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DEFTECH Coffee Call: FBI Defining the Technology Threat Landscape for Small Businesses
2024-01-26 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
This event is aimed at securing and growing the defense economy in North Carolina, which is a vital part of the DEFTECH Tech Protect Initiative. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current counterintelligence threats and protective measures they can take now to prepare.
WHEN: Friday, January 26, 2024
WHERE: First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, RTP (virtual option below)
AGENDA:

8:00 – 8:15 AM (EST): DEFTECH Tech Protect Overview and Updates
8:15 – 8:45 AM (EST): DotBliss journey in the Army xTech Search Prize Competition
8:45 – 9:00 AM (EST): SA Don Anderson, Overview of the 2024 NC RED DART Meeting
9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST): FBI Defining the Technology Threat Landscape for Small Businesses

Important topics covered include:

Current Counterintelligence Threats
Foreign Adversarial Targeting
China’s Approach to Technology Transfer
Social Media Targeting
Recent CI Case Studies
Army Research Office Research Protection Plan

Distinguished Guest Speakers:

S. Heath Wilson: US Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, Raleigh CI Task Force
Klinton Snead: DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, US Army Futures Command
SA Don Anderson, FBI – Raleigh

Attend In-Person: Engage directly with experts, network with peers, and participate in in-depth discussions. REGISTER to attend in-person
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REGISTER TODAY and join a community shaping the future of national security, with a comprehensive understanding of the defense landscape and how your company can be part of securing the future of defense technology in NC.
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USPTO Trademark Basics Boot Camp
2024-01-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
This free eight-part series is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Trademark Basics Boot Camp provides a comprehensive overview of trademarks and the federal trademark registration process. Each module focuses on a different topic and concludes with a live question-and-answer period with a USPTO trademark expert.
All events are free and open to the public. You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests.
Register here to reserve a spot.
Learn more about Trademark Basics Boot Camp on uspto.gov.
Module 1: Fundamentals
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on what trademarks are and the basics of trademark protection in the United States.
Module 2: Registration process overview
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the key steps in the overall trademark registration process. Understanding the process is critical to avoid missing any filing deadlines, which could jeopardize your application or registration.
Module 3: Searching
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on important principles related to trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database.
Module 4: Application requirements
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing what is needed up front will help your filing process go more smoothly.
Module 5: Application filing walk-through
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the USPTO’s electronic trademark filing system, including a live demonstration of how to fill out an application.
Module 6: Responding to an office action
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application.
Module 7: Keeping your registration alive
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive.
Module 8: Question-and-answer panel
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module provides a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with all of your trademark questions to share with our Law Office Managing Attorneys and other trademark experts.

The Construction Business Academy
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | In person and Virtual
CBA is a 12-week business development program designed to strengthen minority, disadvantaged and women owned businesses to ensure their sustainability and growth. Cohorts are being hosting regionally.

The Construction Business Academy is a business development program designed to strengthen minority, disadvantaged and women owned businesses to ensure their sustainability and growth.
The CAGC Foundation was awarded $3.0 million in the state budget to host minority construction business academies to help minority contractors and subcontractors successfully compete for work in the construction industry. These academies will provide training and coaching to help these businesses get back on their feet after COVID and support their efforts to learn and grow.
This comprehensive program will include 12 sessions (one each week, in-person and virtual) that focus on areas critical to the growth and development of the participating company and business owners. Students will be supported with business coaching and access to technical resources for a full year.
Cohorts will be created regionally in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and in eastern and western parts of NC to ensure the curriculum and supportive services are accessible. The first cohort in Charlotte began in January 2023. Since then, over 32 businesses have completed the program and have graduated. We are currently recruiting for our next cohort in Goldsboro, NC.
NOTE: the application deadline for the January 30th class has been extended until January 22, 2024.

The Core

Academy Curriculum

Academy Kick-Off
Business Planning, Keys to Success
Strategic Planning
Management & Leadership
Project Management
Estimating, Bidding, Cashflow
Risk Management & Construction Law
Licensing, Insurance & Bonding
Safety and Quality
Mental & Physical Health
Doing Business with Agencies, Primes and GC’s
Graduation

www.cagc.org/constructionbusinessacademy
980-895-7923 | sjoyner@cagcfoundation.org
WWW.CAGC.ORG

Intro to Marketing
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Sandhills Community College – Pinehurst Van Dusen Hall Room 102
Topic: Start-up Assistance

An effective and easy step-by-step way to understand the basic concepts and principles of marketing.
The phrase, “If you build it, they will come,” only works for a few brands. During this session, you will gain actionable, relevant, and sustainable marketing tactics that align with consumer behavior.

