI facility access instructions. \nIf you are Not attending In-Person\, there is no need to register.  The link for all Coffee Calls this year is the same (link at the bottom).  Thank you\, and we look forward to joining you at RTI International | Research Institute \nShow up early at 7:30 am for breakfast if you want\, or at 0800 for the DEFTECH Early Bird or at the 0830 Opps Update to join the DEFTECH Team as we review current federal technology opportunities. \n*Note: The link is the same as the Coffee Call.* \n**Note: If you have a topic that you would like to present or recommend\, please let us know at deftech@ncmbc.us** \nGuest Speaker BIO: Dr. Stephen Lee\, Senior Scientist\, U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) \nDr. Stephen Lee is currently serving as the U.S. Army Research Office Senior Scientist for Interdisciplinary Science\, which includes planning and developing the future vision of basic research for the Army Research Office while maintaining an active research program. The position involves the coordination of the individual extramural programs within the Army Research Office with the needs of the Soldier and Army intramural laboratories. \nDr. Lee received a Bachelor of Science from Millsaps College\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, in Chemistry and Biology and a Doctorate of Philosophy from Emory University in Physical Organic Chemistry. At Emory University\, his research included the synthesis and characterization of novel self-assembling nanostructures\, such as micelles and vesicles. Specifically\, his research in manipulating and chemical characterization giant unilamellar vesicles is ground-breaking research bridging the macroscopic and nanoscale research areas. \nDr. Lee was also a Chateaubriand Fellow at the Université Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg\, France\, studying the origin of life chemistry. His work in Strasbourg included the isolation and characterization of novel amphiphilic molecules that might have been primitive precursors to the cell membranes found in all living organisms. He is an adjunct chemistry faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, working with Professor Michel Gagne in the department of chemistry. Previously\, Dr. Lee was an adjunct faculty member at Duke University. \nDr. Lee has served previously as the ARL Chief Scientist and the ARO Chief Scientist over his career. His work at the Army Research Office includes basic research directed towards hazardous materials management\, including studies in decontamination\, detection\, and protection. He coordinates and manages the research programs in the Army focused on basic and applied research needs for Military Working Dogs (MWDs). He led the Army S&T Enterprise with his research for Military Working Dogs and biomimicry in this role. The MWD research includes science and technology to supplement the capability of the canine as well as veterinary needs and overall conditioning.   Dr. Lee has been involved in the fielding and transitioning many technologies and capabilities to the Soldier\, including decontaminants\, detectors and sensors\, field protection equipment\, and general gear. \nHe has been awarded the Army’s Greatest Invention twice for his work in the development of sensors. In 2008\, Dr. Lee was awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award from the U.S. Jaycees and\, in 2011\, a Presidential Rank Meritorious Award. \nDr. Lee has given talks on innovation and transition\, transition to the Soldier and commercial market\, needs of the Soldier in S&T\, chemical and biological defense including decon\, detection and protection\, nanotechnology\, working with the Army\, Military Working Dog research\, and explosives detection. He also has given talks on wildlife security\, conservation\, and protection. \nAdditional Links: \nArmy Research Office – DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory \nResearchTriangle Park\, NC 27709-2211. Physical Address. U.S.ArmyResearchOffice. 800 ParkOfficeDrive. Durham\, NC 27703. \nOffice Locations | RTI\nhttps://www.rti.org/office-locations\nHeadquartered in Research Triangle Park\, North Carolina\, we maintain offices in the United States and throughout the world. \nConnection Instructions: \nDEFTECH Coffee Call 2022 \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 980-296-2533\,\,321842980#  United States\, Charlotte \nPhone Conference ID: 321 842 980#
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-coffee-call-septembers-focus-is-battlefield-innovation/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Seller for the Small Business Owner (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tax Planning\nThis webinar will assist online sellers that are “engaged in business” in North Carolina. Areas of discussion within the webinar will include: sellers with a physical presence in N.C.\, remote sales to N.C.\, marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers as well as applying for a N.C. Sales and Use Tax Account ID\, if necessary. \nSpeaker(s): NCDOR \nThis webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you’ve never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step\, utilizing the same First Name\, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don’t have any technical issues. \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/online-seller-for-the-small-business-owner-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T203000
