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SUMMARY:GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOR BUSINESS?
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “General Services Administration: Is It Right For Your Business?” virtually on the following dates: \n\nDecember 13\, 2022 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. Working through and getting on GSA can be very beneficial for the business community but if you don’t set yourself up for success you may not have a long history with GSA. This webinar is going to provide the attendees “The rest of the Story”. Steps to take as you go through administrative process to ensure GSA is a good fit for your business and providing a competitive advantage once you get on schedule. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/general-services-administration-is-it-right-for-yor-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T080000
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SUMMARY:Final 2022 DEFTECH & Holiday Coffee Call
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Dec 16\, 2022\, @ 0800-1000 ET DEFTECH “Hybrid”  in-person & virtual Coffee Call \n(TEAMS Link Below) \nLocation:  TEAMS Call or In-Person at: First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, RTP (Durham)\, NC.  Parking around the building. \nNote: Final Innovation Networking event of the year and Heavy refreshments\, so come early! \nAttire:  Holiday sweaters\, Christmas casual     Cost: free \nTopics:  We will hear from state and federal government executives presenting their views on innovation in 2022 and 2023. \nGuest Speakers: \n· Dr. John Hardin\, Executive Director Science\, Technology & Innovation\,  NC Department of Commerce \n· Mr. John Whiteaker\, State Director\, National Security Innovation Network \n· Mr. Tom Earnhardt and Mr. James Dobrinska\, Innovation Cell\, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) \n· Dr. Larry Keen\, President of Fayetteville Technical Community College\, FTCC \nRegistration (In-Person Only): Please use the following link to assist FFVC with the headcount for those who wish to attend in person. \nRegistration for the DEFTECH In-Person Coffee Call Friday December 16\, 2022 8 – 10 am ET\nIf you are not attending In-Person\, there is no need to register. The link for all Coffee Calls this year is the same (link at the bottom). Thank you\, and we look forward to joining you on Friday for the In-Person Coffee Call at the First Flight Venture Center (FFVC). \nRegister by Wed\, December 14\, 12 noon. \nShow up early at 0800 for the DEFTECH Early Bird or at the 0830 Opps Update to join the DEFTECH Team as we review current federal technology opportunities. \n*Note: The link is the same as the Coffee Call.* \n**Note: If you have a topic that you would like to present or recommend\, please let us know at deftech@ncmbc.us \nConnection Instructions: \nDEFTECH Coffee Call 2022 \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting\nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 980-296-2533\,\,321842980#   United States\, Charlotte \nPhone Conference ID: 321 842 980#
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/final-2022-deftech-holiday-coffee-call/
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:20230110T170000
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:opic: Start-up Assistance\n\nUnderstand the basics of starting a small business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up\, financing and marketing as well as important information about legal issues\, licensing\, zoning\, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business. \nSpeaker(s): Wanda Bennett \, Work on Wonderful Consulting LLC \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\n\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nPhone: 252-638-1166\nEmail: sbc@cravencc.edu
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/how-to-start-a-small-business/
LOCATION:Craven Community College Bosch AMC Bldg.\, Room 102\, 800 College Ct.\, New Bern\, NC\, 28562
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T170000
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SUMMARY:Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Vendor Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Vendor Industry Day\nJanuary 11\, 2023 * Seymour Johnson AFB\nThe 4th Contracting Squadron will be hosting a Vendor Industry Day 11 January 2023. The intent of this Vendor Industry Day event is to invite vendors/contractors to share their capabilities with the Air Force to provide new capabilities or better fulfill anticipated requirements. This is an opportunity for Industry to propose new and innovative solutions to the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The areas of interest are Warehouse Modernization\, Jet/Facility Maintenance\, Emergency Management Software\, Civil Engineering Solutions\, and Base Security however additional ideas for innovation are welcomed. \nSee the below table for highlights the lists of categories and some ideas within those categories. The ideas within those categories are NOT solely what the Government is looking for\, merely some suggestions. \n \nAdditionally\, the government is requesting industry to provide a statement of capability in preparation for the Industry Day.  The statement of capability shall consist of not more than 10 pages describing the responder’s ability to demonstrate. Companies planning to participate in the Industry Day activities shall provide one consolidated attendance request\, with the company name\, point of contact\, title\, email address\, phone number\, whether or not a one-on-one session is desired\, and to fill out and send Attachment 2 (available on the SAM.gov posting). \nAll questions are due by 20 December 2022. \nThe government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request. The government will not reimburse costs associated with the documentation submitted under this request. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this inquiry. \nPoints of contact: \n\nLt. Darren Ostrander: darren.ostrander.1@us.af.mil\nIan Woods: ian.woods.2@us.af.mil\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/seymour-johnson-air-force-base-vendor-industry-day/
LOCATION:Seymour Johnson AFB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T090000
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SUMMARY:INTRODUCTION TO FEDERAL CONTRACTING
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 11\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nApril 19\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nAugust 16\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nDecember 6\, 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/introduction-to-federal-contracting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T140000
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UID:1491-1673524800-1673532000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE! SAME Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for our January 12\, 2023  \nGeneral Membership Post Meeting \nWhere: Seymour Johnson AFB \nTopic : Seymour Johnson AFB Construction Programs \nPresenter: Terrance Mathieu\, 4th Civil Engineering Flight\, SJAFB \nTime: 12:00 Noon \n\nMore Details coming soon! \nSAVE THE DATE !
