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SUMMARY:Joint Innovation Outpost Virtual Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The Army’s Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) is where urgent operational needs meet expert acquisition. The JIOP serves as the Army’s nexus for rapid innovation at the operational acquisition detachments for XVIII Airborne Corps\, I Corps\, and III Armored Corps. The JIOP is chartered to discover\, develop\, and deliver decisive capabilities directly to the warfighter. \nIndustry is a key partner and stakeholder for our mission\, and we want to hear from you. Join our team for a 100% virtual industry engagement on 17 November 2026; 1400-1530ET. \nSome broad capability Areas of Interest: \n\nDefensive Fires / Counter UAS\nElectronic Warfare\nC2 Architecture and CDR’s Visualization\nPower Projection and Operational Reach\nAutonomous/Unmanned Systems\nAnd More\n\nRegister at https://lnkd.in/eiQDfFjx
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/joint-innovation-outpost-virtual-industry-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T090000
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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\nFebruary 4\, 2026 from 0900 -1030\nMay 13\, 2026 from 0900 – 1030\nAugust 12\, 2026 from 0900 – 1030\nNovember 18\, 2026 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-7/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Intro to Federal Contracting (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nJoin Fran Perez‑Wilhite of the North Carolina Military Business Center for an informative session on federal contracting for small businesses. \nIf you’re interested in selling your products or services to the federal government\, it’s essential to understand the requirements and processes involved. While federal contracting can seem complex at first\, this session will break it down into manageable steps and highlight valuable resources\, tools\, and strategies to help your business compete successfully in North Carolina’s federal marketplace. \nWhen. November 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 \nWhere. Central Piedmont Community College Small Business Center\, Levine Information Technology Building Room LT-1140 \n\nSpeaker(s): Fran Perez-Wilhite\, MBA is Program Manager for Veteran-Owned Business Development with the NC Military Business Center in Charlotte\, where she has served since 2006. A former U.S. Army Lieutenant\, she sits on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (#ACVBA) and Interagency Task Force. Fran is a Wake Forest MBA graduate and Norwich University alumna with over 25 years of leadership on local\, state\, and national boards. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/intro-to-federal-contracting-in-person/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T100000
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SUMMARY:Finding Which Government Agencies Need Your Products or Services
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 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\nFinding Which Government Agencies Need Your Products or Services\nFind out where the real opportunities are.\nWe’ll show you how to research which agencies buy your products or services\, using tools like SAM.gov\, USASpending\, and federal forecasts. You’ll learn how to spot demand trends and connect your offerings to real buyers. \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/finding-which-government-agencies-need-your-products-or-services/
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SUMMARY:Textiles and Tactical Equipment 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 2\, 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: Jessica Reilly Shields\, Deputy Director – Small Business Office\, DLA Troop Support. Learn valuable insights for textile vendors seeing to do business with DLA. Attendees will be introduced to DLA’s Small Business and Clothing & Textiles Supplier Pathways resources and other tools for success.\nBusiness Spotlight: Stephen Sharp\, Vice President of Fiber Innovation and Facilities Development at Gaston College. Sharp is a veteran textile innovator driving advanced manufacturing\, research\, and defense-focused fiber technologies through FutureTEX and Gaston College.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Textiles and Tactical Equipment Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/textiles-and-tactical-equipment-industry-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
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UID:6186-1796212800-1796216400@www.ncmbc.us
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T090000
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UID:6679-1796288400-1796293800@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:From Innovation to National Security: Understanding the OTA Pathway