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CREATED:20220901T194111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T153156Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Entrepreneurial Mindset Course (4 Classes)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nIce House Entrepreneurship Program\nThis proven\, award-winning program has helped launch thousands of businesses. Is your’s next? \nThe Ice House Entrepreneurial Mindset consists of 4 sessions on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This course begins Wednesday\, September 28th and is completed on Wednesday October 19th. \nClasses will be held online through Zoom. There is no charge for attendees and all materials can be downloaded for free. You must pre-register to attend. \nIf you’ve had an idea for a business but never got started\, or if you want to reboot your existing company with innovations\, this course will help you obtain an entrepreneur’s mindset and provide the framework for achieving your goals. \n\nWhat is the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program?\nAn entrepreneurial mindset is a way of thinking and acting that can empower anyone to succeed\, whether they start a business or not. \n\nYou will learn from experienced real world entrepreneurs!\nDrawing from eight core concepts\, participants learn directly from the firsthand experience of real-world entrepreneurs who share their knowledge and experience throughout the course. Participants who complete this course will learn to: \n\nIdentify and evaluate opportunities that others overlook\nTransform a simple idea into a sustainable success\nEmbrace an entrepreneurial mindset as a life-skill\nIdentify and overcome self-limiting beliefs\nInteract with local entrepreneurs for essential guidance and support\n\nSign up once to attend all 4 sessions today!\n\nSpeaker(s): Kent Hill\, Director of FTCC Small Business Center Candy Sugarman\, Counselor of FTCC Small Business Center \nPlease complete the webinar platform registration for this course at the link provided. \nFee: No Cost \nEntrepreneurial course of 4 classes \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/ice-house-entrepreneurial-mindset-course-4-classes/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064037
CREATED:20220923T205608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T211312Z
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SUMMARY:Contracting Opportunities Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session on upcoming contracting opportunities at the university\, local\, and city government. \n\nBy Veterans Business Outreach Center @ FSU\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/contracting-opportunities-information-session/
LOCATION:Fayetteville State University\, 1073 Murchison Road\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T153102Z
UID:616-1664355600-1664361000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:EntreGrow: Building Your Commercial Enterprise on a Solid Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n· Destination Mastery- vision\, mission\, culture and how they are used · Time Mastery- how to best manage your most valuable resource · Financial Mastery- understanding your numbers · Delivery Mastery- supply\, quality\, service\, making it easy for customers to buy \nSpeaker(s): Beverly Kiser-Nutt \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/entregrow-building-your-commercial-enterprise-on-a-solid-foundation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
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UID:279-1664323200-1664582399@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Defense Contractor Academy
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to host a three-part Defense Contractor Academy – For Small Businesses Engaged in Contracting from September 28-30\, 2022. \nThe Defense Contractor Academy (DCA) offers intermediate-level instruction to existing small business defense contractors to provide the tools needed to grow the federal portion of their business portfolio. \nPart 1: September 28\, 0900-1645. Part 1\, constructed as a business development focused day\, will take a deeper dive into federal contract opportunities and discuss how a business should respond to different notice types; review non-traditional opportunity types including non-competitive and limited-competition acquisitions (OTAs\, Ability One\, GSA\, IDIQ\, MATOC\, MACC\, etc.); demonstrate data sources available to better know your respective industry and competition; and explore available resources (FPDS\, SAM.gov\, MatchForce.org) to identify buyers\, competitors\, and contract opportunities. \nAgenda: \n9:00 AM–11:15 AM – Opening Remarks\, Administrative Comments\, Government Contract Opportunities and Contractor Responses\n11:15 AM–11:30 AM – Break\n11:30 AM-12:30 PM – Leveraging Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Acquisitions and Sources of Supply\n12:30 PM–1:00 PM – Break\n1:00 PM-2:00 PM – Critical Data for Success as a Defense Contractor\n2:00 PM-3:00 PM – Technology Resources\n3:00 PM-3:15 PM – Break\n3:15 PM-4:45 PM – Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military\, and Prime Contractors (including capabilities statements\, the All-Small program\, SDVOSB\, and new HUBZone requirements) \nPart 2: September 29\, 0900-1700. Part 2 is constructed as a cybersecurity and financial focused day. We will start the morning with an overview on the importance of cybersecurity requirements for federal contractors to help defend our nation’s security. Next\, presenters will focus on financial-related topics including cost estimating\, developing pricing proposals\, financing government contracts\, cost accounting standards\, and contract audits. \nAgenda: \n9:00 AM-10:30 AM – Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and Defense Contractor Requirements (CMMC 2.0)\n10:30 AM-12:30 PM – Cost Estimating and Developing Pricing Proposals\n12:30 PM-1:30 PM – Break\n1:30 PM-2:50 PM – Financing Government Contracts\n2:50 PM-3:00 PM – Break\n3:00 PM-5:00 PM – Cost Accounting Standards and Contract Audits \nPart 3: September 30\, 0900-1530. Part 3\, constructed as a legal focused day\, will cover several topics ranging from teaming; joint ventures; mentor-protégé programs and limitations on subcontracting; human resource considerations and labor laws related to federal contracts; debriefings; protests; and contract administration issues. \nAgenda: \n9:00 AM-11:00 AM – Teaming Arrangements\, Joint Ventures\, Mentor-Protégé Programs\, and Limitations on Subcontracting\n11:00 AM-11:10 AM – Break\n11:10 AM-1:10 PM – HR Considerations and Labor Laws Related to Executing Contracts\n1:10 PM-1:30 PM – Break\n1:30 PM-3:30 PM – Debriefings\, Protests\, and Contract Administration Issues \n\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nRegister for Part 1 on September 28: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=580420056\nRegister for Part 2 on September 29: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=590420079\nRegister for Part 3 on September 30: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=580420058
