Join us this Friday, September 30, 2022, @ 0800-1000 ET In-Person & virtual hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call (TEAMS Link Below) as we wrap up a month of Battlefield Innovation. Every Friday, 0900 Eastern, grab your Coffee, bring your ideas, and join the NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Community for an open, informal, virtual “Coffee Call” […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance B Corps represent a movement of entrepreneurs who are proud of their companies’ positive impact, whether it’s improving the livelihoods of their workers, strengthening their community ties, or revolutionizing current environmental practices. Over 100 thousand companies around the world are using the B Impact Assessment, a free, confidential online tool to measure […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up, financing, and marketing as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations, and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your […]

Excellent for start-ups and a great refresher for existing small businesses! Discover how to analyze your market potential and identify potential customers by using free and reliable information resources, including demographic information, marketing forecasts, and social media. How to Find Your Customers shows you ways to find vital information about your market without paying for […]

The inaugural contractor’s college classes are designed to engage diverse contractors in doing business with the university’s capital project expansions. Topics will include Introduction to Samet & McFarland, Prequalification Process, Bidding & Estimating, Managing for Success, Mitigating Risk, Growing Financial Literacy, Levering Technology, and Business Development & Networking. THE CONTRACTOR'S COLLEGE WILL BE HELD AT […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance BUSINESS BASICS CERTIFICATE SEMINARS Please note these seminars can be taken as standalone or those who take all with Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center will be awarded a certificate of completion. The Business Basics Curriculum consists of: Discovering Your Unique Position, The Keys to a Winning Small Business Plan, Finding the […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Making the decision to become an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for everyone. It takes hard work, grit, and determination and can sometimes leave you confused and overwhelmed. At times it can feel like you are taking steps backward, but success as an entrepreneur isn’t linear. This session will […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Making the decision to become an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for everyone. It takes hard work, grit, and determination and can sometimes leave you confused and overwhelmed. At times it can feel like you are taking steps backward, but success as an entrepreneur isn’t linear. This session will […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance In this seminar business owners will learn the following: • What is required to legally start a business • LLC, S and C Corp, non-profits vs sole proprietor • Franchising from the franchisee and franchisor perspective • Operating Agreements and why they are important • Overview of trademarks and copyright law Speaker(s): […]

Join AH4NC and VBH for a Military-Veteran Career Networking Event & Happy Hour on Friday, Oct 7 in advance of the Wake Forest vs Army Football Game Connecting Military, Veterans, and Spouses with Veteran Friendly Companies 30 veteran-friendly companies expected Lawrence Joel Memorial Coliseum (LJVM) at Wake Forest University Networking begins at 1:00p, Happy Hour […]

UNCW’s Center for Cyber Defense Education (CCDE) is hosting its fourth annual Cybersecurity Conference (Thur, 13 OCT) and associated Workshop (Wed, 12 OCT). The venue is the Congdon Building (formerly Computer Information Systems). Registration Details - Click Button to Register Public - $100.00/person per day Registration fees cover associated costs; e.g., lunch, coffee, materials, parking, […]

The 23rd Annual UNC Charlotte Cybersecurity Symposium is just around the corner. We are thrilled to announce that we will be back in person after two years of remote events, and are excited to host you on the UNC Charlotte campus, Oct 12-13. Oct 12th (Wed) will feature speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to […]

The Leading Show in the Textiles Industry For a century, IFAI Expo has been the industrial fabrics industry’s flagship show. As the premier textiles event, Expo is the place where industry stakeholders and leaders connect, learn, and make purchases in order to grow their businesses. Connect with industry experts and peers. Discover new products and […]

We are now enrolling 7(j) Eligible Applicants for new FedMap Capture Cohorts The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering Free training to 7(j) eligible participants in the Federal Market Acceleration Program (FedMap™). What is FedMap? FedMap is a powerful training program guided by certified business development coaches, who have an average of 25 plus years’ […]

