NCMBC

Day 1:DON CISO's Blue Cyber Walk Through of all 110 Requirements of NIST SP 800-171 and Proposed CMMC 2.0 Level 2
2023-01-30 11:00 - 2023-01-31 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom
Description:
A small business cybersecurity and information protection Boot camp with Kelley Kiernan – The Blue Cyber Initiative is hosted by the Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Blue Cyber is sponsored for you by the NAVY SBIR/STTR Program Office.
All of the Blue Cyber educational material presented at these events can be found HERE: https://www.safcn.af.mil/CISO/Small-Business-Cybersecurity-Information/
Welcome to our Boot Camp. This is totally optional, not-reimbursable event. Every individual must register separately for each event date of this Department of the Navy ZoomGov webinar.
Department of the Navy Boils it Down for You! A Walk Through of the NIST SP 800-171 and Proposed CMMC Level 2
An 8-hour Cybersecurity Boot Camp, 11am – 3pm EST, both days.
Join hundreds of your colleagues, technical experts and the Blue Cyber Director. Kelley Kiernan will cover the 110 security requirements in NIST SP 800-171 (the proposed CMMC Level 2 ), which comprise comprehensive cyber hygiene and intellectual property protection for your small business. We will talk about what is gained by implementing NIST SP 800-171, which is a component of the DFARS 252.204-7012, which has been in every small business contract since 2017! We will talk about what they mean, how to evaluate your compliance and how to contract for what you need. Join us at 11:00am Eastern for eight hour of fun (yes, we will make it fun)! More information from Kelley.Kiernan@us.af.mil(link sends e-mail) Space is limited to 500.
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Government Contracting Credential Series: 7j-Value Mapping Tactics and Strategies Virtual Workshop
2023-01-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Government Contracting, Marketing/Sales
Description: Communicating your company’s value

Categories of Differentiation Direct – Easily Qualifiable and Quantifiable – Fairly easy to communicate and position – Communicate Value Indirect – Difficult to position – Trust is the most important – Position by “Telling a Story” Balancing – Socio-Economic Status – Corporate Certifications – Recognized certification, perhaps not yet mandated by government

JOSHUA FRANK

RSM Federal
Managing Partner
Award-winning business coach, professional speaker, and bestselling author, Mr. Frank is a nationally recognized authority on government sales and business acceleration. With more than 30 years in the government space, he specializes in bridging government sales strategy with business strategy. He is a recognized expert in the development and implementation of tactics and strategies required to differentiate, position for, and win government contracts. His training seminars are consistently rated as one of the strongest sessions at national conferences and events. Mr. Frank’s coaching has helped companies win more than $2.8 billion in definitive contracts and $30 billion in indefinite delivery contracts.
Managing Partner at RSM Federal, Mr. Frank is author of The Government Sales Manual; Amazon’s #1 all-time GovCon bestseller An Insider’s Guide To Winning Government Contracts – Real World Strategies, Lessons, and Recommendations; and Amazon’s #1 bestseller Game Changers for Government Contractors. Mr. Frank received SBA’s award for Veteran Business of the Year in addition to the National Award for Industry Small Business Advocate of the Year by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).
Mr. Frank serves as Chairman of the Board for the Midwest Veterans Advocacy Foundation (VAF) / Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC). Mr. Frank also supports the SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program and judges applications for Arch Grants providing startup funding for entrepreneurs.
An avid outdoor enthusiast, Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader, Mr. Frank lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife, daughter, and son. He is a former military intelligence officer with an undergraduate degree in English, a Masters in Management Information Systems (MIS), and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Feel free to contact Mr. Frank via LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuapfrank
The Catalyst has obtained Subject Matter Experts (SME) to share their knowledge during two-hour classes as part of our Government Contracting Credentials (GCC) series which is a series of classes for Government Contractors and their employees. For more information on the GCC Series visit: https://catalystcenter.org/services/our-services/item/gcc

Instructions: This is an online workshop using Zoom Video Communications. You will receive a reminder email the day of the event with the link to access the meeting. There is a Capabilities Statement Worksheet for you to use during the workshop, you can access the document when you login to your profile.
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

