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SUMMARY:NC Rural Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:The NC Rural Economic Summit aims to build powerful networks of passionate\, engaged\, innovative business leaders in rural North Carolina willing to share ideas and resources and take action to strengthen their small communities across the state. It will consist of a two-day conference focused on addressing the challenges\, opportunities and collaboration of businesses and business supporters in rural North Carolina. Business North Carolina’s annual Trailblazers award winners will be honored at a gala and programming will include\nsessions covering important topics to rural NC businesses including: Entrepreneurship/Small Business\, Healthcare\, Education/Workforce\, and Broadband/Tech. \nAttendee Pricing: Conference Attendee: $299; Guest ticket for the Trailblazer awards luncheon: $30 \nSponsorship Pricing: Presenting Sponsor: $7\,500\, Platinum Sponsor: $3\,000\, Gold Sponsor: $1\,950 \n\nSponsorship Levels and Benefits\nClick here to purchase sponsorships and attendee tickets\n\n\nContact Business North Carolina for Sponsorship and Event Questions: Norwood Teague\, nteague@businessnc.com \nPayment Method: Payment is due at the time of registration. Registrations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis; we accept Visa\, Mastercard\, and Discover credit cards. \nTo Pay by Check: Checks are accepted\, registration will be confirmed and processed when the check is received; all checks must be received 10 days prior to the start of the conference.  You will receive a confirmation email when your payment is received. \nInstructions: Create an account online on the conference registration site\, when you mail your check payment\, include the name(s) of the participants who will be registered with your check payment\, we will register the participants who have created their accounts and provide a confirmation.  You may create a Group account if you plan to register more than one person. \nPlease mail the check to: East Carolina University\, Continuing and Professional Education\, Attention: Lauryn Pittman\, Rural Economic Summit\, 300 East 1st Street\, Mail Stop 310\, Greenville\, NC 27858 \nContact ECU for Registration Questions and Payments\nMonday- Friday\, 9:00 am–5:00 pm\nPhone: 252-328-9198\nEmail: cpe@ecu.edu \nPhotography: Please note that photos will be taken during this conference and may be used for promotional material for this and/or future related events\, without limitation\, reservation\, or compensation. This includes group and candid photos taken during workshops\, presentations\, and other conference events.  Participants who do not wish to be photographed should kindly excuse themselves from group photos. \nRegistration Confirmation: When you register and pay you will receive a confirmation and event reminder email from cpe@ecu.edu. \nCancellation & Refund Policy: If a participant is unable to attend the conference\, they may request a refund. The deadline for cancelling a registration is 10 business days prior to the Summit start date. If the Office of Continuing and Professional Education receives notification by email at cpe@ecu.edu or by mail before the deadline\, it will: refund the course fees (minus $50.00 administrative fee). Requests received after the deadline are not eligible for refunds. \nThe deadline for cancelling a conference registration is September 17\, 2024. Refunds will not be provided after the September 17\, 2024 deadline. \nSponsorships are non-refundable. \nSubstitutions\, Refund & Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to participate in the conference and you would like to provide a substitute attendee\, we are able to complete a registration substitution prior to the event or onsite (1:1 substitution). We do not allow transferring partial registrations (swapping different people within one registration). Please email cpe@ecu.edu with the new participant’s full name and address\, registration details for the original participant and daytime phone number.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/nc-rural-economic-summit/
LOCATION:East Carolina University
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SUMMARY:Mid-Year Textile and Tactical Equipment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host an event featuring representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain at a no-cost webinar focused on sustaining the defense industrial base in support of America’s warfighters. \n\n\nWhen.  October 2\, 2024 at 11:00 am EST. \n\n\nAbout. This event will delve into critical topics shaping the future of Berry Amendment textile manufacturing for the Department of Defense. Whether your business is a current supplier or a textile company considering defense production\, this session is tailored for you. \n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of the mission\, structure and provide information of how to do business with DLA Troop Support and the Department of Defense\, as a whole.  It will also provide information on resources available through the Office of Small Business Programs at DLA Troop Support.  