NCMBC

Durham’s 2023 BATTLE in the BULL Career Expo
2023-03-30 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Durham Convention Center
Thank you for advertising for our event! Durham’s 2023 BATTLE in the BULL Career Expo (ncmbc.us) – the registration link is for employers to sign up, but we are full! Could you change it to the jobseeker one? Thank you so much.
Register NOW for Durham’s 2023 BATTLE in the BULL Career Expo to be held on Thursday, March 30th from 10am-3pm for veterans, and 11am-3pm for all other jobseekers. This Career Expo will feature 70+ area employers from multiple sectors, including but not limited to, Construction, Health Care, Government, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, and Technology.
Battle in the Bull is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to network with recruiters and learn more about career opportunities in their industry or field of study.
This Expo is the largest career expo in Durham, NC and explicitly geared to adults and students to “Battle” for a career here in the Bull City of (Durham) and we hope you are one of them!
Event: 2023 BATTLE in the BULL CAREER EXPO
Date: THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (VETERANS MAY ENTER AT 10:00AM)
Location: DURHAM CONVENTION CENTER
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/battleinthebulllcareerexpo
Please come dressed professionally with a resume, as employers will be prepared to interview and hire on the spot!
Space is limited to 70 employers, so don’t delay in registering. Thank you, and we hope you will attend!

SAVE THE DATE! MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS CENTER II RIBBON CUTTING
2023-03-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Manufacturing Solutions Center II, 350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NC, 28613
The Manufacturing Solutions Center and City of Conover will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception to celebrate the completion of the Manufacturing Solutions Center II building! Tours of the facility will be available during the event.
Please make plans to join us on:
Thursday, March 30, 2023
4pm-6pm with Ribbon Cutting at 5pm
Manufacturing Solutions Center II
350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NC 28613

Formal invitation to follow.
For additional information,
Contact: MSC Director, Jeff Neuville
Email: jneuville@manufactuingsolutionscenter.org
Telephone: 828-327-7000 ext. 4102

DEFTECH Coffee Call Early Bird Session: Hybrid in-person & virtual
2023-03-31 08:00 - 09:00 | The Manufacturing Solutions Center II, 350 5th Avenue, Conover, NC, 28613
DEFTECH Coffee Call Early Bird Session
Friday, March 31, 2023, 0800 – 0900 am ET DEFTECH “Early Bird” “Hybrid” in-person & virtual Coffee Call
(TEAMS Link Below)
Topic: Textile Sciences, Nano-Hybrid LED Fiber Yarn Innovations
Guest Speakers:

Matthew Kolmes, CEO of Supreme Corporation, USA
Rakkiyappan Chandran PhD, Principal Scientist at Supreme Corporation, USA
Lee Moritz, Textile Industry Professional, NC Military Business Center

