BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCMBC - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NCMBC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncmbc.us X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NCMBC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230611T155033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T155110Z UID:2254-1688122800-1688128200@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Department of Homeland Security: Program Management Administrative Clerical and Services III (PACTS-III) Webinar DESCRIPTION:DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES III (PACTS-III) – GET READY TO BID!\nDescription: NCMBC staff will break down the DHS PACTS III IDIQ with specific strategies on what your company can do to be fully ready to bid. We will provide capture tips and best practices to navigate through a scorecard-based IDIQ proposal. Join the webinar to learn and network with potential teaming members on the call. \nWho should attend: Companies who want to do business with DHS and don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to win a spot on DHS’s 10-year\, $5.6B IDIQ. \nDate: June 30\, 11 AM – Virtual via Zoom \nPresented by: Reena Bhatia and Moderated by: Daniel Quinn. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/department-of-homeland-security-program-management-administrative-clerical-and-services-iii-pacts-iii-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Homepage Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/ncmbclogo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230203T180411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T193721Z UID:1765-1687946400-1687951800@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business DESCRIPTION:ACTIVE: Contract Opportunity \nNotice ID: 2023WWTDFSB \nRelated Notice \nDepartment/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE \nSub-tier: DEPT OF THE NAVY \nMajor Command: NAVSEA \nSub Command: NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER \nOffice: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER \nGeneral Information  \nContract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated) \n\nAll Dates/Times are: (UTC-08:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME\, LOS ANGELES\, USA\nUpdated Published Date: Jan 27\, 2023 11:20 am PST\nOriginal Published Date: Dec 16\, 2022 03:00 pm PST\nUpdated Response Date: Dec 19\, 2023 05:00 pm PST\nOriginal Response Date: Dec 19\, 2023 05:00 pm PST\nInactive Policy: 15 days after response date\nUpdated Inactive Date:\nOriginal Inactive Date:\nInitiative:\n\nNone\n\n\n\nClassification \n\nOriginal Set Aside:\nProduct Service Code:\nNAICS Code:\nPlace of Performance:\n\nDescriptionView Changes \nWednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division\, Keyport.  Industry will learn about the types of supplies and service contract opportunities\, set-aside opportunities\, and how to do business with NUWC Keyport.   Hear from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS/IMF) Deputy for Small Business\, Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Northwest Tech Bridge\, and other NAVSEA Small Business Deputies (if available). \nThis monthly event will be both in-person and virtual on the dates listed below. \nDates: February 22\, 2023; March 29\, 2023; April 26\, 2023; May 31 2023; June 28\, 2023; July 19\, 2023; August 30\, 2023; September 27\, 2023; October 25\, 2023; November 29\, 2023; December 20\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am \nLocation: (In-Person and Virtual) \nIn person location: \nThe Vibe Coworks \n19225 8th Ave NE \nSuite 201 \nPoulsbo\, WA. 98370 \nVirtual: Microsoft Teams \nWho: Best suites companies with the following NAICS Codes: \n334511 (SEARCH\, DETECTION\, NAVIGATION\, GUIDANCE\, AERONAUTICAL\, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING) \n541330 (ENGINEERING SERVICES) \n336611 (SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING) \n334419 (OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING) \n541614 (PROCESS\, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION\, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES) \n541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES) \n541511 (CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES) \n511210 (SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS) \n332710 (MACHINE SHOPS) \n335314 (RELAY AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MANUFACTURING) \n811310 (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIV AND ELECTRONIC) AND MAINTENANCE \nThe above NAICS codes are not all inclusive. \nPlease note\, Meetings are subject to cancellation or changing. \nTo register\, send an email to the POC’s listed with the following information: Company name\, CAGE Code\, top NAICS Code(s)\, individual(s) who will be attending email address\, which month(s) you would like to attend\, if you will be attending virtually or in-person\, and attach a capability statement.  Please note\, due to space limitations\, in-person will be first come first serve\, and only one person from your company may attend (unless space is available).  Those that will be attending virtually will receive a link to the event in a separate email. \nAttachments/Links \nNo attachments or links have been added to this opportunity. \nContact Information \nContracting Office Address \n\nDIVISION KEYPORT NWCF 610 DOWELL STREET\nKEYPORT \, WA 98345-7610\nUSA\n\nPrimary Point of Contact \n\nDavid Walz\n   david.e.walz.civ@us.navy.mil\n\nSecondary Point of Contact \n\nJuliet Roske\n   juliet.r.roske.civ@us.navy.mil URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/naval-undersea-warfare-center-wednesday-with-the-deputy-for-small-business-5/ LOCATION:Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams\, 3030 Hoskins Road\, Levan Hall Conference Room\,\, Fort Sill\, OK\, 73503 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/522D6C62-B556-4B76-9E50-B5C965170C42_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230610T204151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T204352Z UID:2246-1687860000-1687874400@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Expanding Care for Our Veterans: VA Health Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances DESCRIPTION:The PACT Act\, signed into law in August 2022\, expands health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits\, Agent Orange and other toxic substances. It provides generations of veterans – and their survivors – with the care and benefits they’ve earned. As a result\, North Carolina’s expansive military and veteran communities are significantly affected by the PACT Act. \nThe act is expected to bring an additional 3.5 million veterans into the US Department of Veterans Affairs care\, which will require an emphasis on modernization\, development and expansion of information technology systems. It will also require expanding claims processing for newly eligible veterans. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis live event will explore implementation efforts of the PACT Act and regional impacts of the legislation. It will also look deeper into how North Carolina businesses can support program rollout.  URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/expanding-care-for-our-veterans-va-health-care-and-benefits-for-veterans-exposed-to-toxic-substances/ LOCATION:SAS Executive Briefing Center\, Cary\, NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/./404527B5-02EC-4BC8-857F-A5833FC66E3E.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230328T162346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T162346Z UID:2053-1687766400-1687971600@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:SAME Savannah Annual Program Review June 26-28\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Creating the Future\nJoin us for:  \n\nGolf \nReception at Top Deck \nSmall Business Showcase \nTechnical Sessions \nSouth Atlantic Division’s District Briefings \n\nLocation: Marriott Riverfront 100 General McIntosh Blvd.\, Savannah 31401  \nQuestions:  \nSally Riker@loweengineers.com 678-362-4257  \nGwennette.parker@gmail.com 912-704-3526  \nStay tuned to our Post web site: https://classic.same.org/savannah URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/same-savannah-annual-program-review-june-26-28-2023/ LOCATION:Marriott Riverfront\, 100 Generak McIntosh Blvd.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/E65462B0-97FD-4FEC-ABF7-437A42517A1C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230424T154836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T171549Z UID:2116-1687433400-1687440600@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:INSIDER PERSPECTIVES ON CMMC: A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH CYBERSECURITY LEADERS DESCRIPTION:The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the unified standard for implementing cybersecurity across the Department of Defense supply chain. It is intended to help reduce the risk of compromise of the sensitive data that exists within the supply chain. \nJoin us for an exciting and informative panel discussion with some of the most knowledgeable experts in the field of cybersecurity and compliance. During this event\, you will learn about the latest updates on CMMC\, its implications for businesses\, and how to prepare for it. \nOur panel discussion will cover a wide range of topics\, including: \n\nHow to achieve CMMC compliance\nThe impact of CMMC compliance on the supply chain\nThe benefits of utilizing a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) as part of the compliance process\n\nOur panelists bring a wealth of experience from various industries\, including government contracting\, education\, and more. They will share their knowledge and provide valuable guidance on how to navigate the CMMC maze. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with our panelists\, who will provide their real-world experiences and insights into CMMC compliance. \nBy attending this event\, you will gain a deeper understanding of CMMC and its requirements\, as well as the strategies for achieving compliance. You will leave with actionable insights that you can apply to your organization\, whether you are a prime contractor\, subcontractor\, or supplier in the defense industrial base. \nSpace is limited for this event\, so register now.  REGISTER HERE \nAbout the Presenters: \nPanelist – Reena Bhatia\, Federal Business Development\, North Carolina Military Business Center\nReena Bhatia joined North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) Business Development Team in January 2023. Reena is responsible for identifying lucrative federal contract opportunities and assisting businesses with understanding government solicitations\, how to prepare winning proposals and to successfully execute federal contracts. \nPrior to joining the team\, Reena worked 28 years supporting government contractors in business growth strategy\, business development\, capture management and proposal solutioning. Reena has also supported commercial companies within the United States\, Middle East and in the APAC region. Reena brings extensive experience helping companies do business with the federal government within the United States and overseas. \nReena holds a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Maryland College Park and is an Alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program – National Cohort 7. \nPanelist: Tyler Booker\, Director of Advisory Services\, Tego\nTyler has over five years of experience in IT risk management and assessment. Tyler has worked with Greg Manson to help build out the security service offerings of both a Raleigh-based and national MSP prior to moving to Tego. Given the experience working for a national MSP\, Tyler gained expertise in a multitude of different industries ranging from healthcare and biopharmaceuticals to manufacturing and banking. This gives him a wealth of knowledge in dealing with regulations and frameworks such as HIPAA and fast-growing CMMC for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base. Tyler is both a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). He is also a CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP). \nModerator – Greg Manson\, VP of Advisory Services\, Tego\nFollowing an 18-year career in senior IT management positions across healthcare\, medical device and the pharmaceutical industries\, Greg transitioned to build the Security\, Audit and Compliance department for a popular Raleigh-based MSP. He moved on to do the same for a national MSP\, servicing clients in all regions of the U.S. Those experiences exposed Greg to a broad spectrum of regulations\, compliance initiatives and the gritty world of fighting threat actors. His primary career objective is to help customers reduce risk to their IT systems and data. Greg brings a wealth of security\, audit\, and compliance experience to Tego including identifying risk through assessment and mitigation\, providing systems security management\, internal audit and governance solutions\, leading SOC 2\, Type 2 attestation and ISO 27001 certification initiatives and managing client CMMC\, PCI\, HIPAA\, SOX\, GDPR and CCPA programs. \nGreg is an ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). He recently became a CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner allowing Tego to become a CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization positioning us to assist our many customers in the Defense Industrial Base navigate the strict requirements of the Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS). \nPanelist – Ferd Irizarry\, Principal/Senior Advisor\, JMH Consulting\nBrigadier General Ferdinand “Ferd” Irizarry served in the United States military for 36 years and retired in August 2015. Since leaving military service\, he has focused on the defense industrial base. Currently\, he is a principal and senior advisor with JMH Group – a DC-based consulting company. Besides consulting\, he has been the Senior Mentor for planning and executing brigade theater-level military Command Post Exercises. He is also the Chairman of the Patriot Foundation – a non-profit that disperses millions of dollars in scholarships for the education of severely wounded members of the armed forces and their dependents. Before retiring\, he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff\, G-3/5/7 United States Army Reserve Command and Chief\, Readiness\, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve. In this capacity\, he was responsible for ensuring the operational readiness and deployment of the 210k-member US Army Reserve and its multibillion-dollar operating budget. \nBesides his professional military education\, he holds a MA in Public Administration from Golden Gate University. In addition to the Patriot Foundation\, he is a founding member/Treasurer of the Special Warfare Museum Foundation. He is a member of the Small Business Association Veteran Owned Business policy sub-committee\, Defense Alliance of North Carolina\, North Carolina Veterans Business Association\, Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Board\, and the Military Affairs Council. \nPanelist – Laura Rodgers\, Director\, NC Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence\nLaura works with the member education institutions and industry to develop programs to support cybersecurity in North Carolina. She is also the Director of Cybersecurity Practice in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University\, acting as the technical liaison between industry\, government agencies\, the Secure Computing Institute\, and NC-PaCE. \nPrior to joining NC State\, Rodgers was the Sr. Cyber Compliance Manager for the North Carolina Military Business Center\, where she helped defense contractors develop cybersecurity compliance programs. \nShe has held a variety of positions in the defense industry\, including with Lockheed Martin’s MX and Titan Missile Programs and General Dynamics Information Technology’s urban training programs. \nMs. Rodgers holds a B.S in Accounting and an MBA from Oklahoma State University. She is a certified Data Privacy and Protection Specialist and is working toward a CMMC Certified Professional certification. URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/insider-perspectives-on-cmmc-a-panel-discussion-with-cybersecurity-leaders/ LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, 410 Glenwood Avenue #100\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/ACE7058A-2267-4363-AFE9-E27B2180D7EF_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230118T180634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T180634Z UID:1641-1687419000-1687453200@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management for Contractors Class DESCRIPTION:This course is required by both the Army Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for contractors doing business aboard military installations. The CQM program covers the following topics: what is CQM\, Contractor and Government Responsibilities\, Quality Management Planning\, the Contractor’s QC Plan\, the Governments QA Plan\, the Pre-Construction Meeting\, the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting\, Submittals\, the Three Phases of Control\, Testing\, Documentation\, and Certification by the QC Manager that all procedures were done in accordance with the P&S.  Upon successful completion of this class\, a QC Certificate of Completion is awarded. \nRe-certification is required every 5 years. \nClass Hours: 7:30-5:00 \nLocation: James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg.\, Room 104 B/C \n(unless otherwise stated) \nCost: $301.00 (includes materials) \nCall Carla Gavre @ 910-938-6302 or email gavrec@coastalcarolina.edu or\, Continuing Education at 910-938-6294 or email   coned@coastalcarolina.edu for information on registering for this class. \nPlease note: \nThere are no fee exceptions for this class.   No refunds or transfers of dates or students are allowed for this class.  In the event the class is canceled by the institution (Coastal) a refund or a transfer of dates shall be granted. URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/construction-quality-management-for-contractors-class-8/ LOCATION:James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg.\, Room 104 B/C\, Coastal Carolina Community College ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/F00F8FAE-F782-4C62-A4B9-A6E7DDCB5C02_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20220921T195803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T195803Z UID:1058-1687338000-1687343400@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\nJanuary 25\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nJune 21\, 2023 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-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Homepage Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/220427-M-FD141-1406M-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230227T153840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T153840Z UID:1924-1687075200-1687626000@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:SAME CAMPS: STEM ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CAMP DESCRIPTION:SAME-USMC Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune\, NC \nJune 18-24\, 2023 \nApplication Deadline: March 15\, 2023 \nThe SAME – US Marine Corps camp is geared toward students interested in pursuing engineering related studies in college or a service academy and is built on the steps professionals encounter when working with a client to deliver sound installation and facilities related products. \nCampers live\, eat and complete activities as a squad of 10\, under the guidance of a uniformed service member and two STEM related working professionals. Berthing is provided in Marine Corps barracks\, meals are taken at galleys or in the field\, and instruction is conducted at various sites aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. \nBASIC APPLICATION CRITERIA: • At least 15 years of age: Rising Sophomore\, Junior\, or Senior • Would like a minimum 3.2 GPA • U.S. Citizen • On track to attend college for a STEM degree • Physically fit and able to provide proof of medical insurance. Demonstrated leadership characteristics through participation in extra-curricular activities\, sports\, and/or community activities. • Please see the requirements for each individual camp. \nCOST: Registration fee for the camp is $800 (Army Camp is $100) . This total cost includes lodging\, meals\, materials\, instruction\, and mentoring. Once selected for a camp\, campers must submit half of the registration fee to hold their spot. Sponsorships for the other half of the amount (or more) may be available from SAME Posts. Sponsorships are not absolutely guaranteed\, and if not sponsored\, you may have to pay the full fee. \nTO APPLY: Visit www.same.org/camps. To begin the camp application\, you must create an account in Open Water. This is a competitive process and students are selected by the sponsoring Posts. \nFOR MORE CAMP INFORMATION\, CONTACT: Erin Ingersoll\, Camp Registrar\, at erini@meetingvisions.net URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/same-camps-stem-engineering-construction-camp/ LOCATION:Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune\, Jacksonville\, NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/E65462B0-97FD-4FEC-ABF7-437A42517A1C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230301T193651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T193651Z UID:1956-1686646800-1686654000@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:SBA Small Business Federal Certification Webinars DESCRIPTION:Did you know last year the federal government purchased 600 billion dollars’ worth of goods and services from small businesses? Every year the federal government aims to utilize small businesses for at least 23% of its overall spending. \nCome join the North Carolina District Office on the second Tuesday of every month to learn about the SBA’s contracting certification programs and gain a competitive edge to sell to the federal government. We will discuss the benefits of the 8(a)\, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)\, HUBZone\, and Veteran Small Business (VetCert) certifications. Eligibility and how to apply will also be covered. \nPlease note: training will take place 9-11am ET and will not be recorded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sba-small-business-federal-certification-webinars-4/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/logo_sba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230615 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20220822T113617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T154813Z UID:278-1686614400-1686787199@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Medical\, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register\, visit: https://mbb.ncmbc.us \nThe Office of Senator Thom Tillis\, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical\, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina on June 13-14\, 2023. \nHOSTED BY: \n\nOffice of United States Senator Richard Burr\nOffice of United States Senator Thom Tillis\nNorth Carolina Military Business Center\nNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center\n\nSYMPOSIUM PARTNERS. \n\nUNC System\nNorth Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)\nNorth Carolina Center for Optimizing Military Performance (NC-COMP)\nDefense Alliance of North Carolina\n\nWHEN.  June 13-14\, 2023\, In-person \nWHERE.  University of North Carolina\, The Friday Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27517 \nDirections and Map \n\nHalf-day Pre-symposium\, hosted at the NC Biotechnology Center (15 TW Alexander Drive\, Durham\, NC 27709).  To participate\, you must registered as a MBB participant for June 14th. A new half-day pre-symposium on June 13\, 12:30-4:30 pm in the afternoon at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will focus on the truths and myths of Department of Defense (DoD) funding. Sessions will include introductions from NC Partners who strengthen the defense sector\, company success stories working with the DoD/military/other government agencies\, and an introduction to DoD funding. \n\nMedical Support to the Warfighter\, will connect businesses in North Carolina with military and other federal agencies that require or purchase medical supplies\, equipment\, devices\, pharmaceuticals\, medical information technology and medical services.  Representatives from the Departments of Defense\, Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services\, their prime vendors and major contractors – from national commands and from bases\, commands and facilities in North Carolina – will highlight current technology or resource gaps and needs\, future requirements and procurement processes to supply military and federal medical facilities and agencies.  All medical-related businesses in North Carolina – large or small\, prime contractors\, subcontractors\, suppliers\, manufacturers and service providers – will benefit from briefings on military requirements\, procurement processes and supplier qualifications\, from informal networking with buyers and users\, and from exhibiting or viewing demonstrations of the latest medical technologies designed to support America’s warfighters. \nThe Biomedical and Biodefense Support to the Warfighter track will feature sessions on biodefense preparedness; research & development funding and collaboration to create novel military medical solutions; and human performance. URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/lorem-ipsum-dolor-3/ LOCATION:University of North Carolina\, The Friday Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States CATEGORIES:Homepage Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/help-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230425T135746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T135812Z UID:2129-1685534400-1685539800@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:EMPLOYER LUNCH & LEARN BEST PRACTICES FOR RECRUITING AND RETAINING VETERANS MILITARY SPOUSES+ DESCRIPTION:Learn best practices from companies with a successful track record of recruiting & retaining veterans and military spouses.\nPanelist companies: Truist\, Walsingham Group\, Aramark\, TCDI\nFree to Attend – Lunch is Provided \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/employer-lunch-learn-best-practices-for-recruiting-and-retaining-veterans-military-spouses/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/D44B2CD3-E463-4308-836B-76DCA8A2FFEF.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230203T180204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T180204Z UID:1763-1685527200-1685532600@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business DESCRIPTION:ACTIVE: Contract Opportunity \nNotice ID: 2023WWTDFSB \nRelated Notice \nDepartment/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE \nSub-tier: DEPT OF THE NAVY \nMajor Command: NAVSEA \nSub Command: NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER \nOffice: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER \nGeneral Information  \nContract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated) \n\nAll Dates/Times are: (UTC-08:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME\, LOS ANGELES\, USA\nUpdated Published Date: Jan 27\, 2023 11:20 am PST\nOriginal Published Date: Dec 16\, 2022 03:00 pm PST\nUpdated Response Date: Dec 19\, 2023 05:00 pm PST\nOriginal Response Date: Dec 19\, 2023 05:00 pm PST\nInactive Policy: 15 days after response date\nUpdated Inactive Date:\nOriginal Inactive Date:\nInitiative:\n\nNone\n\n\n\nClassification \n\nOriginal Set Aside:\nProduct Service Code:\nNAICS Code:\nPlace of Performance:\n\nDescriptionView Changes \nWednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division\, Keyport.  Industry will learn about the types of supplies and service contract opportunities\, set-aside opportunities\, and how to do business with NUWC Keyport.   Hear from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS/IMF) Deputy for Small Business\, Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Northwest Tech Bridge\, and other NAVSEA Small Business Deputies (if available). \nThis monthly event will be both in-person and virtual on the dates listed below. \nDates: February 22\, 2023; March 29\, 2023; April 26\, 2023; May 31 2023; June 28\, 2023; July 19\, 2023; August 30\, 2023; September 27\, 2023; October 25\, 2023; November 29\, 2023; December 20\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am \nLocation: (In-Person and Virtual) \nIn person location: \nThe Vibe Coworks \n19225 8th Ave NE \nSuite 201 \nPoulsbo\, WA. 98370 \nVirtual: Microsoft Teams \nWho: Best suites companies with the following NAICS Codes: \n334511 (SEARCH\, DETECTION\, NAVIGATION\, GUIDANCE\, AERONAUTICAL\, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING) \n541330 (ENGINEERING SERVICES) \n336611 (SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING) \n334419 (OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING) \n541614 (PROCESS\, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION\, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES) \n541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES) \n541511 (CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES) \n511210 (SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS) \n332710 (MACHINE SHOPS) \n335314 (RELAY AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MANUFACTURING) \n811310 (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIV AND ELECTRONIC) AND MAINTENANCE \nThe above NAICS codes are not all inclusive. \nPlease note\, Meetings are subject to cancellation or changing. \nTo register\, send an email to the POC’s listed with the following information: Company name\, CAGE Code\, top NAICS Code(s)\, individual(s) who will be attending email address\, which month(s) you would like to attend\, if you will be attending virtually or in-person\, and attach a capability statement.  