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 […]

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 […]

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

Location: Cape Fear Community College, CFCC Union Station (U) Building, 502 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Lunch will be served to in-person attendees. In person or via 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), […]

Join us this Friday, March 10, 2023, @ 0900-1000 ET DEFTECH Coffee Call – where discussion trumps powerpoint  (TEAMS Link Below) Topic:  Innovations in Textiles (Results of a study commissioned by the North Carolina Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (NC DMCSP) Background: North Carolina Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (NC DMCSP) On August 13, 2021, the Department […]

Check-In Ground Floor Canteen Atrium Onsite Parking Available In Parking Garage A & B *Tentative Job Offers Maybe Extended Same Day* Now Hiring: Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nursing Assistants Incentives for Registered Nurses: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). If applicable. A Recruitment Incentive of $15,000.00 has been authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. Walk-ins […]

About this event Did you know last year the federal government purchased 600 billion dollars' worth of goods and services from small businesses? Every year the federal government aims to utilize small businesses for at least 23% of its overall spending. Come join the North Carolina District Office on the second Tuesday of every month […]

Tee Time: 0900 Check-in:  Begins at 0730 Paradise Point Golf Course - Gold Camp LeJeune 4 play scramble  $55/play (incl, green & cart fee + lunch) POC: LTJG Jack James  | Email: Jackson.b.james3.mil@us.navy.mil  |  Building 1121A Additional info: Send names and cash payment to LTJG Jack James NLT M 1 MAR Rental clubs $5 at clubhouse […]

Topic:  "Dr. Andre West's Current Military Research and The New Flex Factory at Wilson College of Textiles." Guest Speakers:   Dr. Andre West is main role is the Director of Zeis Textiles Extention. ZTE mission is to serve a diverse customer base to advance economic development through collaborative partnerships and outreach, innovative textile and quality improvement […]

We have many contracting opportunities available for both large and small businesses. We operate at more than 20 Navy and Marine Corps Bases, and other facilities in the southeastern United States. From the development of new major Navy Program Projects to continued execution of disaster recovery support and much more, NAVFAC Southeast seeks industry's ideas and […]

Location: Forsyth Technical Community College at Innovation Quarter, Building: 525@Vine, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Room 2446/2447 In person or on Zoom Lunch will be served to in-person attendees. Parking: Parking Lot P5: 620 N Research Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 https://www.forsythtech.edu/courses-programs/for-businesses/small-business-center/driving-directions-2/ First Flight Venture Center will partner with the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Board of Science, […]

Free 10-week personalized training to help Veterans and military affiliated* entrepreneurs succeed! Now Accepting Applications for Classes Starting March 22, 2023! APPLY NOW The STRIVE program is a FREE entrepreneurship training program for Veterans and military affiliated* individuals. WHO BENEFITS FROM STRIVE: This intensive 10-week workshop is for the Veteran and military affiliated* entrepreneur that […]

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 […]

Location: Caldwell Community College – Watauga Campus, Dome Room Building W460, Room 135460 Community College Drive, Boone, NC 28607 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 […]

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Government Contracting Description: Psychology + Content = A winning Equation on your Proposal Psychology + Content = A Winning Equation What motivates us to click on a link – even if we know it’s probably click bait? Why do you open some emails but ignore others? And why on […]

On behalf of LtGen Mark Brilakis, USMC (Ret), Executive Board Chair and the entire leadership of the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC), we invite you to join us for our annual Chairman’s luncheon to express our appreciation for your support. The Defense Alliance of North Caroina (DANC) represents the military, industry and academia as […]

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 […]

STRIVE Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship Free 10-week personalized training to help Veterans and military affiliated* entrepreneurs succeed! Now Accepting Applications for Classes Starting March 22, 2023! APPLY NOW The STRIVE program is a FREE entrepreneurship training program for Veterans and military affiliated* individuals. WHO BENEFITS FROM STRIVE: This intensive 10-week workshop is […]

Thank you for advertising for our event! Durham’s 2023 BATTLE in the BULL Career Expo (ncmbc.us) – the registration link is for employers to sign up, but we are full! Could you change it to the jobseeker one? Thank you so much. Register NOW for Durham’s 2023 BATTLE in the BULL Career Expo to be […]

The Manufacturing Solutions Center and City of Conover will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception to celebrate the completion of the Manufacturing Solutions Center II building! Tours of the facility will be available during the event. Please make plans to join us on: Thursday, March 30, 2023  4pm-6pm with Ribbon Cutting at 5pm […]

DEFTECH Coffee Call Early Bird Session Friday, March 31, 2023, 0800 - 0900 am ET DEFTECH "Early Bird" “Hybrid”  in-person & virtual Coffee Call (TEAMS Link Below) Topic: Textile Sciences, Nano-Hybrid LED Fiber Yarn Innovations Guest Speakers: Matthew Kolmes, CEO of Supreme Corporation, USA Rakkiyappan Chandran PhD, Principal Scientist at Supreme Corporation, USA Lee Moritz, Textile Industry Professional, […]