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Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business
2023-12-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Hybrid: In-person/Microsoft Teams, 3030 Hoskins Road, Levan Hall Conference Room,, Fort Sill, OK, 73503
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
Updated Response Date: Dec 19, 2023 05:00 pm PST
Original Response Date: Dec 19, 2023 05:00 pm PST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport. Industry will learn about the types of supplies and service contract opportunities, set-aside opportunities, and how to do business with NUWC Keyport. Hear from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS/IMF) Deputy for Small Business, Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Northwest Tech Bridge, and other NAVSEA Small Business Deputies (if available).
This monthly event will be both in-person and virtual on the dates listed below.
Dates: February 22, 2023; March 29, 2023; April 26, 2023; May 31 2023; June 28, 2023; July 19, 2023; August 30, 2023; September 27, 2023; October 25, 2023; November 29, 2023; December 20, 2023
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: (In-Person and Virtual)
In person location:
The Vibe Coworks
19225 8th Ave NE
Suite 201
Poulsbo, WA. 98370
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Who: Best suites companies with the following NAICS Codes:
334511 (SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING)
541330 (ENGINEERING SERVICES)
336611 (SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING)
334419 (OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING)
541614 (PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES)
541519 (OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES)
541511 (CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES)
511210 (SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS)
332710 (MACHINE SHOPS)
335314 (RELAY AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MANUFACTURING)
811310 (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIV AND ELECTRONIC) AND MAINTENANCE
The above NAICS codes are not all inclusive.
Please note, Meetings are subject to cancellation or changing.
To register, send an email to the POC’s listed with the following information: Company name, CAGE Code, top NAICS Code(s), individual(s) who will be attending email address, which month(s) you would like to attend, if you will be attending virtually or in-person, and attach a capability statement. Please note, due to space limitations, in-person will be first come first serve, and only one person from your company may attend (unless space is available). Those that will be attending virtually will receive a link to the event in a separate email.
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address

DIVISION KEYPORT NWCF 610 DOWELL STREET
KEYPORT , WA 98345-7610
USA

Primary Point of Contact

David Walz
david.e.walz.civ@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

Juliet Roske
juliet.r.roske.civ@us.navy.mil

Overview of OFCCP and SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD): Protecting your Workplace Rights
2023-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Please join the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) Charlotte District Office and South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation’s (SCVRD) for a discussion designed to inform and educate federal contractors, community-based organizations, workers and job seekers about the mission and laws enforced by the two agencies. We will also provide information how job seekers and workers can protect their workplace rights as well as sharing best practices for employers. Our guest presenter will be Karren Gordon, Business Development Specialist, VR Richland Area, SCVRD.
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 10:00 pm to 12:00 pm EST
Location: MS Teams. You will receive an e-mail with the meeting login information the day before the event.
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overview-of-ofccp-and-scvrd-protecting-your-workplace-rights-tickets-773824478847
For more information you may reach out to Compliance Officer Kevin Grant by e-mail at grant.kevin@dol.gov or by phone at (803) 251-4687 or (803) 251-4680.

Introduction to National Stock Numbers (NSNs)
2024-01-03 09:00 - 10:00
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to National Stock Numbers (NSNs)” on January 3, 2024 at 0900. This webinar is a prerequisite to the “How to Bid on National Stock Number Items By Becoming an Approved Source” occurring on January 10, 2024.
When. January 3, 2024 at 0900
In this session you will learn

what a National Stock Number is,

who issues them and their purpose, and

why they may be important to your business.

Registration. This is a free event; however registration is required in order to receive the log-in credentials the day prior to the training.
To register, click here.

2023: A Year in Review and Strategic Direction for DEFTECH in 2024
2024-01-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Microsoft Teams
Join us for an invigorating DEFTECH Coffee Call this Friday, 5 January 2024!

Topic: “2023: A Year in Review and Strategic Direction for DEFTECH in 2024”

As we embark on a new year, it’s time to reflect on the milestones and achievements of 2023 and discuss the strategic direction for DEFTECH in 2024. This session offers an excellent opportunity for community members, innovators, and thought leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue about our past year’s journey and the future path of the NC Innovation Ecosystem.
Agenda:

Reflections on 2023: A look back at the key developments, successes, and lessons learned over the past year.
Strategic Outlook for 2024: Discussing the strategic initiatives, goals, and visions shaping NC’s future.
Interactive Q&A Session: Engage with peers and leaders, share your insights, and network for success in 2024.