The event will provide an overview of the unique challenges and opportunities specifically within the defense textile sector and help prepare you to meet the needs of our warfighters. \n\n\nAdditionally\, this webinar will highlight the upcoming Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI)\, noting key topics and networking opportunities. This is a chance to get a look at the critical discussions that will shape the future of defense textiles and to understand the benefits of the JAPBI\, for both current and prospective textile suppliers. \n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to understand the evolving landscape of defense textile needs so your company can meet the textile needs of America’s armed forces.  Whether you have existing DoD contracts or are exploring new opportunities in defense manufacturing\, this webinar will provide information about successful engagement in the defense marketplace. \n\n\nBe prepared to take actionable insights back to your teams and make informed decisions that will drive your business forward. \n\n\nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, registration is required. \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/mid-year-textile-and-tactical-equipment-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Disaster Recovery for Government Contractors - UPDATE
DESCRIPTION:Due to disasters in North Carolina\, we are focusing this webinar on registrations and information related to contracting during disasters. This will include some SAM registration. In depth SAM registration will be combined with the next webinar on October 16\, 2024 ********* North Carolina SBTDC’s Government Contracting Assistance Program presents Fall 2024 GovCon Connect Series on contracting fundamentals. This session will cover the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Small Business Dynamic Search (DSBS)\, covering registration\, common mistakes\, maintenance\, and how to effectively represent your business. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/disaster-recovery-for-government-contractors-update/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Manufacturing Solutions Center to Host Manufacturing Day Open House on October 3
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) will host a tour of its facilities on October 3 as part of Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing Day is a nationwide celebration of those who produce goods and services in America\, and it promotes the importance of modern manufacturing careers. The program is co-sponsored by the City of Conover. Refreshments will be available at 9:45 AM and the event will begin at 10AM with an introduction to the MSC and the operating companies that are housed at the Center. Following the presentations\, tours will be provided of the MSC facilities. The event will be held at the Manufacturing Solutions Center II building at 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC 28613. This event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Contact Jacqueline Collins for more information at jcollins074@cvcc.edu. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/the-manufacturing-solutions-center-to-host-manufacturing-day-open-house-on-october-3/
LOCATION:The Manufacturing Solutions Center II\, 350 5th Avenue\, Conover\, NC\, 28613
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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Coffee Call | Kicking Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call Friday\, October 4\, 2024\, | Kicking Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month & Your Path to CMMC Compliance\n🚀 Join us In person or virtually for the DEFTECH Coffee Call! ☕ \nOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month; there’s no better time to fortify your business against cyber threats. This DEFTECH Coffee Call has valuable insights and practical guidance to help you navigate the cybersecurity landscape and meet DoD compliance requirements. \nLocation: First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, RTP \nAgenda \n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: CMMC Implementation Workshop Overview – Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance \nFeaturing Laura Rodgers\, Director of Cybersecurity Practice at the Secure Computing Institute and Director of NC-PaCE. \nDiscussion Overview: Register for either Nov 15 or Dec 3 Full Workshop \n\nKey Takeaways from the Workshop: Dive into the critical outcomes and insights from the CMMC Implementation Workshop.\nBuilding Your CMMC Roadmap: Learn to create a step-by-step plan to achieve CMMC compliance and protect your place in the defense supply chain.\nPractical Tools and Resources: Explore the free and low-cost tools to streamline your compliance journey.\nImplementation Challenges: Address common obstacles businesses face and strategies to overcome them.\nInteractive Q&A: Bring your questions and get expert guidance tailored to your business needs.\n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Kickoff to Cybersecurity Awareness Month \nFeaturing Rob Main\, Cybersecurity State Coordinator (NC) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). \nSession Highlights: \n\nCybersecurity Awareness Month Overview: Learn about this year’s themes and critical initiatives.