Please note\, due to space limitations\, in-person will be first come first serve\, and only one person from your company may attend (unless space is available).  Those that will be attending virtually will receive a link to the event in a separate email. \nAttachments/Links \nNo attachments or links have been added to this opportunity. \nContact Information \nContracting Office Address \n\nDIVISION KEYPORT NWCF 610 DOWELL STREET\nKEYPORT \, WA 98345-7610\nUSA\n\nPrimary Point of Contact \n\nDavid Walz\n   david.e.walz.civ@us.navy.mil\n\nSecondary Point of Contact \n\nJuliet Roske\n   juliet.r.roske.civ@us.navy.mil URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/naval-undersea-warfare-center-wednesday-with-the-deputy-for-small-business-4/ LOCATION:Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams\, 3030 Hoskins Road\, Levan Hall Conference Room\,\, Fort Sill\, OK\, 73503 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/522D6C62-B556-4B76-9E50-B5C965170C42_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230426T190027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T190304Z UID:2142-1685005200-1685037600@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Accelerate Economic Equity Summit + Opportunity Fair DESCRIPTION:Description\nPresented in partnership with East Greensboro NOW and Asheboro-Randolph Chamber of Commerce. \nThe Accelerate Economic Equity Summit + Opportunity Fair will be held on Thursday\, May 25th\, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. \nThe purpose of this event is to educate the business community about the importance of purposeful\, targeted Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts and to expose ethnic minority-owned firms in the region to contract opportunities with large companies\, public institutions\, and municipalities. \nBeginning at 9AM\, the Economic Equity Summit portion of Accelerate will consist of speakers and panels regarding the current state of EDI in our community\, barriers to economic equity\, and best practices for EDI initiatives. There will be a plated luncheon from 11:30 AM– 1 PM anchored by featured speaker Kevin J. Price\, President & CEO of the National Institute of Minority Economic Development. \nThe Minority Business Opportunity Fair will be held from 3 – 6PM. Companies with contracting opportunities and/or supplier diversity goals can sponsor a booth at the Fair. Attendance at the Fair will be open to local firms. The goal of the Minority Business Opportunity Fair is mutually-beneficial relationships between minority-owned businesses and regional anchor institutions. There will also be business resources\, breakout sessions\, and strategic networking. \nWe are excited to invite your organization to be a sponsor of this important event. Depending on your current needs and resources\, we have several opportunities to engage. \nAs a sponsor of Accelerate\, you will meet and partner with minority-owned firms in our region\, engage in vital discussions about EDI\, and be part of a broader acceleration toward economic equity. \nTickets to the Economic Equity Summit and Luncheon are available for members @ $75 and non-members @ $100.  The Minority Business Opportunity Fair is open to the public at no charge. \nSponsorships are available for the entire event. URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/accelerate-economic-equity-summit-opportunity-fair/ LOCATION:Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/5CFF5BAB-D46F-499F-8CED-1E95B4392876.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230516T174156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T174848Z UID:2175-1684924200-1684931400@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:GSA-OSDBU Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) - Virtual Event DESCRIPTION:This event will be a partnership with Public Building Services (PBS) and Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) to discuss upcoming opportunities\, types of procurements and GSA purchases as well as general small business related matters and The Tools Available for You will focus on helping small business owners understand how to use the GSA Forecasting Tool and the best utilization for day-to-day operations.\n\n\n“Meet The Buyers” \nPresented by: GSA’s Region 4’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Discover how the GSA’s programs operate to benefit both government buyers and vendors. This event celebrates our Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) socio-economic month and 8(a) firms. \nSession Details: This event will be a partnership with Public Building Services (PBS) and Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) to discuss upcoming opportunities\, types of procurements and GSA  purchases as well as general small business related matters and The Tools Available for You will focus on helping small business owners understand how to use the GSA Forecasting Tool and the best utilization for day-to-day operations. \nAdditional information covered in this session: \n\nUpcoming federal contract opportunities (Live Demo of Acquisition Gateway tool)\nKey contacts regarding upcoming projects and opportunities\nGeneral questions\, answers\, and resources for small business owners\n\nDon’t miss out on this important webinar! \nRegister Today! URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/gsa-osdbu-small-disadvantaged-business-sdb-virtual-event/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/4FB7FE42-8FD1-4E18-B4F5-6A07463B15DD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230329T205821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T205821Z UID:2070-1684832400-1684837800@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with SBA Guaranteed Contract Bonds DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business get bonded for projects up to $10 million! Come join the SBA’s North Car-olina District Office to learn more about the Surety Bond Guarantee Program. This presentation is targeted for companies with: \n• Limited or no bonding experience \n• Difficulty qualifying for bonding \n• The desire to increase current bond limits \nAn SBA Underwriting Marketing Specialist\, and an Industry Surety Bond Agent will be presenting this special SBA Surety Bonding information.  \nLearn how your business can benefit from federal contracting!  \nTuesday\, May 23 \,2023  \n9:00 – 10:30 a.m. ET  \nLocation: Online Webinar  \nREGISTER HERE  \nA link will be emailed to you after registration  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/grow-your-business-with-sba-guaranteed-contract-bonds/ LOCATION:Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/logo_sba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20220822T113632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T182447Z UID:276-1684800000-1684972799@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTEX) Summit DESCRIPTION:For more information or to register\, visit: https://fedtex.ncmbc.us.\nThe Office of Senator Thom Tillis\, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office are pleased to host the Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTEX) Summit. \nWHEN.  May 23-24\, 2023 \nWHERE.\nNorth Carolina State University – McKimmon Conference Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, North Carolina 27606 \nSUMMIT PARTNERS. \n\nDefense Alliance of North Carolina\neTextileCommunications.com\nNorth Carolina Textile Technology Center at Gaston College\nManufacturing Solutions Center at Catawba Valley Community College\nManufacturing & Textile Innovation Network\nNorth Carolina Defense Industry Diversification Initiative (NCDIDI)\nNational Council of Textile Organizations\nSouthern Textile Association\n\nABOUT THE EVENT. The FEDTEX Summit connects US Department of Defense and federal agency clothing and textiles\, individual equipment and organizational equipment buyers and requirements officials with manufacturing\, supply chain\, research and development\, testing\, workforce development and academic resources from across the southeast United States.  All manufacturers of textile-based clothing\, footwear\, equipment and textile-based soldier systems – and their supply chain\, workforce\, R&D and supporting resources – should attend this Summit. URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/lorem-ipsum-dolor-5/ LOCATION:North Carolina State University – McKimmon Conference Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States CATEGORIES:Homepage Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/Gear5.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230501T152610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T152724Z UID:2152-1684404000-1684411200@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Contested Logistics: Future Trends and Challenges DESCRIPTION:Contested Logistics: Future Trends and Challenges\nMay 18\, 2023\, * Research Triangle Park\, North Carolina * \nFeaturing: Major General James (Jim) Hodge\, USA (Ret) and Major General Kenneth (Ken) Dowd\, USA (Ret) \nWHEN: Thursday\, May 18\, 2023\, from 10 am – 12 noon \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:  The dramatic advances in computing\, information\, sensors\, and weapons and the proliferation of previously sensitive technologies pose significant logistics challenges for our nation’s forces.  