Events

Join the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) for a one-day business development training event, you will learn about Economic resilience opportunities; Federal program and procurement coaching; Leadership and […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance An effective business plan is vital to the success of a small business. By committing your idea to paper, you face tough questions and identify strengths and […]

Does the thought of building a business and being your own boss make your heart beat faster? It sounds like you're an entrepreneur, but before starting your business journey, you […]

TOGETHER WE CAN Grow Leaders in the Sandhills’ Most Underserved Neighborhoods Enjoy a round of golf with the Sandhills’ top business leaders on one of North Carolina’s finest courses and help us […]

Join us this Friday, October 28, 2022, @ 0900-1000 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call at the  First Flight Venture Center and virtually (TEAMS Link Below) DEFTECH Coffee Calls – […]

Topic: Government Contracting RESCHEDULED: Part 3 The Defense Contractor Academy (DCA) offers intermediate-level instruction to existing small business defense contractors to provide the tools needed to grow the federal portion […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates, connects, and empowers service member (including National Guard and Reserve), veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs and business owners – past, present, and future […]

The goal of this symposium is to provide detailed information about upcoming opportunities generated on the state level from the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ACT (IIJA). Representatives and […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Knowing who your ideal customer is changes everything – what you offer, how and why you offer it, pricing, potential partnerships and many more. While you may […]

Franchise Ownership Workshop Considering business ownership now or in the near future? Ready to leave your job and control your future? Want to start a business while keeping your job? […]

Topic:  US SPACE: Geospatial, Sensor Data, Weather, AI/ML Guest Speaker: Dr. Patel is currently a Program Manager and Scientist supporting the Space and Artificial Intelligence Portfolios with the Defense Innovation Unit (Office […]

Register now to participate in our “Veterans’ Job/Career Fair”. In light of this, the NCWorks Career Center-Onslow County is facilitating a Veterans’ Job/Career Fair for employers and job seekers. We […]

Join Associate Administrator Larry Stubblefield as he discusses the migration of CVE to the US Small Business Administration About this event SBA Associate Administrator Larry Stubblefield, head of the SBA's […]

TWO-DAY INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP November 9 –10, 2022 The goals and objectives of this workshop are to:  1. Assist participants in understanding the steps, stages, and activities related to […]

The North Carolina Military Business Center encourages all textile and tactical equipment-related businesses in North Carolina to attend the free Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry. The North Carolina Military Business Center will have several representatives in attendance at JAPBI - connect with the NCMBC and other textile-related representatives.  When.  November 16-17, 2022 Where.  Doubletree by […]

Topic: Customer Relations Whether you’re facing an audience of friendly strangers or making a pitch for your business, you can take charge of your nerves and be the most confident person in the room. Jane Maulucci, The Reactive Voice, will show us how to make an entrance, manage an audience, and deliver a message with […]

This course is required by both the Army Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for contractors doing business aboard military installations. The CQM program covers the following topics: what is CQM, Contractor and Government Responsibilities, Quality Management Planning, the Contractor’s QC Plan, the Governments QA Plan, the Pre-Construction Meeting, the Coordination […]

NCDOT(Division 2 Construction Engineer) Cadmus Capehart, PE will present on future projects happening in the New Bern and Havelock areas. By Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Coastal Carolina Post About this event The NCDOT(Division 2 Construction Engineer) Cadmus Capehart, PE. He will provide a brief overview of future projects in the area with details […]

Team, this is the last DEFTECH Coffee Call for the month of November (Happy Thanksgiving).  We hope you can join us in person. You won't want to miss the great conversations and connections. However, please register for the in-person event (details below). If you are attending in person, you will want to leave plenty of […]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR….. Friday, Nov 18, 2022, @ 0900-1000 ET DEFTECH “Hybrid” Coffee Call – where discussion trumps powerpoint  (TEAMS Link Below) Location:  TEAMS Call or In-Person at: North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus, Venture Center, , 910 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC.    Parking behind the building and parking passes will be provided when you […]

Join U.S. Representative G.K. Butterfield and SBA Southeast Regional Administrator Allen Thomas for a Small Business Town Hall. Business owners, aspiring business owners, and students are welcome to attend plus the general public, and learn from entrepreneurs and gain real world insights on what it takes to succeed. Small business owners and business counselors will […]

You're invited to our November Science & Technology educational forum in support of East Carolina University DoD showcase of researchers on Tuesday, November 29 at the Main Campus Student Center in Greenville, N.C. 9:30am-10:30am Coffee (hosted by ECU) 10:30am-11:25am Program & Speakers 11:25am-11:50am Lunch (hosted by DANC) 11:50am-4:00pm Program & Speakers 4:00pm-6:00pm Reception (hosted by NCBiotech) This session […]

You are invited Advance registration requested, this is an in-person Defense Alliance of NC S&T Forum held in collaboration with East Carolina University (ECU), Tuesday November 29, 2022, badge pickup and coffee with our speakers start 9:30AM, Lunch and Reception included (No Cost, but advance registration required) location is East Carolina University, Greenville NC. The […]

NORTH CAROLINA ONLINE GLOBAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS GROW YOUR EXPORTS, SALES, BRAND AND BUSINESS Join our webinar and learn from Mike Hubbard, Director of International Trade at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina as he talks about how they are helping North Carolina companies leverage online tools to grow their exports globally. Listen to Jonathan […]

A Discussion on the Potential Impacts of the Recent Elections on Defense Guest Speakers: Mr. Joe Corrigan, Managing Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy,  Steptoe & Johnson LLP  Joe Corrigan offers clients a multidimensional understanding of the procedural, regulatory, and policy issues associated with the US defense market; the federal procurement of goods and services; major […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance How much time do you spend in your business doing things that don’t contribute to your success? Effectively managing your time can produce results you never thought were possible before. This seminar will give you tools to prioritize, set goals, manage interruptions and use time blocking and to-do lists to avoid procrastination […]