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SUMMARY:Small Business Certifications: Unlocking Special Advantages
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 – Small Business Certifications: Unlocking Special Advantages\nLearn how certifications help your federal business journey.\nFrom 8(a) to WOSB\, HUBZone\, and SDVOSB\, we’ll cover what these certifications mean\, who qualifies\, and why they matter. We’ll also clear up common myths and give you practical guidance on whether and when to pursue certification. \n\nThu Sep 17\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 2: Small Business Certifications: Unlocking Special Advantages\nThu Oct 15\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 3: Using Your Past Work Performance to Win Government Trust\nThu Nov 19\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 4: Finding Which Government Agencies Need Your Products or Services\nThu Dec 17\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 5: Capability Statements: Your One-Page Business Pitch for the Government\nThu Jan 21\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 6: Federal Sales Cycle: Understanding The Government Timeline to Make a Sale\nThu\, Feb 18\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 7: Setting Up for Contracting Success: Tools and Systems You Need\nThu\, Mar 18\, 2027 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 8: People Side of Government Sales: Building Relationships\, Connecting with Buyers\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/small-business-certifications-unlocking-special-advantages/
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SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:This three-day event is designed for high-growth startups and small businesses seeking to secure non-dilutive funding – the nation’s largest source of such capital. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with representatives from the 11 federal agencies participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The conference features dedicated programming to guide participants in navigating these agencies\, understanding their funding opportunities\, and competing successfully for awards. \nWhen. September 22 – 24\, 2026 \nWhere. Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center – National Harbor\, MD \nSpecial rates: \n\nSBIR VIP Expo Pass: 26SBIREXPO (Free Expo pass giving access to the Expo floor and Keynotes only)\n20% Discount for SBIR Fall Innovation Conference only: 26SBIR20 (Provides full access to all SBIR programming)\n\nAny technical or administrative inquiries regarding this event may be directed to the following point of contact: Registration@TechConnect.org. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/americas-seed-fund-sbir-sttr-innovation-conference/
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SUMMARY:Medical\, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America's Warfighters and Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis\, Office of US Senator Ted Budd\, the North Carolina Military Business Center\, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical\, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter and Veteran Symposium in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina on September 23-24\, 2026. \nHOSTED BY: \n\nOffice of United States Senator Thom Tillis\nOffice of United States Senator Ted Budd\nNorth Carolina Military Business Center\nNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center\n\nSYMPOSIUM PARTNERS. \n\n\n\nFirst Flight Venture Center\nUNC System\nNorth Carolina Center for Optimizing Military Performance (NC-COMP)\n\n\n\nWHEN. September 23-24\, 2026 \nWHERE.   University of North Carolina\, The Friday Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27517 \n\nThis MBB connects the medical\, biomedical and biodefense community with military and federal agencies seeking innovative solutions to support America’s warfighters and veterans. Attendees will engage directly with representatives from the Departments of Defense\, Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies\, along with major primes and contractors\, to learn about current capability gaps\, future needs\, and how to navigate procurement processes. Designed for businesses\, researchers\, manufacturers\, service providers\, and innovators of all sizes\, the event offers valuable briefings\, informal networking with buyers and end users\, and exposure to emerging medical technologies\, services\, and resources shaping the future of military and federal healthcare and national defense. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/medical-biomedical-biodefense-support-to-americas-warfighters-and-veterans/
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