Review the concepts and frameworks of a marketing strategy.
Identify how consumers think, act, and engage with brands.
Apply remarkable and memorable marketing tactics.

Speaker(s): Michael Barbera
Co-Sponsor(s): Clicksuasion Labs
102 Van Dusen Hall
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 910-695-3938
Email: sbc@sandhills.edu

Location

Sandhills Community College Small Business Center
101 Van Dusen Hall
3395 Airport Road Pinehurst NC 28374

RecruitMilitary Job Fair at Fort Liberty
2024-02-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Bragg, NC
Iron Mike Conference & Catering Center
2658 Rock Merritt Ave (formerly Reilly Road)
Fort Liberty, NC 28310
Job Seekers are responsible for obtaining their own access onto Fort Liberty. RecruitMilitary does not sponsor Job Seeker access.
The Job Fair will take place in the Lafayette Room.
Internet connection may be limited on base. We suggest you come prepared with printed resumes.
Parking Information

FREE parking is available just outside of the venue.
DIRECTIONS from the Visitor’s Center off of All American Freeway:
Once through the Main Gate, take the first exit off All American Freeway on your right.
Turn Left onto Gruber Road.
Drive 0.6 miles and turn right onto Rock Merritt Ave (formerly Reilly Road).
The Conference Center will be 0.7 miles on the right, directly across the street from the Exchange.
NOTE…gps devices will not take you to the correct location. Please follow directions above.
Register HERE

Treasure Hunt: Finding Funding for Your Small Business - Online Workshop Feb 1 2024
2024-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Sandhills Community College – Pinehurst Van Dusen Hall Room 102
The Treasure Chest: Finding the Funds to Finance Your Small Business…How to find the funds too create your business. If you have a great idea, the money is out there somewhere. From coins-in-the-couch to loans, grants and Go Fund Me pages, The Treasure Chest: Finding the Funds to Finance Your Small Business shows the rainbow of funding sources.

Speaker(s): Mike Collins, MBA
Co-Sponsor(s): The Perfect Workday
You will receive an email reminder prior to the event beginning containing the link to the webinar.
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 910-695-3938
Email: sbc@sandhills.edu

Virtual DEFTECH Coffee Call: Overview of the DHS S&T SVIP Synthetic Data Generator Industry Day in NC
2024-02-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Virtual: Microsoft Teams
This event aims to secure and grow the defense economy in North Carolina, which is a vital part of the DEFTECH Tech Protect Initiative. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current Department of Homeland Security technology requirements and processes for success with DHS.
AGENDA:

8:00 – 9 AM (EST): DEFTECH Tech Protect Workshop and Small Group Activities
9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST): DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP)

Important topics covered include:

DHS funding opportunity for the Synthetic Data Generator topic
Potential uses for synthetic data
Engage in discussions on technical requirements, program eligibility, and application resources

Distinguished Guest Speakers:

Anil John: Technical Director of the DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP)

Attend Virtually: Access crucial information and insights conveniently from anywhere.
Embrace the opportunity to redefine the national security landscape with the DEFTECH Community. Be at the forefront of shaping defense technology’s future in North Carolina and discover how your enterprise can play a pivotal role in fortifying defense innovations.
Additional Information for the DHS S&T SVIP Synthetic Data Generator Industry Day in NC:

February 22, 2024 Full Agenda and Registration: Industry Day Registration
Learn more about SVIP: SVIP Official Website
Solicitation Information: SVIP Synthetic Data Generator

Date Offers Due: Apr 10, 2024 03:00 pm EDT

Reminder to complete the Tech Protect Homework for February 2, 2024:

Complete Thwarting the Enemy course: Counterintelligence and Threat Awareness Information to the Defense Industrial Base.
It’s ok if you do not receive a completion certificate. Tech Protect is awareness training and not a certification. When you apply to become a cleared defense contractor, you must comply.
We will conduct small group learning and breakout rooms on Friday, February 2, 2024, Coffee Call.

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2024 Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org
2024-02-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates:

February 2, 2024 from 0900-103o
May 2, 2024 from 0900-1030
August 2, 2024 from 0900-1030
November 1, 2024 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

Meet & Greet | Fayetteville
2024-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneurial & Business Hub
Meet the New President of NCVETBIZ! Grab some dinner, learn and network.