\nCurrent Threat Landscape: Understand the latest cyber threats facing businesses in North Carolina.\nStrategies for Defense: Gain practical tips and resources to protect your organization from cyber-attacks.\nQ&A with Rob Main: Engage in a discussion and get your cybersecurity questions answered by an expert.\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nStart Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Actionable Insights:Equip yourself with the latest knowledge to protect your business.\nNavigate CMMC Compliance with Confidence: Learn the practical steps to meet DoD cybersecurity standards.\nConnect with Experts: Engage with leading cybersecurity professionals and get answers to your specific questions.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month and set your business on compliance and security. Join us for an informative DEFTECH Coffee Call and take your cybersecurity strategy to the next level! \n  \n2024 DEFTECH Coffee Call Connection Instructions: \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer\, mobile app or room device \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 266 787 473 943 Passcode: Q7zfHp \nDownload Teams | Join on the web \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 980-296-2533\,\,802776946# United States\, Charlotte \nPhone Conference ID: 802 776 946# \nFind a local number | Reset PIN \nLearn More | Meeting options \nFor questions or assistance\, contact the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) \nBob Burton | DEFTECH Director | burtonr@ncmbc.us | 910-824-9609 \nTJ Gilroy | DEFTECH Program Manager | gilroyt@ncmbc.us | 910-638-4489 \nJaycie Beam | DEFTECH Program Support Specialist | beamj@ncmbc.us
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/deftech-coffee-call-kicking-off-cybersecurity-awareness-month/
LOCATION:First Flight Venture Center\, 2 Davis Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:FEDERAL CONTRACTING SERIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) will host the following collaborative in-person trainings across North Carolina during 2024.  The duration for training is 3.5 hours which includes three one-hour sessions and two 15-minute breaks. \nPart 1: Federal Contracting Fundamentals (one hour). This training explores the fundamentals on doing business with the federal government. Topics include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products\, construction and engineering and non-personal services; registering as a federal contractor; locating\, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina. \nPart 2: Navigating Federal Small Business Certifications: An In-Depth Analysis (one hour). This session offers a deep dive into various certifications such as 8(a)\, HUBZone\, SDVOSB/VOSB and Women-Owned\, covering eligibility\, application processes\, and strategies for leveraging these certifications to expand business opportunities. \nPart 3: Effectively Presenting Your Small Business to the Federal Government (one hour). This training focuses on real world tips\, tricks\, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors\, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities. \nRegistration.  This is a free training opportunity; however\, pre-registration is required.  To register\, click here. \n\n\n\n\nOctober 8\, 2024 from 9:00 – 12:30 pm\nLocation: Fayetteville Technical Community College\, General Classroom Building\, Room 108\n2817 Fort Bragg Road\, Fayetteville\, NC 28303\nParking: Available in lot 30A.\nCampus Map: https://www.faytechcc.edu/contact/fayetteville-campus/.  Building #17
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/federal-contracting-series-for-small-businesses-5/
LOCATION:Fayetteville Technical Community College\, General Classroom Building\, Room 108\, 2817 Fort Bragg Road\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28303
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:How Much Would a Cyber Breach Cost Your Business? – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend\nAnyone who owns or operates a small to midsize business or is vulnerable to a cyber leak. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nThe financial implications of a cyber breach can be staggering. A cyber breach can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage\, and most businesses are not prepared to recover quickly\, costing them more in downtime and possible supply chain disruption.During this webinar\, we’ll discuss the cost of doing business in 2024\, and why investing in defense is more efficient than paying to recover from an attack. \n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nWhat is the current cyber security threat landscape\nHow much will it cost you if breached\nFocusing on cyber security before an incident happens is more cost-effective and protects you from the many risks cyber-attacks pose\n\nPresenter\nBrian Vigna\nInstructional Designer\, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions\nEmail: brian_vigna@ncsu.edu | Phone: 904.742.2225 \nBrian manages all cyber security-related projects. Brian has been an adult educator\, trainer and instructional designer for over ten years. Brian has taught a variety of certification and professional development courses at the collegiate level and in collaboration with the United States government. \nBrian is certified in CISSP\, CompTIA Security+\, CompTIA A+\, CompTIA Network+\, CompTIA Cloud Essentials and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – Registered Practitioner. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional\, AWS Solutions Architect and an AWS Cloud Practitioner. Brian is also currently pursuing a M.S. in education from NC State University. Outside of work\, Brian enjoys hiking\, sports and spending time with his family.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/how-much-would-a-cyber-breach-cost-your-business-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Mobile District 2024 Industry Day - Mobile\, AL
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 15th-17th for our annual Industry Day Workshop with presentations and contracting opportunities from Local\, State\, and Federal agencies! \nTuesday\, October 15\, 2024 – Thursday\, October 17\, 2024 \nThe Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa\n26 N Royal St\, Mobile\, AL 36602 \nAgenda\n\nOctober 15th: Informal Networking Gathering at Las Floriditas Cuban-Style Speakeasy\nOctober 16th: 8:30am-5pm Industry Day Presentations\, followed by a Networking Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at the Battle House Hotel\nOctober 17th: 8am Golf Tournament at Magnolia Grove Golf Course.\nDetailed agenda forthcoming\n\n\nPricing\nIndustry Day registration is $75 for Government/Military\, $250 for SAME Members\, $300 for SAME Non-Members\, and includes the October 17th Evening Reception. Tickets to the Oct 17th Evening Social only are available for $40. \nClick here for Golf Tournament pricing and registration. \n\nQuestions?\nContact Travis Hyman at thyman@baskervilledonovan.com. \n\nRegister for Industry Day
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/mobile-district-2024-industry-day-mobile-al/
LOCATION:The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa\, 26 N Royal Street\, Mobile\, AL\, 36602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management for Contractors
DESCRIPTION: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 and Mutual Understanding Meeting\, Submittals\, the Three Phases of Control\, Testing\, Documentation\, and Certification by the QC Manager that all procedures were done in accordance with the P&S.  Upon successful completion of this class\, a QC Certificate of Completion is awarded. \nRe-certification is required every 5 years. \nClass Hours: 7:30-5:00 \nLocation: James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg.\, Room 104 B/C (unless otherwise stated) \nCost: $301.00 (includes materials) \nCall Continuing Education at 910-938-6294 or email coned@coastalcarolina.edu\, or Carla Watkins @ 910-938-6302 or email watkinsc@coastalcarolina.edu for information on registering for this class. \nPlease note: There are no fee exceptions for this class.   No refunds or transfers of dates or students are allowed for this class.  In the event the class is canceled by the institution (Coastal) a refund or a transfer of dates shall be granted.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/construction-quality-management-for-contractors-7/
LOCATION:James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg.\, Room 104 B/C\, Coastal Carolina Community College
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: A Discussion on Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\, Defense Health Agency and North Carolina community will highlight what each is doing in the fight against veteran suicide as well as best practices around mental health for North Carolina service members and the veteran community. This event will address the work of the VA’s Veteran Crisis Line and provide for engagement with the VA\, Raleigh/Durham community\, industry\, and military stakeholders. Speakers include: \nDr. Christopher Watson\, Executive Director\, Veterans Crisis Line\, Department of Veterans Affairs (pending agency approval) Additional speakers to be announced. \nMore information to come.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/save-the-date-a-discussion-on-veteran-and-military-suicide-prevention-in-north-carolina/
LOCATION:Cary\, North Carolina\, More information to follow
