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SUMMARY:Respond & Recover: USACE Emergency Management Contract Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the upcoming USACE Enterprise-Wide Emergency Management Services opportunity and how your business can support critical preparedness\, response\, and recovery missions nationwide. Discover requirements for Blue Sky planning and training services\, Gray Sky disaster response support\, rapid deployment expectations\, and key qualifications needed to compete for this contracting opportunity. \nNAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional\, Scientific\, and Technical Services \n\nSpeaker(s): U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District (SAW)\, headquartered in Wilmington\, NC\, delivers civil works and military support services across North Carolina and parts of south-central Virginia. Its missions include navigation\, flood-risk management\, environmental stewardship\, regulatory oversight\, recreation\, and military construction. \nThe district employs approximately 400 staff across its headquarters\, five regulatory field offices\, five dams and reservoirs\, and the Fort Bragg USASOC Resident Engineer Office. Its area of responsibility includes six river basins\, 1\,336 miles of Atlantic coastline\, and 308 miles of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway\, supporting key military installations such as Fort Bragg and Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point. \nLeadership: Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Porter\, District Commander; Maj. Bruce Merrill\, Deputy District Commander. \nWhen. November 3 from 10:00 – 2:00 \nWhere. Central Piedmont Community College \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/respond-recover-usace-emergency-management-contract-opportunity/
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SUMMARY:Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\nSOFWERX\, in coordination with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)\, will provide a networking opportunity for Small Businesses with capabilities that support National Security Interests and/or the USSOCOM mission to engage with Government Stakeholders\, Prime Contractors\, and Investors in the form of “Speed Dating.” \nObjective\nThe objective of this event is to allow open networking with key stakeholders\, to include Government\, Industry\, and Investors\, in order to advance partnerships with USSOCOM. Additionally\, this event will give small businesses access to Government stakeholders\, prime vendors\, and other resources to further their journeys into Federal contracting. \nEvent Timeline\nSmall Businesses:\n \n\n01 September 2026 – 08 October 2026 Requests to Attend Open: Interested respondents canrequest to attend the Networking Event using the form at the bottom of the webpage. (Request NLT 08 October 11:59 PM ET)\n09 October 2026 – 14 October 2026 Downselects: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested attendees and select those who they feel will benefit most from this event. Those who are selected will be notified on/around 15 October.\n22 October 2026 Q&A Telecon: Those who are selected to attend the Networking Event may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX networking app and ask event-related questions. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.\n29 October 2026 Confirmation Deadline (Networking App Profile): Those who are invited to attend the event must confirm their attendance by creating their networking app profile NLT 29 October.\n\nGovernment\, Prime Contractors\, and Investors: \n\n01 September 2026 – 13 October 2026 Requests to Host a Networking Table Open: Government\, Prime Contractors (small or large)\, and Investors canrequest to host a networking table at this event using the form at the bottom of the webpage.\n13 October 2026 – 14 October 2026 Table Host Review: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested table hosts to ensure all persons are Government\, Prime Contractor\, or Investor representatives. Those who are confirmed will be notified on/around 15 October.\n22 October 2026 Q&A Telecon: Confirmed Table Hosts may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX networking app and ask event-related questions. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.\n29 October 2026 Confirmation Deadline (Networking App Profile): Those who are invited to host a networking table must confirm their spot by creating their networking app profile NLT 29 October. Table numbers will be assigned on 02 November.\n\nSmall Businesses: \nRequest to Attend the 05 November Networking Event: Click Here to Request to Attend(NLT 08 October 11:59 PM ET) \nGovernment\, Prime Contractors\, and Investors: \nRequest to Host a networking table: Click Here to Request a Networking Table(NLT 13 October 11:59 PM ET) \nQuestions?\nFor event-related questions\, please contact Claire Harmon \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/office-of-small-business-programs-networking-event-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T090000
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SUMMARY:SBA Programs and Resources Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the SBA supports small businesses through counseling\, lending programs\, federal contracting programs\, and disaster assistance. Begin to understand how to access expert guidance\, financial capital\, government contracting assistance\, and disaster recovery support. Ideal for start-ups\, growing businesses\, and entrepreneurs exploring available resources. \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sarah Espinosa at 910-672-2683 or sespinos@uncfsu.edu. \nWhen. November 9\, 2026 \nWhere. Online \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sba-programs-and-resources-webinar/
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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:Joint Innovation Outpost Virtual Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The Army’s Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) is where urgent operational needs meet expert acquisition. The JIOP serves as the Army’s nexus for rapid innovation at the operational acquisition detachments for XVIII Airborne Corps\, I Corps\, and III Armored Corps. The JIOP is chartered to discover\, develop\, and deliver decisive capabilities directly to the warfighter. \nIndustry is a key partner and stakeholder for our mission\, and we want to hear from you. Join our team for a 100% virtual industry engagement on 17 November 2026; 1400-1530ET. \nSome broad capability Areas of Interest: \n\nDefensive Fires / Counter UAS\nElectronic Warfare\nC2 Architecture and CDR’s Visualization\nPower Projection and Operational Reach\nAutonomous/Unmanned Systems\nAnd More\n\nRegister at https://lnkd.in/eiQDfFjx
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/joint-innovation-outpost-virtual-industry-day/
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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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