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SUMMARY:Industry Day for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) Intelligence\, Surveillance\, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services\, (PMA-263)
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCTION \nNaval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office\, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons\, PEO(U&W) PMA-263 at Patuxent River\, Maryland\, announces its intent to broaden industry partnerships for current requirements and future capabilities via Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) services for the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Office (PMA-263) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Other Government Agencies (OGA). These services will support domestic and coalition military partners in combat and contingency operations. \nOBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND\nPMA-263 will use this Industry Day to present current requirements and future capabilities to representatives from industry seeking to provide COCO ISR services in support of DoD\, OGA\, and combat and contingency operational requirements. This Special Notice is related to support activities for landbased and ship-based operations to provide reliable delivery of sensor data. \nINDUSTRY DAY\nNAVAIR hereby invites interested parties to participate in a virtual Industry Day Microsoft TEAMS on January 08\, 2025 from 1100 to 1400 EST. Attendance at Industry Day is limited to five (5) individuals per company. \nA General Session (unclassified) hosted by PMA-263\, will present plans for current or future procurements to representatives from industry seeking to provide COCO ISR services in support of DoD\, OGA\, and combat and contingency operational requirements. This Industry Day is related to support activities for land-based and ship-based operations to provide reliable delivery of sensor data. Contractors would be responsible for providing all resources to produce sensor data including trained personnel\, non-developmental UAS equipment\, associated certifications\, operation and maintenance\, spares and product support. Contracted services would be in direct support of ISR missions requiring around the clock imagery and other sensor capabilities. Contractors shall be capable of providing ISR services on a normal and surge basis\, 24-hours a day\, seven days a week\, 365 days a year. \nThe General Session will be followed by a short Question and Answer (Q&A) session. \nAll companies interested in attending must register by 31 December 2024 at 5:00 pm EST by submitting the registration form provided in this notice to Contract Specialist\, Ms. Heather Buckler at heather.m.buckler.civ@us.navy.mil and Procuring Contracting Officer\, Ms. Kristen Ferro at kristen.w.ferro.civ@us.navy.mil. E-mail MUST contain the following in the subject line: “Industry Day for UAS COCO ISR Services (PMA-263)”\, Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The Excel Workbook contains a request for a classified email address. This is in the event classified information needs to be shared. \nQuestion form is provided in this notice.  It is entirely within the United States Government (USG) discretion to answer any questions related to this Industry Day or any content covered therein.  Any questions and answers will be provided to all members of industry via this notice at SAM.gov. Questions in advance of Industry Day shall be submitted to Contract Specialist\, Ms. Heather Buckler at heather.m.buckler.civ@us.navy.mil and Procuring Contracting Officer\, Ms. Kristen Ferro at kristen.w.ferro.civ@us.navy.mil.  E-mail MUST contain the following in the subject line: ” Q&A Industry Day for UAS COCO ISR Services (PMA-263)”.    \n  \nBACKGROUND/PERFORMANCE \nCurrent PMA-263 UAS ISR Services include the following performance parameters. These parameters constitute mandatory minimum requirements: \n\nNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Compliant\n\n\nTechnology Readiness Level (TRL) 8 per DOD Deskbook 5000.2\nOperational range: up to 75 Nautical Miles (nm)\, with a single air vehicle\n\n\nDatalink range (communications and Full Motion Video (FMV)): Line of Sight with Type-1 Encryption utilizing the Bandwidth Efficient Common Data Link waveform\n\n\nOn Station Time: 10 hours “Time-on-Station” (TOS) at maximum range\n\n\nSimultaneous\, multi-intelligence capable with FMV sensor(s) and an Electronic Warfare (EW) type sensor or Wide Area Maritime Search (WAMS) sensor\n\n\nFMV: Electro Optic (EO) / Infrared (IR):\n\nEO output meeting or exceeding the National Imagery Interpretability Rating Scale (NIIRS) of 8.4\, when taken from the Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) at an altitude of 3\,000 feet above ground level (AGL) at a 45-degree slant range.\nIR output meeting or exceeding the NIIRS rating of 7.2\, when taken from the UAV at an altitude of 3\,000 feet AGL at a 45-degree slant range.\n\n\nGPS Precise Positioning Service (PPS) receiver\n\n\nOperate in GPS-contested/degraded situations (UAS shall be capable of 74dB of anti-jamming or similar capability for all phases of flight)\n\n\nOperate in adverse weather conditions and austere environments\n\n\nRunway Independent\n\n\nThe Air Vehicle (AV) shall operate on JP-5 Aviation Grade Turbine Fuel per MIL-DTL-5624W\, ASTM-D910-20A and MIL-DTL-83133K\n\n\nSensor output STANAG 4545\, 4607 and 4676 messages\n\nIt is the respondent’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information. PMA-263 plans to release two (2) Requests For Information (RFIs) shortly after Industry Day to assess potential qualified industry partners. The first RFI will seek to identify vendors capable of meeting current ISR requirements. The second RFI will seek to identify vendors capabilities for future ISR requirements. \nTENTATIVE INDUSTRY DAY AGENDA (EST) \n1130-1145 Welcome / Opening Remarks \n1145-1245 General Session/PMA-263 Presentation \n1245-1345 Question and Answer
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/industry-day-for-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas-contractor-owned-contractor-operated-coco-intelligence-surveillance-and-reconnaissance-isr-services-pma-263/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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SUMMARY:Free Supplier Matching Services – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen Your Supply Chain and Grow Your Business\nDo you have a supplier need or would you like to become a supplier to another company? Supplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with suitable supplier opportunities. Manufacturers can streamline their operations\, improve product quality and ultimately drive business growth by finding local suppliers who align with their specific needs and goals. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nThis webinar will provide information on the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership supplier matching program\, the types of opportunities available and how to access these no-cost supplier sourcing and matching services. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of how they can participate in the program to grow their business and ultimately strengthen supply chains in North Carolina and the country. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nManufacturers with extended lead times and increased frustration with their current supply chain\nManufacturers with excess capacity seeking new business opportunities\n\n  \nKey Takeaways:\n\nLearn what resources are available in NC\nFind out how you can tap into a network of suppliers in NC\nSubmit a Supplier Request form to find new sources ncstateies.com/supplyrequest\nRegister on ManufacturedNC.com to expand visibility\nVisit ncstateies.com/opportunities to view open business opportunities\n\nPresenter\nKeAnne Hoeg\nDirector of Data Management Systems\, Supplier Matching and Reporting\, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions\nEmail: keanne_hoeg@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.368.7387 \nKeAnne Hoeg is the director of data management systems\, supplier matching and reporting at NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). She describes her job as “playing with data.” Her data and reporting group manage required reporting to stakeholders and several internal applications\, including the Salesforce CRM system\, reporting development\, and data analysis and visualization. In addition to overseeing required stakeholder reporting and systems\, KeAnne manages the Center’s supplier Matching program. Her supplier matching team oversees the Manufactured in North Carolina (MNC) online supplier matching database; works with manufacturers to assess their needs\, identify possible matches and create and respond to opportunities in the national supplier matching program; and mapping key supply chains within North Carolina. KeAnne has worked at IES for 23 years; before moving into her current position\, she worked as a web developer and social media manager in IT and marketing. KeAnne has a B.A. in English from Meredith College and an MSLS in library science from UNC-Chapel Hill.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/free-supplier-matching-services-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
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SUMMARY:DAU CYBER SOLUTIONS - BASIC CYBER HYGIENE: A WALK-THROUGH OF THE FAR 52-204.21 AND CMMC LEVEL 1
DESCRIPTION:Every federal contract contains the FAR 52-204.21 which is the same as CMMC Level 1.   We will ensure that you understand the FAR\, the cyber lingo and can recognize implementation of the fifteen basic cyber requirements to keep Federal Contracting Information from becoming pubic – in 2.5 hours.  Contracting Teams will learn questions to ask to verify. Walk away understanding what is required\, sufficient compliance documentation and recognition of compliant basic cybersecurity. Every Contract Handles FCI! Learn how to recognize implementation of Basic Cyber Hygiene. \nREGISTER \nDate: January 13\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern) | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Pacific) \nCLPs: 2.5 \nWho Should Attend:  \nContact Information: For Registration of technical questions\, please contact us at events@dau.edu \nDoD Cyber Solutions:  \n\nThis is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoD alone\, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will educate contracting communities\, project managers\, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity. \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelley Kiernan\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nKelley Kiernan is a professor of Cybersecurity and Information Protection at the DoD’s Defense Acquisition University.   Kelley Kiernan is a cybersecurity and small business ecosystem leader\, who applies her experience from Industry\, NASA\, Navy\, Air Force and Space Force to pave the way for robust cybersecurity adoption in the acquisition ecosystem.  Kelley is an engineer\, scientist and an innovation expert. She is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served as an Air Force officer where she was a recipient of the Air Medal. Kelley’s champion leadership brings robust cybersecurity within the reach of everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Kuno\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nTim Kuno is a Professor of Cybersecurity at Defense Acquisition University since April 2022.  He has a 15-year background in cybersecurity supporting the Defense Acquisition System. His cybersecurity experience in DoD acquisition includes being the Cyber Lead and Information Systems Security Manager for an acquisition program office at Naval Air Systems Command. He was responsible for the overall cybersecurity for systems developed\, acquired and sustained by the Air Combat Electronics Program Office.  He led the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorizations (A&As)\, Cyber Table Top (CTT) events and coordinated cyber test and evaluation events for the multiple respective systems.  Prior to this he served 25 years in the Navy\, primarily working in Naval Aviation on platforms including F-35\, F/A-18\, P-3\, LC-130 aircraft.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dau-cyber-solutions-basic-cyber-hygiene-a-walk-through-of-the-far-52-204-21-and-cmmc-level-1/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T140000
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SUMMARY:GSA Schedule | Small Business Training
DESCRIPTION:GSA Schedule – Part 1 of 3 Deciding To Pursue The GSA Schedule\, Or Not! \nJoin us for an interactive webinar featuring Jennifer Schaus\, a GSA Schedule Consultant. In this session\, participants will gain insights to help them make informed “bid or no bid” decisions. We will cover essential factors\, including financial implications\, past performance metrics\, and post-award requirements\, to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of the GSA Schedule process. REGISTER \nGSA Schedule – Part 2 of 3 Getting Onto The GSA Schedule – Proposal Prep \nJoin us for an invaluable workshop where Jennifer will walk you through every step of the GSA Schedule proposal preparation\, detailing essential documentation\, best practices\, and timelines. Discover what to expect during your interactions with the GSA\, all the way through to award. REGISTER \nGSA Schedule – Part 3 of 3 Post Award GSA Schedule Requirements \nIn this session\, Jennifer will cover essential post-award requirements\, critical due dates\, and best practices for effective back office management of your Schedule. REGISTER \n  \nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to have your questions answered during our live Q&A session! Whether you’re new to the GSA Schedule or looking to refine your strategy\, these sessions are designed to empower you with the tools and confidence needed to succeed. \n  \nDates: January 13-15\, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET \n  \n  \nPlease email any questions or feedback about the webinar series to OSDBUStratComm@va.gov.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/gsa-schedule-small-business-training/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T090000
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SUMMARY:2025 Introduction to Federal Contracting Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 15\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nApril 9\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nAugust 6\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nDecember 3\, 2023 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-introduction-to-federal-contracting-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T113000