About the event

Our networking event aims to bring together veterans, entrepreneurs, and business professionals within the veteran community. The objective is to create a platform for meaningful connections, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among individuals who have served our country and are now actively involved in the business world.
* Located in the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur & Business Hub Building
_______________AGENDA_______________

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Registration and Welcome
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Icebreaker Networking Activity
5:30 PM – 5:50 PM: Opening Remarks (VBOC + Tony)
5:55 PM – 6:30 PM: Keynote Address (Tanya Jones)
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM: Networking/Food
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Thank You

RSVP HERE

2024 Emerging Executives Forum, presented by ECS Southeast
2024-02-07 17:30 - 2024-02-08 14:00 | Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro Downtown, 222 West McGee Street
Join us February 7-8 in Greensboro to broaden your economic development network! The planning committee is working on an agenda with segments focusing on incentives, AI, apprenticeship/internship programs and more.
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FORUM DETAILS
The meeting locations and general schedule are posted below for planning purposes. The full agenda will be posted soon. Attire for the full event is business casual.
BASE HOTEL: Hamton Inn & Suites Greensboro Downtown, 222 West mcGee Street
RECEPTION: Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, 111 West February Place
FORUM: The Colonnade at Revolution Mill, 900 Revolution Mill Drive
Wednesday, February 7

Optional Tour / Community Service Project (TBD • 2 – 4 pm)
Welcoming Reception (5:30 – 7 pm)

Thursday, February 8

Breakfast (8 – 9 am)
Forum General Session (9 am – 12:30 pm)
Luncheon (12:30 – 2 pm)
Adjourn (2 pm)

PRICING
Member Registration Fee: $150
Non-Member Registration Fee: $200
LODGING DETAILS
NCEDA has secured a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Greensboro for the night of February 7. Our discounted rate is $129 per night, and the block cut-off date is January 12. Please contact Torsha Eubanks (torsha@nceda.org) with any questions!
CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship opportunities are available and give your organization a chance to be showcased as a premier NCEDA partner who supports our emerging executives! Click HERE to view the available sponsor levels/benefits. Contact Liz (888.246.2332 / liz@nceda.org) for more details.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Additional Information

Event Contact:
Torsha Eubanks

Contact Organization:
NCEDA

888.246.2332

Email: torsha@nceda.org

Standard Work for Lean Leaders: Going to Gemba with Purpose
2024-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Who Should Attend
Managers and front-line leaders who want to build a continuous improvement culture that is practiced daily, not event-based.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
Taiichi Ohno, one of the founders of the Toyota Production System, once said, “The greatest waste of all is the waste that we don’t see.” It is impossible to lead in a continuously improving environment without being able to identify waste that keeps our operation or service from performing at a high level.
Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of how to better assess the condition of their operation, especially regarding whether material, people, and information are flowing as planned vs. in abnormal conditions. They will also better understand how to challenge their staff (especially front-line leaders) to identify waste that is keeping their operation from performing more effectively.
Key Takeaways:

Ability to understand the purpose of a leader in a Lean environment
Learn the importance of performing confirmation checks in your work environment to confirm the status of your material, information and people flow and identify opportunities to improve
How to teach and coach others in your organization to see waste

Presenter
Bill Iacovelli
Extension Specialist, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions
Email: bill_iacovelli@ncsu.edu | Phone: 704.750.0804
Based out of the IES Concord office, Bill works state-wide to help manufacturers, businesses, healthcare systems and government agencies improve through Lean and Six Sigma thinking and methodology. Bill assists organizations in developing systematic, long-term Lean implementation and leadership programs. He also trains and develops Lean Six Sigma Green Belts.
In 16 years, relative to his project work with them, Bill’s clients (through a third-party survey) have reported over $74M to NIST in economic impact and over 500 jobs retained or created. Before joining IES, Bill worked for Eastman Kodak Company in technical and supervisory roles in manufacturing, research and development. He was also a Lean implementer, trainer and coach in manufacturing, utilizing leadership coaching, Kaizen and other Lean tools.
Bill holds a B.S. in industrial engineering and operations research from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and an MBA (concentrating on manufacturing management and quality management) from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Bill serves on the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) southeastern region board, Jay M. Robinson High School’s engineering and automation academy’s advisory board and is a member of NC State’s academy of outstanding faculty engaged in extension and engagement.
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Why SDVOSBs That Work Together Win More Business
2024-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Host: Brandon, Curtis

Agenda

In today’s race to become ‘Contract-Ready’ (i.e., Sams compliant, SBA eligible…etc.) many Vetrapreneurs omit the important step of insuring that they are equally ‘Contract-Viable’ (i.e., Own relevant past performance, responsible & responsive, scalability…etc.).
And candidly, the FY-24 NDAA’s increase in the SDVOSB contracting goal only complicate this equation for most…
The good news is that today’s Vetrapreneurs have access to high velocity SDVOSB/SDB prime contracting tools and paths that level the contracting playing field. Moreover, today’s astute ‘Other-Than-Small-Business are aggressively looking for high quality Vetrapreneurs to anchor their Mentor Protégé and Teaming landscape capture strategies. This webinar series was specifically designed to transfer the know-how needed in order to transform competent SDVOSBs into today’s Agencies preferred source for SDVOSB/SDB contract(s) award.
Join us for this informative, hands-on series as we demonstrate how you maximize the organic contracting advantages you already own under PL-106-50 & PL 108-183.
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Please email any questions or feedback about the webinar series to OSDBUStratComm@va.gov.

