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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: Representatives from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture\nHear from the NC Department of Agriculture to learn about their upcoming Flavors of Carolina event and why your business should be there.  This is an opportunity to meet producers\, taste products\, build relationships\, conduct industry and government networking and find your next opportunity.  This buyer-focused event is hosted by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services designed to connect North Carolina food and beverage producers with buyers like you.\nBusiness Spotlight: Jim White\, President of ENESO4food\nJoin us for our discussion on the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 and learn why food traceability matters to consumers and businesses.  Food traceability helps protect public health\, gets potentially dangerous food off the market faster and builds confidence in the food supply.  Jim White\, President of ENESO4food will provide an overview of traceability of food and will discuss the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 regarding enhanced food traceability.\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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CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Flavors of Carolina 2027
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services\, Flavors of Carolina 2027 is North Carolina’s premier food and beverage sampling and networking event — where the very best of our state’s farms\, waters\, and kitchens come together with key decision-makers from across the food industry. Got to Be NC members will showcase their finest products to top buyers from grocery chains\, distributors\, restaurants\, foodservice\, brokers\, and media — all under one roof. \nWhen. Wednesday\, February 10\, 2027 \nWhere. Greensboro Coliseum Complex \nEvent Parking: 2058 Ellington Street\, Greensboro\, NC 27403\nPlease use this address for parking and follow event signage to the building entrance. \nWe encourage all buyers\, retailers\, foodservice representatives\, and industry professionals to register in advance to ensure fast and easy access to the showroom floor. Your registration helps us plan a better experience and ensures you receive important event updates. \nRegister now to explore the best food and beverage products North Carolina has to offer—all in one place! \nExhibitor Registration: https://web.cvent.com/event/8935c9c9-b79e-4e43-9f8d-7001126e6fda/summary \nAttendee Registration: https://web.cvent.com/event/5a889ad2-4446-44f4-af2e-39bbb8f2750a/summary \n 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/flavors-of-carolina-2027/
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