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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting for Small Business Owners - Online
DESCRIPTION:To sell your products or services to the federal government\, your small business must meet specific requirements. While the contracting process may seem complicated and overwhelming at first\, the government offers resources\, guidance\, and tips to help small business owners learn to successfully compete for federal contracts in North Carolina. \nWhen. December 2 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm \nWhere. Online \nDuring this informative one-hour webinar\, the following topics will be covered: \n\nIdentifying levels of federal purchasing\nUnderstanding how the federal government buys products\, seeks construction and engineering bids\, and solicits non-personal services\nMarketing a small business to the federal government\nNavigating socio-economic small business programs\nRegistering as a federal contractor\nLocating\, identifying\, and responding to federal business opportunities\nAccessing resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina\n\nRegister by: 10:00 AM December 2 \nNOTE: For this webinar\, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center (SBC)\, you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. If you do not see the confirmation message in your inbox\, please check your junk/spam folder. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar\, you must also register via the Zoom platform. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-small-business-owners-online/
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SUMMARY:Business Insurance 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the NC Department of Insurance – Consumer Services Division \nThe Consumer Services Division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is offering a free Business Insurance 101 webinar to help business owners understand how to protect their operations from financial risks and ensure they have the right insurance coverage in place. \nThis session is designed for current and prospective business owners who want to better understand their insurance needs. \nWhen. Thursday\, December 3\, from 10:00 – 11:00 am \nWhere. Online \nRegistration will be required on the NCDOI webpage and through the Webex invitation. Therefore\, \n\nPlease register on the NCDOI Webpage through the link below.\nA Webex Invitation will be sent\, separately.\n\nTo participate in the event\, you must pre-register with Webex.\nUpon registering with Webex\, registered participants will receive details on how to join the webinar from Webex\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/business-insurance-101-webinar-5/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme — Show Up. Connect. Own the Opportunity. — captures the spirit of what NVSBE is all about. It is a call to action for every Veteran entrepreneur and small business owner to step forward\, build meaningful connections\, and seize the contracting opportunities that await. \nNVSBE is the premier federal event connecting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with government procurement professionals. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a returning participant\, this two-day engagement offers unmatched access to contracting opportunities\, industry leaders\, and federal agency representatives. \nWhen. December 8-9\, 2026 \nWhere. Cleveland\, Ohio \nRegistration information: Coming Soon\nFor registration updates\, visit: https://www.va.gov/osdbu/nvsbe/
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/national-veterans-small-business-engagement-nvsbe-2026/
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SUMMARY:Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for our quarterly industry-related forums that spotlight key federal opportunities and strengthen connections across North Carolina’s federal and defense contracting ecosystem. Each industry-specific quarterly session will connect businesses\, government agencies\, and prime contractors to discuss: \n\nUpcoming contracting opportunities and capability gaps\nMarket and policy trends shaping the industry\nSuccess stories and lessons learned from peers\nStrategies for growth in the federal marketplace\n\nThese forums are part of our year-round commitment to industry engagement\, building momentum towards major annual industry events like FEDTEX\, DISC\, MBB\, FTS and the Summit ensuring that businesses stay connected and competitive in a rapidly evolving federal and defense landscape. \nWhen. December 8\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \nWhere. This forum will be held in a virtual setting. \nAgenda: \n\nNCMBC updates and industry insights\nHighlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps\nFeatured Presentation: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Combat Systems Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/combat-systems-quarterly-industry-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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UID:5442-1796893200-1796898600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Medical Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for our quarterly industry-related forums that spotlight key federal opportunities and strengthen connections across North Carolina’s federal and defense contracting ecosystem. Each industry-specific quarterly session will connect businesses\, government agencies\, and prime contractors to discuss: \n\nUpcoming contracting opportunities and capability gaps\nMarket and policy trends shaping the industry\nSuccess stories and lessons learned from peers\nStrategies for growth in the federal marketplace\n\nThese forums are part of our year-round commitment to industry engagement\, building momentum towards major annual industry events like FEDTEX\, DISC\, MBB\, FTS and the Summit ensuring that businesses stay connected and competitive in a rapidly evolving federal and defense landscape. \nWhen. December 10\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \nWhere. This forum will be held in a virtual setting. \nAgenda: \n\nNCMBC updates and industry insights\nHighlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps\nFeatured Presentation: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Medical Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/medical-quarterly-industry-forum-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Capability Statements: Your One-Page Business Pitch for the Government
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. \nThe Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start. With these monthly webinars\, you’ll learn the basics step by step: how the government buys\, how to register\, what certifications mean\, how to define your company’s capabilities\, and what infrastructure you need in place to compete. \nWhether you’re a one-person shop or a growing business\, this series gives you practical\, no-nonsense guidance to help you decide if federal contracting is right for you and how to get started the right way. \nNote: These sessions are focused on federal contracting – how to do business with U.S. federal agencies. While some concepts may apply broadly\, this series is not designed for companies pursuing state or local government contracts. \n\nThu Dec 17\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 5: Capability Statements: Your One-Page Business Pitch for the Government\nThu Jan 21\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 6: Federal Sales Cycle: Understanding The Government Timeline to Make a Sale\nThu\, Feb 18\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 7: Setting Up for Contracting Success: Tools and Systems You Need\nThu\, Mar 18\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 8: People Side of Government Sales: Building Relationships\, Connecting with Buyers\n\nSession 5 – Capability Statements: Your One-Page Business Pitch for the Government\nTurn your story into a powerful marketing tool.\nOnce you know your capabilities and who buys them\, it’s time to create a capability statement. We’ll cover what belongs in one\, how to design it\, and how to use it to open doors with government buyers and prime contractors. \nReena Bhatia of the NC Military Business Center at Wake Tech will provide a basic overview of essential topics. \nThis webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams platform. If you’ve never used Teams it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step\, utilizing the same First Name\, Last Name and Email address used during registration. \nOnce you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don’t have any technical issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/capability-statements-your-one-page-business-pitch-for-the-government/