WOSB Industry Day 2023 Virtual Event
2023-02-01 10:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (CFM)
This is an invitation for Women Owned Small Businesses, Women Owned Veteran Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and all other business concerns interested in doing business with the Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM), to participate in Woman Owned Small Business Industry Day 2023.
GOAL:
Provide resources and networking opportunity for Women Owner Small Businesses,
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other business concerns that want to do business with the Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM). Initiate successful focused community engagements in support of President’s EO 13985 and the VA’s mission of delivering world class infrastructure for Veteran’s healthcare and memorial.
APPROACH:
CFM seeks to increase its accomplishments towards the WOSB goal of 5% thru a focused outreach that encourages more WOSB to respond to solicitations.
A series of collaborative engagements seek to create economic opportunities that directly support the President’s Executive Order (EO) 13985. This EO aims to increase procurement opportunities to under-served communities. Further, this will:
• Facilitate meaningful engagement with WOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, and other business concerns
• Explore barriers to the utilization of WOSBs in design, construction, and related support services and gain insight into stakeholder thoughts and perceptions
• Discuss barriers and solutions in contract opportunities and promote modern vendor engagement practices
REGISTRATION:
Please follow the instructions for the three-part registration process: (Please note that the Survey is very highly encouraged and needed, however you may register for the event without completing the Survey by going directly to Part-3)
Part-1: obtain ID.me or DS Logon
Part-2: Required Survey accessible with an ID.me or DS Logon
Part-3: Short registration for WOSB Industry Day 2023 Virtual Event
Part-1:
You must have an ID.me or a DS Logon in order to complete the survey.
ID.me: https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/202673924-How-do-I-create-an-ID-me-account-
DS Logon: https://www.va.gov/resources/ds-logon-faqs/
Part-2:
Once you have an ID.me or DS Logon, please follow the link below to the required survey:
RFI Detail · VetBiz Portal (va.gov)
Please answer all demographic information requested on the RFI event Survey no later than January 27, 2023. This information is necessary for CFM and Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) to create future events and to address critical questions posed by industry.
• Log in to VetBiz Portal via the RFI survey link provided above
• Select “Access/Reply to RFI” and fill out questionnaire
Any issues accessing the link, or requests for assistance with the questionnaire portal, must be directed to: osdbuacqsupport@va.gov (Subject: WOSB Industry Day 2023).
Failure to respond to the survey will not preclude participation in any future competition nor will information provided in response to this notice be used in any way to exclude anyone from responding to any future requests for bids, proposals, or quotes.
Part-3:
Please register for the WOSB Industry Day 2023 virtual event at the following link. Once registered, you will receive an email with access information for the WOSB Industry Day 2023 virtual event. Registration will close on January 30, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.
REGISTER: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/rd144fda183f368095ffb7a2a998038db
We look forward to your participation in the event.

SAVE THE DATE: North Carolina Veterans Business Association Annual Meeting
2023-02-02 10:00 - 14:00 | American Legion-Post 6, 3700 NC-54, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
REGISTRATION OPEN Annual Meeting | Chapel Hill

Join us for our 2023 Annual meeting! Learn about our 2023 programs.

About the event

Special guest speakers include:

Mike Arriola-SBA District Director
Scott Dorney, Executive Director NCMBC
Joel Guga, SBTDC

Learn about new certification processes, updates on lending programs, procurement + MORE!

*LUNCH IS INCLUDED WITH TICKET:

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS) Virtual Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Industry Exchange
2023-02-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
Description

Please join the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS) for the Virtual Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Industry Exchange.
When: Thursday, February 2, 2023, 1-3 PM EST (Webinar)
Where: Virtual Webinar
At this Virtual IRA Industry Exchange you will be able to:

Hear about GSA’s role in implementing IRA to include the following:

Overview on Low-embodied Carbon (LEC) materials in construction and renovation projects;
Overview on Emerging and Sustainable (E&S) Technologies; and
Overview on GSA’s transition to High-Performance Green Buildings (HPGB).

Provide feedback and engage with GSA representatives regarding the following:

Draft Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) structure;
Draft Invoicing Instructions; and
Draft GSA IRA LEC Material Standards.

The Virtual IRA Industry Exchange will provide a platform for businesses to share their comments and questions on the IRA topics listed above. PBS welcomes feedback, specifically regarding GSA’s IRA LEC Material Standards, which will be shared as pre-read material on or about January 26, 2023 via an amendment to this announcement. The draft CLIN structure and Invoicing Instructions are attached to this announcement.
Feedback and questions may be submitted in advance of the Virtual IRA Industry Exchange using the ZOOM registration link below. Comments on the IRA LEC Material Standards will be accepted through Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST at the following email address: embodiedcarbon@gsa.gov.
Please Take Note: To participate in the virtual IRA Industry Exchange, all interested parties are required to register. Please register via ZOOM: https://gsa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_vQKSj9grQ4Wz1URSp5Spvw
Shortly after registration is complete you will receive an email with a link to login to the event. Please also save it to your calendar.
https://sam.gov/opp/eff42da64240428a97a9c28b1c67b7cf/view

Time Management: Learn to Work Smarter
2023-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Point of Contact: Leigh Christian
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Managing a Business, Other
Description:

Do Not Be Like Bill Muray In The Movie Ground Hog Day. Learn to Control Your Schedule With An Overview of Working Smart 365. Hear from Subject Matter Expert, Ted Gulas, Founder of the Gulas Group moves individuals, teams & organizations past their comfort zone by assessing, developing & coaching talent to maximize their time management, performance, sales, and leadership development potential.

Discover a better way to work and play
How to be an effective self leader
Manage your Invisible Assemble Line
Acquire a proven Productivity Formula for better results
Eliminate Performance Pirates stealing your time
Execute the useful work matrix to become effective and discard busywork
Proven reliable information for Planning to create work-life harmony

The Catalyst has obtained Subject Matter Experts (SME) to share their knowledge during two-hour classes as part of our Government Contracting Credentials (GCC) series which is a series of classes for Government Contractors and their employees. For more information on the GCC Series visit: https://catalystcenter.org/services/our-services/item/gcc

Instructions:This is an online workshop using Zoom Video Communications. Once registration with payment has been completed, you will receive a follow-up with the link to access the meeting and further instructions for the webinar.

Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

CISA to the Rescue!
2023-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
Description:
A small business cybersecurity and information protection Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) with Kelley Kiernan – Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Sponsored for you by the NAVY SBIR/STTR Program Office.
All of the Blue Cyber educational material presented at these events can be found HERE: https://www.safcn.af.mil/CISO/Small-Business-Cybersecurity-Information/
Welcome to our AMA. This is totally optional, not-reimbursable event. Every individual must register separately for each Tuesday event date of this Department of the Navy ZoomGov webinar.
CISA to the Rescue!
Join us to learn about services, free tools and resources for your SMB from the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Christopher Gabbard is part of a team of 52 national risk advisors at CISA. They will bring you actionable information on services and resources that are available for small businesses to augment their cybersecurity posture and improve their operational resiliency. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gabbard-cism-cisa-88a
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Recruiting and Retention for Govcon Virtual Workshop
2023-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Point of Contact: Leigh Christian
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Government Contracting, Human Resources
Description:

Recruiting and Retention for Govcon Employees – secured Employees specifically
Every company wants to have the best and brightest employees, and with Recruitment & Retention for GOVCON Employees you will learn the necessary skills to do just that. The item that usually accounts for the highest cost for a company is its work force; does it not make sense to invest in it? With these skills, developing a more skilled workforce and attracting a higher caliber of new employee is inevitable.
We all know that training and retraining costs money and our workshop on Recruitment & Retention for GOVCON employees will help you reduce these costs. Recruiting the correct people, and keeping a talented workforce is a priority in today’s business environment. Having a talented group of employees has always been a key to success; it will translate into cost savings and higher productivity. Learn the necessary skills to attract and retain the workforce needed to take and advantage of opportunities and increase your impact on the community.
Workshop Objectives Include:

Define and understand the benefits of talent management.
Strategies for employee retention and preserving employee lifetime value
Employee motivation theories
Clearly defining goals and guidelines
Recruitment strategies to retain, not retrain
Define and differentiate accountability, responsibility, and ownership

Facilitator:
TR Richardson
Richwood International
Leadership & Communication Skills Expert
T.R. Richardson, is an impactful Speaker, Trainer, and Facilitator and has traveled the nation empowering learners and attendees with the skills and tools they need to achieve their personal, professional, organization goals and objectives. He studied Psychology, Business, and Leadership Development at Florida International University. To date, he has personally trained over 350,000+ youth and adults across the nation through a blend of in-person and virtual instructor-led trainings and facilitations.He has over 9 years of experience in training and facilitation, as well as developing, managing, and leading a wide range of learning and development strategies.
T.R. Richardson:
-Chief Training Officer|Richwood International: Speaker, Coach, Consultant, and Trainer on Leadership, Communication & Team Building Skills
-The $1,000 Start-Ups Consortium|Board Member
-Executive Director|The Nassau Racial Equality Coalition
-2006 TIME Magazine “Person of The Year”
-Author: “Overcoming: Top Tips For Conquering Speech Anxiety”
-Certified Professional Life Coach
-University of North Florida – Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation|Swisher Start-up Cohort for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs 2022|Pitch Winner
-Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce|Jax Bridges Cohort 16|Pitch Finalist
-Nassau County Chamber of Commerce | Member
The Catalyst has obtained Subject Matter Experts (SME) to share their knowledge during two-hour classes as part of our Government Contracting Credentials (GCC) series which is a series of classes for Government Contractors and their employees. For more information on the GCC Series visit: https://catalystcenter.org/services/our-services/item/gcc

Instructions:This is an online workshop using Zoom Video Communications. Once registration with payment has been completed, you will receive a follow-up with the link to access the meeting and further instructions for the webinar.

Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

TAKING THE LEAP
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS IN 4 WEEKS
Now is the time to turn it into the Triad’s next great business venture!

At Taking the Leap, a four-week long cohort of local prospective business owners, you will learn how to:
• Identify potential markets
• Learn your customer’s needs
• Create a business plan
• Understand business finances
• Market your products and services

REGISTER NOW

TECHNET FORT BRAGG SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION
2023-02-09 08:00 - 2023-02-10 17:00 | Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Bragg, NC
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION
Unifying Communications on the Battlefield

The need to maximize the cost effectiveness and intelligently leverage technology is imperative to ENABLING MISSION COMMAND. TechNet Fort Bragg offers an opportunity for experts and leaders from across the Army and Fort Bragg community to address various sides of the tough, controversial issues facing the FORSCOM, USSOCOM, JSOC and USASOC community.
The goal of this Symposium is to allow a forum to demonstrate new, innovative ideas and share best practices that promote valuable results to technology challenges faced by our military today, especially in the Fort Bragg area. The Symposium aims to build solutions and create future “road maps” while providing a unique opportunity for differing opinions and positions to be expressed and debated.
Topics focus on specific areas of Mission Command and address the hard-hitting issues facing the C4 community over the next 12 to 18 months.

The Exposition offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest advances in technology through an interactive approach with attendees. Participating industry will showcase its products and services among key decision makers within the DoD from the Fort Bragg area. The Exposition supports the Symposium theme through demonstrating new, innovative ideas and sharing best practices that promote valuable results to technology challenges faced by our military today.