How will our warfighters be resupplied and receive medical care in a fight with a peer competitor?  What lessons can we learn from Afghanistan\, Iraq\, and Ukraine?  What technologies can help ensure our nation’s success?   This forum will explore these issues and their applicability to future conflicts. \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 interested in defense.\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 attendance.\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. \nREGISTRATION LINK: https://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=197604 \nMajor General James (Jim) Hodge\, USA (Ret) \nJim Hodge retired from the United States Army at the rank of Major General with over thirty-four years of service.  He commanded at Brigade and Senior Mission Commander levels and has directed strategic transportation operations on a global scale.  He last served as the Commanding General of the Army’s Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) and the Sustainment Center of Excellence at Fort Lee\, Virginia and prior to that he commanded the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command\, Scott Air Force Base\, Illinois.  Following his retirement from active duty\, Jim worked for Exelis Mission Systems as the Senior Operations Coordinator for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Services\, and was President of the Institute for Defense and Business\, an education and research non-profit\, located in Chapel Hill\, NC. Jim has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy\, as well as Master’s Degrees in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College\, and Systems Management from the University of Southern California. \nMajor General Kenneth (Ken) Dowd\, USA (Ret) \nArmy Major General Kenneth S. Dowd retired after 35 years of Service. His last position was as the Director of Logistics Operations for the Defense Logistics Agency\, similar to the role of a chief operating officer. In this position\, he oversaw a $44B budget\, directed a 26\,000 person work force\, and oversaw global logistics support for all military forces. Prior to assuming that position\, he served as Commanding General\, 1st Theater Sustainment Command\, Camp Arifjan\, Kuwait. At the 1st TSC\, he commanded 18\,000 personnel stationed throughout the Middle East and Fort Bragg\, NC. As part of his responsibilities\, he oversaw the equipment drawdown of U.S. Military forces from Iraq. His team also developed the current logistics structure being used to remove equipment from Afghanistan. His joint assignments include Logistics Plans Officer\, United States Atlantic Command\, Norfolk\, VA\, and Director\, Logistics\, Engineering and Security Assistance\, U.S. Pacific Command\, Camp H.M. Smith\, Hawaii. He also served as the Director for Logistics\, U.S. Central Command\, MacDill Air Force Base\, FL.  MG Dowd attended the University of the Cumberland’s in Williamsburg Kentucky.  He is currently the Senior Account Executive at Cherokee Federal. \n  \nAbout NC DEFTECH: North Carolina Defense Technology (DEFTECH) Transition Office is a component of the North Carolina Military Business Center.  DEFTECH connects the NC Innovation Ecosystem (NCIE) (businesses\, universities\, community colleges\, public/private partnerships\, investors\, and North Carolina military bases) with emerging and urgent technology requirements across the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to provide optimum solutions for our country’s most pressing defense\, health\, first responder\, and law enforcement needs. \nDEFTECH Mission: DEFTECH enables the NC Innovation Ecosystem to address complex national security problems. \nDEFTECH Vision: North Carolina is the “The Frontline of the Future\,”supporting the Nation’s defense and homeland security to provide technological overmatch in a changing Joint and Multi-Domain operational environment. URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/contested-logistics-future-trends-and-challenges/ LOCATION:First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States CATEGORIES:Homepage Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/97EA8876-55BE-4BA1-823D-EB9EE0C4DE5B_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T101500 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230424T181436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T181436Z UID:2123-1684400400-1684404900@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with The Hon. Andrew Hunter Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology\, and Logistics DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fireside chat with The Honorable Andrew Hunter\, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology\, and Logistics. Mr. Hunter is responsible for and oversees all Air Force research\, development\, and acquisition activities. He will be speaking about his priorities in the FY24 budget submission that is under consideration on Capitol Hill\, the performance of current Air Force acquisition programs\, as well as the sustainment and replenishment of munitions. Join us in person at our Arlington Mason Square campus or virtually. \nREGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground Information \n\n“Up our game”: The Pentagon’s 3 strategies to shore up munitions stockpiles\, Ashley Roque\, Breaking Defense\, March 22\, 2023\nDepartment of the Air Force 2024 Budget Proposal Invests in Modernization\, Transformation\, Air Force\, March 13\, 2023\nAir Force President’s Budget FY24\, Air Force\, Financial Management & Comptroller\nBUDGET 2024: Air Force Budget Continues Divest to Invest Strategy\, NDIA\, National Defense\, March 14\, 2023\nR&D Tops Procurement in Air Force’s 2024 Budget Proposal\, Defense One\, Audrey Decker\, March 13\, 2023\n\nSpeakers\nTake a look at our speakers scheduled for this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Hunter\nAssistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition\, Technology and Logistics\n\nView Profile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry McGinn\nExecutive Director\nBaroni Center for Government Contracting\n\nView Profile URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/fireside-chat-with-the-hon-andrew-hunter-assistant-secretary-of-the-air-force-for-acquisition-technology-and-logistics/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/7F3B470C-CEFF-4C98-9A31-04C52DBD21E3_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230106T212648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T212648Z UID:1576-1684395000-1684429200@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management for Contractors Class DESCRIPTION:This course is required by both the Army Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for contractors doing business aboard military installations. The CQM program covers the following topics: what is CQM\, Contractor and Government Responsibilities\, Quality Management Planning\, the Contractor’s QC Plan\, the Governments QA Plan\, the Pre-Construction Meeting\, the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting\, Submittals\, the Three Phases of Control\, Testing\, Documentation\, and Certification by the QC Manager that all procedures were done in accordance with the P&S.  Upon successful completion of this class\, a QC Certificate of Completion is awarded. \nRe-certification is required every 5 years. \nClass Hours: 7:30-5:00 \nLocation: James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg.\, Room 104 B/C \n(unless otherwise stated) \nCost: $301.00 (includes materials) \n\nCall Carla Gavre @ 910-938-6302 or email gavrec@coastalcarolina.edu or\, Continuing Education at 910-938-6294 or email   coned@coastalcarolina.edu for information on registering for this class. \nPlease note: \nThere are no fee exceptions for this class.   No refunds or transfers of dates or students are allowed for this class.  In the event the class is canceled by the institution (Coastal) a refund or a transfer of dates shall be granted. URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/construction-quality-management-for-contractors-class-7/ LOCATION:James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg.\, Room 104 A/B/C ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/F00F8FAE-F782-4C62-A4B9-A6E7DDCB5C02_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230512T161548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T161548Z UID:2168-1683878400-1683910800@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM (JULY 25) DESCRIPTION:DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM (JULY 25)\n\nCOMING SOON.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second annual Defense Technology Summit (DTS) is hosted by Senator Thom Tillis\, Senator Ted Budd\, Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC)\, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office. The DTS is held in conjunction with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Warfighter Summit and Exposition on July 26-27 in Fayetteville\, North Carolina. \nThe DTS will highlight the advanced technology needs of major military commands in North Carolina and of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the correlating capabilities of the innovation ecosystem in North Carolina and the southeast.  