Finding Your Market & Developing a Plan - Hoke Campus
2024-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Sandhills Community College – Hoke Center Campus, Upchurch Hall, 1110 E Central Avenue, Raeford, NC, 28376
Topic: Start-up Assistance

In this seminar, you will:

Learn how to determine what your target market is for your business and how to reach them
Develop a focused and effective marketing plan to help comprehend strategic marketing and consumer behavior

Speaker(s): Michael Mollohan
Hoke Campus – Upchurch Hall – Room 122
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: (910) 695-3938
Email: sbc@sandhills.edu

Location

Sandhills Community College Hoke Center Campus
Upchurch Hall Room 122
1110 E Central Ave Raeford, NC 28376

Virtual DEFTECH Coffee Call
2024-02-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Coffee Call Announcement: Join us for a crucial Coffee Call discussion focused on the vital topics of cybersecurity, intellectual property protection, overcoming technology protection challenges small businesses face, and engaging in meaningful dialogue with experts in the field. This session is designed for small business owners, IT professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their cybersecurity measures.
AGENDA:

8:00 – 9 AM (EST): OSS – Offset Strategic Services Lloyd N. Sanders Chief Technology Officer “Q” will share the OSS CMMC Journey and the importance of Cybersecurity Compliance
9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST): CISA and NC State Secure Computing Institute

ShieldsUp
Prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impact of cyberattacks.
*** Watch the Opening Statement by CISA Director Jen Easterly Before the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party ***
Important topics covered include:

Overview of cyber threats affecting small businesses.
Introduction to NIST 800-171 Controls and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0).
Securing IT infrastructure against cyber-attacks.
Practical cybersecurity advice for businesses.
Reporting a cyber hack/breach.
Resources for seeking help in cybersecurity matters.

Distinguished Guest Speakers:

Rob Main: Cybersecurity State Coordinator (NC) at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Laura Rogers: Director of Cybersecurity Practice, Secure Computing Institute (SCI), NC State University.

Attend Virtually: Access crucial information and insights conveniently from anywhere. Embrace the opportunity to redefine the national security landscape with the DEFTECH Community. Be at the forefront of shaping defense technology’s future in North Carolina and discover how your enterprise can play a pivotal role in fortifying defense innovations.
Reminder to complete the Tech Protect Homework for February 9, 2024:
Register for the Webinar: CMMC is a Thing (Almost) – Now What Do We Do? (Feb 13, 2024). For more information or to register, click here. This informative webinar will include resources to help you develop and strengthen your cybersecurity compliance program
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CMMC is a Thing (Almost) - Now What Do We Do?
2024-02-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Live Webinar
When. February 13, 2024 at 0900-1030.
Instructor. Laura Rodgers, Director of Cybersecurity Practice, Secure Computing Institute and Director, NC-PaCE

About. After nearly four years of multiple changes to the CMMC model, it has been published in the CFR as a Proposed Final Rule, and is expected to be published as a Final Rule in early 2025. One of the most important – and unexpected – changes in CMMC is the requirement that defense contractor’s managed service providers that have access to your sensitive data must also undergo a successful 3rd party CMMC assessment BEFORE the contractor can be assessed. Because of this new requirement, it is important that your MSP/MSSP attend this webinar as well.

Additionally, the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer recently issued a memo describing what FedRAMP “equivalency” means. If your company’s sensitive data is being stored or processed in a cloud environment, you need to understand the implications of this memo.

This informative webinar will include:

An overview of the new CMMC model and the DoD CIO Memo

Key changes to CMMC and how they affect your organization

What you should be doing now to be eligible to win contracts in 2025 and beyond

Information about the conversations you need to be having with your MSPs and cloud service providers

Strategies for navigating changing regulations

Resources to help you develop and strengthen you cybersecurity compliance program

Join us to gain valuable knowledge and actionable strategies to ensure your organization’s compliance with the latest cybersecurity regulations.

Registration. This is a free webinar; however registration is required to receive the log-in credentials. Click here to register.