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SUMMARY:Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:AFCEA North Carolina\, the North Carolina Military Business Center and SAS are honored to cohost a discussion about the fight against veteran and military suicide with leaders from the US Department of Veterans Affairs and North Carolina community members\, including a keynote from the Executive Director of the VA’s Veterans Crisis Line. \nSuicide is a national public health issue\, and the VA is collaborating with partners and communities nationwide to use the best available information and practices to support veterans. \nDiscussions will include a conversation with the VA’s Deputy Chief Technology Officer on how the VA is embracing the latest technologies and innovations to help veterans and the military community in North Carolina. \nThis event will provide a chance to engage with the VA and North Carolina communities as well as industry and military stakeholders. \nWe look forward to your participation and engagement to see the work the VA and the Department of Defense are doing to serve veterans and the military community. \nRE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nExecutive Briefing Center (EBC) in Building C at SAS headquarters \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Welcome Remarks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Keynote \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Christopher Watson\, Executive Director\, Veterans Crisis Line\, US Department of Veterans Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Fireside Chat \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Johnston\, Deputy Chief Technology Officer\, Office of Information Technology\, US Department of Veterans Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 – 2:45 p.m. VISN 6 Perspectives \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Leila Mureebe\, Health Information Officer\, VISN 6\nDr. David Buyck\, Chief of Mental Health\, VISN 6 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Technology Perspectives \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen Cushing\, Chief Architect\, Red Hat\nTom Lapato\, Vice President\, ECS\nChris Johnston\, Deputy Chief Technology Officer\, Office of Information Technology\, US Department of Veterans Affairs \n3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Active Duty Perspectives \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists pending \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:05 p.m. Virtual Closing Remarks: US Sen. Thom Tillis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFeatured presenter \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Christopher Watson\nExecutive Director\, Veterans Crisis Line\, US Department of Veterans Affairs
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/veteran-and-military-suicide-prevention-in-north-carolina/
LOCATION:SAS Executive Briefing Center\, Cary\, NC
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:FEDERAL CONTRACTING SERIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) will host the following collaborative in-person trainings across North Carolina during 2024.  The duration for training is 3.5 hours which includes three one-hour sessions and two 15-minute breaks. \nPart 1: Federal Contracting Fundamentals (one hour). This training explores the fundamentals on doing business with the federal government. Topics include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products\, construction and engineering and non-personal services; registering as a federal contractor; locating\, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina. \nPart 2: Navigating Federal Small Business Certifications: An In-Depth Analysis (one hour). This session offers a deep dive into various certifications such as 8(a)\, HUBZone\, SDVOSB/VOSB and Women-Owned\, covering eligibility\, application processes\, and strategies for leveraging these certifications to expand business opportunities. \nPart 3: Effectively Presenting Your Small Business to the Federal Government (one hour). This training focuses on real world tips\, tricks\, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors\, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities. \nRegistration.  This is a free training opportunity; however\, pre-registration is required.  To register\, click here. \n\n\n\n\nOctober 22\, 2024 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm\nLocation: Manufacturing Solutions Center I\, 301 Conover Station SE\, Conover\, NC 28613The building faces the railroad tracks and is beside Fresh Chef Restaurant.*Lunch will not be provided\, bring your own lunch.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/federal-contracting-series-for-small-businesses-6/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Export Opportunities & Requirements for NC Defense Companies
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center and US Commercial Service – North Carolina for a free webinar on “Export Opportunities and Requirements for North Carolina Defense Companies.”When. October 24\, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:00 am.Purpose of the Export Opps & Requirements Webinar. To provide an overview of international export opportunities for NC defense sector companies  and US Export requirements to conduct business.Webinar Goals: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevelop an awareness of the International commercial and defense market\n\n\n\nBegin to understand ITAR and Export licensing requirements\n\n\n\nKnow where to go to get more information and assistance\n\n\n\n\nWho should participate:  \n\n\n\n\nNC Businesses interested in expanding  their market reach and organic growth\n\n\n\nIndustry- and academia-based entities conducting R&D and new product