The DTS will establish a dialogue and partnerships between industry\, academia and government to address the future technology needs of America’s warfighters. \nWhy participate:  \n\na single day\, a single location to meet and interact with government\, academia\, and industry innovators\nan opportunity to spend the following day with major defense contractors attending the AUSA Summit & Expo\nlearn what others are doing that may help provide solutions to your organization’s gaps/problems\nexpand your connections with the North Carolina Innovation Ecosystem\n\nWhen.  July 25\, 2023  (The DTS on July 25 is held in conjunction with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Warfighter Summit and Exposition on July 26-27 in Fayetteville\, North Carolina.) \n\nWhere.\nFayetteville Technical Community College\nTony Rand Student Center\, Multi-Purpose Room (building #7)\n2201 Hull Road\, Fayetteville\, NC \nCampus Map.  Parking is available in parking lots: 4\, 6\, 10. View campus map. \n\nNETWORKING SOCIAL (JULY 26)\n\nTICKETS FOR THE NETWORKING SOCIAL ARE NOW CLOSED.\nA networking social for the Defense Technology Symposium and AUSA Warfighter Summit & Exposition attendees on July 26th at the Segra Stadium in Fayetteville\, North Carolina. \nTickets are $50/pp which includes admission to the game\, Woodpecker Party Deck access/seating and a picnic buffet \nFor full networking social information\, visit: https://defense.ncmbc.us/networking-social/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: the above registration does not include registration for the AUSA Warfighter Summit and Exposition. \n\n\n\n\n\nAUSA WARFIGHTER SUMMIT AND EXPOSITION (JULY 26-27)\n\nTo register for the AUSA Warfighter Summit and Exposition in Fayetteville\, North Carolina on July 27-28\, visit: https://meetings.ausa.org/warfighter/ \n  URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/defense-technology-symposium-july-25/ LOCATION:Fayetteville Technical Community College\, Tony Rand Student Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/ncmbclogo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230301T193243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T193243Z UID:1954-1683622800-1683630000@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:SBA Small Business Federal Certification Webinars DESCRIPTION:Did you know last year the federal government purchased 600 billion dollars’ worth of goods and services from small businesses? Every year the federal government aims to utilize small businesses for at least 23% of its overall spending. \nCome join the North Carolina District Office on the second Tuesday of every month to learn about the SBA’s contracting certification programs and gain a competitive edge to sell to the federal government. We will discuss the benefits of the 8(a)\, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)\, HUBZone\, and Veteran Small Business (VetCert) certifications. Eligibility and how to apply will also be covered. \nPlease note: training will take place 9-11am ET and will not be recorded. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sba-small-business-federal-certification-webinars-3/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/logo_sba.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230106T202731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T202731Z UID:1568-1683532800-1683824400@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:SOF Week 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) Foundation (GSOF) is truly honored and excited to co-sponsor the newly envisioned “SOF Week” with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe former Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) was a successful annual program for USSOCOM. Its expansion into “SOF Week” beginning in 2023 will build on that success by unifying the geographically\, operationally\, and Service dispersed SOF enterprise and offering a variety of programs for its many stakeholders and supporters. \nGSOF is uniquely positioned to execute this vision as the only professional association serving the entire international SOF community. It has planned and produced SOF-specific symposiums in the U.S. and Europe since 2015 and possesses a vast network including Allied and Partner Nations\, as well the GSOF Advisory Council of former senior SOF leaders and supporters worldwide. Also\, by partnering with Clarion Events\, a premier global exhibition organizer\, our team will lend its joint expertise to deliver on USSOCOM’s objectives and host a world-class inaugural “SOF Week” in May 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will be in-person/virtual.  SOF Week is the expansion and rebranding of the annual SOCOM Industry Conference.  SOF Week will reflect USSOCOM’s interests bringing together its community for industry collaboration\, professional development\, internal networking\, spouse associations\, benevolent associations and international partnerships.  Lastly\, this is a non-International Special Operations Force (ISOF) conference year. \nUSSOCOM with its Co-Sponsor\, Global SOF Foundation\, will host several major events during SOF Week: \n\n\n\nIndustry Conference (Formerly known as SOFIC)\nMultiple SOF Panels and Fireside Chats\nSOF Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner\nSenior Spouse Conference\nSenior Enlisted Symposium (T)\nRetired SOF Senior Leaders Conference (RSSL)\nSOF for Life Transition Seminar\n\n\n\nPlease visit www.sofweek.org for additional information. URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sof-week-2023/ LOCATION:Tampa Convention Center\, Tampa\, Florida ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/FAEB44BB-8161-4C6B-AE1D-96D9EDAADBFC_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230501T163700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T163700Z UID:2155-1683277200-1683280800@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:DEFTECH Coffee Call: Special Operations Innovation Needs and Gaps (Unclass) DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday\, May 5\, 2023\, @ 0900-1030 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call – where discussion trumps powerpoint  (TEAMS Link Below) \nTopic:  Special Operations Innovation Needs and Gaps  \nGuest Speaker: \nMr. Tom Earnhardt serves in the Force Development Directorate at the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is the senior civilian for Technology and Information Warfare\, and he partners closely with J5 (Futures)\, J8 (Resources) and JSOC units to pursue\, evaluate\, experiment and field bold technological initiatives aimed toward increasing SOF and US advantages over our adversaries. Tom and his Directorate maintain the “Top X Gaps List” which serves to prioritize gaps the Command needs to address to perform its mission.  JSOC prepares assigned\, attached\, and augmentation forces\, and when directed\, conducts special operations against threats to protect the Homeland and U.S. interests abroad. This “no fail” mission is complicated by complex global challenges presented by adversaries in an ever-evolving\, technology-dependent environment. Prior to his civilian career\, Tom completed 26+ years of enlisted and commissioned service in the US Army where he served in conventional and SOF formations\, and he relies daily on those experiences and relationships to prepare future SOF formations for the challenges ahead. \n2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call: \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer\, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 286 586 268 492 \nPasscode: SG3mYd \nDownload Teams  | Join on the web \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 980-296-2533\,\,849190916#    United States\, Charlotte \nPhone Conference ID: 849 190 916# \nWebsite: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzE1OTRlYzgtMWFmNC00YzNkLThkY2UtODFlYjZhMTM4NWEz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c0495bcc-6df9-4950-8d49-b5f874ab28f0%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229d3523b2-835a-4474-83f0-b634bb0850a7%22%7d \nQuestions or assistance\, contact:\nNorth Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)   \n \nDennis Lewis\nlewisd@ncmbc.us\n703-217-3127 \nBob Burton\nburtonr@ncmbc.us\n910-824-9609 URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-coffee-call-special-operations-innovation-needs-and-gaps-unclass/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/97EA8876-55BE-4BA1-823D-EB9EE0C4DE5B_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230426T185209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T185209Z UID:2136-1683221400-1683226800@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Business Promotion 101: A Crash Course In How To Work The Room! DESCRIPTION:EAST GREENSBORO NOW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREENSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE \nLearn How To: \n\nPROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AT EXPOS\nDEVELOP AN ELEVATOR PITCH\nMARKET WITH CONFIDENCE\nDEVELOP A CAPABILITY STATEMENT\n\nFREE to small business owners!