The summit will take place on September 17th – 18th, 2026 -- with an optional opening night welcome reception on September 16th at the hotel for early arrivals -- at the beautiful Charlotte Marriott SouthPark, in Charlotte, NC. The summit brings together top business and industry leaders, owner-managers, shippers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, supply chain experts, government leaders, students and professors from our colleges and […]
Hosted by the NC Department of Insurance – Consumer Services Division The Consumer Services Division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is offering a free Business Insurance 101 webinar […]
Session 2 – Small Business Certifications: Unlocking Special Advantages Learn how certifications help your federal business journey. From 8(a) to WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB, we’ll cover what these certifications mean, […]
The future of semiconductors is being shaped now. Join the people helping determine where it goes next. On September 21–22 at NC State University, DARPA, the Department of Energy, national laboratories, industry leaders, researchers, innovators and investors will come together for the Ultrawide Bandgap Market Identification Workshop. This two-day workshop will explore where the broader […]
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. […]
About the Roadshow North Carolina businesses are coming together to unlock the power of veteran and military-spouse talent. The Unlock the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow is a statewide series connecting employers, workforce leaders, and community partners to explore how hiring from the military community strengthens our workforce, economy, and your company’s bottom line. With […]
Please join us for a MFGDAY celebration event at Dell Technologies. The event will be held at Dell, located at 5800 Technology Drive, Apex, NC 27539. Dell Technologies offers a complete portfolio that spans high‑performance AI servers, enterprise storage, and networking, as well as premium laptops, workstations, and gaming machines. Product families include Dell Pro […]
SAME Omaha Post, in partnership with the Nebraska APEX Accelerator, is hosting Prime Connections: SAME Virtual Industry Matchmaker 2026, a virtual matchmaking event designed to connect prime contractors with small businesses and other potential subcontractors. We are excited to invite you to participate in this event and connect with businesses that may support your current […]
The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer - and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start. With these monthly […]
Connect with manufacturers, fabricators, engineers, designers, suppliers and decision-makers exploring the latest innovations, sourcing new solutions and building valuable business relationships across every market segment. Join thousands of textile professionals at Advanced Textiles Expo to explore the latest innovations in materials, technology, and manufacturing. Source solutions on the show floor, connect with key decision-makers, and […]
Topic: Government Contracting 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, 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 […]
North Carolina SBTDC’s Government Contracting Assistance Program presents GovCon Connect Series on contracting fundamentals. Finding an opportunity is only the first step. Learn how to understand common government solicitation types, identify key requirements and evaluation criteria, and use a practical Go/No-Go approach to determine which opportunities deserve your time and resources. The differences between RFIs, […]
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