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SUMMARY:Federal Sales Cycle: Understanding The Government Timeline to Make a Sale
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. \nThe Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start. With these monthly webinars\, you’ll learn the basics step by step: how the government buys\, how to register\, what certifications mean\, how to define your company’s capabilities\, and what infrastructure you need in place to compete. \nWhether you’re a one-person shop or a growing business\, this series gives you practical\, no-nonsense guidance to help you decide if federal contracting is right for you and how to get started the right way. \nNote: These sessions are focused on federal contracting – how to do business with U.S. federal agencies. While some concepts may apply broadly\, this series is not designed for companies pursuing state or local government contracts. \n\nThu Aug 20\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 1: Federal Contracting 101: How to Sell to the Government and Get Registered\nThu Sep 17\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 2: Small Business Certifications: Unlocking Special Advantages\nThu Oct 15\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 3: Using Your Past Work Performance to Win Government Trust\nThu Nov 19\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 4: Finding Which Government Agencies Need Your Products or Services\nThu Dec 17\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 5: Capability Statements: Your One-Page Business Pitch for the Government\nThu Jan 21\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 6: Federal Sales Cycle: Understanding The Government Timeline to Make a Sale\nThu\, Feb 18\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 7: Setting Up for Contracting Success: Tools and Systems You Need\nThu\, Mar 18\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 8: People Side of Government Sales: Building Relationships\, Connecting with Buyers\n\nSession 6 – Federal Sales Cycle: Understanding The Government Timeline to Make a Sale\nUnderstand why success doesn’t happen overnight.\nThe federal buying process is long and structured – often 12 to 24 months. This session explains the stages of the sales cycle\, the difference between chasing bids and building relationships\, and how to position yourself early for future opportunities. \nReena Bhatia of the NC Military Business Center at Wake Tech will provide a basic overview of essential topics. \nThis webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams platform. If you’ve never used Teams it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step\, utilizing the same First Name\, Last Name and Email address used during registration. \nOnce you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don’t have any technical issues. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/federal-sales-cycle-understanding-the-government-timeline-to-make-a-sale/
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SUMMARY:Setting Up for Contracting Success: Tools and Systems You Need (online)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. \nThe Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start. With these monthly webinars\, you’ll learn the basics step by step: how the government buys\, how to register\, what certifications mean\, how to define your company’s capabilities\, and what infrastructure you need in place to compete. \nWhether you’re a one-person shop or a growing business\, this series gives you practical\, no-nonsense guidance to help you decide if federal contracting is right for you and how to get started the right way. \nNote: These sessions are focused on federal contracting – how to do business with U.S. federal agencies. While some concepts may apply broadly\, this series is not designed for companies pursuing state or local government contracts. \nSession 7 – Foundational Infrastructure for Government Contractors\nBuild the backbone of your business before chasing contracts.\nGovernment contracting requires more than a SAM registration. We’ll walk through the core business functions you need – from accounting and timekeeping systems to HR\, IT\, contracts/legal\, and compliance (SPRS\, CMMC). You’ll learn what’s essential at the start and what can scale as you grow. \nReena Bhatia of the NC Military Business Center at Wake Tech will provide a basic overview of essential topics. \nThis webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams platform. If you’ve never used Teams it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step\, utilizing the same First Name\, Last Name and Email address used during registration. \nOnce you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don’t have any technical issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/6192/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T100000
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SUMMARY:People Side of Government Sales: Building Relationships\, Connecting with Buyers (online)
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. \nThe Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start. With these monthly webinars\, you’ll learn the basics step by step: how the government buys\, how to register\, what certifications mean\, how to define your company’s capabilities\, and what infrastructure you need in place to compete. \nWhether you’re a one-person shop or a growing business\, this series gives you practical\, no-nonsense guidance to help you decide if federal contracting is right for you and how to get started the right way. \nNote: These sessions are focused on federal contracting – how to do business with U.S. federal agencies. While some concepts may apply broadly\, this series is not designed for companies pursuing state or local government contracts. \n\nThu Aug 20\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 1: Federal Contracting 101: How to Sell to the Government and Get Registered\nThu Sep 17\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 2: Small Business Certifications: Unlocking Special Advantages\nThu Oct 15\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 3: Using Your Past Work Performance to Win Government Trust\nThu Nov 19\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 4: Finding Which Government Agencies Need Your Products or Services\nThu Dec 17\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 5: Capability Statements: Your One-Page Business Pitch for the Government\nThu Jan 21\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 6: Federal Sales Cycle: Understanding The Government Timeline to Make a Sale\nThu\, Feb 18\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 7: Setting Up for Contracting Success: Tools and Systems You Need\nThu\, Mar 18\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 8: People Side of Government Sales: Building Relationships\, Connecting with Buyers\n\nSession 8 – People Side of Government Sales: Building Relationships\, Connecting with Buyers\nPlan for the people side of doing business with the government.\nWhether you’re a one-person shop or a small team\, government contracting takes time\, roles\, and discipline. This session covers how to assign responsibilities\, manage workload\, avoid burnout\, and make smart decisions about when to outsource or bring in help. \nReena Bhatia of the NC Military Business Center at Wake Tech will provide a basic overview of essential topics. \nThis webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams platform. If you’ve never used Teams it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step\, utilizing the same First Name\, Last Name and Email address used during registration. \nOnce you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don’t have any technical issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/people-side-of-government-sales-building-relationships-connecting-with-buyers-online/
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