development\n\n\n\nAll who would like to learn more about the international market\, especially given the surge in NATO Defense spending\n\n\n\n\nProgram (Q&A incorporated into each section) \n\n\n\n9:00: Welcome and Introductions. Denny Lewis – North Carolina Military Business Center Stephanie Bethel\, U.S. Commercial Service – North Carolina \n\n\n\n9:10: State of the Defense Industry and Top Export Markets Rick Cieri – U.S. Department of Commerce\, Industry & Analysis  \n\n\n\n9:40: A View from Eastern Europe – How the U.S. Commercial Service is Supporting SME Defense ExportersNeil Pickett\, Commercial Counselor\, U.S. Embassy – Budapest\, Hungary \n\n\n\n10:10: Export Documentation and Regulations for U.S. Defense Exports Mike Allocca\, Allocca Enterprises  \n\n\n\n10:40: Introduction to NC Export Ecosystem – U.S. Commercial Service\, EDPNC\, NCMBC\, SBTDCStephanie Bethel\, U.S. Commercial ServiceMike Ryan\, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) Denny Lewis\, NCMBC and DEFTECHGinny Vaca\, SBTDC  \n11:05: Summary & Adjourn \n\n\n\nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, registration is required to receive log-in credentials. \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/export-opportunities-requirements-for-nc-defense-companies/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:How to Succeed as a Supplier in the Electric Vehicle Industry Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Electric Vehicles (EVs) are in the news\, in dealerships and on the road. In addition to changing how we drive\, EVs represent a change in how vehicles are manufactured. Learn from a panel of EV industry experts in manufacturing\, research and business intelligence as they discuss the changes\, the challenges and the opportunities available in the EV industry. North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) will host the event in partnership with all southeastern MEPs as well as other MEPs around the country.\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/how-to-succeed-as-a-supplier-in-the-electric-vehicle-industry-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
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SUMMARY:2024 SOUTHEAST U.S./JAPAN CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY TOYOTA
DESCRIPTION:Grow your Japanese business connections in October of 2024 when the once-a-decade North Carolina edition of the Southeast U.S./Japan Conference comes to Charlotte. \nJoin your state’s group to the conference when you register for this high-impact business meeting. \nFormally known as the 46th Annual Joint Meeting between the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) and its Japanese counterpart\, the Japan/U.S. Southeast Association (Japan/USSE)\, the conference is intended to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI) from Japanese companies\, as well as strengthen export ties for North Carolina and other Southeastern companies selling goods in Japan. \nRegister \nReview the preliminary agenda \nVIDEO | 2024 SEUS/Japan Intro \nFor more information about joining the North Carolina delegation\, contact: \nDavid Rhoades\nState Coordinator for North Carolina\, SEUS/Japan Association and\nCommunications Director\nNorth Carolina Department of Commerce\n(919) 814-4611\ndrhoades@commerce.nc.gov \nIf you’re not a North Carolina resident\, contact the coordinator from your state. \nSEUS/Japan Association State Coordinators List\n\n\n\nSEUS State\nState Coordinator\n\n\n\n\nAlabama\nChristina Stimpson\nDirector\, Office of International Trade\nAlabama Department of Commerce\n401 Adams Avenue\, Suite 630\nMontgomery\, AL 36104\nOffice: (334) 549-7955\nEmail: christina.stimpson@commerce.alabama.gov\nWeb site: madeinalabama.com\n\n\nFlorida\nDave Woodward\nExecutive Director\nFlorida Delegation\, Southeast U.S./Japan.\nP.O. Box 226647\nMiami\, FL 33222-6647\nOffice: (305) 594-7745\nE-Mail: dwoodward@fl-seusjapan.org\nWeb site: fl-seusjapan.org\n\n\nGeorgia\nMary Waters\nChief Administrative Officer\nGeorgia Department of Economic Development\n75 Fifth Street\, N.W.\, Suite 1200\nAtlanta\, GA 30308\nOffice: (404) 962-4120\nE-mail: mwaters@georgia.org\nWeb site: georgia.org\n\n\nMississippi\nLuigi Dominighini\nSenior International Trade Manager\nInternational Trade Division\nMississippi Development Authority\nP.O. Box 849\nJackson\, MS 39205\nOffice: (601) 359-9429\nE-Mail: Idominighini@mississippi.org\nWeb site: mississippi.org\n\n\nSouth Carolina\nClarke Thompson\nChief Protocol Officer/International Relations\nSouth Carolina Department of Commerce\n1201 Main Street\, Capitol Center Tower\, Suite 1600\nColumbia\, SC 29201-3200\nE-mail: cthompson@SCcommerce.com\nWeb site: SCcommerce.com\n\n\nTennessee\nKarel Abboud\nGlobal Director of FDI and Trade\nTennessee Department of Economic and\nCommunity Development\nTennessee Tower\, 27th Floor\n312 Rosa L. Parks Ave.\nNashville\, TN 37243\nE-mail: karel.abboud@tn.gov\nWeb site: tnecd.com
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2024-southeast-u-s-japan-conference-presented-by-toyota/
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center