Details:

Date: Friday, 5 January 2024
Time: 8 – 10 am ET
Venue: Virtual Meeting on Microsoft Teams

Joining the Call: Click the link below to join the DEFTECH Coffee Call. Let’s connect, share, and inspire as we chart the course for an exciting and innovative 2024.
I am looking forward to your participation and valuable contributions. Let’s make 2024 a landmark year for the NC Innovation Ecosystem!
2024 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device
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Meeting ID: 266 787 473 943
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Phone Conference ID: 802 776 946#
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For questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609

USPTO Trademark Basics Boot Camp
2024-01-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Trademark Basics Boot Camp
This free eight-part series is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Trademark Basics Boot Camp provides a comprehensive overview of trademarks and the federal trademark registration process. Each module focuses on a different topic and concludes with a live question-and-answer period with a USPTO trademark expert.
All events are free and open to the public. You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests.
Register here to reserve a spot.
Learn more about Trademark Basics Boot Camp on uspto.gov.
Module 1: Fundamentals
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on what trademarks are and the basics of trademark protection in the United States.
Module 2: Registration process overview
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the key steps in the overall trademark registration process. Understanding the process is critical to avoid missing any filing deadlines, which could jeopardize your application or registration.
Module 3: Searching
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on important principles related to trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database.
Module 4: Application requirements
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing what is needed up front will help your filing process go more smoothly.
Module 5: Application filing walk-through
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the USPTO’s electronic trademark filing system, including a live demonstration of how to fill out an application.
Module 6: Responding to an office action
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application.
Module 7: Keeping your registration alive
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive.
Module 8: Question-and-answer panel
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module provides a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with all of your trademark questions to share with our Law Office Managing Attorneys and other trademark experts.

How to Bid on National Stock Number Items By Becoming an Approved Source
2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Live Webinar
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for a webinar on “How to Bid on National Stock Number Items By Becoming an Approved Source” with guest speaker, Jamie Spangler, Contracting Officer and SAR/AO Monitor with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime.
When. January 10, 2024 at 10:00 am.
About. In this session you will learn how to submit a request to become an approved source for a product that has already been issued an NSN. DLA’s Land and Maritime expert on Source Approval Request (SAR) packages will teach how to successfully add your product to an existing NSN. If you would like to have a National Stock Number (NSN) for something you manufacture, this may be a way for you to go.
This one-hour session is presented by Jamie Spangler, a Contracting Officer, Procurement Analyst, and Source Approval Request and Alternate Offer Monitor for DLA Land and Maritime at Defense Supply Center Columbus.​​​​
REGISTER HERE

Lunch & Learn: North Carolina Department of Commerce/Division of Workforce Solutions Employer- Services/Resources (Part 1 of 4)
2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual via Zoom
When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | 10am – 11am EST
Where: Virtual Zoom
How to attend: You will receive an email the day before the event with the link to attend the class.
Cost: FREE for Members & Non-Members
Program Dates & Topics

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Veteran Services, Foreign Labor, Justice Involved

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), On the Job Training (OJT), Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
NC Works Career Centers Employer Services

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Rapid Response, Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (WOTC)

Description:
This registration page is for Part 1 ONLY, this series is 4 parts, you will need to register for each session individually. Click on specific session titles in the calendar for individual program registration.

Veteran Services, Foreign Labor Certificates, Justice Involved | January 10, 2024
Series Session 1 of 4 (1 hour)
If you have employees or need employees in the state of North Carolina, you need to know all the employer resources that the Department of Commerce/Division of Workforce Solutions offers. This one-hour lunch & learn will go over Veteran Services, Foreign Labor, and Justice Involved programs that are offered through the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions.
REGISTER HERE

Lunch & Learn: South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce Services/Resources (Part 1 of 4)
2024-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual via Zoom
When: Thursday, January 11, 2024 | 11am – 12pm EST
Where: Virtual Zoom
How to attend: You will receive an email the day before the event with the link to attend the class.
Cost: FREE for Members & Non-Members
Program Dates & Topics

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Veteran Services, Foreign Labor Certificates, Rural Initiative

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Federal Bonding, Second Chance (Justice Involved)

Thursday, March 7, 2024
SC Works, On-The-Job Training (OJT), Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Rapid Response, Mobile Services, Virtual Services