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SUMMARY:Dynamite Marketing On A Firecracker Budget For Small Business-Online
DESCRIPTION:There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing On A Firecracker Budget For Small Business you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers. \nSpeaker(s): Mike Collins \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dynamite-marketing-on-a-firecracker-budget-for-small-business-online/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Small Business The Right Way
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\nThis seminar will show how to determine what licenses and permits you need\, how to satisfy IRS requirements\, what records you need to keep and legal structures. \nSpeaker(s): Bob Moore \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/how-to-start-a-small-business-the-right-way/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:YOUR SMALL BUSINESS TAXES – ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Gain a solid understanding of taxes required for small business owners and develop the best tax strategy for your business. Become familiar with the latest tax forms and procedures for both state and federal taxes. Discover how everyday business decisions can have tax implications that can affect your bottom line. This seminar is important for both new and experienced business owners. \nSpeaker(s): Alicia Herrin of Sarah Anything\, L.L.C. \nThis will be a live webinar presented through Zoom. Meeting and access information for this webinar will be available to you upon registration. After registering you will be directed to a webpage that will allow you to reserve your spot within Zoom. After reserving your spot\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We highly recommend logging-in to this meeting at least five minutes prior to the start time (6:00 PM). \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/your-small-business-taxes-online/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T193000
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UID:610-1664301600-1664307000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Money Management: How to Register Your Business & Plan for Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nThe structure of a small business affects taxation\, legal and financial liability as well as decision-making. Before selecting a small business structure\, you should understand each structure and it’s unique legal and tax consequences. \nThis weminar will review the various structures a business can take (sole proprietorship\, partnership\, corporation\, limited liability company\, etc.) the advantages and disadvantages of each one\, and the basic steps needed to start each type. \n\nSpeaker(s): Jess McLamb \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/money-management-how-to-register-your-business-plan-for-taxes-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T163000
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UID:606-1664290800-1664296200@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:How To Complete Form E585 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tax Planning\nThis webinar will help qualifying nonprofits better understand the proper procedure for requesting a sales and use tax refund. Participants will focus on the process for completing the Nonprofit and Governmental Entity Claim for Refund of State and County Sales and Use Taxes. \nSpeaker(s): NCDOR \nThis webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you’ve never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step\, utilizing the same First Name\, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don’t have any technical issues. \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/how-to-complete-form-e585-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T170000
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CREATED:20220830T154718Z
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UID:490-1664267400-1664298000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:2022 NORTH CAROLINA DEFENSE SUMMIT (NCDS)
DESCRIPTION:Greetings on behalf of Secretary Walter E. Gaskin\, Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (NCDMVA) and Chairman Rodney Anderson\, North Carolina Military Affairs Commission (NCMAC). \nYou are invited to participate in the 2022 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS)\, September 27\, 2022 in Raleigh\, NC. The Inaugural Summit presents “best practices” in advancing North Carolina as the most military\, Veteran and defense industry friendly state in the nation. \nThe NCDMVA and NCMAC\, in partnership with the Association of Defense Communities (ADC)\, will be conducting the NCDS. \nThe summit has three objectives: \n1. Advocate for individual\, community & installation resilience. \n2. Build installation and military host-community partnerships. \n3. Coordinate installation\, defense sector\, education\, research. \nSAVE THE DATE – SEPTEMBER 27\, 2022 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2022-north-carolina-defense-summit-ncds/