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a technology that could solve a national security problem but unsure of how to get it in front of the right government organization\, find funding\, or navigate the path from prototype to commercialization? \nJoin the NCMBC for this training that will demystify the federal innovation ecosystem and show North Carolina companies\, researchers\, startups\, and technology developers how Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) can provide a faster\, more flexible pathway to develop and demonstrate new capabilities. \nWhen. Thursday\, December 3 from 9:00 – 10:30 \nWhere. Online \nYou’ll learn how Partnership Intermediaries\, Public-Private Partnerships\, Consortiums\, and government organizations work together and\, most importantly\, where your company fits in the process. \nYou’ll leave with a practical roadmap for moving from innovation to opportunity to funded prototype to national security capability. \nDuring this session\, you will learn: \n\nWhere to find opportunities\nHow relationships and consortiums can open doors\nWhat an OTA  funds\nHow the prototype process works\nWhat it can take to transition a successful prototype toward production and commercialization\n\nWhether you are new to working with the federal government or already have experience\, this training will help you understand the pathway\, avoid common dead ends\, and identify the next step for your technology. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/from-innovation-to-national-security-understanding-the-ota-pathway/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T100000
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UID:5665-1796292000-1796295600@www.ncmbc.us
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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CREATED:20260720T140552Z
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UID:6258-1796688000-1796860799@www.ncmbc.us
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T103000
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UID:5454-1796720400-1796725800@www.ncmbc.us
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260121T142157Z
CREATED:20251107T151408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T142157Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260707T142624Z
CREATED:20260707T142624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T142624Z
UID:6188-1797501600-1797507000@www.ncmbc.us
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260707T142802Z
CREATED:20260707T142802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T142802Z
UID:6190-1801044000-1801049400@www.ncmbc.us
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260707T142956Z
CREATED:20260707T142948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T142956Z
UID:6192-1802944800-1802950200@www.ncmbc.us
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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UID:6629-1803283200-1803488400@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach\, VA\, February 22 – 24\, 2027\, for the 2027 SAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day\, hosted by the Hampton Roads\, Coastal Carolina\, Virginia Peninsula\, and Central Virginia Society of American Military Engineers Posts. This two-and-a-half-day event offers numerous opportunities to engage with industry experts\, decision-makers\, solution providers\, business partners\, and small business federal contracting officers. \nExpand your network by attending business opportunity sessions led by government agencies\, exploring the exhibit hall\, and participating in one-on-one meetings between small businesses\, government agencies\, and large firms. You’ll leave with valuable insights and new partnerships to drive future success! \nDon’t miss out. Join hundreds of professionals in the federal A/E/C industry this February in Virginia Beach! \nFor questions\, contact samehrpost757@gmail.com \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/mid-atlantic-small-business-outreach-industry-day/
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UID:6584-1803628800-1803661200@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:6th Annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:THEME: Securing North Carolina’s Critical Infrastructure \nThe Annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium brings together educators\, researchers\, industry professionals\, public-sector leaders\, and students who share a commitment to making our state more cyber secure. \nThe symposium’s distinctive focus is the intersection of education\, research\, and industry: applying academic insight to real-world challenges and preparing the people who will continue this work. \nNorth Carolina becomes more resilient when the people protecting its businesses\, infrastructure\, institutions\, and communities can learn from one another\, build relationships\, and share what works. The symposium creates those opportunities while nurturing a connected cybersecurity community across the state. \nWhen. February 26\, 2027 \nWhere. McKimmon Center\, Raleigh North Carolina \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/6th-annual-north-carolina-cybersecurity-symposium/
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UID:6195-1805364000-1805369400@www.ncmbc.us
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270420