Bid Protest
2024-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Host: Brandon, Curtis

Agenda
Spending numerous hours preparing a proposal and ultimately obtaining a contract award, you want to be sure you have done everything you can to ensure the award withstands a bid protest by a competitor. This course will describe the bid protest process. It will also provide an overview of key areas you must check to bid protest proof your proposal and ensure compliance with the government solicitation so you are not bounced from the competition on a technicality.
Join Mr. Patrick Kernan who has over 30 years of experience as an executive, complex commercial and government attorney for this informational webinar.
“The participation of any commercial entities in VA outreach and training programs does not convey or imply that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs directly or indirectly endorses any product or service provided, or to be provided, by the commercial entity, its successors, assignees, or licensees. Furthermore, the Department of Veterans Affairs does not warrant any services that may be provided by the commercial organizations listed.”

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Please email any questions or feedback about the webinar series to OSDBUStratComm@va.gov.

The NCWTA's Triangle Chapter presents a "Business Speed Dating Social"
2024-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | R&D Brewing, 1323 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27603
The North Carolina World Trade Association’s Triangle Chapter invites you to attend…
Join us at this fun social + business networking event where you can relax, enjoy some beverages, and throw a little business talk in the mix! It’s a fun, easy way to give your business some great (free) exposure among a very connected group of professionals across multiple industry categories.
Register HERE to attend. (FREE for members, $15 for non-members, $10 for DEFTECH Community members)

REGISTER FOR BUSINESS SPEED DATING!
2024-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | R & D Brewing, 13923 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27603
The North Carolina World Trade Association’s Triangle Chapter invites you to a fun event to build your business network!
Join us on Thursday, February 15th from 4-6pm…
Connecting & fun match-making for business!
Meet other RTP business professionals from various industry segments, make new friends and build your network, and enjoy sipping complimentary beverages from R&D Brewing!
FREE to Triangle Chapter members, $15 for non-members, $10 for DEFTECH community members.
LOCATION: R&D Brewing
1323 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603
https://rndbrewing.com/
REGISTER NOW

Virtual DEFTECH Coffee Call: Friday, February 16, 2024
2024-02-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Coffee Call Announcement: DEFTECH invites you to a special Coffee Call as an essential precursor to the DARPAConnect Arizona Regional Pop-up Event on February 29, 2024. The Applied Research Institute will offer insights and updates on DARPAConnect, ensuring you’re fully prepared!
AGENDA:

8:00 – 9:00 AM (EST): NC DEFTECH Tech Protect Discussions
9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST): The Applied Research Institute (ARI)

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Jess Resig, Director of Solutions Innovation, The Applied Research Institute

Agenda Highlights:

Comprehensive overview of the DARPAConnect initiative.
Latest updates and what to anticipate at the DARPAConnect Arizona Regional Pop-up Event.
Effective strategies to enhance your participation and engagement.
Interactive Q&A session to address all inquiries.

To learn more or register to attend virtually:
DARPAConnect Arizona Regional Pop-up Event, Register Here.
Attend Virtually: Connect from your preferred coffee spot or wherever you have internet access. Embrace the opportunity to redefine the national security landscape with the DEFTECH Community. Shape the future of defense technology in North Carolina and position your enterprise at the heart of defense innovation.
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For questions or assistance, contact: North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Bob Burton
DEFTECH Interim Director
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609
Todd Ferry
DEFTECH Program Manager
ferryt@ncmbc.us
252-721-1775

Conducting Safety Audits Webinar
2024-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Join us on February 19 from 10-11 a.m. for an insightful webinar on mastering the art of safety audits! In our upcoming session, we will delve into the intricacies of conducting effective safety audits that ensure compliance and elevate your organization’s safety culture. Discover best practices, valuable tools and expert tips that empower you to identify potential hazards, assess risks and implement proactive measures.
Save the Zoom link below and join the session on the scheduled date and time.
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FSPV: Fundamentals of Solar PV Design & Installation Course
2024-02-19 10:00 - 2024-02-23 17:00 | Virtually via Live Zoom Meeting
Course Description

This course instruction is dedicated to the technical aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) design and installation. This includes a focus on system types, components, applications, design, and best practices for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The 5-day course is based on NABCEP’s Learning Objectives for NABCEP PV Associate. Students completing this course are eligible to sit for the North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP) PV Associate Exam.
Prerequisites: This is an introductory course and there are no prerequisites to take this course.
Course Length: 35 hours – 7 hours a day over 5 days
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to:

Identify photovoltaic system components and system types
Calculate electrical energy and power
Identify optimum sites for solar electric systems
Calculate electrical loads
Correctly size system components
Design series and parallel configurations for solar equipment
Design a basic grid-tie PV system
Estimate PV system energy production
Understand PV system specification sheets
Understand safety standards of installing PV systems
Identify your competency level regarding the tasks on the NABCEP PV Associate Job Task Analysis and gauge readiness to take the NABCEP PV Associate Exam based on NABCEP PV Associate Learning Objectives.

Course Expectations: Attendance during at least 90% of the live presentation is required to receive a certificate of completion and register to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam.
As a participant of the grant program, we expect that all participants that complete the course also complete the post-training survey.