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SUMMARY:Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit
DESCRIPTION:For more information or to register\, visit: https://industrial.ncmbc.us/ \nThe Offices of US Senator Thom Tillis and US Senator Ted Budd\, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) will host the Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit at the Harris Conference Center in Charlotte\, NC. \nWhen. October 29-30\, 2024 \nWhere. Harris Conference Center\n3216 CPCC Harris Campus Drive\nCharlotte\, NC 28208 \nPurpose of the DISC Summit. To sustain and expand the supply chain within the defense aerospace\, ground vehicle\, maritime and armaments markets. \nPremise of the DISC Summit \n\nThe defense aerospace\, ground vehicle\, maritime and armaments markets represent tremendous business opportunity\nOEMs\, subcontractors and suppliers are often siloed in these market sectors\nFuture supply chain resilience will require breaking silos\, engaging new businesses and promoting dialogue among the defense industrial and R&D ecosystem\n\nGoals of the DISC Summit: \n\nEngaging current OEMs/prime contractors and attracting new businesses to leverage opportunities across the aerospace\, ground vehicle\, maritime and armament market silos\nEngaging current and prospective suppliers to leverage subcontracting opportunities with OEMS/prime contractors across these market silos\nInforming the industrial/academia R&D ecosystem about future defense technology imperatives\, and agencies about emerging and future technologies in these sectors\n Establishing a productive and DIRECT dialogue around critical issues in the defense industrial market – including supply chain\, workforce\, inflation and barriers to entry\n\nWho should participate in the DISC Summit: \n\nCurrent OEMs/prime/suppliers in the defense aerospace\, ground vehicle\, maritime and armaments markets\nBusinesses considering engaging as an OEM/prime/supplier within these markets\nIndustry- and academia-based entities conducting R&D and new product development for aerospace\, vehicle\, maritime and armament systems\nFederal and Defense agencies engaged in requirements generation\, acquisition\, sustainment a and R&D within these markets
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/defense-industrial-supply-chain-disc-summit/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Buildings & Infrastructure Committee
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina with co-hosts McGough and Wiley Wilson for collaboration\, cooperation\, brainstorming and networking. \nWhen.  Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024 from 9:00 – 3:00. \nWhere. 711 Hillsborough St.\, Raleigh\, NC 27603 \nCost: $25/person to help cover the cost of food. \nRegistration.  Deadline to register is October 25th.   Register. \n​You are cordially invited to an executive gathering of federal construction industry professionals to celebrate the New Year and look forward to FY25 and its exciting issues and challenges. \nRemarks from speakers at local military installations will engage industry on the following topics: \n\nWorkforce – PLA’s\, SkillBridge\, mentoring\, apprenticeships\, barriers to entry\, academia involvement\, work visas\nMaterials and Procurement – Buy America\, escalation of supply timelines\, Supplemental funding accounts such as the IRA and BIL impacts.\nRegulatory Impacts – PLA partnering discussions with local union halls\, source selection criteria\, tax regulations\, CMMC\, AI in construction\, drones\, etc.\n\nAttend this meeting to join working groups to discuss these topics and more.  The intention of this meeting is to prepare discussion points to share with federal agencies at the annual Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit in April 22-24\, 2025. \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/acec-nc-buildings-infrastructure-committee/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Export Coffee Talk | Japan Biotech Panel | Market Entry Insights
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or virtually Thursday\, October 31\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm ET for a special hybrid Export Coffee Talk in RTP. The panel will provide drug development and market entry insights focused on Japan’s biotechnology industry. The information would benefit biotech companies that aim to enter Japanese and Asian markets and contract research organizations (CROs) supporting those biotech companies. \nPanelists: \n\nHiroshi Yamabe\, Founder and CEO\, Swanielle\, Inc. –  Tokyo\, Japan-based proposal and business execution consultant for the healthcare industry will brief on “drug loss” in Japan and discuss policy change implications.\nPaula Brown Stafford\, CEO of Allucent – Leader of a North Carolina-headquartered CRO that supports small and mid-sized biotech companies will provide insights on business with Japanese pharmaceutical companies.\nTomoko Maeda-Chubachi\, President\, TMC Clinicial Development Consulting\, Inc. –  Advisor and consultant for pharmaceutical and biotech companies\, will add her expertise and provide some information about Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (PMDA).