\n35 Seats Available! \nGuest Sneaker:\nShayla Sharpe\, Sharpe Pursuits\, Inc \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/business-promotion-101-a-crash-course-in-how-to-work-the-room/ LOCATION:The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship\, 1451 S. Elm-Eugene Street\, Greensboro\, Nc\, 27406 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/77136F72-9B1E-4BD0-9225-27F72DE2C6FD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230203T201219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T201219Z UID:1785-1682928000-1682960400@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Virtual AOC Design and Construction Sector Industry Day (May 1\, 2023) DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nThe Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting a Virtual Design and Construction Sector Industry Day on Monday\, May 1\, 2023. This event is designed to provide information about doing business with the AOC. The Virtual Industry Day is free and open to any businesses who are interested in contracting opportunities (and subcontracting opportunities). Advance reservation is required. Please e-mail submittals@aoc.gov with your name\, company\, phone number\, email by April 28\, 2023\, if you would like to attend. \nThe AOC is responsible for the maintenance\, operation\, development\, and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land Capitol Hill. \nThe AOC is seeking businesses that provide products or services that will help maintain and repair the buildings\, building structures and grounds of the U.S. Capitol complex. The NAICS subsectors for the products and services include\, but are not limited to: \n23\, Construction \n54\, Professional\, Scientific and Technical Services \nPrimary Point of Contact\n\n\nDesign & Construction Acquisition Branch \nsubmittals@aoc.gov URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/virtual-aoc-design-and-construction-sector-industry-day-may-1-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/85E1757E-1C11-42A1-A91A-A946A6334EBF.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230425T191707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T191834Z UID:2132-1682668800-1682676000@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:DEFTECH Coffee Call | BARDA and ARPA-H DESCRIPTION:DEFTECH Coffee Call   \nJoin us this Friday\, April 28\, 2023\, @ 0800-1000 ET In-Person & virtual hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call \n(Coffee & donuts for the In-Person session or see TEAMS Link Below) \nTopic:  BARDA and ARPA-H:  What are they\, and why should we care? \nLocation:  NC Biotech Center\, 15 TW Alexander Dr\, Durham\, NC 27709 \nPlease Register if you plan to attend In-Person \nRegistration for the In-Person Coffee Call Friday April 28\, 2023\, 8 am – 10 am @ the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech Center). \nSpeakers: \nMary Beth Thomas\, Ph.D. \nMary Beth Thomas is the senior vice president\, science and business development\, at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. Prior to this role\, she was vice president of NCBiotech’s Emerging Sector Development program.\nAs senior vice president\, she is responsible for the Center’s Emerging Company Development (ECD) and Science and Technology Development (SciTech) teams\, as well as the Information Technology and Life Science Intelligence teams. The ECD and SciTech units administer NCBiotech’s loan and grant programs. She also co-leads NCBiotech’s Focused Initiatives Team (FIT).  FIT works to identify and prioritize emerging opportunities that leverage assets and resources to deliver high-impact solutions for North Carolina. Thomas also oversees the Center’s biodefense/biosecurity and precision health initiatives.\nBefore joining NCBiotech in 2008\, Thomas served as the statewide director of technology commercialization with the Small Business and Technology Development Center in Raleigh. Before that\, she was the assistant director of the neurosensory program at Tranzyme Pharma in Research Triangle Park. She also served as an assistant director of the neuroprotection program at Cogent Neuroscience in Durham.\nThomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biotechnology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (New York)\, a doctorate in developmental biology from the University of Cincinnati and served as a postdoctoral fellow with the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University. \nEmil Runge\, Director of Programs\, First Flight Venture Center\nEmil Runge has the phenomenal pleasure of getting to work with entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners on an array of efforts to improve the probability of success of early-stage science startups. He leads the First Flight BARDA DRIVe Accelerator focused on national health security\, facilitates Propeller Ideation Trainings\, manages the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) with Hangar6\, works with our awesome Navigators and lines up our great companies to present at Itineraries (our nerdvana sessions where our companies can geek out on their science). He also led the effort to launch Test Flight Pitch Practices to help our companies better prepare themselves to pitch to investors.\nIn 2022\, Emil helped launch the Wheels UP Accelerator\, comprehensive 12-week\, cohort-based\, sector-focused accelerator for science/technology startups. Working in collaboration with BARDA\, the first Wheels UP cohort in summer-fall 2022 accelerated the ability of entrepreneurs to scale disruptive biotechnology and health security/pandemic preparedness solutions. BARDA provided $100\,000 in prize money as well as technical expertise for this first cohort\, which had its Demo Day (accelerator graduate presentations to potential investors and industry/government experts) on November 3\, 2022.\nFor over two decades\, Emil has consulted\, advised and assisted elected and appointed officials in capacities at the federal\, state and local level. Since 2001\, he focused primarily on improving his region\, state and nation through innovative public policy solutions and strategic initiatives in the political\, governmental\, innovation and entrepreneurial arenas. For over a dozen years\, he has focused on growing Startup Communities and improving Innovation & Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. \n2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions: \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer\, mobile app\, or room device \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 286 586 268 492\nPasscode: SG3mYd \nDownload Teams | Join on the web \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 980-296-2533\,\,849190916#   United States\, Charlotte \nPhone Conference ID: 849 190 916# \nFind a local number \nQuestions or assistance\, contact:\nNorth Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) \n  \nDennis Lewis\nlewisd@ncmbc.us\n703-217-3127 \nBob Burton\nburtonr@ncmbc.us\n910-824-9609 \n \nNorth Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office | PO Box 1748\, Fayetteville\, NC 28303 URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-coffee-call-barda-and-arpa-h/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/97EA8876-55BE-4BA1-823D-EB9EE0C4DE5B_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230328T180846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T180846Z UID:2064-1682587800-1682609400@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem in Support of the Department of Defense DESCRIPTION:Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem in Support of the Department of Defense with Keynote lunch speaker – “Shark Tank’s” Cameron Cruse\, COO\, R. Riveter \n\n\n \nCameron Cruse co-founded Riveter in 2011 and set out to provide mobile\, flexible income for military spouses across the country. She graduated from SCAD in 2011 with a Masters in Architecture and a BFA in Architecture in 2010. From 2014-2021 she lived in Southern Pines\, NC with her family which became home for the company’s flagship retail store. \nIn 2016\, Cruse and her business partner made a successful appearance on Shark Tank\, and accepted an offer from billionaire investor Mark Cuban\, who already had a track record of working with and supporting military affiliated companies. \nCameron was named one of the 25 people changing the future of retail in 2019 by the NRF and Apparel’s 30 under 30 in 2018. Riveter landed on Inc’s fastest growing private company list not once\, but twice. Cameron is a mother of two and proud Military Spouse. A self-proclaimed optimist with southern roots and a passion for creative\, design + problem solving. She is a firm believer that we are stronger together than we are apart.  \n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\nNo cost to attend. Plan to arrive early for parking\, building access\, light breakfast and NETWORKING!  Program begins promptly at 9:30AM. \nDirections – Congdon Yards\n\n***NOTE: parking lot is located in front of the Factory. Event will be held on the 3rd floor.****\n\n\nCo-hosted by the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solutions (NCSU IES)  \n \nAGENDA \n8:00am-9:00am – VENDORS SETUP  \n8:00am-12:30pm – CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST – hosted by the Defense Alliance of North Carolina and catered by Lil’s Coffee Bar; fiji & perrier bottled water\, orange juice & apple juice\, freshly brewed coffee\, hot tea – assorted flavors\, assortment of seasonal pastries \n9:00am-9:30am – ARRIVALS\, CHECK-IN & NETWORKING \n9:30am-9:50am – WELCOME \nVisit High Point – Melody Burnett\, CATP\, President\, Heroes Center of High Point – Patrick Davis\, MBA\, Executive Director\, Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce – Brian Norris\, IOM\, Vice President\, Strategic Initiatives \n9:50am-10:10am – OPENING REMARKS & RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS \nWhy DANC? – Tammy Everett\, Executive Director\, Defense Alliance of North Carolina \n10:10am-12:10pm – INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS \nSummary of the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Manufacturing Community Program (DMCSP)  – Michael Mullins\, Director\, North Carolina Defense Industry Initiatives Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) at NC State University \nOverview of the North Carolina State University\, Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) – Kami Baggett\, Regional Manager\, North Carolina Defense Industry Initiatives Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) at NC State University \n“Workforce Development in a Growing State:  players\, opportunities\, challenges\, and