Virtual Format: Powered by Cisco WebEx In 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. The 2nd Quarter FY […]

KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS IN 4 WEEKS Now is the time to turn it into the Triad's next great business venture! At Taking the Leap, a four-week long cohort of local prospective business owners, you will learn how to: • Identify potential markets • Learn your customer's needs • Create a business plan • Understand business finances • […]

What is Amplify? A 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. You won’t want to miss […]

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. Speaker: Jennifer Sakole Senior Manager, Research Deltek Register […]

Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Government Contracting Description: Pitch Perfect - Learn to Pitch your Company to Primes and Government effectively As 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, […]

DEFTECH Early Bird Coffee Call (Microsoft TEAMS Link Below) Topic:  The FedRAMP Act -Impact on Defense/Defence (Small Business and Big Business) Guest Speakers for the 08:00 Early Bird Session February 17th: Teri Marlene Prince, CEO, TERIDA and Rick Froh, Strategic Advisor, TERIDA http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/n-teri-marlene-prince-b3a8a85-/fm5yk/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/in-rick-froh-3662132a-/fm5yn/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U About TERIDA     http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/2023-02-10/fm5yr/215365363?h=vi4zfgmj0OoQ3xSXMiv_OsPpmqD4TH7yORIv-6SMJ7U TERIDA is a privately-owned, innovative, agile, women-owned-controlled-led regulatory […]

 EVENT DETAILS Military 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. Register at: https://NCFayettevilleJobFair.eventbrite.com For more information contact  Jeff Wyatt at 910-986-1613  

Point of Contact: Leigh Christian (256) 428-8190 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Government Contracting, Technology Description: Innovation Summit - SBIRs/STTRs, OTAs and other Innovation and Technology Opportunities Event is hybrid however we hope you can attend in person! We will focus on many different ways for small businesses to get engaged or grow in Innovation […]

Description: A 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. All of the Blue Cyber educational material presented at these events can be found HERE: https://www.safcn.af.mil/CISO/Small-Business-Cybersecurity-Information/ Welcome to our AMA. […]

KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS IN 4 WEEKS Now is the time to turn it into the Triad's next great business venture! At Taking the Leap, a four-week long cohort of local prospective business owners, you will learn how to: • Identify potential markets • Learn your customer's needs • Create a business plan • Understand business finances • […]

ACTIVE: Contract Opportunity Notice ID: 2023WWTDFSB Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE NAVY Major Command: NAVSEA Sub Command: NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER Office: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER General Information  Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated) All Dates/Times are: (UTC-08:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA Updated Published Date: Jan 27, 2023 11:20 am PST Original Published Date: Dec 16, 2022 03:00 pm PST […]

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 […]

REGISTRATION OPEN Annual Meeting | Charlotte About the event Special guest speakers include: Mike Arriola-SBA District Director Fran Perez-Wilhite-Executive Director, NMBC Jacquie Spearman, SBTDC Racetrack Tours for the first 25 registrants! *LUNCH IS INCLUDED WITH TICKET

(TEAMS Link Below) Location: TEAMS Call or In-Person at: 360 Ballistics (a TriHelix Company), 206 High House Road, Suite 102 Cary, NC Topics: The North Carolina Board of Science, Technology, and Innovation & The NC Defense Innovation Network Initiative: Who, What, Why? Guest Speakers: · Dr. John Harden, Executive Director, NC Dept of Commerce Office […]

The Women In Construction Summit is designed for women owned construction businesses to stimulate a front to end construction project experience utilizing training, case studies, hands on workshops, and job shadowing. Topics Covered Prequalification process Estimating basics Project management Business Certification/Resources RFI/Submittal process Network with fellow like-minded professional women in the industry What's In It For You? Build […]

SAVE THE DATE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS (SAME) 2023 SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH + INDUSTRY DAY VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER

Topic: Customer Relations 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 […]

FREE Webinar -- Presented via Zoom You will learn: Recognize the impact of the FY 2023 NDAA on contracting with the federal government Prepare for the reports and rule-making that will be forthcoming as a result of the FY 2023 NDAA Presenters: Alexandra Barbee-Garrett –Associate Stephanie Crawford –Counsel Christopher Garcia –Counsel Rina Gashaw – Associate Lyndsay Gorton – […]

KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS IN 4 WEEKS Now is the time to turn it into the Triad's next great business venture! At Taking the Leap, a four-week long cohort of local prospective business owners, you will learn how to: • Identify potential markets • Learn your customer's needs • Create a business plan • Understand business finances • […]

Join us Friday, March 3, 2023, @ 0800-0900 ET DEFTECH Early Bird Coffee Call (Microsoft TEAMS Link Below) Topic: The FedRAMP Act -Impact on Defense/Defence (Small Business and Big Business) Session 2: FedRAMP Journeys, Costs, Risks. Cybersecurity Assets, Valuation. Guest Speakers for the 08:00 Early Bird Session Friday, March 3rd: Teri Marlene Prince, CEO, TERIDA […]

*** UPDATE 02/22/2023 *** Attached a list of agencies, commands, and directorates that are scheduled to present during the event and the tentative agenda.  The schedule is subject to change based on the availability of individual speakers. *** UPDATE 02/08/2023 *** Due to high demand, the Government has reached  the maximum capacity for in-person attendance and […]

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on March 1 and 2, respectively, via Microsoft Teams. "The IATF and ACVBA committee meetings are a quarterly opportunity for members […]

Presented by Veterans Bridge Home, FTCC, NC Military Business Center Stop by to network with companies that work with the Department of Defense on a variety of projects from a variety of industries. Networking with Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Companies Employment opportunities in logistics, IT, skilled trade and business operations Industries represented: Logistics, IT, Skilled Trade and Business […]

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on March 1 and 2, respectively, via Microsoft Teams. "The IATF and ACVBA committee meetings are a quarterly opportunity for members […]

Hosted by the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur & Business HUB The Women In Construction Summit is designed for women owned construction businesses to stimulate a front to end construction project experience utilizing training, case studies, hands on workshops, and job shadowing. Topics Covered Prequalification process Estimating basics Project management Business Certification/Resources RFI/Submittal process Network with fellow like-minded professional women […]

Minority Executive Education Institute (MEEI) programming utilizes the talents of graduate-level professors and leading business experts to create a powerful learning experience. This model gives minority and women business owners tangible knowledge that can be used to grow revenue, expand into new markets, launch new product ideas, and foster sustainability. PROGRAM CURRICULUM The week-long program curriculum topics will include: High Finance Business […]

Come join the North Carolina District Office to learn about SBA’s new Veteran Small Business Certification program. Changes have been implemented from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA 2021) which transferred the certification function from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to SBA as of January 1, 2023. Certification with SBA […]

Location: Fayetteville Technical Community College – Horticulture Education Campus, 670 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Lunch will be served to in-person attendees. In person or on Zoom First Flight Venture Center will partner with the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Board of Science, Technology & Innovation, the NC Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH), and […]

 The federal government has a goal of awarding at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to WOSB-certified small businesses. Join the U.S. Small Business Administration's North Carolina District Office to learn if you qualify and how you can get certified as a WOSB small business and expand your revenue sources. REGISTER HERE