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour - Asheville - Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:The SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center\, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! \nLearn about:  \n\nNon-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding\nNC match & incentive programs\nHow to take your idea to market\nResources to help your business with SBIR/STTR\n\n📅 December through February \n📍 6 Locations:  \n\nFayetteville – 12/6\nAsheville – 1/15\nGreenville – 1/22\nWinston-Salem – 1/29\nCharlotte – 2/12\nWilmington – 2/18\n\nRegister now 🔗:  https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding \nThe SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)\, is launching the “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour\,” a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. \nFrom December through February\, this tour will make stops in six key locations—Fayetteville\, Asheville\, the Triad\, Greenville\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington. The sessions are designed to equip aspiring small business owners with essential knowledge on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D funding\, North Carolina’s matching and incentive programs\, and the necessary steps to launch an innovative business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources offered by FFVC and SBTDC to support their entrepreneurial journey. These half-day\, no-cost events provide an invaluable chance to kickstart your innovation-driven business. \nDuring registration you can choose if you’d like to attend in person or virtually. \nIn-Person\n(Address Coming Soon) \nVirtual\nOnce registered\, you will receive an attendee web link before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sbir-sttr-hybrid-road-tour-december-thru-february-registration-open/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Solutions Center Presents Free "Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product in the US" Webinar
DESCRIPTION:MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS CENTER AND NC SMALL BUSINESS CENTER NETWORK PRESENT FREE “DEVELOPING YOUR APPAREL/TEXTILE PRODUCT IN THE US” WEBINAR ON JANUARY 15 \nThe Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College is partnering with the NC Small Business Center Network to present a free webinar\, “Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product in the US\,” on January 15 at 12 noon. \nMSC Resource Library Manager Tanya Wade will lead this session which will cover how entrepreneurs and businesses can proceed with developing and producing a textile or apparel product here in the United States.  Topics will include domestic material sourcing options and strategies for working with manufacturers as products move into the production stage. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but pre-registration is required.  Visit www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org for more information and to register. \nJeff Neuville  \nDirector\, Manufacturing Solutions Center \nManufacturing Solutions Center  \n301 Conover Station SE\, Conover\, NC 28613 \n828.327.7000 x 4102 | www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/manufacturing-solutions-center-presents-free-developing-your-apparel-textile-product-in-the-us-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Military Sealift Command Ship Repair Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nMSC will host a Ship Repair Industry Day on 16 January\, 2025\, 0800-1630\, at the Hilton Norfolk The Main Hotel (100 E Main St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510). General topics will include Small Business Opportunities\, MSC Contracting; Maintenance Planning and Outyear Maintenance Projections; Ship Maintenance Process Improvement Initiatives; Perform to Plan Metrics; MSC Critical Equipment OEM requirements and MSC Non-OEM qualification requirements; Shipyard Safety and Fire Prevention requirements; and an open Q&A session. We envision a final agenda will be published and shared NLT 20 December 2024. \nWe request that you register for this event NLT 3 January. Please contact John Hartzell at john.d.hartzell.civ@us.navy.mil  with company name\, POC and names/number of in-person attendees.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/military-sealift-command-ship-repair-industry-day/
LOCATION:Hilton Norfolk The Main Hotel\, 100 E Main St\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T110000
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SUMMARY:Rural Works! Internships – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:How to Hire an Engineering Student for $15/Hour\nAddress your workforce labor shortage with talented and dedicated engineering students this summer. Accomplish projects you haven’t had time or labor to complete. The deadline to hire interns is approaching- join us to learn how to participate in the Rural Works! Internship Program. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nNC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Regional Managers can help you find a talented engineering student intern this summer for $15 an hour in rural counties of North Carolina. NC State University College of Engineering will supplement the intern pay with an additional $10 per hour\, plus a participation stipend. This financial support will make the internship opportunity at your facility competitive with urban areas in the state to attract the top candidates. You will receive ongoing support from your Regional Manager and Rural Works! staff in creating and sustaining the position. \nAnna Mangum\, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Regional Manager\, will share all the details of the Rural Works! Internship Program from her years of experience with previous intern successes. Anna will provide what you can expect and what you must do to participate. \nRural Works! was created by a partnership between the Division of Academic and Student Affairs\, the Office of Outreach and Engagement\, and NC State Extension. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nManufacturers experiencing a workforce shortage\nManufacturers who have a backlog of special projects\nManufacturers looking for fresh\, creative problem-solvers\nManufacturers looking to tap into future workforce\n\n  \nKey Takeaways:\n\nHow to hire an engineering student for $15/hour\nNC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Regional Managers will walk you through the process and follow up during and after the intership to meet yoru needs\nInterns offer immediate solutions to workforce shortages\nNC State students offer fresh perspective to manufacturing challenges and cost-savings processes\n\nPresenter\nAnna Mangum\nRegional Manager\, South Central Region\nEmail: anna_mangum@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.210.6050 \nAnna serves as the NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) regional manager for south central region including Chatham\, Lee\, Harnett\, Johnston\, Moore\, Sampson\, Wake and Wilson counties. Anna has a diverse private and public industry background in which she has worked with manufacturers\, healthcare and government in support of economic development. Prior to her role as regional manager\, Anna led North Carolina’s Sustainable Manufacturing Program\, E3: Economy\, Energy\, Environment. This effort worked across 24 North Carolina communities and 52 manufacturers generating over $29 million in economic impact and growing 270 manufacturing jobs. E3 NC was recognized as a leading manufacturing support program by The White House and US Department of Commerce and was adopted by many states across the nation. Anna also served IES as an EHS Specialist\, delivering on-site services and training including Lean and green techniques\, ISO 14001 and a variety of occupational health and safety classes. Anna has a B.S. in environmental technology\, with minors in environmental toxicology and environmental science from NC State University.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/rural-works-internships-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000
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SUMMARY:DAU CYBER SOLUTIONS - WHERE TO BEGIN WITH NIST SP 800-171?
