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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/
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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
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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/
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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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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/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
CREATED:20230202T203659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T203659Z
UID:1745-1675332000-1675346400@www.ncmbc.us
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
CREATED:20230130T202610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T202610Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
CREATED:20230126T211149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T211149Z
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:20260404T093434
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
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:20260404T093434
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:20260404T093434
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:20260404T093434
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
CREATED:20230131T214438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T214438Z
UID:1734-1675951200-1675954800@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:FY23 Navy-Marine Corps. Briefing Budget Priorities and Contract Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Bloomberg Government is hosting a webinar on Feb 9th at 2 pm EST (The correct date will populate on your confirmation email).  The webinar will be on the FY23 Navy-Marine Corps. Briefing Budget Priorities and Contract Opportunities. With more than $179 billion in contract opportunities\, the importance of understanding the Navy budget priorities and opportunities is imperative for anyone looking to drive agency-mission outcomes . \nA special focus will be placed on: \n** Policy-to-procurement impacts \n** Future spending indicators \n** Investment trends \nFY23 Navy-Marine Corps. Briefing – Budget Priorities and Contract Opportunities
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/fy23-navy-marine-corps-briefing-budget-priorities-and-contract-opportunities/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
CREATED:20230126T212446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T212446Z
UID:1705-1675958400-1675965600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Turn Contacts into Contracts (Developing and Using Your Capabilities Statement) Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\nDescription: \n\nIf you want to win government contracts\, you need the right marketing tools to open doors for your business. A strong capabilities statement\, and a great pitch can bring valuable partnerships to the table. \nKevin Hoey\, Sr. Consultant\, former GDIT Executive and Subject Matter Expert for The Catalyst Center\, and Debbie Batson\, Director of Large/Small Business Strategic Alliance at Teledyne Brown Engineering\, will share with you how to identify and target true customers and successfully market your capabilities. In addition\, Debbie Batson\, Director Large/Small Business Strategic Alliances at Teledyne Brown Engineering\, will provide key networking tools and resources to assist in building strong relationships that will last throughout the lifetime of your business. \n\nInsights on how to effectively define your market and your capabilities\nHow to appropriately compose and market your capabilities statement\nDevelop a capture management strategy to get better results\nLearn what agencies and prime contractors want to see in your marketing efforts\nLearn how to find the right agency and prime contractor\, and successfully pitch to them\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. You will receive a reminder email the day of the event with the link to access the meeting. \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/turn-contacts-into-contracts-developing-and-using-your-capabilities-statement-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
CREATED:20230209T204254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T204254Z
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Coffee Call Friday\, Feb 10\, 2023 | A View from the Beltway
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday\, February 10\, 2023\, @ 0800-1000 ET DEFTECH Coffee Call \n(Microsoft TEAMS Link Below) \nTopic: A View From the Beltway (Wash DC): Defense Implications for 2023 \nGuest Speaker: Ted 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 and 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. \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 \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
