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SUMMARY:Boots to Business/REBOOT
DESCRIPTION:Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras\, Active Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and spouses are eligible to participate. \nWhen. June 5\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nWhere. Forsyth Technical Community College\nStrickland Building\nRhodes Conference Center\n2100 Silas Creek Parkway\nWinston-Salem\, NC 27103 \nDuring Reboot\, participants are introduced to the skills\, knowledge\, and resources they need to launch a business\, including steps for developing business concepts\, how to develop a business plan\, and information on SBA resources available to help. The program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors. \nParticipants that complete an in-person or online B2B Reboot course can elect to further their study through one of many B2B online courses\, offered at no cost to Service members\, Veterans and military spouses. If you’ve already attended an in-person or online B2B Reboot course\, visit sba.my.site.com to sign up for one of the online B2B follow-on course. \nIn collaboration with the Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech\, Veterans’ Services and the NC Military Business Center. \nThe Boots to Business program is provided through the coordinated efforts of the SBA and its valued partner network. All SBA services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sarah Espinosa at 910-672-2683 or sespinos@uncfsu.edu. \nParking instructions will be sent to registrants \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/boots-to-business-reboot/
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SUMMARY:Financial Readiness for Entrepreneurs - NC Rural Rise Initiative
DESCRIPTION:The Financial Readiness for Entrepreneurs event will be held on Thursday\, June 18\, 2026\, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the John A. Walker Center at Wilkes Community College. This free event features a panel discussion designed to equip North Carolina small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to build financially resilient businesses. \nAttendees will gain practical guidance on:\n• Funding options and how to qualify for loans\n• State and federal resources available to NC businesses\n• Starting\, registering\, and staying compliant\n• Strategies for long-term growth and sustainability \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but seats are limited\, and registration is required. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/financial-readiness-for-entrepreneurs-nc-rural-rise-initiative/
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SUMMARY:Navigating a Future in Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:The federal contracting environment is undergoing many changes. Adjustments in set-aside programs\, shifts in agency priorities\, evolving contract vehicles and fluctuations in budget cycles continue to shape how businesses compete and operate in this space. This webinar is designed to equip participants with a structured and adaptable approach to federal contracting that remains effective despite changes in policy\, regulation or market conditions. \nParticipants will gain a clear understanding of the federal marketplace\, learn how to assess their organization’s current position and bidding practices and identify helpful resources and strategic partners to support their efforts. The session concludes with a straightforward\, practical plan that participants can begin implementing immediately.  \n\nLeave with a clear\, overview of the current contracting landscape and the changes underway\nUnderstand how to assess the company’s positioning\, capability\, and bidding history with discipline\nIdentify which resources and partnerships are available through NCMBC\, GCAP\, and federal partners\, and when to use each\nDevelop a model for an adaptable roadmap they can begin executing the next week\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend. \n\nNorth Carolina businesses currently engaged in or pursuing federal contracts\nBusinesses seeking to expand their federal footprint\nCompanies across services: construction\, IT\, and diverse commercial sectors with a government focus\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/navigating-a-future-in-government-contracting/
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