DESCRIPTION:The DFARS 252.204-7012 requires contractors who are provided or generate Controlled Unclassified Information for the DoD to implement the cybersecurity standard NIST SP 800-171.  The DoD IG has several reports about how this implementation is going.  Let’s talk about NIST SP 800-171.  Let’s learn where contractors start with the standard\, how it fits with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and questions the contracting team can ask to know if contract cybersecurity is on-track and protecting DoD data. \nREGISTER \nDate: January 16\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Pacific) \nCLPs: 1.5 \nWho Should Attend:  \nContact Information: For Registration of technical questions\, please contact us at events@dau.edu \nDoD Cyber Solutions:  \n\nThis is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoD alone\, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will educate contracting communities\, project managers\, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity. \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelley Kiernan\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nKelley Kiernan is a professor of Cybersecurity and Information Protection at the DoD’s Defense Acquisition University.   Kelley Kiernan is a cybersecurity and small business ecosystem leader\, who applies her experience from Industry\, NASA\, Navy\, Air Force and Space Force to pave the way for robust cybersecurity adoption in the acquisition ecosystem.  Kelley is an engineer\, scientist and an innovation expert. She is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served as an Air Force officer where she was a recipient of the Air Medal. Kelley’s champion leadership brings robust cybersecurity within the reach of everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Kuno\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nTim Kuno is a Professor of Cybersecurity at Defense Acquisition University since April 2022.  He has a 15-year background in cybersecurity supporting the Defense Acquisition System. His cybersecurity experience in DoD acquisition includes being the Cyber Lead and Information Systems Security Manager for an acquisition program office at Naval Air Systems Command. He was responsible for the overall cybersecurity for systems developed\, acquired and sustained by the Air Combat Electronics Program Office.  He led the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorizations (A&As)\, Cyber Table Top (CTT) events and coordinated cyber test and evaluation events for the multiple respective systems.  Prior to this he served 25 years in the Navy\, primarily working in Naval Aviation on platforms including F-35\, F/A-18\, P-3\, LC-130 aircraft.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dau-cyber-solutions-where-to-begin-with-nist-sp-800-171/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour - Greenville\, NC - Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:The SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center\, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! \nLearn about:  \n\nNon-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding\nNC match & incentive programs\nHow to take your idea to market\nResources to help your business with SBIR/STTR\n\n📅 December through February \n📍 6 Locations:  \n\nFayetteville – 12/6\nAsheville – 1/15\nGreenville – 1/22\nWinston-Salem – 1/29\nCharlotte – 2/12\nWilmington – 2/18\n\nRegister now 🔗:  https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding \nThe SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)\, is launching the “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour\,” a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. \nFrom December through February\, this tour will make stops in six key locations—Fayetteville\, Asheville\, the Triad\, Greenville\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington. The sessions are designed to equip aspiring small business owners with essential knowledge on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D funding\, North Carolina’s matching and incentive programs\, and the necessary steps to launch an innovative business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources offered by FFVC and SBTDC to support their entrepreneurial journey. These half-day\, no-cost events provide an invaluable chance to kickstart your innovation-driven business. \nDuring registration you can choose if you’d like to attend in person or virtually. \nIn-Person\nWillis Building Auditorium (300 E 1st St\, Greenville\, NC). \nVirtual\nOnce registered\, you will receive an attendee web link before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sbir-sttr-hybrid-road-tour-december-thru-february-registration-open-2/
LOCATION:Willis Building Auditorium (300 E 1st St\, Greenville\, NC).
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UID:4571-1737554400-1737646200@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:2025 Emerging Executives Forum!
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the 2025 Emerging Executives Forum\, presented by ECS Southeast\, taking place January 22-23 in Durham! This event is tailored for younger professionals and those newer to economic development\, however\, all are welcome to join! \nThe Forum will feature a Career Advancement Panel\, a Spec Building Roundtables Session\, a Trade Show Dos and Don’ts presentation and skit and an interactive Legislative Update. We’re also excited to highlight some of our Next Generation EDO Directors to hear their stories and perspectives. The full agenda is now posted on the registration page! \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER! \nIf you are already registered and still need lodging\, please note that the hotel block deadline is tomorrow – Friday\,  January 10. Click HERE to make your hotel reservation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE \nWednesday\, January 22 \nOptional Industry Tour (MetLife • 2 – 3 pm) \nOptional Downtown Durham Tour (3 – 4:30 pm) \nWelcoming Reception (5:30 – 7 pm) \nThursday\, January 23 \nBreakfast (8 – 8:30 am) \nForum General Session (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) \nLuncheon (12:30 – 2 pm) \nOptional Tours (American Tobacco Campus or Durham Bulls Athletic Park • 2:30 – 3:30 pm) \nClick HERE to view the full agenda! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICING \nMembers $150 • Non-Members $225 • Student Members $25 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are still available! Click HERE to explore sponsorship levels and benefits. For more information\, contact Liz at 888.246.2332 or liz@nceda.org.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-emerging-executives-forum/
LOCATION:PNC Triangle Club at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20240925T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T162731Z
UID:4103-1738069200-1738083600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Flavors of Carolina 2025
DESCRIPTION:THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES invites you to the Greensboro Coliseum Complex to experience the rich culinary heritage of North Carolina at Flavors of Carolina\, an exclusive food sampling event showcasing the state’s finest products. \nGREENSBORO COLISEUM COMPLEX\nSpecial Events Center\n1921 W. Gate City BIvd.\nGreensboro\, NC 27403 \nREGISTER FOR SHOW FLOOR ACCESS: You must be in the food industry to be eligible for show floor access. Registration deadline is Januarv 22. 2025\nVisit the link below to register: bit.ly/Flavors2025Register \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT\nJack.Nales@ncagr.gov \n919.208.9832
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/flavors-of-carolina/
LOCATION:Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center\, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd.\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T185524Z
UID:4398-1738141200-1738146600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 29\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nApril 30\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nAugust 20\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nDecember 17\, 2025\, 0900-1030\n\nAbout. Are you looking to navigate the complex world of government proposals with confidence and success? Join our introductory webinar on “Federal Government Proposal Best Practices” to gain invaluable insights and strategies that will elevate your proposal game to new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and position your proposals for success in the competitive government contracting landscape. \nAgenda: \n\nUnderstanding Government Procurement: Understand the government procurement processes and gain an overview of the key steps involved;\nStrategic Planning: Learn how to develop a robust proposal strategy that aligns with government requirements and maximizes your chances of success;\nEffective Research Techniques: Discover the importance of thorough research and how it can significantly enhance the quality of your government proposals;\nCompliance and Regulations: Navigate the maze of compliance requirements and regulations to ensure your proposals meet the necessary standards;\nCrafting a Compelling Proposal: Master the art of crafting persuasive and compelling proposals that stand out among competitors and resonate with government decision-makers;\nProposal Submission Tips: Get tips on the submission process\, including common pitfalls to avoid and best practices for a smooth submission;\nSource Selection: Get insider knowledge on how source selection panels evaluate contractor proposals.\nQ&A Session: Engage our speakers during the Q&A session to address your specific queries and concerns.\n\nRegistration.  Although this is a free webinar\, registration is required to receive log-in credentials.​​​ \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-introduction-to-government-proposals-and-source-selection-tips/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20241125T155534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T163623Z
UID:4479-1738143000-1738150200@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour - Winston-Salem - Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:The SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center\, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! \nLearn about:  \n\nNon-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding\nNC match & incentive programs\nHow to take your idea to market\nResources to help your business with SBIR/STTR\n\n📅 December through February \n📍 6 Locations:  \n\nFayetteville – 12/6\nAsheville – 1/15\nGreenville – 1/22\nWinston-Salem – 1/29\nCharlotte – 2/12\nWilmington – 2/18\n\nRegister now 🔗:  https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding \nThe SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)\, is launching the “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour\,” a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. \nFrom December through February\, this tour will make stops in six key locations—Fayetteville\, Asheville\, the Triad\, Greenville\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington. The sessions are designed to equip aspiring small business owners with essential knowledge on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D funding\, North Carolina’s matching and incentive programs\, and the necessary steps to launch an innovative business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources offered by FFVC and SBTDC to support their entrepreneurial journey. These half-day\, no-cost events provide an invaluable chance to kickstart your innovation-driven business. \nDuring registration you can choose if you’d like to attend in person or virtually. \nIn-Person\nCenter for Design Innovation\, 3rd Floor (450 Design Ave\, Winston-Salem\, NC). \nVirtual\nOnce registered\, you will receive an attendee web link before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sbir-sttr-hybrid-road-tour-december-thru-february-registration-open-3/
LOCATION:Center for Design Innovation\, 3rd Floor (450 Design Ave\, Winston-Salem\, NC).