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/save-the-date-same-meeting/
LOCATION:Seymour Johnson AFB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T090000
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Coffee Call Friday Jan 13 | SBIR/STTR Checklist Overview
DESCRIPTION:DEFTECH Coffee Calls \nEvery Friday\, 0900 Eastern\, grab your Coffee\, bring your ideas\, and join the NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Community for an open\, informal\, virtual “Coffee Call” to address your concerns and ideas regarding Innovation\, Technology\, and commensurate Leadership challenges. Learn about Federal technology requirements and business opportunities. Network virtually over a cup of coffee and connect with like-minded people. Learn how your innovation and technology can be applied to solve national security problems. \nDEFTECH Coffee Call \nJoin us this Friday\, January 13\, 2023\, @ 0900-1000 ET DEFTECH Coffee Call (TEAMS Link Below) \nTopic: DEFTECH SBIR/STTR Checklist Overview \nGuest Speaker: Jim Hargrove\, NC DEFTECH Strategic Consultant \nDescription: The North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) is excited to release the Checklist and Procedures for businesses considering Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. \nNorth Carolina is the “Frontline of the Future\,” supporting the Nation’s defense and homeland security to provide technological overmatch in a changing joint and multi-domain operational environment. \nThe PURPOSE of this document is to provide a quick “one-stop” reference for companies considering pursuing SBIRs or STTRs\, who are unfamiliar with the requirements and how to get started. \nThis document is only a guide; formal documentation and instructions are developed\, distributed\, and maintained by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) and SBIR/STTR participating Federal Agencies. \nShow up early at 0800 for the DEFTECH Early Bird or at the 0830 Opps Update to join the DEFTECH Team as we review current federal technology opportunities. \n*Note: The link is the same as the \nCoffee Call.* \n**Note: If you have a topic that you would like to present or recommend\, please let us know at deftech@ncmbc.us \nAdditional Links: \nYou can download a copy of the Checklist and presentation slides from the NC DEFTECH Shared Resources Folder: \nDEFTECH SBIR/STTR Checklist \nDEFTECH Shared Resources \n2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions: \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer\, mobile app\, or room device  \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 286 586 268 492 \nPasscode: SG3mYd \nDownload Teams | Join on the web \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 980-296-2533\,\,849190916# United States\, Charlotte \nPhone Conference ID: 849 190 916# \nFind a local number \nWebsite: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzE1OTRlYzgtMWFmNC00YzNkLThkY2UtODFlYjZhMTM4NWEz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c0495bcc-6df9-4950-8d49-b5f874ab28f0%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229d3523b2-835a-4474-83f0-b634bb0850a7%22%7d
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-coffee-call-friday-jan-13-sbir-sttr-checklist-overview/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T103000
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SUMMARY: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 18\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nApril 26\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nAugust 23\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nDecember 13\, 2023 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/understanding-and-utilizing-matchforce-org-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T170000
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SUMMARY:Industry Day- Remotely Piloted Vehicle Targets (RPVT) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)\, Fort Sill Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION:The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Sill\, OK is hosting an Industry Day in support of The Fires Center of Excellence\, Fort Sill\, OK requirement to provide aerial target supplies/hardware for Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Air Defense Artillery (ADA) training. \nWhen: 18 January 2023\, 10:00 A.M. CST \nWhere: Virtual\, via Microsoft TEAMS or in person at 3030 Hoskins Road\, Levan Hall Conference Room\, Fort Sill\, OK 73503 \nPlease send request for attendance to Ms. Jesslyan Ortiz Albino at Jesslyan.m.ortizalbino.civ@army.mil and to Ms. Nicole English at nicole.english.civ@army.mil no later than 13 January 2023. \nAttachment 1- Industry Day Agenda \nThis Industry Day is for informational and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal; therefore\, no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with attending this event or any follow-up information requests. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research. \n*Any additional updates/information will be provided via revisions to this announcement.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/industry-day-remotely-piloted-vehicle-targets-rpvt-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-uav-fort-sill-oklahoma/
LOCATION:Talley Student Union – 3rd Floor\, 2610 Cates Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T170000
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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management for Contractors Class
DESCRIPTION:This course is required by both the Army Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for contractors doing business aboard military installations. The CQM program covers the following topics: what is CQM\, Contractor and Government Responsibilities\, Quality Management Planning\, the Contractor’s QC Plan\, the Governments QA Plan\, the Pre-Construction Meeting\, the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting\, Submittals\, the Three Phases of Control\, Testing\, Documentation\, and Certification by the QC Manager that all procedures were done in accordance with the P&S.  Upon successful completion of this class\, a QC Certificate of Completion is awarded. \nRe-certification is required every 5 years. \nClass Hours: 7:30-5:00 \nLocation: James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg.\, Room 104 B/C (unless otherwise stated) \nCost: $301.00 (includes materials) \n\nCall Carla Gavre @ 910-938-6302 or email gavrec@coastalcarolina.edu or\, Continuing Education at 910-938-6294 or email   coned@coastalcarolina.edu for information on registering for this class. \nPlease note:  There are no fee exceptions for this class.   No refunds or transfers of dates or students are allowed for this class.  In the event the class is canceled by the institution (Coastal) a refund or a transfer of dates shall be granted.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/construction-quality-management-for-contractors-class-3/
LOCATION:James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg.\, Room 104 B/C\, Coastal Carolina Community College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081448