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-coffee-call-friday-feb-10-2023-a-view-from-the-beltway/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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SUMMARY:VA Direct Access Program – CFM 1st Quarter  Virtual Scheduled 1 on 1 Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco WebEx \nIn response to the Veteran-Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business community request to have business networking dialogue with a senior leader in the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Acquisition\, Logistics\, and Construction (OALC)\, the Department made available a series of quarterly events. \nThe 2nd Quarter FY 2023 event will be hosted by Dr. Zebulon Fox\, Associate Executive Director for the Office of Facilities Acquisition (OFA) and Head of Contracting Activity within the Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) for the Department of Veterans Affairs. \nTo learn more and to register for the virtual session\, please visit: https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/events\, and click the link for the“Registration Open – 2nd Quarter FY 2023 Office of Construction and Facilities Management Virtual Scheduled 1 on 1 Meetings \nPlease review the details of the events webpage carefully\, prior to registering.  As capacity is limited\, please register soonest. \nIf you have questions about this virtual event\, please contact the Direct Access Program by e-mail at directaccess@va.gov or by phone at\n202-461-4694. \nNAICS \nNAICS         Description\n236220 – General Construction \n237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction \n541310 – Architectural \n541330 – Engineering \n541360 – Seismic Geophysical Surveying Services \n  \nDesired Federal Socioeconomic Classifications \n\nVeteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)\nService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)\nWomen-Owned Small Business (WOSB)\n8(a)\nSmall Disadvantaged Business (SDB)\nHistorically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones)
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/va-direct-access-program-cfm-1st-quarter-virtual-scheduled-1-on-1-meetings/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T160159Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
CREATED:20230130T205959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T210405Z
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SUMMARY:Hiring Our Heroes: Fort Bragg Amplify Two-Day Career Event for Military Spouses
DESCRIPTION:What is Amplify? \nA free two-day event for military spouses where you will find career preparation\, professional development\, and networking. You’ll gain skills and resources designed to empower your career game plan— whether that means finding a job\, changing careers\, starting a business\, or just figuring out what comes next in your professional life. \nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity! \nDay 1 | Wednesday\, February 15 • 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \n\nPublic & Professional Speaking\nResume Prep\nMentorship Guide\nLocal Resource Networking Hour\n\nDay 2 | Thursday\, February 16 • 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \n\nLinkedIn for Military Spouses\nSalary Negotiation\nNetworking\nInterview Skills\n\nFCEDC Office | 201 Hay St Suite 401A | Fayetteville\, NC 28301 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/hiring-our-heroes-fort-bragg-amplify-two-day-career-event-for-military-spouses/
LOCATION:FCEDC Office Downtown Fayetteville\, 201 Hay Street Suite 401A\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T103000
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CREATED:20220921T195053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T195053Z
UID:1052-1676451600-1676457000@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:INTRODUCTION TO DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) INTERNET BID BOARD SYSTEM (DIBBS)
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)” virtually on the following dates: \n\nFebruary 15\, 2023 from 0900-1030\nAugust 30\, 2023 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) is a web-based application that enables the vendor community to search for\, view\, and submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations (RFQs). Through DIBBS\, users can search for and view Requests for Proposal (RFPs)\, Invitations for Bid (IFB)\, Awards\, and other procurement information. This training will provide an overview of DIBBS registration; searching solicitations; accessing technical data; submitting quotes; and searching awards. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-defense-logistics-agency-dla-internet-bid-board-system-dibbs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T212209Z
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SUMMARY:Top HUBZone Contracting Trends for 2023
DESCRIPTION:This year we’ve added a HUBZone contracting outlook to our popular Small Business Series. Join GovWin’s Jennifer Sakole as she explores the federal contracting trends unique to HUBZone businesses as well as the top agencies\, top industries and multiple award vehicles awarding contract dollars to HUBZone firms.\n\n\nSpeaker: Jennifer Sakole\nSenior Manager\, Research Deltek\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now » \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights include:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFederal Industry Trends and Changes affecting HUBZone firms\nAgency\, Industry and Location Spending Trends\nSpotlight Opportunities Set Aside for HUBZone firms
