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SUMMARY:AES Export Compliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:If your company is seeking to expand into Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or commercial defense opportunities overseas\, you should strongly consider participating in the US Commercial Service AES Export Compliance Seminar. \nThis intensive two-day virtual program gives you the practical knowledge and real-world tools to strengthen your export operations. \nThis two-day seminar is a practical\, government-led training focused on the full spectrum of U.S. export compliance. The program features expert speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Census Bureau\, as well as private sector specialists. \n\nMay 13\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT\nMay 14\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT\nFormat: Live Virtual Program\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhy export regulations are essential to protecting your company from costly penalties\, fines\, cargo seizures\, or delays\nACE/AESDirect — Navigating the Automated Commercial Environment and AESDirect filing platform\nCommodity Classification — Correctly classifying your goods for export control and reporting purposes\nACE Export Reports — Using ACE reporting tools to monitor and manage your export filings\nForeign Trade Regulations (FTR)\, Export Administration Regulations (EAR)\, and ITAR Requirements\n\nWho Should Attend \nWhether you are new to exporting or a seasoned pro\, this program is built for you. Recommended attendees include U.S. exporters\, freight forwarders\, logistics and documentation professionals\, compliance managers\, manufacturers\, shippers\, and U.S. Principal Parties of Interest (USPPIs). \nWhy Attend? \n\nLearn from government experts and experienced private sector practitioners\nGet trade data guidance straight from the sources\nWalk away with compliance strategies you can implement immediately\nReduce regulatory risk and avoid expensive mistakes\n\nSponsorship Opportunities \nInterested in reaching an engaged audience of export professionals\, compliance managers\, and trade specialists? Sponsorship opportunities are available for this program. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/aes-export-compliance-seminar/
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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. May 14\, 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\nFeatured Presentation: DEVCOM Army Research Office\, Klinton Snead\, Staff Director\, Army Research Office\nKlinton Snead serves as Staff Director for the Army Research Office (ARO)\, supporting engagement and execution of the Army’s extramural research mission. ARO\, part of the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM). ARO manages the Army’s extramural basic research program and advances high-risk\, high-payoff foundational research with academia and other performers to help enable future Army technologies and capabilities.\nArmy Research Office (ARO). The Army Research Office\, leads the Army’s extramural basic research program\, investing in foundational science and high-risk\, high-payoff research that supports future Army capabilities. Working across academia\, nonprofit organizations\, and industry\, ARO helps shape the scientific discoveries that underpin long-term national security advantage. In this Quarterly Industry Forum\, ARO will share its mission\, current areas of interest\, funding and partnership mechanisms\, and practical guidance for how industry and research performers can better align with Army research priorities and pursue engagement opportunities.\nBusiness Spotlight: Matthew Kolmes\, Supreme Corporation. Matthew Kolmes is the CEO for Supreme Corporation and is a senior leader focused on advancing innovation\, product development\, and business growth. Supreme Corporation supports federal and defense customers with advanced material and manufacturing solutions that align with performance\, compliance\, and supply chain reliability requirements. Matthew will share perspective on how industry can position capabilities for federal demand signals\, strengthen partnerships with primes and government\, and translate innovation into scalable delivery for mission needs.\nNCMBC OTA Discussion. This session will highlight Other Transaction Authority (OTA) as a key mechanism for accelerating innovation and expanding access to federal opportunities. The discussion will cover how OTA works\, how it differs from traditional procurement\, and practical ways companies can position for prototype and transition opportunities.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 Innovation and Technology Quarterly Forums: November 12\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/innovation-and-technology-quarterly-industry-forum-2/
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