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UID:6722-1808179200-1808438399@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Office of US Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit on April 20-22\, 2027 in Wilmington\, North Carolina. \nWHEN.\nApril 20-22\, 2027 \nWHERE.\nWilmington Convention Center\n515 Nutt Street\nWilmington\, NC 28401 \nThere is a parking lot attached to the Wilmington Convention Center.  If the Wilmington Convention Center parking deck is full additional parking is available in the PPD deck (on Front Street\, Brunswick Street and 2nd Street) which utilizes the Text2Pay station in the lobby.  Additional parking can be found at the River Place Parking deck\, located on Grace Street (14 Grace Street) and Water Street\, about 3 blocks from the venue\, next to the Cotton Exchange. On-street parking is also available. \nPURPOSE.  “The Summit” brings together over 850+ representatives of the Corps of Engineers\, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command\, Fort Bragg\, Marine Corps Installations East\, Seymour Johnson AFB\, other Army\, Air Force\, Navy and Marine Corps installations\, US Coast Guard\, Department of Veterans Affairs\, General Services Administration\, other federal agencies\, general and specialty contractors\, designers and construction suppliers from throughout the Southeast of the United States. \nATTENDANCE. Attendance is encouraged for: \n\nGeneral and specialty contractors\nDesign firms\nConstruction supply firms\nCompanies that provide facility-support contracts\nCurrent federal contractors seeking partners and suppliers\n\nWHY ATTEND THE SUMMIT? \n\nThe Summit is the premier\, best-established and most-recognized federal construction event in the Southeast– businesses who are already engaged or want to perform in the federal market need to be there!\n“Program and Requirements Dialogues” address future projects and acquisition strategies\, contractor experiences\, teaming and supplier opportunities and other issues related to acquisition and execution of projects at military bases and government throughout the Southeast.  These sessions also include information on federal opportunities in environmental engineering and remediation\, energy and horizontal infrastructure (including roads and intersections\, water\, wastewater\, natural gas and other utilities)\nOther Summit sessions address critical and timely topics\, including supplier\, service contract and public-private opportunities\, small business programs and utilization\, budget impacts\, contracting processes and pre- and post-award legal issues for federal contractors\nSummit networking and trade show activities allow businesses to market their services and products to over 800+ general contractors\, specialty contractors\, engineers\, architects and suppliers\nIn addition\, Summit networking opportunities include a golf event hosted and organized by the Cape Fear Post of the Society of American Military Engineers  and an evening Summit Social at the Aloft in downtown Wilmington.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/southeast-region-federal-construction-infrastructure-environmental-summit/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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UID:6725-1811203200-1811375999@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit\, hosted by the Office of Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\, connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers\, textile supply chain suppliers\, cut and sew contractors\, research and development (R&D) facilities\, testing labs and academic resources. \nWho should attend– All prime textile manufacturers and textile supply chain manufacturers currently producing clothing\, footwear\, parachutes and textile-based tactical equipment for DoD\, and producers of medical\, PPE and related soldier systems. Any textile manufacturers that have interest in learning\, understanding or possibly entering the DoD/federal marketplace should attend this Summit.  The event is open to all United States and Puerto Rico based textile firms. \nFEDTEX 27 objectives: \n\nEngage with existing contractors and attract new capable businesses into the federal and defense clothing\, textiles\, and tactical equipment marketplace.\nEngage existing textile supply chain suppliers and attract new capable businesses into the federal marketplace\, and to connect these component suppliers with federal prime contractors.\nInform the industrial and academic R&D ecosystem about desired future military technology requirements\, and likewise inform DoD agencies about emerging and future textile innovations.\nEstablish a productive and DIRECT dialogue between businesses\, government\, and academia around critical warfighter issues in the defense textile marketplace – including workforce\, supply chain\, inflation challenges\, and barriers to entry.\n\nWHEN.  May 25-26\, 2027 \nWHERE.\nHickory Metro Convention Center\n1960 13th Ave Dr SE #5186\nHickory\, NC 28602 \nDirections \nSUMMIT PARTNERS. \n\neTextileCommunications.com\nNorth Carolina Textile Technology Center at Gaston College\nManufacturing Solutions Center at Catawba Valley Community College\nNCDMCSP\, a program of Industry Expansion Solutions\nAdvanced Textile Association\nNational Council of Textile Organizations\nINDA\, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry\nSouthern Textile Association\nAssociation and Voice of the U.S. Sewn Products Industry\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/federal-and-defense-textile-and-tactical-equipment-fedtex-summit/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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