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/top-hubzone-contracting-trends-for-2023/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T212955Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect – How to pitch your company passionately to the Government or Primes Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\nDescription: \n\nPitch Perfect – Learn to Pitch your Company to Primes and Government effectively \nAs entrepreneurs\, we often feel confident and competent in many areas of our business lives\, yet we struggle with nerves when it comes time to pitch\, sell\, or speak in public. Join Ingela of Courageous Artistry to learn how to manage anxiety using tools and tricks from psychology so we can put our best foot forward\, and use our bodies and voices to help convey confidence. \nIngela Onstad\, Courageous Artistry \nIngela Onstad Bio \nIngela Onstad\, MM\, LMHC\, BCC\, holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and specializes in performance anxiety for musicians and other performing artists. She has completed thousands of hours of clinical experience with a variety of ages and issues and has presented on the topic of performance anxiety at institutions such as the University of New Mexico\, Colby College\, Fort Lewis College\, New Mexico School for the Arts\, Tulane University\, Portland State University\, University of Texas at El Paso\, and Rio Grande NATS. Her coaching business\, Courageous Artistry\, aims to support performing artists in their quest to perform at the top of their abilities. \nIn addition\, Ms. Onstad is a soprano who has enjoyed a varied international career in opera\, concert work\, and contemporary music. Operatic highlights include performances at Dresden’s Staatsoperette\, Oldenburgisches Staatstheater\, Landestheater Schleswig-Holstein\, and the Santa Fe Opera. \nMs. Onstad’s concert work includes Mozart’s Exsultate\, Jubilate\, Barber’s Knoxville Summer of 1915\, Handel’s Messiah\, Mahler Symphony No. 4\, Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5\, and Haydn’s The Creation\, with groups such as the New Mexico Philharmonic\, Bad Reichenhaller Philharmonie\, Chicago Arts Orchestra\, and the Santa Fe Symphony. \nA sought-after interpreter of contemporary works\, she has debuted two roles in world-premiere operas (Kampe’s ANOIA and Strauss’ Los Bufones)\, as well as operatic roles in works by Bibalo (Fräulein Julie) and Ullman (Der Kaiser von Atlantis) and iconic works like Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire. Upcoming performances include Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra\, and Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem with the Mid-Columbia Symphony in Washington. \nMs. Onstad completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University and her graduate studies in vocal performance and counseling at the University of New Mexico. \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. \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/pitch-perfect-how-to-pitch-your-company-passionately-to-the-government-or-primes-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T100000
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Early Bird Coffee Call
DESCRIPTION:DEFTECH Early Bird Coffee Call \n(Microsoft TEAMS Link Below) \nTopic:  The FedRAMP Act -Impact on Defense/Defence (Small Business and Big Business) \nGuest Speakers for the 08:00 Early Bird Session February 17th:  \nTeri Marlene Prince\, CEO\, TERIDA and Rick Froh\, Strategic Advisor\, TERIDA \nhttp://go.pardot.com/e/934193/n-teri-marlene-prince-b3a8a85-/fm5yk/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U \nhttp://go.pardot.com/e/934193/in-rick-froh-3662132a-/fm5yn/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U \nAbout TERIDA     http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/2023-02-10/fm5yr/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U \nTERIDA is a privately-owned\, innovative\, agile\, women-owned-controlled-led regulatory technology solutions provider with offices in Pinehurst\, North Carolina; Toronto\, Ontario; and representation in Brussels\, Belgium. TERIDA delivers award-winning\, targeted enterprise solutions via the Terida RegTech Framework – CLASsoft™cloud platform from AWS our Infrastructure as a Service provider. At TERIDA\, RegTech is an all-inclusive term\, signifying the depth and breadth of our LegalTech\, InsureTech\, HealthTech\, DefTech\, FinTech\, GovTech experience. \nTERIDA is one of the smallest cloud software platform companies listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace at FedRAMP.gov (United States Senate taking us to FedRAMP ATO)\, and on StateRAMP.org(NCMBC our StateRAMP Sponsor). Currently\, TERIDA is a member of seven DoD “OTA” Consortiums. \nTERIDAS’s RegTech solutions scale for multi-jurisdiction / multi-organization operations and deployments\, and are covered by a NATO Communications and Information Agency Basic Ordering Agreement (“NCIA BOA”)\, a procurement vehicle for NATO and all NATO Host Nations. \nAbout Teri Prince and Rick Froh \nTeri Prince has led the TERIDA companies since incorporation almost two decades ago.  She has been in information technology\, since its beginnings\, holding academic appointments\, concurrent with her corporate and consulting responsibilities at Ryerson University\, Toronto (1972 – 2005) with leave to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1996-2000).  Professor Prince was awarded the Ryerson Special Award for Service in 1994 and Professor Emeritus status in 2005. In 2018\, Professor Prince became a member of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellors’ Global Leadership Council\, UNC Global. Her career tag line is “from cards to cloud”. \nRick Froh joined TERIDA in 2018 as Strategic Advisor after an 18-year career at NATO Headquarters that included Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Operations\, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Armaments\, Head Joint Armaments Section\, and Head Armaments Section\, and 28 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. With a series of command and staff positions including G4 of the Special Service Force in Petawawa\, Ontario and Commanding Officer of 4 Combat Engineering Regiment in Lahr Germany\, Rick’s military career ended as a Military Assistant to the Chairs of NATO’s Military Committee\, in Brussels. \nFedRAMP approved press releases about TERIDA / TERIDA cloud solutions are available at: \nhttp://go.pardot.com/e/934193/its-regtech-framework-classoft/fm5yv/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U              December 2022 \nhttp://go.pardot.com/e/934193/its-regtech-framework-classoft/fm5yy/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U     December 2020 \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 | Reset PIN \nLearn More | Meeting options