LOCATION:Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley\, 4500 Marriott Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27612
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T193000
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UID:577-1664258400-1664307000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Money Management: How to Register Your Business & Plan for Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nThe structure of a small business affects taxation\, legal and financial liability as well as decision-making. Before selecting a small business structure\, you should understand each structure and it’s unique legal and tax consequences. \nThis weminar will review the various structures a business can take (sole proprietorship\, partnership\, corporation\, limited liability company\, etc.) the advantages and disadvantages of each one\, and the basic steps needed to start each type. \n\nSpeaker(s): Jess McLamb \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\n\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/money-management-how-to-register-your-business-plan-for-taxes/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:DEFENSE INNOVATION: AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND LESSONS FOR THE FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:Featuring LTG (Ret) Daniel Bolger\, Warfighter & Historian \nWHEN. September 15\, 2022 from 1000-1130 \nWHERE. First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC  27709 \nHOSTED BY:\nThe North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)\nThe North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\nFirst Flight Venture Center (FFVC) \nPURPOSE.  As technologies change\, so do the tools and tactics of warfighting.  Consider that only 30 years ago there were three dimensions of war:  ground\, sea and air.  Today we add cyber\, space\, and the information environment plus incredible commercial technologies readily available to our adversaries.  The past often provides insights for the future and this certainly applies to technology development and acquisition for defense.   This forum will explore these lessons and its applicability to the future. \nATTENDANCE. Attendance is encouraged for: \n\nAll innovators\, technologists\, and those interested in understanding and possibly contributing to our national defense.\nThose in the Innovation Ecosystem:  commercial\, private\, public-private partnerships\, academia\, investors\, DoD and other government personnel with interest in defense.\nThe curious.\n\nWHY ATTEND? \n\nLearn more about the defense market\nExpand your understanding of the strategic and operational impact of defense technologies\nAsk your questions and hear from others in the audience\n\nREGISTRATION. This is a free in-person event. Attendance will be limited to 40 personnel. Registration will close once registration reaches capacity. There is no virtual option for this event.  To register\, click here.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/defense-innovation-an-historical-perspective-and-lessons-for-the-future/
LOCATION:First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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UID:277-1662940800-1663113599@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Selling to the Government for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to host a two-part Selling to the Government for Your Small Business webinar. \nPart 1: September 12\, 2022 from 0900-1430.  \nBusinesses that are interested in pursuing the federal government marketplace or would like a refresher should attend this two-part series. Part 1 will provide an introduction to doing business with the federal government and will cover the following topics (and more): levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products; construction\, engineering\, and non-personal services; socio-economic small business programs; registering as a federal contractor; identifying agencies that buy and competitors that sell your products or services to the government; locating\, identifying\, and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources\, including MatchForce.org\, available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina. \nAgenda: \n9:00 AM-10:30 AM – Introduction to Federal Contracting\n10:30 AM–10:45 AM – Break\n10:45 AM-11:45 AM – Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org\n11:45 AM–1:00 PM – Break\n1:00 PM-2:30 PM – Market Research – Who Buys What You Sell and How to Research Your Competition \nPart 2: September 13\, 2022 from 0900-1245.  \nBusinesses that are interested in pursuing the federal government marketplace or would like a refresher should attend this two-part series. Part 2 will focus on real-world tips\, tricks\, tools\, and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. Techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors\, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities\, will also be covered. Additionally\, Part 2 will discuss the steps to take as you go through the administrative process to determine if the General Services Administration (GSA) is a good fit for your business and to provide a competitive advantage once you get on schedule. (GSA manages federal property and provides contracting options for government agencies.) \nAgenda: \n9:00 AM-10:30 AM – Effectively Presenting your Business to the Government\, Military\, and Prime Contractors\n10:30 AM-10:45 AM – Break\n10:45 AM-12:45 PM – General Services Administration: Is It Right for Your Business? \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  \nRegister for Part 1: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=580420048\nRegister for Part 2: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=580420049
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