Location: TEAMS Call or In-Person at: The Manufacturing Solutions Center II, 350 5th Ave SE, Conover, NC 28613 www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org
Registration (In-Person Only): Please use the following link to assist DEFTECH with the headcount for those who wish to attend in person. We recommend that you arrive by 745 am. You only need to register 1 time for the in-person session (8 am – 10 am).
Please register by 12 noon, Wednesday March 29, 2023.
Registration for the DEFTECH In-Person Coffee Call Friday March 31, 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.
Supreme Corporation – Advanced Yarn Technologies
Supreme Corporation – Advanced Yarn Technologies Advanced Textile Science 58 Years in Business 8 Innovation Awards 64 Patents 14 Patents Pending Explore Our Yarn Solutions TUFF-N-LITE® PPE Our Tuff-N-Lite® material is ounce for ounce up to 15 times stronger than steel — but it’s as soft and flexible as cotton.
Matthew Kolmes
Mr. Kolmes is the CEO of Supreme Corporation, USA. Supremes’ Mission is to make the highest quality cut, slash, and abrasion resistant yarns, fabrics, and safety products in the world, utilizing proprietary coatings engineered to provide antimicrobial, flame retardant (FR), durable water repellent (DWR), and other desired protective finishes. Supreme celebrated its fifty eighth year in business this July, and has engineered yarns, fabrics, and safety products for such prestigious organizations including the Japanese Police Department, Holland SWAT, The Italian Ministry of Defense, Beijing SWAT, and in America for the New York Police Department (NYPD). Supreme engineers a diverse array of extremely high-tech yarns, including those that are used for body implants and medical devices, and conductive and reflective yarns used for Military, Police, Sports, and Motorcycling applications. Our latest projects include Heated Gloves for the Military, Medicine Releasing yarns and fabrics, Anti-viral finish that kills viruses on contact, Geo-location and impact sensing shirts, with vital sign monitoring for Soldiers, First Responders, Police and Athletes. Matt’s focus has been on developing platforms of products that improve health and well-being or lead to intervention and prevention of fatalities.
Rakkiyappan Chandran PhD
Rakkiyappan Chandran is the Principal Scientist at Supreme Corporation with more than 8 years of diversified experience and specialized training from Harvard-MIT research laboratories. His strong background in polymeric biomaterials science and engineering has allowed his research to be particularly unique, with applications such as novel nanostructured polymeric surfaces, nanotechnology, and treatments for disease. His expertise is in the field of nano-polymeric biomaterials and encapsulation formulation, photodynamic therapy, polymer processing & characterization, composite fibers, and smart textiles. At Supreme Corporation Dr.Chandran leads the R&D to new product and process development, quality improvement, and cost reduction. He undertook many industrial and academic project for execution and management, from technology transfer to commercialization of new products.
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
Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703-217-3127
Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609

SBA New 8(a) Applications
2023-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Are you interested in applying for the 8(a) program but don’t know where to start? Join the North Carolina District Office for a webinar that will cover what to consider before applying, the benefits, eligibility, and how to apply to the 8(a) program for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses.
REGISTER HERE

STRIVE Startup Training Week 3: Customers and Competitors: Customer Segments, Target Markets and Competitive Analysis
2023-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | General Classroom Building, Room 108/114, 2817 Fort Bragg Rd
STRIVE Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship
Free 10-week personalized training to help Veterans and military affiliated* entrepreneurs succeed!
Now Accepting Applications for Classes Starting March 22, 2023!
APPLY NOW
The STRIVE program is a FREE entrepreneurship training program for Veterans and military affiliated* individuals.
WHO BENEFITS FROM STRIVE: This intensive 10-week workshop is for the Veteran and military affiliated* entrepreneur that wants to start a new business or grow their early stage enterprise.
*WHO CAN APPLY: STRIVE is free, but only available to Veterans, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, their spouses, and First-Generation children of Veterans. Gold Star parents, spouses and children are also eligible. Partners in business with a Veteran may apply, if a Veteran owns at least 50% of the business.
OUTCOMES: At the conclusion of the STRIVE program, participants will have an actionable plan to either launch their new business or take a significant step forward with an existing business. This plan can also be used for loan applications, and a fundable pitch.
Upon successful completion of the STRIVE program, participants will be able to:

Identify their target market
Utilize the 3 basic types of research to validate their business and focus their marketing
Apply an iterative “Proceed, Pivot, or Punt” approach to all stages of development
Use the tools necessary to determine the business and economic model that best serves themand their company
Learn how to rise above the clutter and noise through targeted marketing
Create proforma financials
Understand the basics of company financial controls
Have a comprehensive business plan suitable for funding
Create a competitive pitch presentation

THE 3-PART STRIVE APPROACH:

Face-to-face classes on 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00pm. These classes will cover key concepts and how to take the next steps on your plan. Classes will meet at the FTCC General Classroom Building, 2718 Fort Bragg Road, Room 108/114. Some food and drinks will be provided.
Private meetings with subject matter experts will help you resolve questions and sticking points with your plan. Depending on you and your Business Counselor’s schedules, meetings will be held via Zoom, phone or in person.
Individualwork: Participants should expect to invest 10 or more hours per week to this program.

