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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On October 26, the SBA Will Convene Experts from the Cybersecurity and Business Worlds to Share Best Practices and Practical Tools to Help Small Businesses Bolster Their Cyber Defenses Administrator […]

AGENDA Welcome Dr. Garrett D. Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College “Recognition of Special Guests and Opening Remarks” Tammy Everett, Executive Director, Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) "Department […]

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 […]