\nDavid Robinson\, the program moderator\, brings decades of Japan-related business experience to the conversation. He is the Honorary Consul for Japan in North Carolina\, Chairman of the Board of the Japan-America Society of North Carolina\, and an International Trade and Investment and International Corporate Compliance Attorney with the national law firm\, Maynard Nexsen.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nAbout the Panelists \nHiroshi Yamabe is the founder and CEO of Swanielle\, Inc.\, a consulting firm based in Japan. The company specializes in providing consulting services such as out-licensing\, PMDA consultation\, NHI price consultation\, and commercial analysis\, aimed at addressing the issue of “Drug Loss” in Japan.  Prior to establishing Swanielle\, Inc.\, Mr. Yamabe accumulated approximately 30 years of experience\, primarily in sales and marketing\, at both multinational corporations (MNCs) and Japanese companies within the pharmaceutical industry across Japan\, the United States\, and Taiwan. His extensive career includes various management roles\, such as Global Marketing Director at Pfizer/Schering-Plough in the United States\, Chief Commercial Officer at Ferring Japan\, Country Manager at Ferring Taiwan\, and Head of International Operations at Meiji Seika Pharma.  Mr. Yamabe holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Kyoto University in Japan. Additionally\, he is a licensed pharmacist in Japan. \nTomoko Maeda-Chubachi\, MD\, PhD\, MBA is an advisor and consultant for pharmaceutical and biotech companies by utilizing 20+ years of unique experiences as a physician drug developer\, in both large pharma and small biotech\, who brought 8 products into the various markets. She was a global project leader in Pfizer\, Eli Lilly and GSK\, and a chief medical officer of Novan\, Inc (now Pelthos Therapeutics). She has broad knowledge of drug development\, strategic and bold communication skills with regulatory authorities. She graduated from Osaka University School of Medicine and has a broad network with cultural understanding between the US and Japan. She was awarded Best Pharmaceutical Business Women by Acquisition International and 10 Most Impactful Chief Medical Officer by Women Achiever in 2023. She was also received Women in Business Award by Triangle Business Journal in 2022. She is passionate about young professionals’ career advancement and leadership development in the industry\, and navigating Japanese universities spinoffs and startups to conduct clinical trials in the US. \nPaula Brown Stafford\, CEO of Allucent\, is an industry veteran\, brings to Allucent more than 35 years of industry experience. At Quintiles (now IQVIA)\, she played a key role in growing its CRO services. As president of their largest business unit delivering Phase I-IV clinical research services\, she served in many administrative and operational capacities leading 22\,000 employees across 60 countries. In addition\, Ms. Stafford was president\, CEO and chairman of Novan\, Inc.\, a biotechnology company with commercial assets and a clinical platform. She is also an adjunct professor in Public Health Leadership for the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among many awards and accolades\, Brown Stafford received the 2022 Triangle Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Business and was named one of the 10 top women in biotech by FierceBiotech in 2012. In 2016\, she was presented with the Distinguished Alumna award from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, where she received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health in Biostatistics. \nDavid S. Robinson\, Attorney and Diplomat\, serves on the Board of Advisors at the NC Japan Center and is the Honorary Consul for Japan in NC. Mr. Robinson is a Member with Maynard Nexsen’s International\, Government Solutions and Compliance Teams. His practice is focused in the areas of international\, corporate\, compliance\, trade and commercial law. His experience includes cross-border movement of companies\, goods\, services and personnel; start-up financing and establishment of US & International subsidiaries and branches; mergers and acquisitions and joint venture arrangements; contract drafting and negotiation; site selection and lease negotiation; state and federal regulation; international trade guidance and facilitation. Mr. Robinson is also a frequent lecturer on international trade and business start-up issues. He has served clients in the European Union\, Japan\, China\, Singapore\, Australia\, Jordan\, Saudi Arabia\, India\, the former Soviet Union\, South America\, and Mexico. Mr. Robinson lived in Tokyo\, Japan for 8 years and has traveled to more than 55 countries. He received his B.S. Degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and received his J.D. Degree from the George Washington University National Law Center.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/export-coffee-talk-japan-biotech-panel-market-entry-insights/
LOCATION:RTP Headquarters – Board Room\, 700 Park Offices Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709
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