Topic: Managing a Business Many businesses have seasonal sales cycles: ice cream sells best in the summer and jackets sell best in the winter. What do you do with your downtime? Proper planning can utilize downtime to maximize your up time - and may be even turn downtime into up time! We’ll talk about how […]

DEFTECH Coffee Call  (TEAMS Link Below) Note: Join us at 8 am to learn more about Amidon Shield and at 830 am for the DEFTECH AUSA Debrief.  Topic:  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Lab (ARL) Pathfinder Program and Tactical Operations Related to Cybersecurity Hub (TORCH). Guest Speaker: Ms. Mallory Coleman works […]

Topic: Technology Part 1: Entry-level introduction and hands-on computer workshop on how to design and build a website for your business, designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The course will cover how to select a website builder, hosting provider, domain registrar and build a simple website with a drag-and-drop website builder such as Weebly […]

On behalf of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the Office of Grants Management, we are inviting you to attend the U. S. Department of the Interior Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Virtual Industry Day. The BIL Industry Day will include a presentation from nine […]

Join guest speakers from the U.S. Small Business Administration and various small business resource partners as they showcase their programs and services to help you start, run, and grow your small business. Panel discussion and resource tables will feature the SBA as well as its resource partners including the Small Business and Technology Development Center, […]

You are invited to the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) November Science & Technology educational forum, which will include a showcase of East Carolina University (ECU) Department of Defense (DoD) researchers at the Main Campus Student Center on November 29, 2022, in Greenville, NC. There is no cost to attend the forum. This forum […]

Topic: Marketing and Sales Just "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 […]

Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Business? Step-by-Step Self-Assessment WorkshoDo you have the skills, perseverance, and resilience required to be a business owner? Running a small business is challenging, and knowing exactly what you’re getting into is essential. In this webinar, our expert presenter will take you step-by-step through our self-assessment workshop. […]

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 […]

SBA7j - Leveraging the Power of Social Media: Learn to position your business online as an industry leader and attract more clients. Speaker: Patricia Concepcion, Owner, and Founder of OmniThryv Media You will learn: • Social Media Mindset: Vanity Metrics & The Algorithm • Capturing The Attention of Your Ideal Client: Needs, Challenges, Pain points […]

Join us for an hour-long panel discussion and Q&A in celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month as we recognize women entrepreneurs across the United States. In this webinar, our panel includes insights from two women business owners who will share their business journeys. We will also be joined by an experienced SCORE mentor to […]

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Vendor Readiness Workshop and Purchaser Marketplace! Join us to learn how to get into business with large institutional purchasers like UNC Pembroke, the Lumbee tribe, and Robeson Health Care Corporation. Workshop Information Our workshop will cover: Procurement and the Power of Purchasing, Building Your Business’s Capacity to Bid […]

Join us this Friday, Oct 21, 2022, @ 0900-1000 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call   (TEAMS Link Below) Topic: US Army XTech Program: Innovation in Science & Technology Guest Speaker: Dr. Amy D’Agostino is a human factors and organizational psychologist. She completed her doctorate at the University of Connecticut in 2009. She worked as […]

DAY 1: The events will be held from 1000 to 1300 each day and while we try very hard to accommodate all interested institutions be advised that attendance may be limited to approximately 25 college representatives because of limited space – this number will be determined by each the designated POC.  Each Education Services Officer […]

Seeking construction contractors and SD, SDB, WOSB, HUB, VOSB, and SVOSB business for the NC MATOC program issued by USACE Savannah. Task orders for General Construction are expected to be issued for projects, primarily within North Carolina, but also within the three-state region of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Work contemplated on this MATOC may be […]

DAY 2: The events will be held from 1000 to 1300 each day and while we try very hard to accommodate all interested institutions be advised that attendance may be limited to approximately 25 college representatives because of limited space – this number will be determined by each the designated POC.  Each Education Services Officer […]