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UID:1394-1674117000-1674234000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Working together. Solving problems. Securing North Carolina. \nHosted by NC-PaCE \n\n\nRaleigh\, NC    January 19-20\, 2023 \n \nOverview\nSave the date for the 2nd Annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium! The Symposium will provide participants with opportunities to deepen their knowledge of critical cybersecurity issues\, share and exchange ideas and knowledge\, and explore emerging opportunities in research\, education\, training\, and certifications. \nThe Symposium will feature keynotes from industry leaders\, lectures from cybersecurity experts\, panel discussions on a variety of important cyber topics\, hands-on learning\, an evening networking event\, student cyber research displays\, industry exhibitors\, and a Cyber Education Showcase with experts to help students with resumes. There is something for everyone at this event! \nThis exciting event is hosted by the Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence (NC- PaCE) and takes place on January 19 and 20\, 2023\, on the beautiful campus of North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh\, NC. \n \n\n\nContact: ldrodger@ncsu.edu \n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/north-carolina-cybersecurity-symposium/
LOCATION:Talley Student Union – 3rd Floor\, 2610 Cates Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T133000
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CREATED:20230103T182617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T183949Z
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SUMMARY:SBA7j - How to Beat Your Business Goals in 2023 *lunchtime learn*
DESCRIPTION:How do you achieve success? How do you scale up your business? How do you build new relationships? Executing a well-planned strategy is the only way to achieve your goals. This webinar will help you develop your business strategy for goal setting and execution for 2023. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sba7j-how-to-beat-your-business-goals-in-2023-lunchtime-learn/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081448
CREATED:20230118T152747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T154123Z
UID:1626-1674136800-1674140400@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Pay Transparency Compliance: Strategic & Practical Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nTransparency in the workplace is powerful and looking at pay transparency strategically can add value for both employees and employers. There are critical factors that organizations must understand about compensation transparency and the impact it has on the employee population. \nWhile pay transparency can benefit an organization and affect employee morale\, it’s about more than the strategic benefits – Across the U.S.\, employers are faced with different requirements in different jurisdictions related to pay transparency. \nJoin us and get critical insights and potential strategies you can use to meet your pay transparency goals\, including: \n\nMandatory pay data reporting requirements\nWage range disclosures\nLatest legal updates and developments\nBest practices and practical considerations\n\nADP remains at the forefront of helping employers understand the complex compliance\, financial\, and strategic issues surrounding workforce management. Tap into our expertise to ensure you’re in the best shape possible for future workplace changes that may come about along the way. \nJoin us today! \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/pay-transparency-compliance-strategic-practical-considerations/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T100000
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH “Extended” Coffee Call | Join us this Friday\, January 20\, 2023\,
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday\, January 20\, 2023\, @ 0830-1000 ET DEFTECH Coffee Call – where discussion trumps powerpoint  (TEAMS Link Below) \nTopics:  \n 0830-0900   How Industry can participate in the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences’ annual Summer Conference on Applied Data Science (SCADS)\, which focuses on a challenge problem for the Intelligence Community. \n 0900-1000  A View From the Beltway (Wash DC): Defense Implications for 2023 \nGuest Speakers:  \nDr. Alyson Wilson is the Associate Vice Chancellor for National Security and Special Research Initiatives at North Carolina State University. She is also a professor in the Department of Statistics and Principal Investigator for the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences (LAS). The LAS is an academic-industry-government collaboration to rapidly innovate and solve mission-relevant problems for the Intelligence Community. Prior to joining NC State\, Dr. Wilson was a jointly appointed research staff member at the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute and Systems and Analyses Center (2011-2013); associate professor at Iowa State University (2008-2011); Scientist 5 at Los Alamos National Laboratory (1999-2008); and senior statistician and operations research analyst with Cowboy Programming Resources (1995-1999). \nTed Anderson is a seasoned Government Relations specialist and managing director with the SIGNAL Group (https://signaldc.com/ ). \nTed is a retired Army combat arms officer with extensive experience in worldwide joint contingency planning and operations\, legislative programs\, and Department of Defense policy. After serving nineteen years on parachute status at FT Bragg\, NC in various elite airborne units\, he completed his twenty-three-year career at the Pentagon. Since retiring in 2003\, Mr. Anderson has provided strategic planning and marketing\, business development and government consulting services to a wide variety of defense companies and contractors. \nPrior to retirement from the Army\, Mr. Anderson served four years in the Office of Legislative Liaison for the Secretary of the Army. He was personally accountable for developing and implementing congressional goals and objectives for Army transformation policy\, readiness/training issues\, current/strategic/contingency world-wide operations and policy\, and mobilization plans and policy\, and aggressively implemented strategies that contributed in large part to the Army’s Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). While serving as Chief of the Policy Branch in Legislative Liaison\, Mr. Anderson was additionally responsible for all Army personnel issues\, military construction/real estate\, base realignment and closure\, Army medical issues\, chemical demilitarization\, Army logistics and material command accounts\, and the Army National Guard and Army Reserve affairs portfolio. \nIn his capacity as a liaison officer to the Congress\, Mr. Anderson traveled extensively while escorting Members and staff throughout the world. Additionally\, he planned and conducted numerous joint service trips\, including field hearings on the East and West Coasts that further solidified the lasting relationships with Members\, committee staff\, and personal staff. \nMr. Anderson has held multiple combat command assignments\, holds the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster\, the Purple Heart\, various joint awards\, and many foreign military badges. Additionally\, following