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-early-bird-coffee-call/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093434
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SUMMARY:JOB FAIR MILITARY VETERAN & DEPENDENT FAYETTEVILLE JOB FAIR Military Veteran & Dependent
DESCRIPTION: EVENT DETAILS \nMilitary Veterans\, Dependents\, Active-Transitioning\, National Guard\, and Reservist’s are invited. Bring your resume and a ready to work attitude. Dress attire requirement is business casual. Be prepared to Network and give your best impression to employers ready to hire. \nRegister at: \nhttps://NCFayettevilleJobFair.eventbrite.com \nFor more information contact  \nJeff Wyatt at 910-986-1613 \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/job-fair-military-veteran-dependent-fayetteville-job-fair-military-veteran-dependent/
LOCATION:NC National Guard Armory\, 3555 Owen Drive\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28306
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T180000
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SUMMARY:Innovation Summit - SBIRs/STTRs\, OTAs and other Innovation and Technology Opportunities Hybrid Event
DESCRIPTION:Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Government Contracting\, Technology\nDescription: \n\nInnovation Summit – SBIRs/STTRs\, OTAs and other Innovation and Technology Opportunities \nEvent is hybrid however we hope you can attend in person! \nWe will focus on many different ways for small businesses to get engaged or grow in Innovation and Technology Areas.   \nIn conjunction with Innovate Huntsville Week\, this event is designed to help small businesses enter the market by learning from the subject matter experts who have been successful. The Innovation Summit will bring together innovators\, creators\, and entrepreneurs from  all areas – commercial\, government and academia. \n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\nCollaborative Partners:  The Catalyst\, Innovate Alabama\, HASBAT\, National HUBZone Contractor’s Council\, Women in Defense\, Women in Technology\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 am Central\nWelcome and Sponsor Introductions\, Greetings\, and Inspirational Speaker \nCatalyst – Lisa Mays & Leigh Christian \nInnovate Huntsville – Vicki Morris \nHuntsville Association for Small Business in Advanced Technology (HASBAT) – Allison Rhen/Tracy Cochran \nHUBZone Contractor’s National Council – Michelle Burnett \nWomen in Defense Tennessee Valley Chapter – Melanie Newton \nWomen in Technology – Kuan Collins\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 am \nSpeaker – Dr. Kuan Collins\, Executive Director for Digital Innovation– Axient – Intersections – Mission to Innovate (Confirmed)\n\n\n9:30 – 11:30 am\nReverse Pitch – gov’t agency states – what is the thing they want solved- what is the problem\, then small businesses can Pitch in next month  \nState Problem (Speakers – target people already doing this) Limit to 4-5 speakers – do they have money\, real problem that small businesses can respond to.   \nKuan – moderate \n\nArmy  (Futures Command\, etc) \n\nMDA\nSMDC –  Space Command/Space Force\nSOCOM\nNASA\nEPA\nNAVY\n\n\n\n\n11:30 -1:00 pm\nLUNCH BREAK – may offer breakout session during this time for small groups \nGroup 1 –  Blue Cyber Initiative provides road map to cybersecurity success for small business – Kelley S. Kiernan\, CISM\, CRISC\, CEH; Chief Technology Officer/Blue Cyber Director DON SBIR/STTR Program Office (Confirmed – 30 minutes)\n\n\n1:00 – 1:45 pm\nOther Opportunities \n\nAccelerator Panel:\n\nModerator – Kevin Landtroop\, SBIR Advisor  Traverse the Valley of Death-\n\n\n1:45 pm – 2:15 pm\nHealth Sciences:  NIH SBIR program  30 minutes  Tips and Advice    AFTERNOON   Q & A; NCATS  (Translational Science) – NCATS SBIR/STTR Program: Tips\, Advice\, and Afternoon Q &A (30mins) Speaker: Meena Rajagopal\, Ph.D.\, Program Officer. National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) National Institutes of Health (NIH)( Leigh) (Confirmed)\n\n\n2:15 – 3:00 pm\nPrimes – Mentoring Session with large business \nPrime – Reverse Pitch & Table Discussion – Some are being confirmed \n\nAxient\nRaytheon\nAccenture\nBlue Origin\nGoogle\nCACI\nSAIC\nNorthrup Grumman\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:30 pm\nInnovate Alabama – Miller Girvin (Confirmed)\n\n\n3:30 – 4:00 pm\nClosing Speaker – Brian Bullerman\, Managing Partner of Treble One Aerospace Consulting – Confirmed\n\n\n\nPlease register   Innovation Summit – SBIRs/STTRs\, OTAs and other Innovation and Technology Opportunities Hybrid Event (ecenterdirect.com) \nWe will have a:  \n\nResource Center – Collaboration Partners\, Sponsors\nConnection Corner – Back Conference Room\n\nThank you to our sponsors: \nCatalyst Government Focus Sponsor  \n \n Silver Sponsor:   \n  \n  \n  \n Collaborating Sponsors: \n    \n  \n   \n\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/innovation-summit-sbirs-sttrs-otas-and-other-innovation-and-technology-opportunities-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Online
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