Description:
This registration page is for Part 1 ONLY, this series is 4 parts, you will need to register for each session individually. Click on specific session titles in the calendar for individual program registration.
Veteran Services, Foreign Labor Certificates, Rural Initiative | January 11, 2024
Series Session 1 of 4 (1 hour)
If you have employees in the state of South Carolina, you need to know all the employer resources that the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) offers. This one hour lunch & learn will go over Veteran Services, Foreign Labor Certificates, and Rural Initiative programs that are offered through the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

Member Announcement: NEW YEAR KICK OFF! ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
2024-01-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Hughes, Pittman & Gupton Office Conference Room, 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Kick Off 2024 with the NCWTA Triangle Chapter!
Date: January 11, 2024 Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP 1500 Sunday Dr. Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27607
Discussion Topic: Year End 2023 Tax: Recurring Pain Points and Outlook for 2024 & 2025
REGISTER NOW:
2024 will be a big year with a presidential election, the economy, and ongoing political tensions worldwide.
Let’s start thinking ahead!
Come kick off the New Year with the NCWTA Triangle Chapter and our wonderful sponsors at Hughes, Pittman, and Gupton as we dive into an engaging townhall discussion, hear from the HPG experts, and learn from each other about how we can watch our dollars carefully.
Featuring “in the know” experts from Hughes, Pittman & Gupton, who will lead a town hall discussion including the status of Sec. 174 R&D capitalization requirements and related 2024-and-beyond planning strategies.
Enjoy complimentary sips & light snacks, networking, and engaging break-out discussions led by our expert panel.Click Here to Register
Networking/social from 4–4:30 pm
Main topic discussion from 4:30–5:30 pm
Closing comments and networking/social from 5:30–6 pm
We hope to see you there. Thank you to HPG for sponsoring our very first event of 2024! (https://www.hpg.com/)
REGISTER NOW

DEFTECH Coffee Call & Kickoff of the Tech Protect Initiative
2024-01-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Microsoft Teams
Join us for a morning of insight and innovation at the DEFTECH Coffee Call. We are excited to launch the DEFTECH Tech Protect Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to empower and protect North Carolina’s defense technology community.
Schedule: Friday, January 12, 2024 (all times are Eastern).
Early Bird Session: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Tech Protect Workshop. Dive into our hands-on workshop to learn how to safeguard your technology against emerging threats.
​​​​Main Session: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Overview of the Tech Protect Initiative Get an in-depth look at it, understand its scope, and discover the value it brings to innovators, researchers, and businesses in the NC Innovation Ecosystem.
DEFTECH Tech Protect Initiative: Securing and Growing the Defense Economy in NC
The DEFTECH Tech Protect Initiative is set to enhance North Carolina’s defense sector by equipping businesses with the tools and knowledge to safeguard their innovations and align with national security goals, emphasizing cybersecurity and counterintelligence in light of new legislative acts. This comprehensive program fosters resilience within the NC Innovation Ecosystem, ensuring compliance with foreign disclosure requirements and supporting rapid technological advancement in collaboration with key defense initiatives.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of technological protection and innovation within the defense sector. Be a part of shaping our community’s resilient and secure future.
Best Regards, The DEFTECH Team
2024 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 266 787 473 943
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Download Teams| Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 980-296-2533,,802776946# United States, Charlotte
Phone Conference ID: 802 776 946#
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USPTO Trademark Basics Boot Camp
2024-01-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
This free eight-part series is a must for any small business or new entrepreneur learning to navigate trademarks for the first time.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Trademark Basics Boot Camp provides a comprehensive overview of trademarks and the federal trademark registration process. Each module focuses on a different topic and concludes with a live question-and-answer period with a USPTO trademark expert.
All events are free and open to the public. You can attend the entire series or just the modules that best match your interests.
Register here to reserve a spot.
Learn more about Trademark Basics Boot Camp on uspto.gov.
Module 1: Fundamentals
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on what trademarks are and the basics of trademark protection in the United States.
Module 2: Registration process overview
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the key steps in the overall trademark registration process. Understanding the process is critical to avoid missing any filing deadlines, which could jeopardize your application or registration.
Module 3: Searching
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on important principles related to trademark clearance searching and effective use of the USPTO’s trademark database.
Module 4: Application requirements
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the requirements for an initial trademark application. Knowing what is needed up front will help your filing process go more smoothly.
Module 5: Application filing walk-through
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on the USPTO’s electronic trademark filing system, including a live demonstration of how to fill out an application.
Module 6: Responding to an office action
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on responding to office actions, the official letters that USPTO examining attorneys issue after reviewing your trademark application.
Module 7: Keeping your registration alive
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module focuses on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive.
Module 8: Question-and-answer panel
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET
This module provides a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts.” Come prepared with all of your trademark questions to share with our Law Office Managing Attorneys and other trademark experts.