REGISTER HERE

How to WIN SBIR/STTR Grants | Half-Day Hybrid Presentation
2023-02-09 09:00 - 12:00 | First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
HOW TO WIN SBIR/STTR GRANTS — HYBRID Insights on the SBIR program & how to submit competitive grants to win SBIR/STTR non-dilutive funding
REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Thursday, February 9th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: First Flight Venture Center
2 Davis Drive, RTP, NC 27709
and via Zoom.
First Flight Venture Center, a science and technology incubator in Research Triangle Park, has again won a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program grant from the Small Business Administration. The FAST program is meant to increase the number of competitive grant applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) but also to impact grant funding WINS by underrepresented companies in NC.
First Flight has partnered with Eva Garland Consulting (EGC), a nationally recognized grant-writing firm with expertise in the SBIR/STTR program, to deliver the First Flight FAST program.
Feb.9 SBIR/STTR EDUCATION SEMINAR CONTENT: The seminar, delivered by EGC scientific consultants, will focus on all aspects of how to strategically approach obtaining funding from the SBIR/STTR program, including aligning business and technology development needs with available opportunities, proposal development, budgets, and award management. EGC’s team has successfully secured millions of dollars in SBIR/STTR funding for startup clients.
***NO COST TO ATTEND SEMINAR***
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Entrepreneurs interested in securing non-dilutive funding
I-Corps graduates/participants
Faculty/academics interested in spinning-off technologies
University tech transfer team members and others who assist early-stage companies

FY23 Navy-Marine Corps. Briefing Budget Priorities and Contract Opportunities
2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Bloomberg Government is hosting a webinar on Feb 9th at 2 pm EST (The correct date will populate on your confirmation email). The webinar will be on the FY23 Navy-Marine Corps. Briefing Budget Priorities and Contract Opportunities. With more than $179 billion in contract opportunities, the importance of understanding the Navy budget priorities and opportunities is imperative for anyone looking to drive agency-mission outcomes .
A special focus will be placed on:
** Policy-to-procurement impacts
** Future spending indicators
** Investment trends
FY23 Navy-Marine Corps. Briefing – Budget Priorities and Contract Opportunities

Turn Contacts into Contracts (Developing and Using Your Capabilities Statement) Virtual
2023-02-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Description:

If you want to win government contracts, you need the right marketing tools to open doors for your business. A strong capabilities statement, and a great pitch can bring valuable partnerships to the table.
Kevin Hoey, Sr. Consultant, former GDIT Executive and Subject Matter Expert for The Catalyst Center, and Debbie Batson, Director of Large/Small Business Strategic Alliance at Teledyne Brown Engineering, will share with you how to identify and target true customers and successfully market your capabilities. In addition, Debbie Batson, Director Large/Small Business Strategic Alliances at Teledyne Brown Engineering, will provide key networking tools and resources to assist in building strong relationships that will last throughout the lifetime of your business.

Insights on how to effectively define your market and your capabilities
How to appropriately compose and market your capabilities statement
Develop a capture management strategy to get better results
Learn what agencies and prime contractors want to see in your marketing efforts
Learn how to find the right agency and prime contractor, and successfully pitch to them

The Catalyst has obtained Subject Matter Experts (SME) to share their knowledge during two-hour classes as part of our Government Contracting Credentials (GCC) series which is a series of classes for Government Contractors and their employees. For more information on the GCC Series visit: https://catalystcenter.org/services/our-services/item/gcc

Instructions:This is an online workshop using Zoom Video Communications. You will receive a reminder email the day of the event with the link to access the meeting.

Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

DEFTECH Coffee Call Friday, Feb 10, 2023 | A View from the Beltway
2023-02-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Microsoft Teams
Join us this Friday, February 10, 2023, @ 0800-1000 ET DEFTECH Coffee Call
(Microsoft TEAMS Link Below)
Topic: A View From the Beltway (Wash DC): Defense Implications for 2023
Guest Speaker: Ted Anderson is a seasoned Government Relations specialist and managing director with the SIGNAL Group (https://signaldc.com/ ).
Ted is a retired Army combat arms officer with extensive experience in worldwide joint contingency planning and operations, legislative programs, and Department of Defense policy. After serving nineteen years on parachute status at FT Bragg, NC in various elite airborne units, he completed his twenty-three-year career at the Pentagon. Since retiring in 2003, Mr. Anderson has provided strategic planning and marketing, business development and government consulting services to a wide variety of defense companies and contractors.
Prior to retirement from the Army, Mr. Anderson served four years in the Office of Legislative Liaison for the Secretary of the Army. He was personally accountable for developing and implementing congressional goals and objectives for Army transformation policy, readiness/training issues, current/strategic/contingency world-wide operations and policy, and mobilization plans and policy, and aggressively implemented strategies that contributed in large part to the Army’s Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). While serving as Chief of the Policy Branch in Legislative Liaison, Mr. Anderson was additionally responsible for all Army personnel issues, military construction/real estate, base realignment and closure, Army medical issues, chemical demilitarization, Army logistics and material command accounts, and the Army National Guard and Army Reserve affairs portfolio.
In his capacity as a liaison officer to the Congress, Mr. Anderson traveled extensively while escorting Members and staff throughout the world. Additionally, he planned and conducted numerous joint service trips, including field hearings on the East and West Coasts that further solidified the lasting relationships with Members, committee staff, and personal staff.
Mr. Anderson has held multiple combat command assignments and following the attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, Mr. Anderson was awarded the Soldiers Medal for Valor, the nation’s highest award for bravery in peacetime, which was presented by the Secretary of the Army for heroism rendered on behalf of the many victims he rescued from the burning building on that fateful day.
His other military tours included, 82d Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), other units within XVIIIth Airborne Corps, and an assignment as a Department of Defense Arms Control Inspector with the On-Site Inspection Agency, and various Classified (Assignments) tours overseas.
Ted holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Government Affairs from New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, New Mexico, a B. A. in Education from Bowling Green State University, Ohio, and a M. A. in International Relations from the Government Affairs Institute, Georgetown University. He was awarded lifetime membership to the Wounded Warrior Project, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and belongs to the American Legion and The Association of the United States Army.
Show up early at 0800 for the DEFTECH Early Bird or at the 0830 Opps Update to join the DEFTECH Team as we review current federal technology opportunities.
*Note: The link is the same as the Coffee Call.*
**Note: If you have a topic that you would like to present or recommend, please let us know at deftech@ncmbc.us
2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 286 586 268 492
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 980-296-2533,,849190916# United States, Charlotte
Phone Conference ID: 849 190 916#
Find a local number