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T185032Z
UID:4383-1738227600-1738233000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 30\, 2025 from 0900-103o Postponed from 01/22/2025\nAugust 13\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nDecember 10\, 2025 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. This training is a comprehensive guide to using MatchForce as a tool for finding federal contracting opportunities and doing market research. In this training you will learn how MatchForce can be utilized to: match your business to contract opportunities automatically; effectively search and filter the internal database of federal contracting data; and help businesses (both prime and subcontractors) along with contracting officers do in-depth market research. Additionally\, prime contractors will learn how to use the search function to search for businesses to perform subcontracting tasks\, or to view businesses in an area that can perform work in certain industries. Potential subcontractors will learn how to use the search function to search for prime contractors that they may be able to partner with. Finally\, you will learn how to easily access MatchForce’s internal database of federal contracting opportunities\, government purchase card opportunities and future\, forecast opportunities to always be aware of opportunities for your business. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-understanding-and-utilizing-matchforce-org/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T161537Z
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SUMMARY:2025 NSWC Philadelphia Division Hybrid Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) will be hosting a hybrid Industry Day Event on Thursday\, 30 January 2025 from 1000-1400 (Eastern Time\, USA). In-person check-in will be from 0900 – 1000 (Eastern Time\, USA). The event will take place in the Melville Room (RM 306 – BLDG 77L) 1000 Kitty Hawk Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19112 and via Microsoft Teams. A map of available parking will be provided to attendees. Parking is free. \nThis event is to provide an opportunity for industry to better understand the requirements of the NSWCPD and to assist industry in their efforts to do business with the Navy. All federal contractors (small and large) that are interested in NSWCPD contracting and subcontracting opportunities representing all industries that provide services or supplies related to NSWCPD requirements are encouraged to attend this event. There is no cost to attend this event. \nAll briefings of the Industry Day Event will be posted to the NSWCPD command site after the event: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Philadelphia/Partnerships/-Industry-Days/ \nIn-person registration will close on 11/1/24 @ 18:00 ET. \nOnline registration will close 1/2/25 @1800 ET. \nWhen registering\, make sure to include the following information in your sign-up: \n\nName of attendee from your company\nCompany name\nEmail address\nIndicate if you are registered in SAM as a Small or Large Business\nPrimary NAICS Code(s)\nResponse to topic of interest question\n\nIn-Person Registration \nDue to space limitations\, no more than one representative from each contractor will be permitted to attend in person. Every attendee must complete a registration form. If you do not have a completed registration you cannot attend for security purposes. Registration will be based on a first come\, first served basis until capacity is reached. All attendees will be required to present photo identification. Attendees not cleared ahead of time will not be allowed to access the event. Foreign Nationals are not permitted to register for the in-person event. \nVirtual Registration \nEach contractor will be issued a maximum of two online tickets per registration. There is no limit to the number of attendees from a company if you are accessing via the same login session/device. \nA link to access the MS Teams presentation will be provided through a Ticket Tailor email distribution the week before the event to the registered individuals. \nOther notes: \n– Neither the planning nor the establishment of an Industry Day constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quote (RFQ). Participation in the Industry Day\, as well as current and/or follow on Requests for Information\, is neither mandatory nor is it a requisite to future participation by a contractor in any future contract Request for Proposal (RFP). \n– Please note that the forecast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a specific offer or commitment by the Navy to fund\, in whole or in part\, any opportunities referenced herein. NSWCPD’s Long Range Acquisition Forecast is available here: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Business-Partnerships/LRAE/ \n– Attendees should submit questions beforehand to Nicole Canfield\, Nicole.i.canfield.civ@us.navy.mil. Those questions will be answered during the presentations if possible. Questions provided during or after may not be addressed during the presentation. \n– Recording devices or attempts to broadcast the event will not be allowed. \nNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER\, PHILADELPHIA DIVISION \nINDUSTRY DAY \nJanuary 30TH\, 2025 \nTENTATIVE AGENDA \n\n\n\n0900 – 1000\nCheck-in \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1000 – 1020 \nNSWCPD’s Command Welcome \n\n\n\nCommand Leadership\, NSWCPD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1020 – 1040\nNSWCPD Acquisition\n\n\n\nDept. 02 Policy Division Head\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1040 – 1050 \nCorporate Operations Department \nDept. 10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1050 – 1100\nMachinery Program & Platforms\n\n\n\nDept. 20\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1100 – 1110 \nMachinery Research\, Logistics and Ship Integrity\n\n\n\nDept. 30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1110 – 1120\nBREAK (10 min)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1120 – 1130\nPropulsion\, Power and Auxiliary Machinery Systems\n\n\n\nDept. 40\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1130 – 1140\nCybersecure Machinery Control Systems and Networks\n\n\n\nDept. 50\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1140 – 1150 \nSmall Business\n\n\n\nDept. 00K\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1150 – 1200\nOther Transaction Authority\n\n\n\nOther Transaction Program Manager\n\n\n\nMSTIC Agreements Officer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1200 – 1210 \nLiberty Tech Bridge \n\n\n\nDirector\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1210 – 1220\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1220 – 1230\nBREAK (10 mins)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1230 – 1400\nMeet and Greet/Breakout Sessions (will not be presented via MS Teams)\n\n\n\nContracts Department 02/Small Business 00K\n\n\n\nCorporate Operations\, Department 10\n\n\n\nMachinery Program & Platforms\, Department 20\n\n\n\nMachinery Research\, Logistics and Ship Integrity\, Department 30\n\n\n\nPropulsion\, Power & Auxiliary Machinery Systems\, Department 40\n\n\n\nCybersecure Machinery Control Systems & Networks\, Department 50\n\n\n\nOther Transaction Authority\n\n\n\nLiberty Tech Bridge
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-nswc-philadelphia-division-hybrid-industry-day/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams\, 3030 Hoskins Road\, Levan Hall Conference Room\,\, Fort Sill\, OK\, 73503
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