Best Practices for Consumer & Market Research
2024-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Sandhills Community College – Pinehurst Van Dusen Hall Room 102
There are many methods of measuring and understanding customer satisfaction and experience.
In this seminar you will

Discover how to design reliable customer research.
Learn to identify the tools and resources to design surveys and collect customer feedback.
Learn how to apply the results of your customer research.

Speaker(s): Michael Barbera
Co-Sponsor(s): Clicksuasion Labs
Fee: No Cost
REGISTER HERE

2024 Introduction to Federal Contracting
2024-01-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:

January 17, 2024 from 0900-1030
May 22, 2024 from 0900-1030
September 11, 2024 from 0900-1030
December 11, 2024 from 0900-1030

About. This training is an introduction to doing business with the federal government. Topics trained include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products, construction and engineering and non-personal services; marketing a business to the federal government; socio-economic small business programs; registering as a federal contractor; locating, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina.
Registration. 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.
Register

[WEBINAR] The Economy in 2024 and The Future of Work
2024-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Join us on January 17 for a webinar to hear an economic forecast from Laura Ullrich! Laura was with NCEDA for the 2023 Annual Conference last summer to share more about innovative workforce development solutions, and she left everyone wanting to hear more!

Laura’s webinar presentation will include a look into what to expect in the economy in 2024, with special attention paid to GDP growth, employment and inflation. A deep dive into the future of work will also provide insights into what to anticipate in the years to come!
Laura is the Senior Regional Economist at the Charlotte branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Prior to joining the FRB, Laura was an associate dean for undergraduate programs and a professor of economics at Winthrop University. Her research interests include higher education, school finance reform, local and state level tax and expenditure analyses, and the economic impact of local development. Laura holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Tennessee and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Georgia.
REGISTER

Additional Information

Event Contact:
Liz Dobbins-Smith

Contact Organization:
NCEDA

888.246.2332

Email: liz@nceda.org

Greenville Area Networking Luncheon, presented by the Greenville ENC Alliance
2024-01-18 12:30 - 14:00 | ECU WIllis Building, 300 East First Street, Greenville, NC, 27858
Join us January 18 for an opportunity to network with your Eastern North Carolina NCEDA colleagues! Luncheon attendees will hear from Mary Lilley and Robin Spinks (both with Greenfield Development) as they share a forecast for economic development in Eastern NC for 2024!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LUNCHEON SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
Program Sponsors
CIVIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
DOMINION ENERGY
DUKE ENERGY
ELECTRICITIES OF NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA’S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES
Sponsorship opportunities are available and listed below. Contact Liz (888.246.2332 / liz@nceda.org) if you would like to sponsor!
GOLD SPONSOR • $1,000
Benefits:

Three complimentary luncheon registrations
Company logo on event registration webpage and all event materials and signage
Verbal recognition from the podium

SILVER SPONSOR • $750
Benefits:

Two complimentary luncheon registrations
Company name on event registration webpage and all event materials and signage
Verbal recognition from the podium

PROGRAM SPONSOR • $500
Benefits:

One complimentary luncheon registration
Company name on event registration webpage and all event materials and signage
Verbal recognition from the podium

REGISTER

Additional Information

Event Contact:
Torsha Eubanks

Contact Organization:
NCEDA

888.246.2332

Email: torsha@nceda.org

Webinar on IRS Section 174 Impact on SBIR/STTR Awards
2024-01-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtiual
Understanding How New IRS Rules Can Impact Your SBIR/STTR Award
Title: Webinar on IRS Section 174 Impact on SBIR/STTR Awards
Date & Time: January 18, 2024, 1:00 PM ET
Format: Virtual Event
Host: Florida High Tech Corridor’s FAST Program
Speaker: Expert from Withum, a Nationwide Accounting Leader
Registration Link: RSVP Here
Contact: Jack Henkel (Email: jack.henkel@floridahightech.com)
Description: Join us for an insightful webinar discussing the tax implications of managing SBIR/STTR awards in light of the recent IRS Section 174 updates. Learn how these changes, introduced in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, affect the amortization of R&D expenses over a five-year period, replacing the previous immediate deduction policy.
This session is crucial for small businesses with SBIR/STTR awards, R&D grants, and contracts. Topics include:

Understanding the scope of Section 174 and affected research activities.
Analyzing software development costs.
Identifying impacted contract research agreements.
Tax implications for Section 174 property.
Common misconceptions and clarifications.