NABCEP PV Associate Exam

Upon completion of the Fundamentals of Solar PV Design and Installation course, course attendees will be eligible to sit for the North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP) PV Associate exam. The NABCEP Associate Program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation, and operation of Photovoltaic energy systems.
As the market grows for Photovoltaic technologies, individuals with a NABCEP Associate Credential enhance their employment opportunities with distinguished resumes. Employers have confidence they are hiring or promoting someone who is committed to the profession, and who has a proven understanding of the basic terms and operational aspects of a Photovoltaic system.
Passing a NABCEP Associate exam qualifies an individual to design, sell, install, or maintain systems in a supervised capacity.

Who Should Attend

This opportunity is extended to individuals who are either a part of Native American communities or serve Native American communities as well as historically underserved, and underrepresented populations including People of Color, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
These courses are recommended for the following groups:

Skilled professionals transitioning careers into the solar or renewable energy industry
Educators from universities, colleges, and community colleges
College students pursuing a career in solar or renewable energy
Solar technical professionals
Energy professionals
Engineers
Electricians
Contractors
Roofers

Course Cost

These virtual courses are being offered FREE thanks to the NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC), PowerAmerica, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Rapid Assistance for Coronavirus Economic Response (NIST-RACER) grant. The cost to sit for the NABCEP Associate PV Exam has been waived for those who attend the FSPV course.

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TECHNET FORT LIBERTY SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION
2024-02-21 08:00 - 2024-02-23 16:00 | Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Bragg, NC
Data at the Helm: Steering the Future of National Security
About the Symposium & Exposition
Data at the Helm: Steering the Future of National Security
The need to maximize the cost effectiveness and intelligently leverage technology is imperative to ENABLING MISSION COMMAND. TechNet Fort Liberty offers an opportunity for experts and leaders from across the Army and Fort Liberty community to address various sides of the tough, controversial issues facing the FORSCOM, USSOCOM, JSOC and USASOC community.
The goal of this Symposium is to allow a forum to demonstrate new, innovative ideas and share best practices that promote valuable results to technology challenges faced by our military today, especially in the Fort Liberty area. The Symposium aims to build solutions and create future “road maps” while providing a unique opportunity for differing opinions and positions to be expressed and debated.
Topics focus on specific areas of Mission Command and address the hard-hitting issues facing the C4 community over the next 12 to 18 months.
The 2024 Symposium highlights include:

Keynote presentation, panel discussion, and breakout topics regarding warfighter technology
Exposition Hall to include 80+ vendors showcasing new products and services
Networking opportunities to inspire discussion to build long-term relationships
Military personnel and government civilians are free to attend
New for 2024! Resource & Career Fair – Open to Active Duty, Military Spouses, Veterans, National Guard, and Reserve

Register Today! www.TechNetFortLiberty.com

Government Relations Virtual Forum - Brief by Lieutenant General Chris Mohan
2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual: Microsoft Teams
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) invites you to join us virtually for the Government Relations Forum on Wednesday, February 21 at 10:00 AM with Lieutenant General Christopher O. Mohan, Deputy Commanding General Redstone Arsenal Senior Commander, U.S. Army Material Command.
Click on the link to learn more and to confirm your registration. This is a virtual event conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Click here to Register!

Biography
Lieutenant General Chris Mohan assumed duties as the Deputy CommandingGeneral of the U.S. Army Materiel Command on 2 December 2022. In his role, he is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Army’s logistics enterprise. He also serves as the Senior Commander of Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Lieutenant General Mohan is a native of Carthage, North Carolina. He commissioned into the U.S. Army in 1989 from Appalachian State Universityin Boone, North Carolina, where he graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
His military education includes the Ordnance Officer Basic Course, the Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course, the Naval College ofCommand and Staff and the Army War College. He holds a Master of Sciencein National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College and a Master’s Degree in Military Strategy from the Army War College.
Lieutenant General Mohan’s former command assignments include Army Sustainment Command, RockIsland Arsenal, Illinois; 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Kaiserslautern, Germany; 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Fort Bragg (known as Fort Liberty since 2023), North Carolina; Tooele ArmyDepot, Tooele, Utah; 80th Ordnance Battalion, 593d Sustainment Brigade, I Corps, Fort Lewis, Washingtonand OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, Iraq; Alpha Forward Support Company (Airborne), U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM; and 664th OrdnanceCompany, 553d Corps Support Battalion, 64th Support Group (Corps), III Corps, Fort Hood (known as FortCavazos since 2023), Texas.
Other significant assignments include Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Logistics, U.S. Army MaterielCommand, Redstone Arsenal; Director, Strategic Logistics Integration (G-45/7), Office of the Deputy Chiefof Staff, G-4, U.S. Army; Executive Officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, U.S. Army; Executive Officer to the Commander, United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; Joint LogisticsPlans Officer, J-4, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg; Support Operations Office, SpecialOperations Support Command (Airborne), U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg.
Lieutenant General Mohan has deployed multiple times in support of Operations Desert Shield, DesertStorm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Lieutenant General Mohan’s awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 OLC), Bronze Star Medal (3 OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Southwest Asia Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and Meritorious Unit Citation, Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Ranger Tab, German Parachutist Badge and the Army Staff Identification Badge.

