Events

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Vendor Readiness Workshop and Purchaser Marketplace! Join us to learn how to get into business with large institutional purchasers like UNC Pembroke, the Lumbee tribe, and Robeson Health Care Corporation. Workshop Information Our workshop will cover: Procurement and the Power of Purchasing, Building Your Business’s Capacity to Bid […]

Join us this Friday, Oct 21, 2022, @ 0900-1000 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call   (TEAMS Link Below) Topic: US Army XTech Program: Innovation in Science & Technology Guest Speaker: Dr. Amy D’Agostino is a human factors and organizational psychologist. She completed her doctorate at the University of Connecticut in 2009. She worked as […]

DAY 1: The events will be held from 1000 to 1300 each day and while we try very hard to accommodate all interested institutions be advised that attendance may be limited to approximately 25 college representatives because of limited space – this number will be determined by each the designated POC.  Each Education Services Officer […]

Seeking construction contractors and SD, SDB, WOSB, HUB, VOSB, and SVOSB business for the NC MATOC program issued by USACE Savannah. Task orders for General Construction are expected to be issued for projects, primarily within North Carolina, but also within the three-state region of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Work contemplated on this MATOC may be […]

DAY 2: The events will be held from 1000 to 1300 each day and while we try very hard to accommodate all interested institutions be advised that attendance may be limited to approximately 25 college representatives because of limited space – this number will be determined by each the designated POC.  Each Education Services Officer […]

On October 26, the SBA Will Convene Experts from the Cybersecurity and Business Worlds to Share Best Practices and Practical Tools to Help Small Businesses Bolster Their Cyber Defenses Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the agency will host a free, virtual National Cyber Summit on Oct. 26, 2022. This […]

AGENDA Welcome Dr. Garrett D. Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College “Recognition of Special Guests and Opening Remarks” Tammy Everett, Executive Director, Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) "Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP)" Michael Mullins, Director, North Carolina Defense Industry Initiatives at NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) […]

Join the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) for a one-day business development training event, you will learn about Economic resilience opportunities; Federal program and procurement coaching; Leadership and Marketing, and Trade/Export and Access to Capital. This is an onsite (to the first 50) and "virtual" hybrid training event that provides both established and […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance An effective business plan is vital to the success of a small business. By committing your idea to paper, you face tough questions and identify strengths and weaknesses. Business plans are not just for financing purposes; they are working documents to guide your business. For new and established small business owners, the […]

Does the thought of building a business and being your own boss make your heart beat faster? It sounds like you're an entrepreneur, but before starting your business journey, you need to lay the groundwork. In this webinar, our expert presenter will explain what it means to run a business, what you should expect, and […]

TOGETHER WE CAN Grow Leaders in the Sandhills’ Most Underserved Neighborhoods Enjoy a round of golf with the Sandhills’ top business leaders on one of North Carolina’s finest courses and help us provide life-changing experiences to some very special young people through ScoutReach. ScoutReach supports at-risk youth through a well-defined program based on callus, learning by doing, […]

Join us this Friday, October 28, 2022, @ 0900-1000 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call at the  First Flight Venture Center and virtually (TEAMS Link Below) DEFTECH Coffee Calls – October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Registration (In-Person Only): Eventbrite will state that the event is virtual. However, those who wish to attend in person, please […]

Topic: Government Contracting RESCHEDULED: Part 3 The 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. Part 3, constructed as a legal focused day, will cover several topics ranging from teaming; joint ventures; mentor-protégé programs and limitations […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates, connects, and empowers service member (including National Guard and Reserve), veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs and business owners – past, present, and future – during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW). NVSBW 2022 will take place on October 31-November 4. This year, we will focus on celebrating the […]

The goal of this symposium is to provide detailed information about upcoming opportunities generated on the state level from the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ACT (IIJA). Representatives and DOT leaders from the South Atlantic region, which includes Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and DC metro area, will inform and engage with the […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Knowing who your ideal customer is changes everything – what you offer, how and why you offer it, pricing, potential partnerships and many more. While you may feel like defining your ideal customer can exclude other audiences who might buy from you, focusing on the right people brings clarity to your marketing […]

Franchise Ownership Workshop Considering business ownership now or in the near future? Ready to leave your job and control your future? Want to start a business while keeping your job? This “NO COST” event is for anyone that wants to: • Create their own corporate ladder • Enjoy career independence • Build equity in their […]

Topic:  US SPACE: Geospatial, Sensor Data, Weather, AI/ML Guest Speaker: Dr. Patel is currently a Program Manager and Scientist supporting the Space and Artificial Intelligence Portfolios with the Defense Innovation Unit (Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering) in Mountain View, California. Dr. Patel works primarily in geospatial data science, leading efforts in adopting […]

Register now to participate in our “Veterans’ Job/Career Fair”. In light of this, the NCWorks Career Center-Onslow County is facilitating a Veterans’ Job/Career Fair for employers and job seekers. We are excited to announce that American Legion Burton Cowell Post 265, 146 Broadhurst Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28541, has graciously offered the use of their site […]

Join Associate Administrator Larry Stubblefield as he discusses the migration of CVE to the US Small Business Administration About this event SBA Associate Administrator Larry Stubblefield, head of the SBA's Office of Veteran Business Development, joins the SBA's Office of Field Operations to discuss the upcoming migration of the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) […]

TWO-DAY INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP November 9 –10, 2022 The goals and objectives of this workshop are to:  1. Assist participants in understanding the steps, stages, and activities related to launching and growing a business as a post-military career. 2. Help participants understand how business ownership might align (or not) with their own personal strength […]

The North Carolina Military Business Center encourages all textile and tactical equipment-related businesses in North Carolina to attend the free Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry. The North Carolina Military Business Center will have several representatives in attendance at JAPBI - connect with the NCMBC and other textile-related representatives.  When.  November 16-17, 2022 Where.  Doubletree by […]

Topic: Customer Relations Whether you’re facing an audience of friendly strangers or making a pitch for your business, you can take charge of your nerves and be the most confident person in the room. Jane Maulucci, The Reactive Voice, will show us how to make an entrance, manage an audience, and deliver a message with […]

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 […]

NCDOT(Division 2 Construction Engineer) Cadmus Capehart, PE will present on future projects happening in the New Bern and Havelock areas. By Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Coastal Carolina Post About this event The NCDOT(Division 2 Construction Engineer) Cadmus Capehart, PE. He will provide a brief overview of future projects in the area with details […]

Team, this is the last DEFTECH Coffee Call for the month of November (Happy Thanksgiving).  We hope you can join us in person. You won't want to miss the great conversations and connections. However, please register for the in-person event (details below). If you are attending in person, you will want to leave plenty of […]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR….. Friday, Nov 18, 2022, @ 0900-1000 ET DEFTECH “Hybrid” Coffee Call – where discussion trumps powerpoint  (TEAMS Link Below) Location:  TEAMS Call or In-Person at: North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus, Venture Center, , 910 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC.    Parking behind the building and parking passes will be provided when you […]