the attack on the Pentagon on September 11\, 2001\, Mr. Anderson was awarded the Soldiers Medal for Valor\, the nation’s highest award for bravery in peacetime\, which was presented by the Secretary of the Army for heroism rendered on behalf of the many victims he rescued from the burning building on that fateful day. \nHis other military tours included\, 82d Airborne Division\, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)\, other units within XVIIIth Airborne Corps\, and an assignment as a Department of Defense Arms Control Inspector with the On-Site Inspection Agency\, and various Classified (Assignments) tours overseas. \nTed holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Government Affairs from New Mexico Military Institute\, Roswell\, New Mexico\, a B. A. in Education from Bowling Green State University\, Ohio\, and a M. A. in International Relations from the Government Affairs Institute\, Georgetown University. He was awarded lifetime membership to the Wounded Warrior Project\, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)\, and belongs to the American Legion and The Association of the United States Army. \nMary Taylor is a Senior Manager with Signal and works in the national security practice to execute clients’ national security\, intelligence\, and cybersecurity priorities. Prior to joining Signal\, Mary directly served Virginia’s Lt. Governor Winsome Sears on her Transition Committee after the election. Mary helped the Lt. Governor get acclimated\, organized\, and prepared to take office. \nPrior to serving the Lt. Governor of Virginia\, Mary spent two years working in the aerospace\, defense\, and government services sector at Harris Williams\, an investment bank\, where she assisted in the mergers and acquisitions of companies valued in the middle market\, ranging between $500 million and $1 billion. She has also served as the Campaign Manager for former Virginia Delegate Manoli Loupassi and has previously interned for former Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Virginia Delegate Tony Wilt. \nMary is deeply connected to the political network of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Having grown up in politics\, her network goes far beyond her professional career and reaches to both sides of the aisle. Her father\, Chris Saxman\, served in the Virginia House of Delegates for nearly a decade and served as co-Chair for John McCain’s Virginia Presidential Campaign in 2008. She spent the free time of her childhood on the campaign trails and met people that she has remained in close contact with. She has immediate connections to senior advisors on the House January 6 select committee\, Congressman Ben Cline\, Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner\, the Lt. Governor and Governor of Virginia\, the Governor’s Administration\, and even former President Trump’s National Security Council. Her connectivity has proven to be an incredible asset to Signal as she has actively utilized her connections to get direct access to the Jan. 6 committee\, congressional offices\, and the Lt. Governor’s office on behalf of clients. \nAs the wife of a U.S. Marine\, Mary spends her free time voluntarily enriching the lives of young\, single Marines who are new to the fleet and to the barracks of Washington\, D.C. She and her husband have spent countless hours mentoring and indeterminately opening their home on a consistent basis\, providing a safe space and a sense of home. Mary also utilizes her professional skills to help Marines during their transition to civilian life and has provided advice and direction on applying to college\, jobs\, and VA-assisted career development programs. \nMary also spends time mentoring young collegiate women\, serving as the Eta Phi Chapter Recruitment Advisor for the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond\, VA. \nEDUCATION  \nM.S. Counterterrorism and Homeland Security\, American University \nB.A. Political Science and Interdisciplinary Religion\, James Madison University \n2023 DEFTECH Coffee Call: \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer\, mobile app\, or room device \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 286 586 268 492 \nPasscode: SG3mYd \nDownload Teams | Join on the web \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 980-296-2533\,\,849190916#  United States\, Charlotte \nPhone Conference ID: 849 190 916# \nFind a local number | Reset PIN \nLearn More | Meeting options \nWebsite: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_NzE1OTRlYzgtMWFmNC00YzNkLThkY2UtODFlYjZhMTM4NWEz%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522c0495bcc-6df9-4950-8d49-b5f874ab28f0%2522%252c%2522
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-extended-coffee-call-join-us-this-friday-january-20-2023/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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SUMMARY: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\nJanuary 25\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nJune 21\, 2023 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/effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:DEFENSE INNOVATION: A 35+ YEAR PERSPECTIVE FROM A CAREER ARMY SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER
DESCRIPTION:Featuring LTG (Ret) Kenneth E. Tovo​\nWHEN: January 25\, 2023\, from 1000-1130 \nWHERE: First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC  27709 \nHOSTED BY:\nThe North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)\nThe North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\nFirst Flight Venture Center (FFVC) \nPURPOSE:  As technologies change\, so do the tools and tactics of warfighting.  Only in recent years have the traditional domains of warfare – ground\, sea\, and air evolved to meet the dramatic advances in computing\, information\, and wide-spread proliferation of previously sensitive technology.  Today’s warfighters must operate seamlessly in cyber\, space\, and information domains.  The challenges and lessons learned from past periods of rapid innovation and technology advancement often provide insights for the future and may inform defense technology development and acquisition. This forum will explore these lessons and their applicability to the future. \nATTENDANCE: Attendance is encouraged for: \n\nAll innovators\, technologists\, and those interested in understanding and possibly contributing to our national defense.\nThose in the Innovation Ecosystem:  commercial\, private\, public-private partnerships\, academia\, investors\, DoD and other government personnel with interest in defense.\n\nWHY ATTEND? \n\nLearn more about the defense market.\nExpand your understanding of the strategic and operational impact of defense technologies.\nAsk your questions and hear from others in the audience.\n\nREGISTRATION: This is a free in-person event. Attendance will be limited to 40 personnel. Registration will close once registration reaches capacity. There is no virtual option for this event.