AFCEA NC's TechNet Fort Liberty Resource and Career Fair
2024-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Bragg, NC
New for 2024* Resource & Career Fair
Looking for your next career move? Join us on February 21st at the Iron Mike Conference Center to talk to recruitment across multiple industries.
Corporate, US Government, and Military Employers will be on site looking for candidates at all skills levels.
Open to Active Duty, Military Spouses, Veterans, NationalGuard and Reserve
Register as a candidate by clicking below.
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The Exposition offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest advances in technology through an interactive approach with attendees. Participating industry will showcase its products and services among key decision makers within the DoD from the Fort Liberty area. The Exposition supports the Symposium theme through demonstrating new, innovative ideas and sharing best practices that promote valuable results to technology challenges faced by our military today.

Hybrid Marine Corps Systems Command and Installations & Logistics Contracts Industry Day
2024-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Hybrid Event, North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus, Venture Center, Raleigh, NC
The Marine Corps Systems Command and Installations & Logistics Contracts office published a Special Notice announcing a hybrid Industry Day event on February 22, 2024. The publishing agency is the Department of the Navy.
The Industry Day event aims to further communication with industry on current and future Marine Corps requirements. Contractors must register by February 16 to attend either in-person with limited seating, or virtually. The agenda includes opportunity briefs from MCSC, I&L, and small business organizations, covering areas such as command elements systems, logistics combat element systems, information technology, and training systems. Eligible contractors will receive information on active projects across the Marine Corps enterprise to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities.
Where: Hybrid, both in-person and Virtual via Adobe Connect Seminar. Limited in-person space available. Industry partners are limited to two in-person RSVP per entity. Meeting address and URL will be distributed to industry partners who have responded by 1100 EST 16 Feb, 2024
How: To attend the event, please REGISTER HERE
If you have any issues with the link, please contact us at: MCSC_CTIndustry@usmc.mil
BACKGROUND: MCSC and I&L Contracts offices’ hosts this event quarterly to further communication with industry on current and future requirements. The Small Business Offices’ will attend the event. The Contracts offices’ intend to provide information focused on active projects across the enterprise to include the following:

Command Elements Systems (CES)
Ground Combat Element Systems (GCES)
Logistics Combat Element Systems (LCES)
Information Technology Contracting Center (ITCC)
Training Systems (PM TRASYS)
Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA)
Program Executive Officer Land Systems (PEO LS)
Other Supported Systems (OSS)
Command Support (CS)
I&L Opportunities

EVENT FORMAT: This will be a two-hour virtual event and a 3 hour live event. Agenda is as follows:

MCSC Opportunity Briefs
I&L Opportunity Briefs
Small Business Brief
Closing comments
Industry Q&A in person / MCTSSA & TRASYS will be online only
Response deadline is 16 FEB.

DHS S&T SVIP Synthetic Data Generator Industry Day in NC
2024-02-22 09:00 - 15:30 | NC Biotech Conference Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr., Durham, NC
New SVIP Funding Opportunity and Industry Day!
Date: February 22, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET | Office Hours (In-person Only)
1:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Topic Call Information Sessions (Hybrid)
3:30 PM | Networking (in-person)
Location: Durham NC | Livestream Option Available
Venue: NC Biotech Conference Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC 27709

SUPPORTED BY:
The North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)
North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Overview:
Join us for an enlightening and engaging event hosted by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science & Technology Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), in collaboration with the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the DHS Privacy Office (PRIV). This industry day is focused on a new funding opportunity related to the Synthetic Data Generator topic.
Event Highlights:

Panel Discussion: Engage with DHS experts about the potential use cases for Synthetic Data Generator technology.
Detailed Presentations: Understand the technical requirements, program eligibility, application resources, and timelines.
Networking Opportunities: In-person attendees can network with speakers, attendees, and schedule discussions with SVIP, CISA, and PRIV subject matter experts.
Agenda Overview: The event will cover DHS use cases, technical requirements, and a comprehensive Q&A session on how to apply.

Registration:

This event is free to attend but requires registration.
Limited in-person attendance and a virtual option are available.
Register to receive important event reminders and updates.