LONG ON PRACTICALITY. SHORT ON THEORY. The STRIVE program is designed to set early stage businesses on a path to success; it isn’t designed to teach participants in-depth theories like those taught in an undergraduate or graduate level entrepreneurship program.
IT’S FREE! If accepted, there is no cost to participants. STRIVE is offered in partnership with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurs (NACCE), who, along with FTCC, have provided funding to provide this program to the extended ‘military family’.
Graduates of the program may qualify for funding through various agencies and will be prepared to compete in lucrative pitch contests. STRIVE graduates will be assigned to a designated mentor to continue their progress after the conclusion of the classwork and graduation.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NLT 1200 06 MAR 23 at http://tiny.cc/strivereg . Seating is limited. Acceptance and admission emails for this cohort will be sent to each applicant nlt 1700 10MAR23. Any applicants who are not admitted to this cohort can update their original application and be considered for future cohorts.
FAQ
1. WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR IN-PERSON CLASSES?
Applications are due NLT 12:00 PM March 6, 2023 at http://tiny.cc/strivereg. The STRIVE program is a mixture of in-person and online course work.
WEEK 1 (MAR 22, 2023): Think like a SUCCESSFUL Entrepreneur: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
WEEK 2 (MAR 29, 2023): Building the Foundation: Business Model Canvas, and Value Proposition
WEEK 3 (APR 5, 2023): Customers and Competitors: Customer Segments, Target Markets and Competitive Analysis
WEEK 4 (APR 12, 2023): Building a Brand: Positioning and Pricing Strategies, Branding, and the Media Mix
WEEK 5 (APR 19, 2023): Selling: Sales, eCommerce platforms, and Sales Projections
WEEK 6 (APR 26, 2023): Government Contracting, Feasibility, and Intellectual Property
WEEK 7 (MAY 3, 2023): Know the Score: Systems and Bookkeeping
WEEK 8 (MAY 10, 2023): Cash Flow and Financials
WEEK 9 (MAY 17, 2023): Operations Management: Legal and Human Resources
WEEK 10 (MAY 24, 2023): Pitch Deck and Presentation Training Graduation and Pitch Event- TBD

HOW TO APPLY?

Complete the application form at http://tiny.cc/strivereg. Applicants will be accepted based on the potential of their business concept, as assessed by a panel of subject matter experts. Applicants must be a current resident of North Carolina or planning to open a business in North Carolina. Fifteen applicants will be selected for this initial cohort. Applicants who are not selected for this cohort are encouraged to apply again. Applications are due NO LATER THAN 12:00PM March 6, 2023 at http://tiny.cc/strivereg. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Current Resume
Two Letters of Recommendation – The writer should include the following:

Their position/ title
Their contact information
How they know the applicant and for how long
Why they feel the applicant would be suited to entrepreneurship, their experience in working with the applicant, etc.

If applicable, VA Disability rating OR Proof of Request for Disability Rating (PDF, .jpeg, or .png)
DD214, Member 4 copy (showing dates of active duty, discharge status, black out SSN) ORLeave and Earning Statement (LES) (PDF Format please)

Letter from commander is acceptable if the DD214 is delayed

ARE MATERIALS AND BOOKS PROVIDED?
Yes! All necessary materials will be provided at no charge.
WILL MEALS BE PROVIDED?
Yes, basic casual food (pizza, sandwiches, drinks, etc.) will be provided at no charge to participants. If you require specific dietary accommodations, we recommend you bring your own food.
CAN I ATTEND REMOTELY?
All class sessions are onsite (2817 Fort Bragg Road, room 108/114) without a remote option. There is digital work to be completed independently every week between March 22nd and May 24th. Individual counseling sessions may be held via Zoom, phone or in person according to the schedule and location of the participant and the counselor.
IS THERE A COST FOR THE PROGRAM?
There are NO CHARGES to participants in the STRIVE program, thanks to the funding provided by Syracuse IVMF, NACCE and the FTCC Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business.

OTHER QUESTIONS?
KENT HILL: Email: hillp@faytechcc.edu Phone: (910) 672-8462
KIM GEBERT: Email: gebertk@faytechcc.edu Phone: (910) 672- 8462
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for this free startup and small business training for Veterans and qualified military affiliated* entrepreneurs.
Register now at http://tiny.cc/strivereg for the STRIVE cohort beginning March 22nd!