​​​​ \nLieutenant General Kenneth E. Tovo (USA\, Ret) Bio \n \nUpon graduation from the U.S. Military Academy in 1983\, General Tovo began his career in the Infantry. Over the course of his 35-year Army career\, General Tovo developed and led high-performing organizations at increasing levels of responsibility\, from a 12-man Special Forces ‘A-team’ to the 34\,000-strong Army Special Operations Command\, which included all of the Army’s special operations organizations and capabilities. General Tovo led units in dynamic\, high-risk\, fast-paced\, and ambiguous environments during six combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan\, peacekeeping in the Balkans\, and refugee relief in Turkey and Iraq. He was intimately involved in planning many significant operations\, such as the northern front portion of the Iraq invasion; targeting of Al Qaeda in Iraq from 2006-2010; development of Iraqi Special Operations Forces; and restructuring the advisory effort in Afghanistan in 2013. As a Green Beret\, he spent much of his career advising and assisting foreign partners in developing their own high-performing teams and building effective organizational processes. He has worked extensively with partners in the Middle East\, Europe\, and the Western Hemisphere. \nScholarly Work/Publications/Awards\nGeneral Tovo published in Strategic Challenges for Counterinsurgency and the Global War on Terrorism\, edited by Williamson Murray. He also wrote “From the Ashes of the Phoenix”\, a historical analysis of stratagems from the Vietnam War that should be incorporated in the Nation’s ongoing struggle against global jihadism. The paper was recognized with the Bristol Military History Writing Award.  He also co-authored\, “ Irregular Warfare: A Case Study in CIA and US Army Special Forces Operations in Northern Iraq\, 2002-03” published by the Middle East Institute.  He has received various military awards\, as well as the State Department Meritorious Honor Award. \nEducation:\nU.S. Army Senior Leader Course\, University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\, NC\nMS\, Strategic Studies\, U.S. Army War College\, Carlisle\, PA\nMS\, Advanced Military Studies\, Army Command & General Staff College\, Ft. Leavenworth\, KS\nBS\, Aerospace Engineering\, United States Military Academy\, West Point\, NY \nOrganizations\nCEO of DOL Enterprises\, Incorporated\nBoard Member\, Avon Protection Ceradyne \nAdvisory Board Member\, Ametrine\, Inc. (former Chairman)\nAdvisory Board Member\, Metrea\nChairman\, The Green Beret Foundation\nAdvisory Board Member\, The Patriot Foundation \nFormer Board Member\, RADA Innovations\, LLC \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/defense-innovation-a-35-year-perspective-from-a-career-army-special-forces-soldier/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:HR Trends and Opportunities in 2023
DESCRIPTION:Every year brings an opportunity for HR and business leaders to reexamine priorities and see what HR challenges and trends employers can expect in the new year. Many hope to understand the industry trends affecting your workday and workforce\, so you can prepare\, respond and adapt accordingly. How will the HR function continue to evolve? What comes next? \nTo answer these questions\, join us and get critical insights into what HR trends you can expect in 2023\, and how you can prepare\, including: \n\nImproving the approach to employee engagement\nAddressing data transparency\, including pay transparency and data privacy practices\nContinuing to adapt to flexible work arrangements to attract and retain employees\nThe impact of innovation\, such as modern training and learning technologies\nADP remains at the forefront of helping employers understand the complex compliance\,financial\, and strategic issues surrounding workforce management. Tap into our expertise toensure you’re in the best shape possible for future workplace changes that may come about along the way. \nRegister Now \nhttps://bit.ly/ADPwebcast012523PDF
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/hr-trends-and-opportunities-in-2023/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Workforce Boards Host the First Small Business Workforce Forum
DESCRIPTION: Free Virtual Event Features NCWorks Small Business Services  \nWashington\, N.C. – Rivers East Workforce Development Board (REWDB) and NCWorks are partnering with nine other workforce boards to present North Carolina’s first virtual Small Business Workforce Forum on Thursday\, January 26\, from 10 am–12 pm. Participants will learn about no-cost resources and programs available to support the talent pipeline of North Carolina’s small business economy.  \nOlalah Njenga\, CEO and Chief Strategist of Yellowwood Group and NCWorks Commission member said “For 20 years\, I’ve run my company while helping other leaders run theirs. I know firsthand that workforce is the fuel that drives performance and profitability in small businesses. That’s why it is essential for small business owners to hire people who can help them solve tomorrow’s problems today.”  \nJennie Bowen\, Director at REWDB said “Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Most large businesses started at some point as a small business. This forum will provide information on the many tools available to small businesses to help them sustain\, grow\, and thrive.”  \nNorth Carolina has 22 workforce development boards that oversee the NCWorks Career Center system. The 10 boards participating in the forum are Capital Area\, Cape Fear\, Charlotte Works\, Eastern Carolina\, Foothills\, High Country\, Mid-Carolina\, Mountain Area\, Piedmont Triad and Rivers East.  \nAttendees will go into virtual breakout rooms following the initial presentation to engage with the business services specialists that serve their counties. Attendees whose counties aren’t represented can attend the session of a neighboring county.  \nClick here to see the counties associated with each workforce board.  \nIndividuals can register for the event here. 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/workforce-boards-host-the-first-small-business-workforce-forum/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Havelock Lunch and Learn: Content Marketing for Your Small Business : What's Working Now
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\nJust “doing” social media is no longer enough. The free ride is over. To be successful\, you need to be all in. We’ll be talking about what’s been successful (and unsuccessful) for everybody in this class. Commercial photographer and marketing expert Bob Mackowski will share the latest research on what works and\, perhaps more importantly\, what doesn’t work. \nSpeaker(s): Bob Mackowski\, Open Aperture Photography \nCo-Sponsor(s): Havelock Chamber of Commerce \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER ONLINE \n\n\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nEmail: sbc@cravencc.edu
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/havelock-lunch-and-learn-content-marketing-for-your-small-business-whats-working-now/
LOCATION:Craven Community College Havelock Campus\, STEM 126 Conference Room\, 305 Cunningham Blvd\, Havelock\, NC\, 28532
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T110000
