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SUMMARY:Wake Tech Contractor's Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Contractor’s Academy is an intensive eight-session certificate program presented by Wake Technical Community College and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC). The program takes business owners and entrepreneurs through the complete journey from first understanding what public sector contracting is to being fully prepared to find\, pursue and win contracts at the federal and North Carolina state level. \nThe program is built around one principle: sequence matters. Companies don’t fail in government contracting because they lack talent; they fail because they try to bid before they’re registered\, market before they’ve done research and write proposals before they’ve built relationships. Every session builds on the one before it. \nThe program is delivered in hybrid format. Each session combines live in-person instruction with simultaneous virtual participation. All participants work on their own computers throughout every session — every demo\, registration and workshop exercise is completed in real time\, not as homework. \nClass starts September 2nd. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Register today! \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/wake-tech-contractors-academy/
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SUMMARY:2026 ALA Annual National Conference and Professional Development Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Logistics Association (ALA) for the 2026 National Conference — our annual event bringing together leaders from the military resale and quality-of-life ecosystem\, including industry partners\, government agencies\, and military services. \nALA has a long tradition of being in the right place at the right time and serving as the focal point for partnership and representation in the military marketplace. \nWhen. October 19-21\, 2026 \nWhere. Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort\, Virginia Beach\, VA \nAgenda Highlights:  \n\nAssociation Update – Get the latest on ALA’s initiatives and industry impact.\nLegislative Update – Stay informed on policies and regulations that affect our industry.\nMilitary Affairs – Explore the benefits and contributions of the military in America’s communities.\nUpdates by Military Resale CEOs/Directors – Hear directly from the top leaders in military resale. (DeCA\, AAFES\, NEXCOM\, VCS\, MCX\, CGX)\nThe Government Compliance Environment – Learn How to Navigate the complexities of the government compliance environment.\nNetworking Opportunities – Engage with senior government officials\, industry executives\, and key decision-makers across the military resale community.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2026-ala-annual-national-conference-and-professional-development-forum/
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SUMMARY:Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nThis training is an introduction to doing business with the federal government. \nTopics trained include: \nLevels of Federal Purchasing\, How the Federal Government Buys Products\, Construction\, 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. \n\nWhen. October 20 from 9:00 – 10:30 \nWhere. Coastal Carolina Community College Small Business Center\, James S. Melton Vocational Skills Center \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Sherry Gaylor Federal Business Development Professional North Carolina Military Business Center
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/federal-contracting-2/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Basics of Government Contracting: From Opportunity to Award
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina SBTDC’s Government Contracting Assistance Program presents GovCon Connect Series on contracting fundamentals. \nFinding an opportunity is only the first step. Learn how to understand common government solicitation types\, identify key requirements and evaluation criteria\, and use a practical Go/No-Go approach to determine which opportunities deserve your time and resources. \n\nThe differences between RFIs\, Sources Sought notices\, RFQs\, and RFPs\nHow to identify the most important information in a solicitation\nHow to understand the scope of work\, requirements\, deadlines\, and evaluation criteria\nThe importance of compliance and following submission instructions\nHow to use a simple Go/No-Go framework to evaluate opportunities\nBasic pricing and proposal-planning considerations\nWhat happens after a proposal is submitted\, including evaluation\, award\, and potential debriefs\n\nWho should attend?  \n\n\n\n\nSmall and midsized businesses that are ready to explore government opportunities\, businesses that have found solicitations but aren’t sure how to evaluate them\, and contractors looking for a more strategic approach to deciding which opportunities to pursue. \nWhen. Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026 from 11:30 – 1:00 \nWhere. Online \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/understanding-the-basics-of-government-contracting-from-opportunity-to-award/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
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SUMMARY:Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAI note-takers are NOT allowed during this event. \nWhen. October 28 from 12:00 – 1:00 \nWhere. Online \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors-10/
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SUMMARY:Boots to Business
DESCRIPTION:This two-day seminar will provide participants with an introduction to business ownership and guide them through the start-up process. Topics include: entrepreneurship assessment\, business feasibility\, the business plan\, understanding your market\, business legal structure\, and sources of funding. Participants will be provided with a number of resources and tools to compliment the training topics. *This is a special program offered by the Small Business Administration and the Department of Defense in cooperation with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station for active duty military\, veterans\, and their immediate family members only. To attend\, you must bring with you to class a military ID or a DD214. Training will take place at the Coastal Carolina Community College Small Business Center. \nRegistration for this event is managed by TRS. Please use the following link to register for this training: https://lejeunenewriver.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/transition-readiness \nSpeaker(s): Day 1 – Brian Vinciguerra – Owner Cracked it Escape Games LLC\nDay 2 – VBOC Registration \nCo-Sponsor(s): US Small Business Administration \nParticipants should: • Be dressed in civilian attire. • Bring their Military ID or DD Form 214\, a pen and paper\, and a fully charged electronic device (such as a cell phone\, laptop\, or iPad)\, as the participant workbook and course materials will be provided in a digital format.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/boots-to-business/
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SUMMARY:Agriculture\, Food and Beverage Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for our quarterly industry-related forums that spotlight key federal opportunities and strengthen connections across North Carolina’s federal and defense contracting ecosystem. Each industry-specific quarterly session will connect businesses\, government agencies\, and prime contractors to discuss: \n\nUpcoming contracting opportunities and capability gaps\nMarket and policy trends shaping the industry\nSuccess stories and lessons learned from peers\nStrategies for growth in the federal marketplace\n\nThese forums are part of our year-round commitment to industry engagement\, building momentum towards major annual industry events like FEDTEX\, DISC\, MBB\, FTS and the Summit ensuring that businesses stay connected and competitive in a rapidly evolving federal and defense landscape. \nWhen. October 29\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \nWhere. This forum will be held in a virtual setting. \nAgenda: \n\nNCMBC updates and industry insights\nHighlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps\nFeatured Presentation: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned for the upcoming Agriculture\, Food and Beverage Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/agriculture-food-and-beverage-quarterly-industry-forum-4/
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