VA Direct Access Program – CFM 1st Quarter Virtual Scheduled 1 on 1 Meetings
2023-02-14 08:30 - 16:00 | Virtual
Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco WebEx
In response to the Veteran-Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business community request to have business networking dialogue with a senior leader in the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), the Department made available a series of quarterly events.
The 2nd Quarter FY 2023 event will be hosted by Dr. Zebulon Fox, Associate Executive Director for the Office of Facilities Acquisition (OFA) and Head of Contracting Activity within the Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To learn more and to register for the virtual session, please visit: https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events, and click the link for the“Registration Open – 2nd Quarter FY 2023 Office of Construction and Facilities Management Virtual Scheduled 1 on 1 Meetings
Please review the details of the events webpage carefully, prior to registering. As capacity is limited, please register soonest.
If you have questions about this virtual event, please contact the Direct Access Program by e-mail at directaccess@va.gov or by phone at
202-461-4694.
NAICS
NAICS Description
236220 – General Construction
237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
541310 – Architectural
541330 – Engineering
541360 – Seismic Geophysical Surveying Services

Desired Federal Socioeconomic Classifications

Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
8(a)
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones)

Hiring Our Heroes: Fort Bragg Amplify Two-Day Career Event for Military Spouses
2023-02-15 08:30 - 2023-02-16 16:30 | FCEDC Office Downtown Fayetteville, 201 Hay Street Suite 401A, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
What is Amplify?
A free two-day event for military spouses where you will find career preparation, professional development, and networking. You’ll gain skills and resources designed to empower your career game plan— whether that means finding a job, changing careers, starting a business, or just figuring out what comes next in your professional life.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity!
Day 1 | Wednesday, February 15 • 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Public & Professional Speaking
Resume Prep
Mentorship Guide
Local Resource Networking Hour

Day 2 | Thursday, February 16 • 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

LinkedIn for Military Spouses
Salary Negotiation
Networking
Interview Skills

FCEDC Office | 201 Hay St Suite 401A | Fayetteville, NC 28301
REGISTER HERE

INTRODUCTION TO DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) INTERNET BID BOARD SYSTEM (DIBBS)
2023-02-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)” virtually on the following dates:

February 15, 2023 from 0900-1030
August 30, 2023 from 0900-1030

About. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) is a web-based application that enables the vendor community to search for, view, and submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations (RFQs). Through DIBBS, users can search for and view Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Invitations for Bid (IFB), Awards, and other procurement information. This training will provide an overview of DIBBS registration; searching solicitations; accessing technical data; submitting quotes; and searching awards.
Registration. 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.
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Top HUBZone Contracting Trends for 2023
2023-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This year we’ve added a HUBZone contracting outlook to our popular Small Business Series. Join GovWin’s Jennifer Sakole as she explores the federal contracting trends unique to HUBZone businesses as well as the top agencies, top industries and multiple award vehicles awarding contract dollars to HUBZone firms.

Speaker: Jennifer Sakole
Senior Manager, Research Deltek

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Highlights include:

Federal Industry Trends and Changes affecting HUBZone firms
Agency, Industry and Location Spending Trends
Spotlight Opportunities Set Aside for HUBZone firms

Pitch Perfect – How to pitch your company passionately to the Government or Primes Virtual
2023-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Government Contracting
Description:

Pitch Perfect – Learn to Pitch your Company to Primes and Government effectively
As entrepreneurs, we often feel confident and competent in many areas of our business lives, yet we struggle with nerves when it comes time to pitch, sell, or speak in public. Join Ingela of Courageous Artistry to learn how to manage anxiety using tools and tricks from psychology so we can put our best foot forward, and use our bodies and voices to help convey confidence.
Ingela Onstad, Courageous Artistry
Ingela Onstad Bio
Ingela Onstad, MM, LMHC, BCC, holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and specializes in performance anxiety for musicians and other performing artists. She has completed thousands of hours of clinical experience with a variety of ages and issues and has presented on the topic of performance anxiety at institutions such as the University of New Mexico, Colby College, Fort Lewis College, New Mexico School for the Arts, Tulane University, Portland State University, University of Texas at El Paso, and Rio Grande NATS. Her coaching business, Courageous Artistry, aims to support performing artists in their quest to perform at the top of their abilities.
In addition, Ms. Onstad is a soprano who has enjoyed a varied international career in opera, concert work, and contemporary music. Operatic highlights include performances at Dresden’s Staatsoperette, Oldenburgisches Staatstheater, Landestheater Schleswig-Holstein, and the Santa Fe Opera.
Ms. Onstad’s concert work includes Mozart’s Exsultate, Jubilate, Barber’s Knoxville Summer of 1915, Handel’s Messiah, Mahler Symphony No. 4, Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, and Haydn’s The Creation, with groups such as the New Mexico Philharmonic, Bad Reichenhaller Philharmonie, Chicago Arts Orchestra, and the Santa Fe Symphony.
A sought-after interpreter of contemporary works, she has debuted two roles in world-premiere operas (Kampe’s ANOIA and Strauss’ Los Bufones), as well as operatic roles in works by Bibalo (Fräulein Julie) and Ullman (Der Kaiser von Atlantis) and iconic works like Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire. Upcoming performances include Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra, and Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem with the Mid-Columbia Symphony in Washington.
Ms. Onstad completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University and her graduate studies in vocal performance and counseling at the University of New Mexico.
The Catalyst has obtained Subject Matter Experts (SME) to share their knowledge during two-hour classes as part of our Government Contracting Credentials (GCC) series which is a series of classes for Government Contractors and their employees. For more information on the GCC Series visit: https://catalystcenter.org/services/our-services/item/gcc

Instructions: This is an online workshop using Zoom Video Communications. You will receive a reminder email the day of the event with the link to access the meeting.
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

DEFTECH Early Bird Coffee Call
2023-02-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Microsoft Teams
DEFTECH Early Bird Coffee Call
(Microsoft TEAMS Link Below)
Topic: The FedRAMP Act -Impact on Defense/Defence (Small Business and Big Business)
Guest Speakers for the 08:00 Early Bird Session February 17th:
Teri Marlene Prince, CEO, TERIDA and Rick Froh, Strategic Advisor, TERIDA
http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/n-teri-marlene-prince-b3a8a85-/fm5yk/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U
http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/in-rick-froh-3662132a-/fm5yn/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U
About TERIDA http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/2023-02-10/fm5yr/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U
TERIDA is a privately-owned, innovative, agile, women-owned-controlled-led regulatory technology solutions provider with offices in Pinehurst, North Carolina; Toronto, Ontario; and representation in Brussels, Belgium. TERIDA delivers award-winning, targeted enterprise solutions via the Terida RegTech Framework – CLASsoft™cloud platform from AWS our Infrastructure as a Service provider. At TERIDA, RegTech is an all-inclusive term, signifying the depth and breadth of our LegalTech, InsureTech, HealthTech, DefTech, FinTech, GovTech experience.
TERIDA is one of the smallest cloud software platform companies listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace at FedRAMP.gov (United States Senate taking us to FedRAMP ATO), and on StateRAMP.org(NCMBC our StateRAMP Sponsor). Currently, TERIDA is a member of seven DoD “OTA” Consortiums.
TERIDAS’s RegTech solutions scale for multi-jurisdiction / multi-organization operations and deployments, and are covered by a NATO Communications and Information Agency Basic Ordering Agreement (“NCIA BOA”), a procurement vehicle for NATO and all NATO Host Nations.
About Teri Prince and Rick Froh
Teri Prince has led the TERIDA companies since incorporation almost two decades ago. She has been in information technology, since its beginnings, holding academic appointments, concurrent with her corporate and consulting responsibilities at Ryerson University, Toronto (1972 – 2005) with leave to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1996-2000). Professor Prince was awarded the Ryerson Special Award for Service in 1994 and Professor Emeritus status in 2005. In 2018, Professor Prince became a member of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellors’ Global Leadership Council, UNC Global. Her career tag line is “from cards to cloud”.
Rick Froh joined TERIDA in 2018 as Strategic Advisor after an 18-year career at NATO Headquarters that included Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Operations, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Armaments, Head Joint Armaments Section, and Head Armaments Section, and 28 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. With a series of command and staff positions including G4 of the Special Service Force in Petawawa, Ontario and Commanding Officer of 4 Combat Engineering Regiment in Lahr Germany, Rick’s military career ended as a Military Assistant to the Chairs of NATO’s Military Committee, in Brussels.
FedRAMP approved press releases about TERIDA / TERIDA cloud solutions are available at:
http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/its-regtech-framework-classoft/fm5yv/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U December 2022
http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/its-regtech-framework-classoft/fm5yy/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U December 2020
2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call: Connection Instructions
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JOB FAIR MILITARY VETERAN & DEPENDENT FAYETTEVILLE JOB FAIR Military Veteran & Dependent
2023-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | NC National Guard Armory, 3555 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC, 28306
EVENT DETAILS
Military Veterans, Dependents, Active-Transitioning, National Guard, and Reservist’s are invited. Bring your resume and a ready to work attitude. Dress attire requirement is business casual. Be prepared to Network and give your best impression to employers ready to hire.
Register at:
https://NCFayettevilleJobFair.eventbrite.com
For more information contact
Jeff Wyatt at 910-986-1613

Innovation Summit - SBIRs/STTRs, OTAs and other Innovation and Technology Opportunities Hybrid Event
2023-02-21 09:00 - 18:00 | Online
Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Government Contracting, Technology
Description:

Innovation Summit – SBIRs/STTRs, OTAs and other Innovation and Technology Opportunities
Event is hybrid however we hope you can attend in person!
We will focus on many different ways for small businesses to get engaged or grow in Innovation and Technology Areas.
In conjunction with Innovate Huntsville Week, this event is designed to help small businesses enter the market by learning from the subject matter experts who have been successful. The Innovation Summit will bring together innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs from all areas – commercial, government and academia.