2023 U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command Capability Days/Industry Day
2023-04-06 07:30 - 17:00 | Fort Detrick, Building 1520, Fort Detrick, Maryland
Description

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command is hosting a full day, in-person business engagement event:
The 2023 USAMRDC Capability Days – Industry Day will be held on April 6, 2023, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
This event is an opportunity to provide outreach to our industry partners that support Medical Research and Development (R&D) efforts, to enhance competition, build relationships and facilitate a better understanding of our command’s mission requirements and priorities.
The event will include briefings from BG Anthony McQueen, USAMRDC and Fort Detrick Commander as well as other senior leaders. Attendees will learn about our life-saving research and innovative acquisition strategies. They will learn how we inform and shape future priorities and efforts.
Attendees will gain a better understanding of our organization and our priorities through an Advanced Planning Brief.
The event will allow attendees to engage with our contracting team, small business programs, tech transfer experts and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs to learn about future opportunities.
The event will include presentations on 3 development efforts firsthand.
At the conclusion of the event, attendees will depart with a thorough understanding of our current efforts, our research and development needs and our processes.
Advanced registration for the 2023 USAMRDC Capability Days – Industry Day is required for all attendees and must be completed at the following link: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=719382&k=05604B0A7355
Following registration, attendees will be sent a pre-vetting form. The form must be completed in order to gain access to the installation. Attendees who fail to complete the pre-vetting form will be unregistered and will not be permitted to attend.
Registration and pre-vetting forms must be completed no later than 17 March 2023.
Space is limited. This event is limited to two contractors per vendor, on a first-come basis.

SBA Small Business Federal Certification Webinars
2023-04-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
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.
Come 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.
Please note: training will take place 9-11am ET and will not be recorded.
REGISTER HERE

Southeast Regional Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environment Summit
2023-04-12 - 2023-04-13 | Wilmington Convention Center
For more information and to register, visit: https://summit.ncmbc.us
The Office of Senator Thom Tillis and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the in-person Southeast Regional Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environment Summit on April 12-13, 2023 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
HOSTED BY:

Office of United States Senator Richard Burr
Office of United State Senator Thom Tillis
North Carolina Military Business Center

WHEN.
April 12-13, 2023
WHERE.
Wilmington Convention Center
515 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
PURPOSE. “The Summit” brings together over 600 representatives of the Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Fort Bragg, Marine Corps Installations East, Seymour Johnson AFB, other Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps installations, US Coast Guard, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, other federal agencies, general and specialty contractors, designers and construction suppliers from throughout the Southeast of the United States.
ATTENDANCE. Attendance is encouraged for:

General and specialty contractors that work in VA, NC, SC, GA and FL.
Design firms that work in VA, NC, SC, GA and FL.
Construction supply firms that work in VA, NC, SC, GA and FL.
Companies that provide facility-support contracts in VA, NC, SC, GA and FL.
Current federal contractors seeking partners and suppliers

WHY ATTEND THE SUMMIT?

The Summit is the premier, best-established and most-recognized federal construction event in the Southeast– businesses who are already engaged or want to perform in the federal market need to be there!
“Program and Issues Dialogues” address future projects and acquisition strategies, contractor experiences, teaming and supplier opportunities and other issues related to acquisition and execution of projects at military bases and government throughout the Southeast. These sessions also include information on federal opportunities in environmental engineering and remediation, energy and horizontal infrastructure (including roads and intersections, water, wastewater, natural gas and other utilities)
Other Summit sessions address critical and timely topics, including supplier, service contract and public-private opportunities, small business programs and utilization, budget impacts, contracting processes and pre- and post-award legal issues for federal contractors
Summit networking and trade show activities allow businesses to market their services and products to over 600 general contractors, specialty contractors, engineers, architects and suppliers
In addition, pre-Summit networking opportunities include a golf event hosted and organized by the Cape Fear Post of the Society of American Military Engineers and an evening Summit Social at Ironclad Brewery in downtown Wilmington – a huge hit from for the past several years!