Why Attend?

Gain insights into the Synthetic Data Generator topic call and explore how to collaborate with SVIP.
Learn about the strategic impact of this technology in serving the mission needs of DHS.
Opportunity to contribute to advancements in privacy-preserving technical capabilities.

Additional Information:

Full Agenda and Registration: Industry Day Registration
Learn more about SVIP: SVIP Official Website
Solicitation Information: SVIP Synthetic Data Generator

Date Offers Due: Apr 10, 2024 03:00 pm EDT

Contact: For more information, connect with us at: DHS-Silicon-Valley@hq.dhs.gov

Join us to explore the future of synthetic data technology and its role in advancing national defense capabilities!
REGISTER HERE

Live Chat with HUD's OSDBU Webinar: Preparing SDBs for the Feds
2024-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting “Live Chat with HUD’s OSDBU” Webinar Series: Preparing Small Disadvantaged Businesses and New Entrants for the Federal Marketplace. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm (ET).
Come and join HUD’s OSDBU office as we partner with the North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center(SBTDC) at Fayetteville State University to gain advice from experts on how to prepare your small and small disadvantaged business for federal contracting .
SPEAKERS:

Robin Livingston, Director, Veteran Outreach Center VBOC
Danice Langdon, Director, Woman Business Center of Fayetteville at CEED
Danna Walton, North Carolina Military Business Center
Major George, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, U.S General Services Administration
James Freemon, Founder and CEO, Emerging Technology Institute

Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual) DEFTECH Friday Coffee Call
2024-02-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams, 3030 Hoskins Road, Levan Hall Conference Room,, Fort Sill, OK, 73503
Join us for an exclusive DEFTECH Coffee Call, featuring a key presentation on export control laws and enforcement by Ari Kozlow, Special Agent from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This session is pivotal for professionals navigating the complex landscape of export regulations and will provide applicable insights whether you are new or more seasoned in exporting.
LOCATION (In Person): First Flight Venture Center | 2 Davis Drive, RTP, NC 27709
Register HERE to attend in-Person
AGENDA:

8:00 – 9:00 AM (EST): NC DEFTECH Tech Protect Discussions
9:00 – 10:00 AM: Key Insights on Export Enforcement and Security
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Networking

Featured Speaker:

Ari Kozlow, Special Agent, U.S. Department of Commerce

Discussion Topics:

Overview of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
Key export control laws and compliance strategies
Penalties for violations and how to avoid them
Understanding exports: Definitions and implications
Insight into the Commerce Control List (CCL) categories

OR Attend Virtually: Engage with us from wherever you are to deepen your understanding of export controls and their critical role in national security. This Coffee Call is an invaluable opportunity for those involved in or affected by export-related activities to learn directly from a leading expert in the field.
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2024 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference
2024-02-26 14:00 - 2024-02-28 12:30 | HIlton Charlotte Airport
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 26-28 hosted by NDIA. Scott Dorney, Executive Director, NCMBC will provide remarks at the Conference and NCMBC representatives will be in attendance to connect with business and government participants.
This extraordinary event brings together leaders from the Department of Defense, the military services, industry, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and academia to address present and future tactical wheeled vehicle requirements. The conference provides a unique atmosphere for open discussion between participants on the needs of the military users.
This conference is recognized industry-wide as the premier event focused on the tactical wheeled vehicle industry and its support to the Department of Defense and our nation’s warfighters. Kicking off the calendar year with the most updated information in the tactical wheeled vehicle industry. The information and dialogue which will be presented is invaluable to all organizations which play a role in the design, development, innovation, acquisition, production, delivery and sustainment of tactical wheeled vehicles to our government customers. Interactive panel discussions and several networking events offer attendees direct access to OEMs and military leaders.
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Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
2024-02-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips” webinar on February 27, 2024 at 0900.
About. 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.
Agenda:

Understanding Government Procurement: Understand the government procurement processes and gain an overview of the key steps involved;
Strategic Planning: Learn how to develop a robust proposal strategy that aligns with government requirements and maximizes your chances of success;
Effective Research Techniques: Discover the importance of thorough research and how it can significantly enhance the quality of your government proposals;
Compliance and Regulations: Navigate the maze of compliance requirements and regulations to ensure your proposals meet the necessary standards;
Crafting a Compelling Proposal: Master the art of crafting persuasive and compelling proposals that stand out among competitors and resonate with government decision-makers;
Proposal Submission Tips: Get tips on the submission process, including common pitfalls to avoid and best practices for a smooth submission;
Source Selection: Get insider knowledge on how source selection panels evaluate contractor proposals.
Q&A Session: Engage our speakers during the Q&A session to address your specific queries and concerns.

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