AGENDA

Collaborative Partners: The Catalyst, Innovate Alabama, HASBAT, National HUBZone Contractor’s Council, Women in Defense, Women in Technology

8:30 – 9:00 am Central
Welcome and Sponsor Introductions, Greetings, and Inspirational Speaker
Catalyst – Lisa Mays & Leigh Christian
Innovate Huntsville – Vicki Morris
Huntsville Association for Small Business in Advanced Technology (HASBAT) – Allison Rhen/Tracy Cochran
HUBZone Contractor’s National Council – Michelle Burnett
Women in Defense Tennessee Valley Chapter – Melanie Newton
Women in Technology – Kuan Collins

9:00 – 9:30 am
Speaker – Dr. Kuan Collins, Executive Director for Digital Innovation– Axient – Intersections – Mission to Innovate (Confirmed)

9:30 – 11:30 am
Reverse Pitch – gov’t agency states – what is the thing they want solved- what is the problem, then small businesses can Pitch in next month
State Problem (Speakers – target people already doing this) Limit to 4-5 speakers – do they have money, real problem that small businesses can respond to.
Kuan – moderate

Army (Futures Command, etc)

MDA
SMDC – Space Command/Space Force
SOCOM
NASA
EPA
NAVY

11:30 -1:00 pm
LUNCH BREAK – may offer breakout session during this time for small groups
Group 1 – Blue Cyber Initiative provides road map to cybersecurity success for small business – Kelley S. Kiernan, CISM, CRISC, CEH; Chief Technology Officer/Blue Cyber Director DON SBIR/STTR Program Office (Confirmed – 30 minutes)

1:00 – 1:45 pm
Other Opportunities

Accelerator Panel:

Moderator – Kevin Landtroop, SBIR Advisor Traverse the Valley of Death-

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm
Health Sciences: NIH SBIR program 30 minutes Tips and Advice AFTERNOON Q & A; NCATS (Translational Science) – NCATS SBIR/STTR Program: Tips, Advice, and Afternoon Q &A (30mins) Speaker: Meena Rajagopal, Ph.D., Program Officer. National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) National Institutes of Health (NIH)( Leigh) (Confirmed)

2:15 – 3:00 pm
Primes – Mentoring Session with large business
Prime – Reverse Pitch & Table Discussion – Some are being confirmed

Axient
Raytheon
Accenture
Blue Origin
Google
CACI
SAIC
Northrup Grumman

3:00 – 3:30 pm
Innovate Alabama – Miller Girvin (Confirmed)

3:30 – 4:00 pm
Closing Speaker – Brian Bullerman, Managing Partner of Treble One Aerospace Consulting – Confirmed

Please register Innovation Summit – SBIRs/STTRs, OTAs and other Innovation and Technology Opportunities Hybrid Event (ecenterdirect.com)
We will have a:

Resource Center – Collaboration Partners, Sponsors
Connection Corner – Back Conference Room

Thank you to our sponsors:
Catalyst Government Focus Sponsor

Silver Sponsor:

Collaborating Sponsors:

Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

Cost Effective Cybersecurity
2023-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
Description:
A small business cybersecurity and information protection Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) with Kelley Kiernan – Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Sponsored for you by the NAVY SBIR/STTR Program Office.
All of the Blue Cyber educational material presented at these events can be found HERE: https://www.safcn.af.mil/CISO/Small-Business-Cybersecurity-Information/
Welcome to our AMA. This is totally optional, not-reimbursable event. Every individual must register separately for each Tuesday event date of this Department of the Navy ZoomGov webinar.
Cost Effective Cybersecurity
Join, Dr. Paul Shaw, Defense Acquisition University Professor, to hear his observations on Cost Effective Cybersecurity. Dr. Shaw will talk about CUI Enclaves and how to achieve it in your small business. Ask your questions of a bone fide DoD cybersecurity expert! https://www.linkedin.com/in/pshawsd/
REGISTER

Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams, 3030 Hoskins Road, Levan Hall Conference Room,, Fort Sill, OK, 73503
ACTIVE: Contract Opportunity
Notice ID: 2023WWTDFSB
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command: NAVSEA
Sub Command: NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER
Office: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)

All Dates/Times are: (UTC-08:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA
Updated Published Date: Jan 27, 2023 11:20 am PST
Original Published Date: Dec 16, 2022 03:00 pm PST
Updated Response Date: Dec 19, 2023 05:00 pm PST
Original Response Date: Dec 19, 2023 05:00 pm PST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Updated Inactive Date:
Original Inactive Date:
Initiative:

None

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Wednesday 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).
This monthly event will be both in-person and virtual on the dates listed below.
Dates: 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
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: (In-Person and Virtual)
In person location:
The Vibe Coworks
19225 8th Ave NE
Suite 201
Poulsbo, WA. 98370
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Who: Best suites companies with the following NAICS Codes:
334511 (SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING)
541330 (ENGINEERING SERVICES)
336611 (SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING)
334419 (OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING)
541614 (PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES)
541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES)
541511 (CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES)
511210 (SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS)
332710 (MACHINE SHOPS)
335314 (RELAY AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MANUFACTURING)
811310 (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIV AND ELECTRONIC) AND MAINTENANCE
The above NAICS codes are not all inclusive.
Please note, Meetings are subject to cancellation or changing.
To 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.
Attachments/Links
No attachments or links have been added to this opportunity.
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address

DIVISION KEYPORT NWCF 610 DOWELL STREET
KEYPORT , WA 98345-7610
USA

Primary Point of Contact

David Walz
david.e.walz.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

Juliet Roske
juliet.r.roske.civ@us.navy.mil

Construction Quality Management for Contractors Class
2023-02-23 07:30 - 17:00 | James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg., Room 104 A/B/C
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.

Re-certification is required every 5 years.
Class Hours: 7:30-5:00
Location: James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg., Room 104 B/C
(unless otherwise stated)
Cost: $301.00 (includes materials)
Call 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.
Please note:
There 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.

SAVE THE DATE: North Carolina Veterans Business Association Annual Meeting
2023-02-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord, NC, 28027
REGISTRATION OPEN Annual Meeting | Charlotte

About the event

Special guest speakers include:

Mike Arriola-SBA District Director
Fran Perez-Wilhite-Executive Director, NMBC
Jacquie Spearman, SBTDC

Racetrack Tours for the first 25 registrants!
*LUNCH IS INCLUDED WITH TICKET

DEFTECH “Hybrid” in-person & virtual Coffee Call
2023-02-24 08:00 - 10:00 | 360 Ballistics a TriHelix Company, 206 High House Road, Suite 102, Cary, NC
(TEAMS Link Below)
Location: TEAMS Call or In-Person at: 360 Ballistics (a TriHelix Company), 206 High House Road, Suite 102 Cary, NC
Topics: The North Carolina Board of Science, Technology, and Innovation & The NC Defense Innovation Network Initiative: Who, What, Why?
Guest Speakers:
· Dr. John Harden, Executive Director, NC Dept of Commerce Office of Science, Technology and Innovation
· Richard Kristof, BSTI Member & COO TriHelix Investments
· Scott Dorney, BSTI Member & Executive Director NCMBC

Registration (In-Person Only): Please use the following link to assist 360 Ballistics with the headcount for those who wish to attend in person.
Registration for the DEFTECH In-Person Coffee Call Friday February 27, 2023, 8 – 10 am ET
If you are Not attending In-Person, there is no need to register. The link for all Coffee Calls this year is the same (link at the bottom). Thank you, and we look forward to joining you on Friday for the In-Person Coffee Call.
As a State-authorized advisory board administered by the Office of Science, Technology & Innovation at the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation encourages, promotes, and supports scientific, engineering, and industrial research applications in North Carolina. Its mission is to improve the economic well‐being and quality of life of all North Carolinians through advancing science, technology, and innovation.
The Board is focused on accelerating North Carolina’s next generation of technology and technology companies.
The Board works to investigate new areas of emerging science and technology and conducts studies on the competitiveness of North Carolina industry and research institutions in these fields.
https://www.commerce.nc.gov/about-us/boards-commissions/board-science-technology-innovation
Show up early at 0800 for the DEFTECH Early Bird or at the 0830 Opps Update to join the DEFTECH Team as we review current federal technology opportunities.
*Note: The link is the same as the Coffee Call.*
**Note: If you have a topic that you would like to present or recommend, please let us know at deftech@ncmbc.us
2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 286 586 268 492
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 980-296-2533,,849190916# United States, Charlotte
Phone Conference ID: 849 190 916#
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT
2023-02-27 17:30 - 2023-03-02 21:00 | Fayetteville State University, 1073 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
The Women In Construction Summit is designed for women owned construction businesses to stimulate a front to end construction project experience utilizing training, case studies, hands on workshops, and job shadowing.
Topics Covered

Prequalification process
Estimating basics
Project management
Business Certification/Resources
RFI/Submittal process
Network with fellow like-minded professional women in the industry

What’s In It For You?

Build skills and expertise in construction industry
Network with fellow like-minded professionals
Enhance your business networking support system
Increase visibility with prime contractors

Eligibility Criteria

Must be doing business w/in the 10 regional counties in NC (and registered with the Secretary of State). Sole proprietorships may apply
Must have been in business a minimum of 2 consecutive years , or In business for 1 year with a minimum of $50K in sales
Participant must be owner or in leadership/management within the company
Must be willing to commit to full week program

Application To Apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCS_Jan23
Accepted applicants will be notified by 2/17/2023
Women are the preferred applicant for this event.
Please contact (910) 672-1107 or tcbryant@uncfsu.edu with any questions.