WILMINGTON NAVY WEEK: Doing Business with the Department of the Navy Small Business Workshop
2023-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Wilmington Convention Center
“Doing Business with the DON” Small Business Workshop
In partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center and in conjunction with the Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) will facilitate a “Doing Business with the DON” small business workshop. During this event, small businesses will receive information on the following topics:
• DON OSBP Achievements and Goals • DON OSBP Mentor-Protégé Program • Preparing for the DON procurement process • Resources to help small businesses • Buying Command Overview: Headquarters Marine Corps Installations and Logistics (HQMC I&L), Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
REGISTER: copy and paste the link if you receive an error-https://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=196490
Presented by: Department of the Navy – Office of Small Business Program and North Carolina Military Business Center

STRIVE STARTUP TRAINING WEEK 4: Customers and Competitors: Customer Segments, Target Markets and Competitive Analysis
2023-04-12 18:00 - 21:00 | General Classroom Building, Room 108/114, 2817 Fort Bragg Rd

NDVSB/AAFES E-MARKETPLACE VIRTUAL OUTREACH EVENT
2023-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
VENDOR ENGAGEMENT SERIES REGISTRATION
REGISTER HERE

If you have any additional questions, please contact Jim Dresbach at james.c.dresbach.ctr@army.mil.
A registration confirmation email will be sent to you the Friday following your registration.

THANK YOU!

SBA Suitability and Marketing for Federal Government
2023-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
The training will provide general information for business owners who are considering federal contracting as a new market. This webinar will cover the nuts and bolts that make a successful federal contractor. It will help small business owners decide if they want to further explore federal contracting as part of their business strategy.
REGISTER HERE

Building Bridges to Global Markets
2023-04-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 1451 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC, 27406
Building Bridges to Global Markets is a first-of-its-kind event series organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, as part of our Global Diversity Export Initiative. Designed to connect small and medium-sized companies in underserved communities with global business opportunities, events will be taking place in major cities throught the United States, including Greensboro, NC!
About the Event
Building Bridges to Global Markets brings no-cost, in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this event will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you on the road to exporting success.
Topics Include
• How to finance your exports & get access to capital
• Exporting essentials and available local resources
• Opportunity to meet individually with trade experts
Featured Speaker
Arun Venkataraman, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=3QE3
Questions
Frances Selema
Frances.Selema@trade.gov
Stephanie Bethel
Stephanie.Bethel@trade.gov

SAVE THE DATE SAME Charleston Post Golf Tournament and Industry Day
2023-04-19 08:00 - 2023-04-20 17:00 | Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, SC, 29403
April 19 – 20, 2023
April 19: Golf Tournament + Icebreaker
April 20: Exhibits +Industry Day
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29403
(Downtown)
Registration
Exhibitor Reservations
Sponsorship Opportunities
More details coming soon!!
https://classic.same.org/charleston
If you are interested in volunteering for these events please contract charlestonsame@gmail.com.

INTRODUCTION TO FEDERAL CONTRACTING
2023-04-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:

January 11, 2023 from 0900-1030
April 19, 2023 from 0900-1030
August 16, 2023 from 0900-1030
December 6, 2023 from 0900-1030

About. This training is an introduction to doing business with the federal government. Topics trained include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products, construction and engineering and non-personal services; marketing a business to the federal government; socio-economic small business programs; registering as a federal contractor; locating, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina.
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.
Register

Construction Quality Management for Contractors Class
2023-04-20 07:30 - 17:00, 2023-05-18 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.

MEET YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER
2023-04-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
Military-Friendly Virtual Job Fair
Don’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.
Pre-registration for this event is required.
https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xGbg7d
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

UNDERSTANDING AND UTILIZING MATCHFORCE.ORG
2023-04-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates:

January 18, 2023 from 0900-1030
April 26, 2023 from 0900-1030
August 23, 2023 from 0900-1030
December 13, 2023 from 0900-1030

About. 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.
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.
Register

Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business
2023-04-26 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.
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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

Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem in Support of the Department of Defense
2023-04-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Congdon Yards, 410 W. English Road, High Point, NC, 27262
Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem in Support of the Department of Defense with Keynote lunch speaker – “Shark Tank’s” Cameron Cruse, COO, R. Riveter

Cameron 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.
In 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.
Cameron 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.

