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SUMMARY:Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\nSOFWERX\, in coordination with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)\, will provide a networking opportunity for Small Businesses with capabilities that support National Security Interests and/or the USSOCOM mission to engage with Government Stakeholders\, Prime Contractors\, and Investors in the form of “Speed Dating.” \nObjective\nThe objective of this event is to allow open networking with key stakeholders\, to include Government\, Industry\, and Investors\, in order to advance partnerships with USSOCOM. Additionally\, this event will give small businesses access to Government stakeholders\, prime vendors\, and other resources to further their journeys into Federal contracting. \nEvent Timeline\nSmall Businesses:\n \n\n01 September 2026 – 08 October 2026 Requests to Attend Open: Interested respondents canrequest to attend the Networking Event using the form at the bottom of the webpage. (Request NLT 08 October 11:59 PM ET)\n09 October 2026 – 14 October 2026 Downselects: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested attendees and select those who they feel will benefit most from this event. Those who are selected will be notified on/around 15 October.\n22 October 2026 Q&A Telecon: Those who are selected to attend the Networking Event may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX networking app and ask event-related questions. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.\n29 October 2026 Confirmation Deadline (Networking App Profile): Those who are invited to attend the event must confirm their attendance by creating their networking app profile NLT 29 October.\n\nGovernment\, Prime Contractors\, and Investors: \n\n01 September 2026 – 13 October 2026 Requests to Host a Networking Table Open: Government\, Prime Contractors (small or large)\, and Investors canrequest to host a networking table at this event using the form at the bottom of the webpage.\n13 October 2026 – 14 October 2026 Table Host Review: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested table hosts to ensure all persons are Government\, Prime Contractor\, or Investor representatives. Those who are confirmed will be notified on/around 15 October.\n22 October 2026 Q&A Telecon: Confirmed Table Hosts may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX networking app and ask event-related questions. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.\n29 October 2026 Confirmation Deadline (Networking App Profile): Those who are invited to host a networking table must confirm their spot by creating their networking app profile NLT 29 October. Table numbers will be assigned on 02 November.\n\nSmall Businesses: \nRequest to Attend the 05 November Networking Event: Click Here to Request to Attend(NLT 08 October 11:59 PM ET) \nGovernment\, Prime Contractors\, and Investors: \nRequest to Host a networking table: Click Here to Request a Networking Table(NLT 13 October 11:59 PM ET) \nQuestions?\nFor event-related questions\, please contact Claire Harmon \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/office-of-small-business-programs-networking-event-2026/
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SUMMARY:Defense on Tap - Southern Pines
DESCRIPTION:The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) and Aegis Power Systems are bringing Defense on Tap to Southern Pines for an evening built around one of the most powerful forces in national security: \nThe right people\, in the right room\, having the right conversations. \nSet inside BHAWK—a destination shaped by service\, sacrifice and gratitude—Defense on Tap will bring together defense innovators\, industry leaders\, government partners\, veterans and members of the regional ecosystem for an evening of genuine connection. \nNo sprawling exhibit hall.\nNo thirty-slide capability briefings.\nNo awkward conference small talk. \nJust good drinks\, a remarkable setting and a room full of people who understand that relationships can be the difference between a promising idea and a capability delivered to the Warfighter. \nLess Conference. More Conversation.\nCo-hosted by NAMC and Aegis Power Systems\, Defense on Tap creates the kind of environment where conversations happen naturally. \nMeet the people developing emerging technologies. Connect with organizations supporting the defense mission. Trade insights with leaders who understand the challenges of navigating the defense market—and discover where your capabilities\, experience or relationships might help move the mission forward. \nWhether you are deeply established in the defense industrial base or looking for a more meaningful way into the ecosystem\, this is your opportunity to step outside the usual event format and connect with the community behind the capability. \nBuilt for the Defense Community\nDefense on Tap welcomes: \n\nDefense manufacturers\, technology developers and innovators\nGovernment\, military and acquisition professionals\nPrime contractors\, integrators and specialized suppliers\nVeterans\, entrepreneurs and regional business leaders\nOrganizations working to strengthen the national security ecosystem\n\nYou do not need a booth. You do not need a pitch deck. \nBring your perspective\, your questions and a willingness to meet someone new. \nA Venue with a Story\nThere could not be a better home for Defense on Tap in North Carolina than BHAWK—Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. \nFounded by retired Army veterans Brad and Jessica Halling\, BHAWK was created as an expression of gratitude and a tribute to those who have served our Nation and our communities. Its story\, atmosphere and connection to the military community make it the perfect setting for an event centered on service\, relationships and mission. \nPull Up a Chair\nThe defense ecosystem is built through contracts and capabilities—but it moves through trust. \nJoin NAMC and Aegis Power Systems in Southern Pines for a different kind of defense event: one where introductions become conversations\, conversations become partnerships and partnerships become force multipliers. \nWhen. November 5\, 2026\, 5:00 pm \nWhere. BHAWK – Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. \nRegistration Closes October 20. \n\nDefense on Tap | Southern Pines is co-hosted by the NAMC and Aegis Power Systems.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/defense-on-tap-southern-pines/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Outreach Event in Jacksonville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:When. 10 December 2026\, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nWhere. Coastal Carolina Community College\, Melton Skills Center\, 444 Western Blvd. Jacksonville\, NC  28546 \nPurpose of the Outreach Event. \n\nInform and educate businesses on the North Carolina-based support organizations available to assist businesses in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.\nInform businesses on how to do business with the various contracting organizations aboard Camp Lejeune.\nProvide businesses with general information on upcoming opportunities.\nEffective employment of artificial intelligence in business.\n\nPremise of the Outreach Event. \n\nMany businesses do not know where to start in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.\nFor existing businesses\, there are many new regulations and requirements regarding Department of Defense contracting.\nMany businesses are not aware of opportunities aboard Camp Lejeune.\n\nGoals of the Outreach Event. \n\nBusinesses leave with a greater understanding of the support organizations available to assist them.\nIncrease the base of eligible and competitive businesses proposing on Department of Defense contracts.\n\nWho should participate in the Outreach Event:  Businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Defense\, businesses currently doing business with the Department of Defense.  Please note registration is limited to 100 people due to capacity limitations. \nCost:  Free to all registrants and presenters.  However\, you must preregister. \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Mr. Chris Rabassi\, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-outreach-event-in-jacksonville-nc/
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SUMMARY:Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Office of US Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit on April 20-22\, 2027 in Wilmington\, North Carolina. \nWHEN.\nApril 20-22\, 2027 \nWHERE.\nWilmington Convention Center\n515 Nutt Street\nWilmington\, NC 28401 \nThere is a parking lot attached to the Wilmington Convention Center.  If the Wilmington Convention Center parking deck is full additional parking is available in the PPD deck (on Front Street\, Brunswick Street and 2nd Street) which utilizes the Text2Pay station in the lobby.  Additional parking can be found at the River Place Parking deck\, located on Grace Street (14 Grace Street) and Water Street\, about 3 blocks from the venue\, next to the Cotton Exchange. On-street parking is also available. \nPURPOSE.  “The Summit” brings together over 850+ representatives of the Corps of Engineers\, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command\, Fort Bragg\, Marine Corps Installations East\, Seymour Johnson AFB\, other Army\, Air Force\, Navy and Marine Corps installations\, US Coast Guard\, Department of Veterans Affairs\, General Services Administration\, other federal agencies\, general and specialty contractors\, designers and construction suppliers from throughout the Southeast of the United States. \nATTENDANCE. Attendance is encouraged for: \n\nGeneral and specialty contractors\nDesign firms\nConstruction supply firms\nCompanies that provide facility-support contracts\nCurrent federal contractors seeking partners and suppliers\n\nWHY ATTEND THE SUMMIT? \n\nThe Summit is the premier\, best-established and most-recognized federal construction event in the Southeast– businesses who are already engaged or want to perform in the federal market need to be there!\n“Program and Requirements Dialogues” address future projects and acquisition strategies\, contractor experiences\, teaming and supplier opportunities and other issues related to acquisition and execution of projects at military bases and government throughout the Southeast.  These sessions also include information on federal opportunities in environmental engineering and remediation\, energy and horizontal infrastructure (including roads and intersections\, water\, wastewater\, natural gas and other utilities)\nOther Summit sessions address critical and timely topics\, including supplier\, service contract and public-private opportunities\, small business programs and utilization\, budget impacts\, contracting processes and pre- and post-award legal issues for federal contractors\nSummit networking and trade show activities allow businesses to market their services and products to over 800+ general contractors\, specialty contractors\, engineers\, architects and suppliers\nIn addition\, Summit networking opportunities include a golf event hosted and organized by the Cape Fear Post of the Society of American Military Engineers  and an evening Summit Social at the Aloft in downtown Wilmington.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/southeast-region-federal-construction-infrastructure-environmental-summit/
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SUMMARY:Furniture Manufacturing Expo
DESCRIPTION:Furniture Manufacturing Expo is the opportunity to take part in the only trade show in North America showcasing the largest gathering of suppliers and the latest solutions for manufacturers of furniture. \nOver two days\, attendees have the chance to engage with exhibiting suppliers and see first-hand the latest innovative products\, equipment\, and machinery as well as gain a better understanding of the services and new technology making a critical impact on warehousing\, logistics\, finance\, and the bottom line. The show also features an engaging education program developed by show management with topic/speaker guidance from the show’s advisory board of industry leaders. \nGain a fresh industry perspective\, generate new product ideas\, develop new relationships\, and enhance existing connections in the industry! \nWhen. April 28-29\, 2027 \nWhere. Charlotte Convention Center\, 501 S College Street\, Charlotte\, NC \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/furniture-manufacturing-expo/
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SUMMARY:Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit\, hosted by the Office of Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\, connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers\, textile supply chain suppliers\, cut and sew contractors\, research and development (R&D) facilities\, testing labs and academic resources. \nWho should attend– All prime textile manufacturers and textile supply chain manufacturers currently producing clothing\, footwear\, parachutes and textile-based tactical equipment for DoD\, and producers of medical\, PPE and related soldier systems. Any textile manufacturers that have interest in learning\, understanding or possibly entering the DoD/federal marketplace should attend this Summit.  The event is open to all United States and Puerto Rico based textile firms. \nFEDTEX 27 objectives: \n\nEngage with existing contractors and attract new capable businesses into the federal and defense clothing\, textiles\, and tactical equipment marketplace.\nEngage existing textile supply chain suppliers and attract new capable businesses into the federal marketplace\, and to connect these component suppliers with federal prime contractors.\nInform the industrial and academic R&D ecosystem about desired future military technology requirements\, and likewise inform DoD agencies about emerging and future textile innovations.\nEstablish a productive and DIRECT dialogue between businesses\, government\, and academia around critical warfighter issues in the defense textile marketplace – including workforce\, supply chain\, inflation challenges\, and barriers to entry.\n\nWHEN.  May 25-26\, 2027 \nWHERE.\nHickory Metro Convention Center\n1960 13th Ave Dr SE #5186\nHickory\, NC 28602 \nDirections \nSUMMIT PARTNERS. \n\neTextileCommunications.com\nNorth Carolina Textile Technology Center at Gaston College\nManufacturing Solutions Center at Catawba Valley Community College\nNCDMCSP\, a program of Industry Expansion Solutions\nAdvanced Textile Association\nNational Council of Textile Organizations\nINDA\, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry\nSouthern Textile Association\nAssociation and Voice of the U.S. Sewn Products Industry\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/federal-and-defense-textile-and-tactical-equipment-fedtex-summit/
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