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SUMMARY:DAU CYBER SOLUTIONS - PROTECTING DOD SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION (STI)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the DoD Scientific and Technical Information (STI) program and the requirements to protect scientific and technical information created or acquired in the execution of DoD research and engineering activities. A great review of distribution statement requirements on Public Release\, Controlled Unclassified Information and Classified information.   Hear from expert Jodi St. Pierre\, USAF. \nREGISTER \nDate: January 30\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Pacific) \nCLPs: 1.5 \nWho Should Attend:  \nContact Information: For Registration of technical questions\, please contact us at events@dau.edu \nDoD Cyber Solutions:  \n\nThis is a series of webinars to bring the Acquisition Workforce up-to-speed on all the cybersecurity requirements in federal contracts and how to evaluate those contractual requirements. In the DoD alone\, there are some 120K small business contractors and 70% of those contractors have less than 30 employees. This webinar series will educate contracting communities\, project managers\, and contractors on the resources available to create robust cybersecurity. \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelley Kiernan\n\n\n\n\nProfessor of Cybersecurity \n\nKelley Kiernan is a professor of Cybersecurity and Information Protection at the DoD’s Defense Acquisition University.   Kelley Kiernan is a cybersecurity and small business ecosystem leader\, who applies her experience from Industry\, NASA\, Navy\, Air Force and Space Force to pave the way for robust cybersecurity adoption in the acquisition ecosystem.  Kelley is an engineer\, scientist and an innovation expert. She is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served as an Air Force officer where she was a recipient of the Air Medal. Kelley’s champion leadership brings robust cybersecurity within the reach of everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJodi St. Pierre\n\n\n\n\nProgram Manager\, Air Force Material Command (AFMC) \n\nMs. Jodi St. Pierre is a Program Manager at Air Force Material Command (AFMC)\, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB)\, OH. She is responsible for implementing and administering the Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) Program for Air Force Material Command. Ms. St. Pierre also serves as the alternate Personnel Security (PERSEC) program manager for AFMC. In these roles she ensures that Controlled Technical Information (CTI) is properly produced\, stored\, handled\, managed\, and disseminated IAW U.S. Law\, DoD Policy\, and other applicable guidance. Furthermore\, Ms. St. Pierre also serves as the AFMC USAF Presidential Support Program Liaison\, which entails representing her MAJCOM in matters pertaining to national security.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/dau-cyber-solutions-protecting-dod-scientific-and-technical-information-sti/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates: \n\nFebruary 5\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nNovember 5\, 2025 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. This training focuses on real world tips\, tricks\, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors\, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20241203T170155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T170155Z
UID:4492-1739260800-1739466000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:2025 National Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National 8(a) Association’s National Small Business Conference is the premier supplier diversity event for small businesses. The conference offers educational sessions\, matchmaking\, networking and resources for all small businesses including: minority\, aspiring\, current and graduate 8(a)\, HUBZone\, SDVOB\, VOSB\, SDB\, WOSB\, DBE\, and teaming partnerships. The event attracts hundreds of federal agencies\, large business primes\, and corporate companies to provide multiple opportunities in one location to grow your business in the federal contracting arena. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-national-small-business-conference/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminar (Pinehurst)
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.   \nWhen. February 11\, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00. \nWhere. Sandhills Community College\, Van Dussen Building in the Small Business Center\n3395 Airport Road\, Pinehurst\, NC 28374  \nDescription: Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.  \nAttend this session to learn:  \n\nTypes of DoD and DHS research\, development and innovation programs \n\n\nIdentifying and pursuing DoD/DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with university partners to pursue DoD/DHS Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with partners to pursue Other Transaction Authority\, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)\, Blanket Purchase Agreement and related federally funded opportunities \n\n\nOpportunities to connect with military units and military researchers through partner organizations including the Fort Liberty Research Institute\, Geneva Foundation\, Womack Army Medical Center\, etc.  \n\n\nResources in North Carolina available to help businesses identify\, compete for\, win and successfully execute federally funded R&D opportunities \n\n\nNorth Carolina incentive and matching grants available to businesses pursuing DoD/DHS-funded R&D opportunities \n\nThis program is a key component of DEFTECH’s 2025 strategy to expand awareness\, increase participation\, and strengthen North Carolina’s defense innovation ecosystem. By targeting strategic regions across the state\, DEFTECH aims to engage new businesses\, connect them to federal R&D opportunities\, and integrate them into a collaborative innovation network.  \nParticipants will also gain practical insights into creating successful proposals\, quad charts\, and effective presentations for federal agencies—equipping them to compete and win in the national defense marketplace. Together\, we’ll advance innovation that meets Warfighter needs while positioning North Carolina as a leader in defense technology.  \nREGISTER 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-innovation-and-technology-itec-seminar-pinehurst/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)” virtually on the following dates: \n\nFebruary 12\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nNovember 12\, 2025 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/webinar-introduction-to-defense-logistics-agency-dla-internet-bid-board-system-dibbs/
LOCATION:Zoom for Government
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20241125T161958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T163726Z
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour - Charlotte - Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:The SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center\, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! \nLearn about:  \n\nNon-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding\nNC match & incentive programs\nHow to take your idea to market\nResources to help your business with SBIR/STTR\n\n📅 December through February \n📍 6 Locations:  \n\nFayetteville – 12/6\nAsheville – 1/15\nGreenville – 1/22\nWinston-Salem – 1/29\nCharlotte – 2/12\nWilmington – 2/18\n\nRegister now 🔗:  https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding \nThe SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)\, is launching the “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour\,” a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. \nFrom December through February\, this tour will make stops in six key locations—Fayetteville\, Asheville\, the Triad\, Greenville\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington. The sessions are designed to equip aspiring small business owners with essential knowledge on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D funding\, North Carolina’s matching and incentive programs\, and the necessary steps to launch an innovative business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources offered by FFVC and SBTDC to support their entrepreneurial journey. These half-day\, no-cost events provide an invaluable chance to kickstart your innovation-driven business. \nDuring registration you can choose if you’d like to attend in person or virtually. \nIn-Person\n(Address Coming Soon) \nVirtual\nOnce registered\, you will receive an attendee web link before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sbir-sttr-hybrid-road-tour-december-thru-february-registration-open-4/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20241218T190116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T190116Z