REGISTER HERE

No cost to attend. Plan to arrive early for parking, building access, light breakfast and NETWORKING! Program begins promptly at 9:30AM.
Directions – Congdon Yards

***NOTE: parking lot is located in front of the Factory. Event will be held on the 3rd floor.****

Co-hosted by the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solutions (NCSU IES)

AGENDA
8:00am-9:00am – VENDORS SETUP
8:00am-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
9:00am-9:30am – ARRIVALS, CHECK-IN & NETWORKING
9:30am-9:50am – WELCOME
Visit 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
9:50am-10:10am – OPENING REMARKS & RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Why DANC? – Tammy Everett, Executive Director, Defense Alliance of North Carolina
10:10am-12:10pm – INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS
Summary 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
Overview 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
“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
NC Frontline of the Future – Denny Lewis, Business Development Manager, Defense Industry, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) – Rick Gilmore, Federal Business Development, Greensboro
Office of Science, Technology & Innovation (OSTI One North Carolina Small Business Program) – Dave Kaiser, North Carolina Department of Commerce
12:10pm-12:30pm – NETWORKING BREAK
12:30pm-1:30pm – LUNCHEON – Sponsored lunch catered by Kitchenology
Keynote speaker; Co-founder of R. Riveter, Cameron Cruse
1:30pm-2:10pm – “Veterans Supporting Manufacturing”
Panel Moderator: Patrick Davis, MBA, Executive Director, The Heroes Center of High Point

Veterans Bridge Home – Aaron Harper
Recruit Military – Lucas Waniewski
Hire Our Heroes US Chamber of Commerce – Craig Wymer (virtual)

2:10pm-2:15pm – QUICK BREAK
2:15pm-2:50pm – “Growing North Carolina Manufacturers Through Defense Contracting”
Panel Moderator: Michael Mullins, Director, North Carolina Defense Industry Initiatives Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) at NC State University

Richard Childress Racing – Michael Brown (video)
Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) – James Freeman
Burlington Industries – Ashley Bullock

2:50pm-3:00pm – CLOSING REMARKS
Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce – Brian Norris, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives Business
3:00pm-3:30pm – NETWORKING
3:30pm – ADJOURN

DEFTECH Coffee Call | BARDA and ARPA-H
2023-04-28 08:00 - 10:00
DEFTECH Coffee Call
Join us this Friday, April 28, 2023, @ 0800-1000 ET In-Person & virtual hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call
(Coffee & donuts for the In-Person session or see TEAMS Link Below)
Topic: BARDA and ARPA-H: What are they, and why should we care?
Location: NC Biotech Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC 27709
Please Register if you plan to attend In-Person
Registration for the In-Person Coffee Call Friday April 28, 2023, 8 am – 10 am @ the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech Center).
Speakers:
Mary Beth Thomas, Ph.D.
Mary 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.
As 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.
Before 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.
Thomas 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.
Emil Runge, Director of Programs, First Flight Venture Center
Emil 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.
In 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.
For 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.
2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device
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Phone Conference ID: 849 190 916#
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Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703-217-3127
Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609

North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office | PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Virtual AOC Design and Construction Sector Industry Day (May 1, 2023)
2023-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Description

The 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.
The 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.
The 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:
23, Construction
54, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Primary Point of Contact

Design & Construction Acquisition Branch
submittals@aoc.gov

Business Promotion 101: A Crash Course In How To Work The Room!
2023-05-04 17:30 - 19:00 | The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 1451 S. Elm-Eugene Street, Greensboro, Nc, 27406
EAST GREENSBORO NOW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREENSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Learn How To:

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AT EXPOS
DEVELOP AN ELEVATOR PITCH
MARKET WITH CONFIDENCE
DEVELOP A CAPABILITY STATEMENT

FREE to small business owners!
35 Seats Available!
Guest Sneaker:
Shayla Sharpe, Sharpe Pursuits, Inc
REGISTER HERE

DEFTECH Coffee Call: Special Operations Innovation Needs and Gaps (Unclass)
2023-05-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Microsoft Teams
Join us this Friday, May 5, 2023, @ 0900-1030 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call – where discussion trumps powerpoint (TEAMS Link Below)
Topic: Special Operations Innovation Needs and Gaps
Guest Speaker:
Mr. 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.
2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting <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>
Meeting ID: 286 586 268 492
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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+1 980-296-2533,,849190916# <tel:+19802962533,,849190916#> United States, Charlotte
Phone Conference ID: 849 190 916#
Website: 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
Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703-217-3127
Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609

SOF Week 2023
2023-05-08 08:00 - 2023-05-11 17:00 | Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
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).

