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SUMMARY:ISO 9001:2026 Information Update Webinar
DESCRIPTION:ISO 9001:2026 introduces several updates that certified organizations\, quality professionals\, and business leaders need to understand as they prepare to transition from ISO 9001:2015. \nWhen. November 10\, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:00 est. \nWhere. Online \nDuring this free webinar\, NC State University Industry Extension Services will provide a practical overview of the revised standard\, including: \n\n\nWhat has changed from ISO 9001:2015\nWhat has remained substantially the same\nThe most meaningful new and revised requirements\nExpected transition considerations\nActions organizations can begin taking to transition\nQuestions and answers with IES quality professionals\n\n\nThis webinar is appropriate for quality managers\, internal auditors\, management representatives\, organizational leaders\, and others involved in maintaining or supporting an ISO 9001 quality management system. \nPlease note: We will not issue a certificate for this free update webinar. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/iso-90012026-information-update-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Tool Support
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to help us spread the word about an upcoming webinar for Durham entrepreneurs and startup business owners. \nThe Durham LIT Tool Support Program provides reimbursement for eligible business tools and services to support business growth. This opportunity is designed for Durham-based businesses that are less than 2 years old. \nGrow Your Business with Durham LIT Tool Support \nDate: November 10\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Microsoft Teams \nDuring this session\, participants will learn about: \n\nProgram eligibility requirements\nEligible reimbursable expenses\nRequired documentation\nThe reimbursement process\nLive Q&A with program staff\n\nTeams access information will be sent to registered attendees 24 hours before the event. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-tool-support/
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SUMMARY:Innovation and Technology 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. November 12\, 2026 from 1000-1130 \nWhere. This forum will be held in a virtual setting. \nAgenda: \n\nNCMBC updates and industry insights\nHighlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps in SBIRs\, OTAs\, and SAM.gov\nBusiness Spotlight: Garrett Long of Absolute Edge; Absolute Edge represents breakthrough technology in expeditionary data centers. Highlighted at the resent AUSA expo\, and paired with new generator technology from BlueSky\, these data centers bring a new level of capability to the battle.\nFeatured Presentation: NCMBC Technology Transition Office new initiatives and briefing. Bringing new levels of collaboration and technology transition to North Carolina\, this is a DO NOT miss briefing.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned for the 2026 Innovation and Technology Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/innovation-and-technology-quarterly-industry-forum-3/
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SUMMARY:Velocity Summit
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center and The Protocase Companies will co-present the Velocity Summit on November 17\, 2026 in Wilmington\, North Carolina.  \nThe Velocity Summit is a one-day event built around a central premise: America’s defense manufacturing capacity problem is\, at its heart\, a velocity problem. The United States possesses extraordinary engineering talent\, technology\, capital and advanced manufacturing expertise.  However\, modern requirements are exposing the consequences of an industrial system that can take years to translate needs into manufactured capability\, struggle to expand production when demands change\, and it is highly dependent on complex supply chains. \nThe Velocity Summit will convene senior leaders from across North Carolina and the national defense ecosystem\, including top representatives from advanced manufacturing\, aerospace and maritime industry\, logistics and supply chain\, the U.S. military and federal government\, public policy\, academia and research\, workforce development\, technology\, and economic development.  \nThe Velocity Summit will focus on a fundamental question: what would have to change for the United States to become dramatically faster at turning a military need into manufactured capability at scale\, and how can North Carolina lead the way? Participants will examine the entire industrial pathway\, including where time is lost between a requirement and a production-ready design; how shipyards\, aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers can expand throughput; how manufacturers can accommodate engineering changes without resetting lengthy processes; how smaller machine shops and component suppliers can enter programs faster; and how new manufacturing technologies can transition into production.  \nDiscussions at the Velocity Summit will address production issues\, supply chain resilience\, workforce development\, advanced manufacturing technologies\, and strategies to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base. The Velocity Summit will spotlight North Carolina’s manufacturing\, military\, research\, and logistics capabilities and how they can be leveraged to accelerate defense manufacturing and support national security objectives.  \nWhen. November 17\, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.  \nWhere. Cape Fear Community College\nUnion Station Conference Center\, Room 508\n502 N Front Street Wilmington\, NC 28401  \nParking Information. Complimentary parking is available for Velocity Summit attendees.  Please review (and print) the below parking details. \nParking is available in Cape Fear Community College’s Student Parking Lot #2 (Parking Lot Location Map) on Hanover Street between 2nd and Front Street.  Note: Front Street is closed between Hanover and Red Cross Streets\, but the sidewalk is open for pedestrians. \nParking permits are required.  Print the parking permit and place in your vehicle’s dashboard upon arrival.  Parking without a permit will result in fines or tow. \nAGENDA\nKeynote Remarks.  \n\nLieutenant General (Retired) Christopher O. Mohan\, Former Commanding General\, US Army Materiel Command\nSecretary Lee Lilley\, North Carolina Secretary of Commerce\n\nThe Military Perspective — What Readiness Require  \n\nColonel Christopher McDonald II\, Commanding Officer\, Fleet Readiness Center East \nColonel Jeremiah O’Connor\, Chief of Staff\, US Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)\nJames Pettway\, Jr. Small Business Professional\, PAE Maritime\, Norfolk Naval Shipyard \nTBA\, US Army Western Hemisphere Command \nTBA\, US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center \nTBA\, US Army Materiel Command \n\nThe Industry Velocity Panel — Building at the Speed the Mission Requires  \n\nChelsea Lloyd\, Director\, Supplier Quality Engineering\, Archer Aviation \nScott Lampe\, President\, Hendrick Technical Solutions \nBradley Garris\, Business Manager\, Phillips Corporation – Markforged \n\nWhy attend? Gain insight into challenges faced by US national security including strengthening the defense industrial base\, manufacturing capacity\, and speed  \n\nConnect with senior leaders from industry\, military\, government\, academia\, and workforce development \nExplore opportunities to support defense programs in aerospace\, maritime\, advanced manufacturing\, logistics\, and emerging technologies \nEngage in discussions focused on solutions to production\, manufacturing\, supply chain challenges\, and workforce needs \nLearn how North Carolina’s manufacturing\, research\, logistics\, and military assets can help enhance US defense readiness \n\nWho should attend?   \n\nManufacturers and defense contractors \nAerospace\, maritime\, and logistics professionals \nMilitary and government leaders \nTechnology and innovation companies \nAcademia\, research\, and workforce development organizations \nEconomic development professionals \nOrganizations interested in supporting U.S. defense readiness and national security initiatives\n\nREGISTER\nThe Protocase Companies will host a post-Velocity Summit networking social at Marina Grill from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.\nLocation: 18 Harnett Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28401 \nACCOMMODATIONS.  In accordance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, the North Carolina Military Business Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require special accommodations\, please contact Courtney Smedick (courtney@ncmbc.us) two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/velocity-summit/
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SUMMARY:U.S. DOT's Veteran Owned Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date:        November 17\, 2026 \nCost:         FREE – Registration is required! \nLocation:  U.S. DOT Headquarters \nFormat:    In-person \nIn observance of Veterans Day\, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)\, in partnership with the Department of War’s Office of Industrial Base Growth and Small Business Administration’s Office of Veterans Business Development\, will host a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Summit on Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at U.S. DOT Headquarters. \nThis day-long\, in-person event will recognize and celebrate veteran entrepreneurs and their service to our nation. The Summit’s primary focus is to increase VOSB awareness of—and access to—federal contracting opportunities; provide practical education on doing business with the U.S. DOT and the federal government; and connect firms with relevant tools\, resources\, and agency representatives. \nThe VOSB Summit will help veteran-owned small businesses learn about federal contracting and connect with agency representatives. \n\nLearn how to do business with U.S. DOT and other federal agencies.\nHear federal contracting best practices and learn about VOSB-focused resources.\nParticipate in one-on-one matchmaking with agency representatives.\nDiscuss upcoming contracting opportunities and build business relationships.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/u-s-dots-veteran-owned-small-business-summit/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:  \n\nFebruary 4\, 2026 from 0900 -1030\nMay 13\, 2026 from 0900 – 1030\nAugust 12\, 2026 from 0900 – 1030\nNovember 18\, 2026 from 0900 -1030\n\nAbout. This training is an introduction to doing business with the federal government. Topics trained include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products\, construction and 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.  \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. 
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SUMMARY:Intro to Federal Contracting (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nJoin Fran Perez‑Wilhite of the North Carolina Military Business Center for an informative session on federal contracting for small businesses. \nIf you’re interested in selling your products or services to the federal government\, it’s essential to understand the requirements and processes involved. While federal contracting can seem complex at first\, this session will break it down into manageable steps and highlight valuable resources\, tools\, and strategies to help your business compete successfully in North Carolina’s federal marketplace. \nWhen. November 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 \nWhere. Central Piedmont Community College Small Business Center\, Levine Information Technology Building Room LT-1140 \n\nSpeaker(s): Fran Perez-Wilhite\, MBA is Program Manager for Veteran-Owned Business Development with the NC Military Business Center in Charlotte\, where she has served since 2006. A former U.S. Army Lieutenant\, she sits on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (#ACVBA) and Interagency Task Force. Fran is a Wake Forest MBA graduate and Norwich University alumna with over 25 years of leadership on local\, state\, and national boards. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/intro-to-federal-contracting-in-person/
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fayetteville Technical Community College cybersecurity students\, in partnership with the Carolina Cyber Network\, are hosting a free cybersecurity workshop to help local businesses learn practical ways to better protect themselves from cyber threats. \nWhat you’ll get from the workshop:\n\nHands-on cybersecurity awareness training\nTips for identifying potential cybersecurity risks\nPractical ways to better protect your business and customer information\nEasy-to-understand cybersecurity guidance with no technical background required\n\n\nEvent Details:\n\nDate: November 19\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Fayetteville Technical Community College\, General Classroom Building\, Room 108\nCost: Free\n\n\nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/ycf6ezsc
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/cybersecurity-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Small Businesses for Financial Readiness - FREE Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Elaine Marshall North Carolina Secretary of State for “Empowering Small Businesses for Financial Readiness”\, a FREE session designed to equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, confidence to make business financially resilient and primed for growth. \nLearn more about Rural RISE NC and hear from a panel of experts. \nWhether you’re just starting out or ready to expand\, this event is your chance to ask questions\, get inspired\, and gain expert insights tailored to NC small businesses. \nLOCATION: Johnston Community College\, N – Wood Building\n109 College Road\, Smithfield\, NC 27577 \nDATE: Friday\, November 20\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n(Event will begin promptly at 9:30 AM\, arrive early to allow time for parking and networking) \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/empowering-small-businesses-for-financial-readiness-free-session/
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