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (Fayetteville)
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.   \nWhen. February 12\, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00. \nWhere. Fayetteville Technical Community College\,  General Classroom Building\, Room 108 2817 Fort Bragg Road\, Fayetteville\, NC 28303 \nDescription: Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.  \nAttend this session to learn:  \n\nTypes of DoD and DHS research\, development and innovation programs \n\n\nIdentifying and pursuing DoD/DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with university partners to pursue DoD/DHS Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with partners to pursue Other Transaction Authority\, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)\, Blanket Purchase Agreement and related federally funded opportunities \n\n\nOpportunities to connect with military units and military researchers through partner organizations including the Fort Liberty Research Institute\, Geneva Foundation\, Womack Army Medical Center\, etc.  \n\n\nResources in North Carolina available to help businesses identify\, compete for\, win and successfully execute federally funded R&D opportunities \n\n\nNorth Carolina incentive and matching grants available to businesses pursuing DoD/DHS-funded R&D opportunities \n\nThis program is a key component of DEFTECH’s 2025 strategy to expand awareness\, increase participation\, and strengthen North Carolina’s defense innovation ecosystem. By targeting strategic regions across the state\, DEFTECH aims to engage new businesses\, connect them to federal R&D opportunities\, and integrate them into a collaborative innovation network.  \nParticipants will also gain practical insights into creating successful proposals\, quad charts\, and effective presentations for federal agencies—equipping them to compete and win in the national defense marketplace. Together\, we’ll advance innovation that meets Warfighter needs while positioning North Carolina as a leader in defense technology.  \nREGISTER 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-innovation-and-technology-itec-seminars-fayetteville/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20241115T160901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T160901Z
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SUMMARY:Matterport Digital Twin Technology – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Matterport’s cutting-edge 3D scanning technology is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. Learn how manufacturers can improve workflow\, marketing\, documentation\, and training. \nLearn how 3D digital twins reduce downtime\, improve marketing\, enhance facility management and improve safety. \nFigure out how NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions can bring this technology to you. \nWhether you’re involved in facility management\, production planning\, or safety compliance\, this webinar will give you the insights you need to harness the full potential of Matterport scanning in manufacturing environments. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nWho Should Attend:\n\nAnyone interested in innovative solutions for optimizing manufacturing processes\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nHow NC State Industry Expansion Solutions can create a 3D Scan of your manufacturing facilities\nLearn how to obtain quick\, highly detailed\, and accurate dimensions of facility layouts\nLearn how 3D scans can be used to improve facility layouts\, improve SEO and be used as a marketing tool for hiring people\, help with insurance documentation\, improve training methods\, etc.\n\nPresenter\nCasey Olson\nExtension Specialist\, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions\nEmail: casey_olson@ncsu.edu | Phone: 704.839.3202 \nCasey Olson is an Engineering Improvement Specialist with North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). Casey has previously worked in industry as a Process Industrial Engineer and has a background in process improvement and project management. In her position with the Process Optimization team Casey brings her skills and perspective in areas such as: CAD modeling\, Lean Six Sigma\, Analyzing Supply Chains\, Manufacturing Process\, Automated Manufacturing\, Simulation and Quality Control. Casey has a B.S. in industrial and systems engineering degree from NC State University. She also has completed OSHA 2255: Principles of Ergonomics\, Lean 200: Applying the Fundamentals\, Lean 300: Facilitating Continuous Improvement Activities and Training Within Industry: Job Instruction Training. In her free time\, Casey enjoys hiking\, traveling\, and trying new things. She is based in the Raleigh\, NC area and helps to advance IES’s extension and outreach mission/vision across the state through her work in all hundred counties.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/matterport-digital-twin-technology-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20241125T162628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T162659Z
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour - Wilmington - Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:The SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center\, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! \nLearn about:  \n\nNon-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding\nNC match & incentive programs\nHow to take your idea to market\nResources to help your business with SBIR/STTR\n\n📅 December through February \n📍 6 Locations:  \n\nFayetteville – 12/6\nAsheville – 1/15\nGreenville – 1/22\nWinston-Salem – 1/29\nCharlotte – 2/12\nWilmington – 2/18\n\nRegister now 🔗:  https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding \nThe SBTDC\, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)\, is launching the “SBIR/STTR Funding to Launch an Innovation Small Business – Hybrid Road Tour\,” a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across North Carolina. \nFrom December through February\, this tour will make stops in six key locations—Fayetteville\, Asheville\, the Triad\, Greenville\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington. The sessions are designed to equip aspiring small business owners with essential knowledge on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D funding\, North Carolina’s matching and incentive programs\, and the necessary steps to launch an innovative business. Attendees will also learn about valuable resources offered by FFVC and SBTDC to support their entrepreneurial journey. These half-day\, no-cost events provide an invaluable chance to kickstart your innovation-driven business. \nDuring registration you can choose if you’d like to attend in person or virtually. \nIn-Person\nUNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (803 S. College Rd\, Suite G\, Wilmington\, NC). \nVirtual\nOnce registered\, you will receive an attendee web link before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sbir-sttr-hybrid-road-tour-december-thru-february-registration-open-5/
LOCATION:UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (803 S. College Rd\, Suite G\, Wilmington\, NC).