The 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.
GSOF 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.

The 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.
USSOCOM with its Co-Sponsor, Global SOF Foundation, will host several major events during SOF Week:

Industry Conference (Formerly known as SOFIC)
Multiple SOF Panels and Fireside Chats
SOF Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Senior Spouse Conference
Senior Enlisted Symposium (T)
Retired SOF Senior Leaders Conference (RSSL)
SOF for Life Transition Seminar

Please visit www.sofweek.org for additional information.

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM (JULY 25)
2023-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Fayetteville Technical Community College, Tony Rand Student Center
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM (JULY 25)

COMING SOON.

The 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.
The 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.
Why participate:

a single day, a single location to meet and interact with government, academia, and industry innovators
an opportunity to spend the following day with major defense contractors attending the AUSA Summit & Expo
learn what others are doing that may help provide solutions to your organization’s gaps/problems
expand your connections with the North Carolina Innovation Ecosystem

When. 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.)

Where.
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Tony Rand Student Center, Multi-Purpose Room (building #7)
2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC
Campus Map. Parking is available in parking lots: 4, 6, 10. View campus map.

NETWORKING SOCIAL (JULY 26)

TICKETS FOR THE NETWORKING SOCIAL ARE NOW CLOSED.
A networking social for the Defense Technology Symposium and AUSA Warfighter Summit & Exposition attendees on July 26th at the Segra Stadium in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Tickets are $50/pp which includes admission to the game, Woodpecker Party Deck access/seating and a picnic buffet
For full networking social information, visit: https://defense.ncmbc.us/networking-social/

Note: the above registration does not include registration for the AUSA Warfighter Summit and Exposition.

AUSA WARFIGHTER SUMMIT AND EXPOSITION (JULY 26-27)

To register for the AUSA Warfighter Summit and Exposition in Fayetteville, North Carolina on July 27-28, visit: https://meetings.ausa.org/warfighter/

Fireside Chat with The Hon. Andrew Hunter Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:15 | Virtual
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.
REGISTER

Background Information

“Up our game”: The Pentagon’s 3 strategies to shore up munitions stockpiles, Ashley Roque, Breaking Defense, March 22, 2023
Department of the Air Force 2024 Budget Proposal Invests in Modernization, Transformation, Air Force, March 13, 2023
Air Force President’s Budget FY24, Air Force, Financial Management & Comptroller
BUDGET 2024: Air Force Budget Continues Divest to Invest Strategy, NDIA, National Defense, March 14, 2023
R&D Tops Procurement in Air Force’s 2024 Budget Proposal, Defense One, Audrey Decker, March 13, 2023

Speakers
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Andrew Hunter
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics

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Jerry McGinn
Executive Director
Baroni Center for Government Contracting

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Contested Logistics: Future Trends and Challenges
2023-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
Contested Logistics: Future Trends and Challenges
May 18, 2023, * Research Triangle Park, North Carolina *
Featuring: Major General James (Jim) Hodge, USA (Ret) and Major General Kenneth (Ken) Dowd, USA (Ret)
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 10 am – 12 noon
WHERE: First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
HOSTED BY:
The North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)
First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)
PURPOSE: 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.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is encouraged for:

All innovators, technologists, and those interested in understanding and possibly contributing to our national defense.
Those in the Innovation Ecosystem: commercial, private, public-private partnerships, academia, investors, DoD, and other government personnel interested in defense.

WHY ATTEND?

Learn more about the defense market.
Expand your understanding of the strategic and operational impact of defense technologies.
Ask your questions and hear from others in attendance.

REGISTRATION: 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.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://ncmbc.us/Machform/machform/view.php?id=197604
Major General James (Jim) Hodge, USA (Ret)
Jim 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.
Major General Kenneth (Ken) Dowd, USA (Ret)
Army 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.

About 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.
DEFTECH Mission: DEFTECH enables the NC Innovation Ecosystem to address complex national security problems.
DEFTECH 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.