resources you may not know about” – Dominick Stephenson\, Director of Evaluation Services NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions \nNC Frontline of the Future – Denny Lewis\, Business Development Manager\, Defense Industry\, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) \nNorth Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) – Rick Gilmore\, Federal Business Development\, Greensboro \nOffice of Science\, Technology & Innovation (OSTI One North Carolina Small Business Program) – Dave Kaiser\, North Carolina Department of Commerce \n12:10pm-12:30pm – NETWORKING BREAK \n12:30pm-1:30pm – LUNCHEON – Sponsored lunch catered by Kitchenology \nKeynote speaker; Co-founder of R. Riveter\, Cameron Cruse \n1:30pm-2:10pm – “Veterans Supporting Manufacturing”  \nPanel Moderator:  Patrick Davis\, MBA\, Executive Director\, The Heroes Center of High Point \n\nVeterans Bridge Home – Aaron Harper\nRecruit Military – Lucas Waniewski\nHire Our Heroes US Chamber of Commerce – Craig Wymer (virtual)\n\n2:10pm-2:15pm – QUICK BREAK \n2:15pm-2:50pm – “Growing North Carolina Manufacturers Through Defense Contracting” \nPanel Moderator: Michael Mullins\, Director\, North Carolina Defense Industry Initiatives Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) at NC State University \n\nRichard Childress Racing – Michael Brown (video)\nEmerging Technology Institute (ETI) – James Freeman\nBurlington Industries – Ashley Bullock\n\n2:50pm-3:00pm – CLOSING REMARKS \nBusiness High Point-Chamber of Commerce – Brian Norris\, Vice President\, Strategic Initiatives Business \n3:00pm-3:30pm – NETWORKING \n3:30pm – ADJOURN URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/building-a-collaborative-manufacturing-ecosystem-in-support-of-the-department-of-defense/ LOCATION:Congdon Yards\, 410 W. English Road\, High Point\, NC\, 27262 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/CD4A360C-471C-4A3B-9C1F-675A4267536B.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230203T180010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T180010Z UID:1761-1682503200-1682508600@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business DESCRIPTION:ACTIVE: Contract Opportunity \nNotice ID: 2023WWTDFSB \nRelated Notice \nDepartment/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE \nSub-tier: DEPT OF THE NAVY \nMajor Command: NAVSEA \nSub Command: NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER \nOffice: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER \nGeneral Information  \nContract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated) \n\nAll Dates/Times are: (UTC-08:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME\, LOS ANGELES\, USA\nUpdated Published Date: Jan 27\, 2023 11:20 am PST\nOriginal Published Date: Dec 16\, 2022 03:00 pm PST\nUpdated Response Date: Dec 19\, 2023 05:00 pm PST\nOriginal Response Date: Dec 19\, 2023 05:00 pm PST\nInactive Policy: 15 days after response date\nUpdated Inactive Date:\nOriginal Inactive Date:\nInitiative:\n\nNone\n\n\n\nClassification \n\nOriginal Set Aside:\nProduct Service Code:\nNAICS Code:\nPlace of Performance:\n\nDescriptionView Changes \nWednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division\, Keyport.  Industry will learn about the types of supplies and service contract opportunities\, set-aside opportunities\, and how to do business with NUWC Keyport.   Hear from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS/IMF) Deputy for Small Business\, Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Northwest Tech Bridge\, and other NAVSEA Small Business Deputies (if available). \nThis monthly event will be both in-person and virtual on the dates listed below. \nDates: February 22\, 2023; March 29\, 2023; April 26\, 2023; May 31 2023; June 28\, 2023; July 19\, 2023; August 30\, 2023; September 27\, 2023; October 25\, 2023; November 29\, 2023; December 20\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am \nLocation: (In-Person and Virtual) \nIn person location: \nThe Vibe Coworks \n19225 8th Ave NE \nSuite 201 \nPoulsbo\, WA. 98370 \nVirtual: Microsoft Teams \nWho: Best suites companies with the following NAICS Codes: \n334511 (SEARCH\, DETECTION\, NAVIGATION\, GUIDANCE\, AERONAUTICAL\, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING) \n541330 (ENGINEERING SERVICES) \n336611 (SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING) \n334419 (OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING) \n541614 (PROCESS\, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION\, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES) \n541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES) \n541511 (CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES) \n511210 (SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS) \n332710 (MACHINE SHOPS) \n335314 (RELAY AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MANUFACTURING) \n811310 (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIV AND ELECTRONIC) AND MAINTENANCE \nThe above NAICS codes are not all inclusive. \nPlease note\, Meetings are subject to cancellation or changing. \nTo register\, send an email to the POC’s listed with the following information: Company name\, CAGE Code\, top NAICS Code(s)\, individual(s) who will be attending email address\, which month(s) you would like to attend\, if you will be attending virtually or in-person\, and attach a capability statement.  Please note\, due to space limitations\, in-person will be first come first serve\, and only one person from your company may attend (unless space is available).  Those that will be attending virtually will receive a link to the event in a separate email. \nAttachments/Links \nNo attachments or links have been added to this opportunity. \nContact Information \nContracting Office Address \n\nDIVISION KEYPORT NWCF 610 DOWELL STREET\nKEYPORT \, WA 98345-7610\nUSA\n\nPrimary Point of Contact \n\nDavid Walz\n   david.e.walz.civ@us.navy.mil\n\nSecondary Point of Contact \n\nJuliet Roske\n   juliet.r.roske.civ@us.navy.mil URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/naval-undersea-warfare-center-wednesday-with-the-deputy-for-small-business-3/ LOCATION:Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams\, 3030 Hoskins Road\, Levan Hall Conference Room\,\, Fort Sill\, OK\, 73503 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/522D6C62-B556-4B76-9E50-B5C965170C42_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20220921T190728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T191441Z UID:1035-1682499600-1682505000@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:UNDERSTANDING AND UTILIZING MATCHFORCE.ORG DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 18\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nApril 26\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nAugust 23\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nDecember 13\, 2023 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. This training is a comprehensive guide to using MatchForce as a tool for finding federal contracting opportunities and doing market research. In this training you will learn how MatchForce can be utilized to: match your business to contract opportunities automatically; effectively search and filter the internal database of federal contracting data; and help businesses (both prime and subcontractors) along with contracting officers do in-depth market research. Additionally\, prime contractors will learn how to use the search function to search for businesses to perform subcontracting tasks\, or to view businesses in an area that can perform work in certain industries. Potential subcontractors will learn how to use the search function to search for prime contractors that they may be able to partner with. Finally\, you will learn how to easily access MatchForce’s internal database of federal contracting opportunities\, government purchase card opportunities and future\, forecast opportunities to always be aware of opportunities for your business. \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/understanding-and-utilizing-matchforce-org-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Homepage Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/220225-A-EJ954-1008A.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163300 CREATED:20230420T132110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T132110Z UID:2097-1681988400-1681999200@www.ncmbc.us SUMMARY:MEET YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION: Military-Friendly Virtual Job Fair  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to meet top employers who are looking for great candidates at the Military-Friendly Virtual Job Fair sponsored by Corporate Gray. Registered companies and government agencies include Lockheed Martin\, International Paper\, Leidos\, Philips\, National Security Agency\, Raytheon Technologies\, Los Alamos National Laboratory\, HII-Newport News Shipbuilding\, USPS\, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office\, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\, and more. Free and open to all candidates – especially those with military experience & military spouses.  \nPre-registration for this event is required.  \nhttps://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xGbg7d  \n Sponsored by Corporate Gray\, publisher of “The Military-to-Civilian Transition Guide” and “Social Media and Your Job Search.” The Department of Defense and the Service Branches do not endorse any company\, sponsor\, or their products or services  URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/meet-your-future-employer/ LOCATION:Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncmbc.us/wp-content/uploads/4F48F876-738B-4344-B2C5-7AFB83000964_1_201_a.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR