The North Carolina Military Business Center and The Protocase Companies will co-present the Velocity Summit on November 17, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Velocity Summit is a one-day event built around a central premise: America’s defense manufacturing capacity problem is, at its heart, a velocity problem. The United States possesses extraordinary engineering talent, technology, […]
Date: November 17, 2026 Cost: FREE - Registration is required! Location: U.S. DOT Headquarters Format: In-person In observance of Veterans Day, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), in partnership with the Department of War’s Office of Industrial Base Growth and Small Business Administration’s Office of Veterans Business […]
The Army’s Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) is where urgent operational needs meet expert acquisition. The JIOP serves as the Army’s nexus for rapid innovation at the operational acquisition detachments for XVIII Airborne Corps, I Corps, and III Armored Corps. The JIOP is chartered to discover, develop, and deliver decisive capabilities directly to the warfighter. Industry is […]
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates: February 4, 2026 from 0900 -1030 May 13, 2026 from 0900 - 1030 August 12, 2026 from 0900 - 1030 November 18, 2026 from 0900 -1030 About. This training is an introduction to doing business with the federal […]
Topic: Government Contracting Join Fran Perez‑Wilhite of the North Carolina Military Business Center for an informative session on federal contracting for small businesses. If you’re interested in selling your products or services to the federal government, it’s essential to understand the requirements and processes involved. While federal contracting can seem complex at first, this session […]
Connecting North Carolina manufacturers to the nation’s submarine supply chain through the North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative (NCMMI). The United States is expanding its Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) to meet growing national defense requirements, creating significant opportunities for North Carolina manufacturers. Led by NC State University’s Industry Extension Services (IES) and the North Carolina Military […]
The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer - and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start. With these monthly […]
NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES), UNC-Wilmington, the Office of Representative David Rouzer, and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) are hosting a North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative (NCMMI) Regional Listening Session for Congressional District 7. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: UNC-Wilmington Center for Innovation […]
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for our quarterly industry-related forums that spotlight key federal opportunities and strengthen connections across North Carolina’s federal and defense contracting ecosystem. Each industry-specific quarterly session will connect businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors to discuss: Upcoming contracting opportunities and capability gaps Market and policy trends shaping the industry […]
To sell your products or services to the federal government, your small business must meet specific requirements. While the contracting process may seem complicated and overwhelming at first, the government offers resources, guidance, and tips to help small business owners learn to successfully compete for federal contracts in North Carolina. When. December 2 from 12:00 […]
Do you have a technology that could solve a national security problem but unsure of how to get it in front of the right government organization, find funding, or navigate […]
Hosted by the NC Department of Insurance – Consumer Services Division The Consumer Services Division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is offering a free Business Insurance 101 webinar to help business owners understand how to protect their operations from financial risks and ensure they have the right insurance coverage in place. This session […]
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