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SUMMARY:Day 1:DON CISO's Blue Cyber Walk Through of all 110 Requirements of NIST SP 800-171 and Proposed CMMC 2.0 Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nA small business cybersecurity and information protection Boot camp with Kelley Kiernan – The Blue Cyber Initiative is hosted by the Department of the Navy\, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).  Blue Cyber is sponsored for you by the NAVY SBIR/STTR Program Office. \nAll of the Blue Cyber educational material presented at these events can be found HERE: https://www.safcn.af.mil/CISO/Small-Business-Cybersecurity-Information/ \nWelcome to our Boot Camp. This is totally optional\, not-reimbursable event. Every individual must register separately for each event date of this Department of the Navy ZoomGov webinar. \nDepartment of the Navy Boils it Down for You! A Walk Through of the NIST SP 800-171 and Proposed CMMC Level 2\nAn 8-hour Cybersecurity Boot Camp\, 11am – 3pm EST\, both days. \nJoin hundreds of your colleagues\, technical experts and the Blue Cyber Director. Kelley Kiernan will cover the 110 security requirements in  NIST SP 800-171 (the proposed CMMC Level 2 )\, which comprise comprehensive cyber hygiene and intellectual property protection for your small business. We will talk about what is gained by implementing NIST SP 800-171\, which is a component of the DFARS 252.204-7012\, which has been in every small business contract since 2017! We will talk about what they mean\, how to evaluate your compliance and how to contract for what you need. Join us at 11:00am Eastern for eight hour of fun (yes\, we will make it fun)!  More information from Kelley.Kiernan@us.af.mil(link sends e-mail)   Space is limited to 500. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/day-1don-cisos-blue-cyber-walk-through-of-all-110-requirements-of-nist-sp-800-171-and-proposed-cmmc-2-0-level-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting Credential Series: 7j-Value Mapping Tactics and Strategies Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Marketing/Sales\nDescription: Communicating your company’s value \n\nCategories of Differentiation Direct – Easily Qualifiable and Quantifiable – Fairly easy to communicate and position – Communicate Value Indirect – Difficult to position – Trust is the most important – Position by “Telling a Story” Balancing – Socio-Economic Status – Corporate Certifications – Recognized certification\, perhaps not yet mandated by government \n\n\nJOSHUA FRANK \n\n\nRSM Federal  \nManaging Partner \nAward-winning business coach\, professional speaker\, and bestselling author\, Mr. Frank is a nationally recognized authority on government sales and business acceleration. With more than 30 years in the government space\, he specializes in bridging government sales strategy with business strategy. He is a recognized expert in the development and implementation of tactics and strategies required to differentiate\, position for\, and win government contracts. His training seminars are consistently rated as one of the strongest sessions at national conferences and events. Mr. Frank’s coaching has helped companies win more than $2.8 billion in definitive contracts and $30 billion in indefinite delivery contracts. \nManaging Partner at RSM Federal\, Mr. Frank is author of The Government Sales Manual; Amazon’s #1 all-time GovCon bestseller An Insider’s Guide To Winning Government Contracts – Real World Strategies\, Lessons\, and Recommendations; and Amazon’s #1 bestseller Game Changers for Government Contractors. Mr. Frank received SBA’s award for Veteran Business of the Year in addition to the National Award for Industry Small Business Advocate of the Year by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). \nMr. Frank serves as Chairman of the Board for the Midwest Veterans Advocacy Foundation (VAF) / Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC). Mr. Frank also supports the SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program and judges applications for Arch Grants providing startup funding for entrepreneurs. \nAn avid outdoor enthusiast\, Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader\, Mr. Frank lives in St. Louis\, Missouri with his wife\, daughter\, and son. He is a former military intelligence officer with an undergraduate degree in English\, a Masters in Management Information Systems (MIS)\, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Feel free to contact Mr. Frank via LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuapfrank \nThe Catalyst has obtained Subject Matter Experts (SME) to share their knowledge during two-hour classes as part of our Government Contracting Credentials (GCC) series which is a series of classes for Government Contractors and their employees. For more information on the GCC Series visit: https://catalystcenter.org/services/our-services/item/gcc \n\nInstructions: This is an online workshop using Zoom Video Communications. You will receive a reminder email the day of the event with the link to access the meeting. There is a Capabilities Statement Worksheet for you to use during the workshop\, you can access the document when you login to your profile.  \nRegistration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/government-contracting-credential-series-7j-value-mapping-tactics-and-strategies-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:WOSB Industry Day 2023 Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs \nOFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (CFM) \nThis is an invitation for Women Owned Small Businesses\, Women Owned Veteran Small Businesses\, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses\, Veteran Owned Small Businesses\, and all other business concerns interested in doing business with the Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM)\, to participate in Woman Owned Small Business Industry Day 2023. \nGOAL:\nProvide resources and networking opportunity for Women Owner Small Businesses\,\nService-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses\, and other business concerns that want to do business with the Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM). Initiate successful focused community engagements in support of President’s EO 13985 and the VA’s mission of delivering world class infrastructure for Veteran’s healthcare and memorial. \nAPPROACH:\nCFM seeks to increase its accomplishments towards the WOSB goal of 5% thru a focused outreach that encourages more WOSB to respond to solicitations. \nA series of collaborative engagements seek to create economic opportunities that directly support the President’s Executive Order (EO) 13985. This EO aims to increase procurement opportunities to under-served communities. Further\, this will: \n• Facilitate meaningful engagement with WOSB\, SDVOSB\, VOSB\, and other business concerns\n• Explore barriers to the utilization of WOSBs in design\, construction\, and related support services and gain insight into stakeholder thoughts and perceptions\n• Discuss barriers and solutions in contract opportunities and promote modern vendor engagement practices \nREGISTRATION:\nPlease follow the instructions for the three-part registration process: (Please note that the Survey is very highly encouraged and needed\, however you may register for the event without completing the Survey by going directly to Part-3)\nPart-1: obtain ID.me or DS Logon\nPart-2: Required Survey accessible with an ID.me or DS Logon\nPart-3: Short registration for WOSB Industry Day 2023 Virtual Event \nPart-1:\nYou must have an ID.me or a DS Logon in order to complete the survey. \nID.me: https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/202673924-How-do-I-create-an-ID-me-account-\nDS Logon: https://www.va.gov/resources/ds-logon-faqs/ \nPart-2:\nOnce you have an ID.me or DS Logon\, please follow the link below to the required survey: \nRFI Detail · VetBiz Portal (va.gov) \nPlease answer all demographic information requested on the RFI event Survey no later than January 27\, 2023. This information is necessary for CFM and Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) to create future events and to address critical questions posed by industry. \n• Log in to VetBiz Portal via the RFI survey link provided above\n• Select “Access/Reply to RFI” and fill out questionnaire \nAny issues accessing the link\, or requests for assistance with the questionnaire portal\, must be directed to: osdbuacqsupport@va.gov (Subject: WOSB Industry Day 2023). \nFailure to respond to the survey will not preclude participation in any future competition nor will information provided in response to this notice be used in any way to exclude anyone from responding to any future requests for bids\, proposals\, or quotes. \nPart-3:\nPlease register for the WOSB Industry Day 2023 virtual event at the following link. Once registered\, you will receive an email with access information for the WOSB Industry Day 2023 virtual event. Registration will close on January 30\, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET. \nREGISTER: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/rd144fda183f368095ffb7a2a998038db\nWe look forward to your participation in the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/wosb-industry-day-2023-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: North Carolina Veterans Business Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION OPEN Annual Meeting | Chapel Hill\n\nJoin us for our 2023 Annual meeting! Learn about our 2023 programs. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial guest speakers include: \n\nMike Arriola-SBA District Director\nScott Dorney\, Executive Director NCMBC\nJoel Guga\, SBTDC\n\nLearn about new certification processes\, updates on lending programs\, procurement + MORE! \n\n\n\n\n*LUNCH IS INCLUDED WITH TICKET:
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/save-the-date-north-carolina-veterans-business-association-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:American Legion-Post 6\, 3700 NC-54\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27516
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T130000
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UID:1716-1675342800-1675350000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)\, Public Buildings Service (PBS) Virtual Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Industry Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nPlease join the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)\, Public Buildings Service (PBS) for the Virtual Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Industry Exchange. \nWhen:  Thursday\, February 2\, 2023\, 1-3 PM EST (Webinar) \nWhere: Virtual Webinar \nAt this Virtual IRA Industry Exchange you will be able to: \n\nHear about GSA’s role in implementing IRA to include the following:\n\nOverview on Low-embodied Carbon (LEC) materials in construction and renovation projects;\nOverview on Emerging and Sustainable (E&S) Technologies; and\nOverview on GSA’s transition to High-Performance Green Buildings (HPGB).\n\n\nProvide feedback and engage with GSA representatives regarding the following:\n\nDraft Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) structure;\nDraft Invoicing Instructions; and\nDraft GSA IRA LEC Material Standards.\n\n\n\nThe Virtual IRA Industry Exchange will provide a platform for businesses to share their comments and questions on the IRA topics listed above. PBS welcomes feedback\, specifically regarding GSA’s IRA LEC Material Standards\, which will be shared as pre-read material on or about January 26\, 2023 via an amendment to this announcement. The draft CLIN structure and Invoicing Instructions are attached to this announcement. \nFeedback and questions may be submitted in advance of the Virtual IRA Industry Exchange using the ZOOM registration link below. Comments on the IRA LEC Material Standards will be accepted through Thursday\, February 9\, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST at the following email address: embodiedcarbon@gsa.gov. \nPlease Take Note: To participate in the virtual IRA Industry Exchange\, all interested parties are required to register. Please register via ZOOM: https://gsa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_vQKSj9grQ4Wz1URSp5Spvw \nShortly after registration is complete you will receive an email with a link to login to the event.  Please also save it to your calendar. \nhttps://sam.gov/opp/eff42da64240428a97a9c28b1c67b7cf/view
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/u-s-general-services-administration-gsa-public-buildings-service-pbs-virtual-inflation-reduction-act-ira-industry-exchange/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T180000
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UID:1699-1675353600-1675360800@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Time Management: Learn to Work Smarter
DESCRIPTION:Point of Contact: Leigh Christian \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Managing a Business\, Other\nDescription: \n\nDo Not Be Like Bill Muray In The Movie Ground Hog Day. Learn to Control Your Schedule With An Overview of Working Smart 365. Hear from Subject Matter Expert\, Ted Gulas\, Founder of the Gulas Group moves individuals\, teams & organizations past their comfort zone by assessing\, developing & coaching talent to maximize their time management\, performance\, sales\, and leadership development potential. \n\nDiscover a better way to work and play\nHow to be an effective self leader\nManage your Invisible Assemble Line\nAcquire a proven Productivity Formula for better results\nEliminate Performance Pirates stealing your time\nExecute the useful work matrix to become effective and discard busywork\nProven reliable information for Planning to create work-life harmony\n\nThe Catalyst has obtained Subject Matter Experts (SME) to share their knowledge during two-hour classes as part of our Government Contracting Credentials (GCC) series which is a series of classes for Government Contractors and their employees. For more information on the GCC Series visit: https://catalystcenter.org/services/our-services/item/gcc \n\nInstructions:This is an online workshop using Zoom Video Communications. Once registration with payment has been completed\, you will receive a follow-up with the link to access the meeting and further instructions for the webinar. \n\nRegistration Policies: \nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/time-management-learn-to-work-smarter/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081448
CREATED:20230124T203531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T203531Z
UID:1680-1675774800-1675782000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:CISA to the Rescue!
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nA small business cybersecurity and information protection Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) with Kelley Kiernan – Department of the Navy\, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).  Sponsored for you by the NAVY SBIR/STTR Program Office. \nAll of the Blue Cyber educational material presented at these events can be found HERE: https://www.safcn.af.mil/CISO/Small-Business-Cybersecurity-Information/ \nWelcome to our AMA. This is totally optional\, not-reimbursable event. Every individual must register separately for each Tuesday event date of this Department of the Navy ZoomGov webinar. \nCISA to the Rescue!\nJoin us to learn about services\, free tools and resources for your SMB from the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Christopher Gabbard is part of a team of 52 national risk advisors at CISA. They will bring you actionable information on services and resources that are available for small businesses to augment their cybersecurity posture and improve their operational resiliency. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gabbard-cism-cisa-88a \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/cisa-to-the-rescue/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T180000
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CREATED:20230126T211836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T211856Z
UID:1702-1675785600-1675792800@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Recruiting and Retention for Govcon Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Point of Contact: Leigh Christian \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Human Resources\nDescription: \n\nRecruiting and Retention for Govcon Employees – secured Employees specifically \nEvery company wants to have the best and brightest employees\, and with Recruitment & Retention for GOVCON Employees you will learn the necessary skills to do just that. The item that usually accounts for the highest cost for a company is its work force; does it not make sense to invest in it? With these skills\, developing a more skilled workforce and attracting a higher caliber of new employee is inevitable. \nWe all know that training and retraining costs money and our workshop on Recruitment & Retention for GOVCON employees will help you reduce these costs. Recruiting the correct people\, and keeping a talented workforce is a priority in today’s business environment. Having a talented group of employees has always been a key to success; it will translate into cost savings and higher productivity. Learn the necessary skills to attract and retain the workforce needed to take and advantage of opportunities and increase your impact on the community. \nWorkshop Objectives Include: \n\nDefine and understand the benefits of talent management.\nStrategies for employee retention and preserving employee lifetime value\nEmployee motivation theories\nClearly defining goals and guidelines\nRecruitment strategies to retain\, not retrain\nDefine and differentiate accountability\, responsibility\, and ownership\n\nFacilitator: \nTR Richardson \nRichwood International \nLeadership & Communication Skills Expert \nT.R. Richardson\, is an impactful Speaker\, Trainer\, and Facilitator and has traveled the nation empowering learners and attendees with the skills and tools they need to achieve their personal\, professional\, organization goals and objectives. He studied Psychology\, Business\, and Leadership Development at Florida International University. To date\, he has personally trained over 350\,000+ youth and adults across the nation through a blend of in-person and virtual instructor-led trainings and facilitations.He has over 9 years of experience in training and facilitation\, as well as developing\, managing\, and leading a wide range of learning and development strategies. \nT.R. Richardson: \n-Chief Training Officer|Richwood International: Speaker\, Coach\, Consultant\, and Trainer on Leadership\, Communication & Team Building Skills \n-The $1\,000 Start-Ups Consortium|Board Member \n-Executive Director|The Nassau Racial Equality Coalition \n-2006 TIME Magazine “Person of The Year” \n-Author: “Overcoming: Top Tips For Conquering Speech Anxiety” \n-Certified Professional Life Coach \n-University of North Florida – Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation|Swisher Start-up Cohort for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs 2022|Pitch Winner \n-Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce|Jax Bridges Cohort 16|Pitch Finalist \n-Nassau County Chamber of Commerce | Member \nThe Catalyst has obtained Subject Matter Experts (SME) to share their knowledge during two-hour classes as part of our Government Contracting Credentials (GCC) series which is a series of classes for Government Contractors and their employees. For more information on the GCC Series visit: https://catalystcenter.org/services/our-services/item/gcc \n\nInstructions:This is an online workshop using Zoom Video Communications. Once registration with payment has been completed\, you will receive a follow-up with the link to access the meeting and further instructions for the webinar. \n\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/recruiting-and-retention-for-govcon-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081448
CREATED:20230118T155848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T155848Z
UID:1629-1675792800-1675800000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:TAKING THE LEAP
DESCRIPTION:KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS IN 4 WEEKS\nNow is the time to turn it into the Triad’s next great business venture!\n\nAt Taking the Leap\, a four-week long cohort of local prospective business owners\, you will learn how to:\n• Identify potential markets\n• Learn your customer’s needs\n• Create a business plan\n• Understand business finances\n• Market your products and services\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/taking-the-leap/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081448
CREATED:20230106T143453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T210305Z
UID:1533-1675929600-1676048400@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:TECHNET FORT BRAGG SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION\nUnifying Communications on the Battlefield\n\n\nThe need to maximize the cost effectiveness and intelligently leverage technology is imperative to ENABLING MISSION COMMAND. TechNet Fort Bragg offers an opportunity for experts and leaders from across the Army and Fort Bragg community to address various sides of the tough\, controversial issues facing the FORSCOM\, USSOCOM\, JSOC and USASOC community. \nThe goal of this Symposium is to allow a forum to demonstrate new\, innovative ideas and share best practices that promote valuable results to technology challenges faced by our military today\, especially in the Fort Bragg area. The Symposium aims to build solutions and create future “road maps” while providing a unique opportunity for differing opinions and positions to be expressed and debated. \nTopics focus on specific areas of Mission Command and address the hard-hitting issues facing the C4 community over the next 12 to 18 months. \n\n\nThe Exposition offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest advances in technology through an interactive approach with attendees. Participating industry will showcase its products and services among key decision makers within the DoD from the Fort Bragg area. The Exposition supports the Symposium theme through demonstrating new\, innovative ideas and sharing best practices that promote valuable results to technology challenges faced by our military today.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/technet-fort-bragg-symposium-exposition/
LOCATION:Iron Mike Conference Center\, Fort Bragg\, NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081448
CREATED:20230203T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T200618Z
UID:1780-1675933200-1675944000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:How to WIN SBIR/STTR Grants | Half-Day Hybrid Presentation
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO WIN SBIR/STTR GRANTS — HYBRID Insights on the SBIR program & how to submit competitive grants to win SBIR/STTR non-dilutive funding \nREGISTER TODAY!\nDate: Thursday\, February 9th \nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation: First Flight Venture Center \n2 Davis Drive\, RTP\, NC 27709 \nand via Zoom. \nFirst Flight Venture Center\, a science and technology incubator in Research Triangle Park\, has again won a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program grant from the Small Business Administration. The FAST program is meant to increase the number of competitive grant applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) but also to impact grant funding WINS by underrepresented companies in NC. \nFirst Flight has partnered with Eva Garland Consulting (EGC)\, a nationally recognized grant-writing firm with expertise in the SBIR/STTR program\, to deliver the First Flight FAST program. \nFeb.9 SBIR/STTR EDUCATION SEMINAR CONTENT: The seminar\, delivered by EGC scientific consultants\, will focus on all aspects of how to strategically approach obtaining funding from the SBIR/STTR program\, including aligning business and technology development needs with available opportunities\, proposal development\, budgets\, and award management. EGC’s team has successfully secured millions of dollars in SBIR/STTR funding for startup clients. \n***NO COST TO ATTEND SEMINAR*** \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \n\nEntrepreneurs interested in securing non-dilutive funding\nI-Corps graduates/participants\nFaculty/academics interested in spinning-off technologies\nUniversity tech transfer team members and others who assist early-stage companies
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/how-to-win-sbir-sttr-grants-half-day-hybrid-presentation/
LOCATION:First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
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