Ideal for startups and companies engaged in early-stage technical R&D, as well as those seeking non-dilutive funding for research and product development.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a leading accounting firm. Register now to secure your spot in this informative session!

Tax Deductions & Credits
2024-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Sandhills Community College – Pinehurst Van Dusen Hall Room 102
Sandhills Community College Small Business Center 101 Van Dusen Hall
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Understanding tax deductions and credits can significantly reduce your small business’s tax liability.
In this seminar you will,

Learn the about common deductions that can lower your taxable income.
Discover available tax credits to directly reduce the amount you owe.

Speaker(s): Cynthia Ellis
Co-Sponsor(s): C. Ellis Management, LLC
Van Dusen Room 102
Fee: No Cost
Register Online
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Phone: 910-695-3938
Email: sbc@sandhills.edu

Location

Sandhills Community College Small Business Center
101 Van Dusen Hall
3395 Airport Road Pinehurst NC 28374

Finding Your Customer & Creating a Marketing Plan - Online Webinar
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Free Online Webinars Online
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Just because you have an idea doesn’t mean anyone will buy it. You must clearly describe your customer and create a plan to reach them.

Learn how to clearly describe your customer and create a plan to reach them.
Learn how many customers are in your market area.
Discover five steps of a winning plan.

Speaker(s): Mike Collins, MBA
Co-Sponsor(s): The Perfect Workday
You will receive an email reminder prior to the event beginning containing the link to the webinar.
Fee: No Cost
Register Online
Already Registered? Sign in for more information.

Phone: 910-695-3938
Email: sbc@sandhills.edu

DEFTECH Coffee Call with Walter Bailey - Finance Expert
2024-01-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Microsoft Teams
We are thrilled to host Walter Bailey as he shares his invaluable insights with our community. Walter will provide insights into the investment criteria for early-stage companies and share valuable knowledge about DoD contracting and federal financial resources.
Schedule: Friday, January 19, 2024 (all times are Eastern).
Early Bird Session: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Tech Protect Workshop. Dive into our hands-on workshop to learn how to safeguard your technology against emerging threats.
Main Session: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: During this Coffee Call, we will explore various topics related to the financial landscape of government contracting, including :

Navigating the Valley of Death
The significance of the SBIR/STTR program for small businesses
Accessing resources and funding opportunities such as OSC and Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology Initiative

BIO: Walter Bailey, Managing Director, Quaestor Capital Markets, is a seasoned finance professional with a wealth of experience in investment banking. With a current position as the Managing Director at Quaestor Capital Markets, Walter brings years of expertise in investment banking advisory. Walter’s extensive background includes roles as Managing Director at Oberon Securities, LLC, Managing Director at Pickwick Capital Partners, Senior Investment Banker at European American Capital Group USA, and Head of Investment Banking at Academy Securities, Inc.
We look forward to your participation in this informative event with Walter Bailey. Your presence will contribute to the success of our Innovation Ecosystem, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Don’t forget to complete the Tech Protect Homework:

http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/–/h3nq5/448657297/h/iygIXQsyK7SJBORrVyUi4LD9IFo32T1ACfiTQY7EmMA
FOCI training (see attached instructions)
We will conduct small group activities based on completing the FOCI training

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NC Defense Innovation Calendar

2024 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions:
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Request for Research Proposals to Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC)
2024-01-24 08:00 - 2024-03-08 17:00 | Email Submissions
Thank you for attending the Military Medical Innovation Operational (MIO) Forum on December 7, 2023, in Fayetteville, North Carolina hosted by Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), Fort Liberty, NC; the North Carolina Military Business Center; the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH); and Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC).
A friendly reminder for submissions. Industry, academic, and military partners may submit research proposals to Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) by March 8, 2024 via dha.liberty.womack-amc.mbx.me-dci-triage@health.mil. This email box can also be used to ask questions during this submission phase. WAMC will review all proposals and respond to submitters within 45 days.
Submission and Review Format:

Full name of proposer.
Department/Organization name.
Contact information (email and phone).
Title
Abstract summary (100-word limit)
Proposal Narrative (3-page limit, 12-font, single space):
Rationale
Objectives/Specific AIMS/Hypotheses
Methodology
Anticipated Deliverables with Timeline
Relevance and Impact
References
Quad Chart via PowerPoint Slide
Title with date, name, organization, and contact information
Technology with brief description
Deliverables
Military operational impact (include identified gap, specific objectives/goals)
Timeline

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All submissions are confidential. If you/your organization requires a non-disclosure agreement, please let Womack know before your submission.

