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SUMMARY:Small Business Outreach Event at Wayne Community College
DESCRIPTION:Join the NCMBC for an engaging Small Business Outreach Event at Wayne Community College. This session brings together regional experts\, federal partners\, and local resource organizations that will share valuable opportunities and insights supporting business growth\, government contracting\, workforce development and small business assistance. \nWhen. May 6\, 2026 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm \nWhere. Wayne Community College\, 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive\, Goldsboro\, NC 27534; Walnut Building\, Room 101 \nAgenda. \n3:00 – 3:30 Welcome Remarks \n\nBill Simons\, NCMBC\, Wayne Community College (Welcome & Purpose)\nRenita Dawson\, Vice President-Workforce Continuing Education & Community Engagement\, Wayne Community College\n\n3:30 – 4:30 Organizational Resources and Mini Briefs \n\nTodd Walker\, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce\nHeather Port\, Small Business Administration (SBA)\nKyle Donah\, 4th Contracting Squadron (SJAFB)\nJoel Guge\, Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP)\nJulius Cook\, Veteran Business Outreach Center\, Fayetteville State\nEsteban Guzman\, Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center (SBC)\nChristina Therodorou\, NCGrowth\, UNC Chapel Hill\nBill Simons\, North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\, Wayne Community College\n\n4:30 – 5:00 Questions & Answers Interactive Forum: All previous presenters & audience \n5:00 Closing Comments: Bill Simons\, NCMBC\, Wayne Community College \nFlyer Information \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-outreach-event-at-wayne-community-college/
LOCATION:Wayne\, 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive\, Goldsboro\, NC\, 27534
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)
DESCRIPTION:To sell your products or services to the federal government\, your small business must meet specific requirements. Although the contracting process can seem complicated and overwhelming at first\, the government provides information and tips to help you learn to compete as a federal contractor in North Carolina. \nWhen. May 12\, 2026 from 11:00-1:00 pm \nWhere. Online \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-online-6/
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SUMMARY:Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week
DESCRIPTION:SOF Week brings the international Special Operations community together for one focused week of collaboration\, learning\, and capability development. Jointly supported by U.S. Special Operations Command and the Global SOF Foundation\, the event serves as the central gathering point for SOF Operators\, government leaders\, and industry partners working to advance the mission. \n\nAt its core\, SOF Week is about connection and alignment. It provides a trusted environment where operational requirements\, emerging technologies\, and strategic priorities come together in one place. Through briefings\, demonstrations\, exhibits\, and networking\, the event accelerates conversations that directly impact capability development and mission success. \nThe purpose of SOF Week is simple: strengthen the global SOF enterprise. By fostering collaboration across commands\, agencies\, allies\, and industry\, the event helps ensure the right capabilities reach the right operators at the right time. \nKey audiences include:  \n\nSpecial operations operators and commanders\nU.S. and international government and acquisition leaders\nDefense and security industry partners\nResearch\, academic\, and non-profit organizations\nAllied and partner-nation representatives\n\nWhen. May 18-22\, 2026 \nWhere. Tampa\, FL \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/special-operations-forces-sof-week/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Outreach Event\, Coastal Carolina Community College
DESCRIPTION:When. 19 May 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 general information on upcoming opportunities.\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 register to attend. \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-coastal-carolina-community-college/
LOCATION:Coastal Carolina Community College\, James Melton Vocational Skills Bldg\, Jacksonville\, NC
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SUMMARY:Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:  \n\nFebruary 11\, 2026 from 0900-1030\nMay 27\, 2026 from 0900-1030\nAugust 19 2026 from 0900-1030\nNovember 3\, 2026 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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 webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors-6/
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