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20250206T133743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T133818Z
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (New Bern)
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.   \nWhen: February 18\, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 \nWhere: Craven Community College\, \nAMC 102 Bosch Building\n800 College Court\, New Bern\, NC 28562 \nDescription:\nUnlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation. \nAttend this session to learn: \n\nTypes of DoD and DHS research\, development and innovation programs\nIdentifying and pursuing DoD/DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with university partners to pursue DoD/DHS Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with partners to pursue Other Transaction Authority\, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)\, Blanket Purchase Agreement and related federally funded opportunities\nOpportunities to connect with military units and military researchers through partner organizations including the Fort Liberty Research Institute\, Geneva Foundation\, Womack Army Medical Center\, etc.\nResources in North Carolina available to help businesses identify\, compete for\, win and successfully execute federally funded R&D opportunities\nNorth Carolina incentive and matching grants available to businesses pursuing DoD/DHS-funded R&D opportunities\n\nThis program is a key component of DEFTECH’s 2025 strategy to expand awareness\, increase participation\, and strengthen North Carolina’s defense innovation ecosystem. By targeting strategic regions across the state\, DEFTECH aims to engage new businesses\, connect them to federal R&D opportunities\, and integrate them into a collaborative innovation network. \nParticipants will also gain practical insights into creating successful proposals\, quad charts\, and effective presentations for federal agencies—equipping them to compete and win in the national defense marketplace. Together\, we’ll advance innovation that meets Warfighter needs while positioning North Carolina as a leader in defense technology. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-innovation-and-technology-itec-seminars-new-bern-2/
LOCATION:Craven Community College Bosch AMC Bldg.\, Room 102\, 800 College Ct.\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T133607Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (Goldsboro) - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Due to weather\, this session is canceled. \nJoin the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.   \nWhen. February 19\, 2025 from 9:00 – 12:00. \nWhere. Wayne Community College\, Wayne Learning Center Room 161 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive\, Goldsboro\, NC 27534  \nDescription: Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.  \nAttend this session to learn:  \n\nTypes of DoD and DHS research\, development and innovation programs \n\n\nIdentifying and pursuing DoD/DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with university partners to pursue DoD/DHS Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with partners to pursue Other Transaction Authority\, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)\, Blanket Purchase Agreement and related federally funded opportunities \n\n\nOpportunities to connect with military units and military researchers through partner organizations including the Fort Liberty Research Institute\, Geneva Foundation\, Womack Army Medical Center\, etc.  \n\n\nResources in North Carolina available to help businesses identify\, compete for\, win and successfully execute federally funded R&D opportunities \n\n\nNorth Carolina incentive and matching grants available to businesses pursuing DoD/DHS-funded R&D opportunities \n\nThis program is a key component of DEFTECH’s 2025 strategy to expand awareness\, increase participation\, and strengthen North Carolina’s defense innovation ecosystem. By targeting strategic regions across the state\, DEFTECH aims to engage new businesses\, connect them to federal R&D opportunities\, and integrate them into a collaborative innovation network.  \nParticipants will also gain practical insights into creating successful proposals\, quad charts\, and effective presentations for federal agencies—equipping them to compete and win in the national defense marketplace. Together\, we’ll advance innovation that meets Warfighter needs while positioning North Carolina as a leader in defense technology.  \nREGISTER 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-innovation-and-technology-itec-seminars-goldsboro/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20250124T193652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T155734Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Orders and the Impact on Federal Contractors
DESCRIPTION:The new administration has issued or revoked dozens of Executive Orders and other regulations that will immediately impact federal contractors and grantees. Smith Anderson attorneys Jackson Moore and Kim Korando\, in partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center\, will host the webinar “Executive Orders and Their Impact on Federal Contractors.” \nWhen. February 20\, 2025 from 0930 – 1100. \nTopics we plan to cover include recent changes to federal policies on: \n\nCollecting Bargaining Agreements\nProject Labor Agreements\nAffirmative Action Plans\nDiversity\, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) policies\nAgency-wide stop work orders and payment delays\nSpending\n\nDon’t miss this important update. \nThis is a free webinar but registration is required. \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/executive-orders-and-the-impact-on-federal-contractors/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155534
CREATED:20241203T174504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T174651Z
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SUMMARY:2025 SAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Mid-Atlantic event\, hosted by four prominent posts of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME): the Hampton Roads\, Coastal Carolina\, Virginia Peninsula\, and Central Virginia Posts. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with distinguished representatives from federal agencies and businesses across the Mid-Atlantic region. \nREGISTER \nEvent Highlights: \n\nNetworking: Connect with key decision-makers in federal agencies and business sectors. Forge valuable relationships that can lead to collaboration and growth.\nContracting Opportunities/Agency Briefings: Discuss upcoming contracting opportunities to stay ahead of the curve and gain insights into potential projects and developments in the region.\nMatchmaking Sessions: Explore the potential for meaningful partnerships to drive innovation and success. Engage in interactive sessions designed to facilitate collaboration between federal agencies and businesses.\nExpert Panels and Presentations: Learn from industry leaders and experts through thought-provoking panels and presentations. Stay informed about the latest trends\, challenges\, and opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.\nExclusive Exhibitor Showcase: Discover cutting-edge solutions and services in the exclusive exhibitor showcase. Connect with exhibitors representing a diverse range of industries and government agencies.\n\nThis premier event is a must-attend for anyone seeking to stay informed\, connected\, and ahead of the curve in the dynamic landscape of federal agencies and business collaborations. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative experience that could shape your organization’s future. \nQuestions? \nFor questions\, contact samehrpost757@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2025-same-mid-atlantic-small-business-outreach-industry-day/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach Convention Center
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