Science & Technology (S&T) Forum
2024-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | NC State Main Campus,Tally Student Union, Coastal Ballroom, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Theme: Opportunities in North Carolina’s AI Landscape
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“Data Decoded: Defense Opportunities in North Carolina’s
AI Landscape” – Survey Results will be Presented
“AI-Powered Operations, Waste, and Energy Reductions (AI-POWER)”
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KEYNOTE PRESENTERS
Keynote Presenter: Kyle Snyder, Principal
Michael Best Consulting
“Data Decoded: Defense Opportunities in North Carolina’s AI Landscape”
https://www.michaelbest.com/People/Kyle-Snyder
Kyle leverages more than 25 years of experience in the autonomous systems, unmanned technology, and aerospace sectors to provide business strategy guidance, regulatory compliance, and industry insights to clients who are developing or implementing autonomous technology solutions.
Kyle has been a driving force in the burgeoning unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry for decades. He brings a wealth of experience in both technological innovation and business strategy, from his early engineering and research roles at NASA and Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, to spearheading research and commercialization programs at several universities, to key private industry and trade organization management roles.
Before joining Michael Best Consulting to lead the Autonomous Insights advisory program, Kyle founded his own consulting firm, Flyabout Strategies, which served the aviation industry with a focus in unmanned systems. Kyle provided clients with strategic planning, analytics, development, integration, and technology transfer assistance.
During that time, Kyle also served as the Robotics Program Manager for Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, where he managed a $10 million robotics integration program supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Kyle led the testing and evaluation of air, ground, and maritime robotics systems to transfer technologies from industry and research laboratories to DHS routine operations. He had responsibility for product evaluation, project management, industry engagement, resource acquisition, and operational user interfacing.
Kyle’s deep industry experience also includes his prior roles with NASA and Lockheed Martin, and time spent at the intelligent software maker now known as Veloxiti. There, Kyle worked as an artificial intelligence (AI) product manager designing products for advanced aviation programs at NASA, Boeing, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
He also has significant experience in university research and commercialization settings. Kyle served as the first Director of North Carolina State University’s NextGen Air Transportation Consortium (NGAT), where he worked to establish and grow what is now a nation-leading drone ecosystem in North Carolina. Kyle was also the inaugural Program Director for Middle Tennessee University’s UAS Program, and was the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Technology Commercialization Manager at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Lyle Gravatt – Moderator
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
“Data Decoded: Defense Opportunities in North Carolina’s AI Landscape”
https://www.michaelbest.com/People/William-Gravatt
Lyle focuses his practice in the area of intellectual property, government procurement and artificial intelligence. He provides end-to-end counsel to help clients identify, protect, and commercialize IP assets, working closely with clients in a cross-collaborative matter with the firm’s practice groups and consulting and lobbying arms to meet business goals. Lyle is also part of the Michael Best AI Center of Excellence, providing leading-edge guidance for clients developing or implementing AI policies or solutions.
Lyle assists numerous clients with a broad range of intellectual property services, from protecting trademarks and patents to licensing, acquisitions, and due diligence, across a number of industries. With a background in patent analytics and providing competitive intelligence to businesses, Lyle ensures that intellectual property is best utilized to achieve a company’s goals. Working in collaboration with other Michael Best teams providing consulting, lobbying and other non-legal services, he assists clients through the government procurement process while addressing technical, regulatory, and operational challenges with a specific focus on the defense sector.
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Dr. Lokendra Pal
NCSU Professor of Sustainable Materials and Engineering
“AI-Powered Operations, Waste, and Energy Reductions (AI-POWER)”
https://faculty.cnr.ncsu.edu/lokendrapal/
Dr. Lokendra Pal is an EJ Woody Rice Associate Professor of Sustainable Materials and Engineering in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University. Dr. Pal has over 21 years of global experience in the research and technological advancement of bio-based materials and professional experience in managing and collaborating with industrial partners worldwide. Before joining NC State University, he spent 9 years working with Hewlett-Packard Company. Pal received a Ph.D. in Paper and Imaging Science and Engineering from Western Michigan University. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt and Quality System Assessment (QSA) Auditor.
Dr. Pal has filed 45 patent applications and been granted 24 patents. He was named NC State Faculty Scholar in 2021 for his outstanding contribution to research, excellence in teaching and student mentoring, and leadership in professional societies. He received the University Outstanding Teacher Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2022.
He teaches two courses on advanced process tools for manufacturing and a hands-on course on paper process analysis utilizing the paper pilot plant. He is the director of NCSU’s Paper Pilot Plant-Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center (P3-SMIC), which is supported by the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII). His team leverages a pilot paper machine and a high-speed creping simulator at NCSU. He is the co-founder of Tissue Pack Innovation Lab (TPIL).
PAL research group is focused on sustainable materials research and advanced manufacturing innovation by employing green and sustainable chemistry and engineering and artificial intelligence/machine learning to deliver top-class hygiene, smart packaging, and flexible electronics/3D printable materials and products that benefit society as well as the environment.
AGENDA
12:30PM-12:55 PM – EARLY CHECK-IN, SPONSORS SETUP, ATTENDEE ARRIVALS & NETWORKING
12:55PM – CALL TO SEATS
1:00PM-1:10 PM – WELCOME REMARKS & RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, Sponsors: by
Phil Williams, Science & Technology Committee Chair
iDefense Alliance of North Carolina
Phil Williams LLC
Dr. Brandon Conover, Science & Technology Committee Co-Chair,
Defense Alliance of North Carolina
Practical Scientific Solutions, Inc.
1:30 PM-3:15 PM – KEYNOTE PRESENTER BRIEFS
3:15 PM-3:30 PM – QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
3:30 PM- CLOSING REMARKS, ADJOURN
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – NETWORKING
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Click here to Register!
Registration will close once max capacity is reached.
No cost to attend.
VISITOR PARKING
Visitor parking is available at the Coliseum Parking Deck, the Dan Allen Drive Parking Deck, and the hourly pay lot at Bragaw Hall.
From the Coliseum Parking Deck:

To reach Talley Student Union, walk west along either Cates Ave or Dunn Ave, just on the other side of Reynolds Coliseum.

Sponsors: Consider a low-investment sponsorship.
Arrive early for NETWORKING! Program begins promptly at 1:00pm.
Location: Forum will be held at:
NC State University, Main Campus,Talley Student Union, Ballroom
2610 Cates Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606

Dynamite Marketing on a Firecracker Budget for Small Businesses
2024-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Webinar
There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing on a Firecracker Budget for Small Businesses, you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers.

Speaker(s): Mike Collins, MBA
Co-Sponsor(s): The Perfect Workday
You will receive an email reminder prior to the event beginning containing the link to the webinar.
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 910-695-3938
Email: sbc@sandhills.edu

Fayetteville VA to host Veterans town hall, January 25
2024-01-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Fayetteville VA Health Care Center, 7300 S. Raeford Road, Fayettevbille, NC
The Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System will host a Veterans Town Hall meeting January 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Fayetteville VA Health Care Center, 7300 S. Raeford Road, Fayetteville, N.C.
Leadership and representatives from the Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System, Winston-Salem VA Regional Office, and Fayetteville Vet Center will provide updates and answer questions.
This is an in-person event. The town hall will be recorded. The recorded town hall can be accessed at https://www.va.gov/fayetteville-coastal-health-care/ on Monday, January 29.

Business Structure & Registration - Hoke Campus
2024-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Sandhills Community College – Hoke Center Campus, Upchurch Hall, 1110 E Central Avenue, Raeford, NC, 28376
Topic: Start-up Assistance

In this seminar,

Learn about the various types of business structures and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Discover how to register with the NC Secretary of State
Learn how to register for an EIN with the IRS and register with the NC Department of Revenue

Speaker(s): Michael Mollohan
Hoke Campus – Upchurch Hall – Room 122
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: (910) 695-3938
Email: sbc@sandhills.edu

Location

Sandhills Community College Hoke Center Campus
Upchurch Hall Room 122
1110 E Central Ave Raeford, NC 28376

DEFTECH Coffee Call: FBI Defining the Technology Threat Landscape for Small Businesses
2024-01-26 08:00 - 10:00 | First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, United States
This event is aimed at securing and growing the defense economy in North Carolina, which is a vital part of the DEFTECH Tech Protect Initiative. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current counterintelligence threats and protective measures they can take now to prepare.
WHEN: Friday, January 26, 2024
WHERE: First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, RTP (virtual option below)
AGENDA:

8:00 – 8:15 AM (EST): DEFTECH Tech Protect Overview and Updates
8:15 – 8:45 AM (EST): DotBliss journey in the Army xTech Search Prize Competition
8:45 – 9:00 AM (EST): SA Don Anderson, Overview of the 2024 NC RED DART Meeting
9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST): FBI Defining the Technology Threat Landscape for Small Businesses

Important topics covered include:

Current Counterintelligence Threats
Foreign Adversarial Targeting
China’s Approach to Technology Transfer
Social Media Targeting
Recent CI Case Studies
Army Research Office Research Protection Plan

Distinguished Guest Speakers:

S. Heath Wilson: US Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, Raleigh CI Task Force
Klinton Snead: DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, US Army Futures Command
SA Don Anderson, FBI – Raleigh

Attend In-Person: Engage directly with experts, network with peers, and participate in in-depth discussions. REGISTER to attend in-person
Attend Virtually: Access crucial information and insights conveniently from anywhere.
REGISTER TODAY and join a community shaping the future of national security, with a comprehensive understanding of the defense landscape and how your company can be part of securing the future of defense technology in NC.
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NC Defense Innovation Calendar

The Construction Business Academy
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | In person and Virtual
CBA is a 12-week business development program designed to strengthen minority, disadvantaged and women owned businesses to ensure their sustainability and growth. Cohorts are being hosting regionally.

The Construction Business Academy is a business development program designed to strengthen minority, disadvantaged and women owned businesses to ensure their sustainability and growth.
The CAGC Foundation was awarded $3.0 million in the state budget to host minority construction business academies to help minority contractors and subcontractors successfully compete for work in the construction industry. These academies will provide training and coaching to help these businesses get back on their feet after COVID and support their efforts to learn and grow.
This comprehensive program will include 12 sessions (one each week, in-person and virtual) that focus on areas critical to the growth and development of the participating company and business owners. Students will be supported with business coaching and access to technical resources for a full year.
Cohorts will be created regionally in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and in eastern and western parts of NC to ensure the curriculum and supportive services are accessible. The first cohort in Charlotte began in January 2023. Since then, over 32 businesses have completed the program and have graduated. We are currently recruiting for our next cohort in Goldsboro, NC.
NOTE: the application deadline for the January 30th class has been extended until January 22, 2024.

The Core

Academy Curriculum

Academy Kick-Off
Business Planning, Keys to Success
Strategic Planning
Management & Leadership
Project Management
Estimating, Bidding, Cashflow
Risk Management & Construction Law
Licensing, Insurance & Bonding
Safety and Quality
Mental & Physical Health
Doing Business with Agencies, Primes and GC’s
Graduation

www.cagc.org/constructionbusinessacademy
980-895-7923 | sjoyner@cagcfoundation.org
WWW.CAGC.ORG

Intro to Marketing
2024-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Sandhills Community College – Pinehurst Van Dusen Hall Room 102
Topic: Start-up Assistance

An effective and easy step-by-step way to understand the basic concepts and principles of marketing.
The phrase, “If you build it, they will come,” only works for a few brands. During this session, you will gain actionable, relevant, and sustainable marketing tactics that align with consumer behavior.

Review the concepts and frameworks of a marketing strategy.
Identify how consumers think, act, and engage with brands.
Apply remarkable and memorable marketing tactics.

Speaker(s): Michael Barbera
Co-Sponsor(s): Clicksuasion Labs
102 Van Dusen Hall
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 910-695-3938
Email: sbc@sandhills.edu

Location

Sandhills Community College Small Business Center
101 Van Dusen Hall
3395 Airport Road Pinehurst NC 28374

RecruitMilitary Job Fair at Fort Liberty
2024-02-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Bragg, NC
Iron Mike Conference & Catering Center
2658 Rock Merritt Ave (formerly Reilly Road)
Fort Liberty, NC 28310
Job Seekers are responsible for obtaining their own access onto Fort Liberty. RecruitMilitary does not sponsor Job Seeker access.
The Job Fair will take place in the Lafayette Room.
Internet connection may be limited on base. We suggest you come prepared with printed resumes.
Parking Information

FREE parking is available just outside of the venue.
DIRECTIONS from the Visitor’s Center off of All American Freeway:
Once through the Main Gate, take the first exit off All American Freeway on your right.
Turn Left onto Gruber Road.
Drive 0.6 miles and turn right onto Rock Merritt Ave (formerly Reilly Road).
The Conference Center will be 0.7 miles on the right, directly across the street from the Exchange.
NOTE…gps devices will not take you to the correct location. Please follow directions above.
Register HERE
