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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:To sell your products or services to the federal government\, your small business must meet specific requirements. Although the contracting process can seem complicated and overwhelming at first\, the government provides information and tips to help you learn to compete as a federal contractor in North Carolina. \nSpeaker(s): Tim Malone \nCo-Sponsor(s): North Carolina Military Business Center \nWhen. Friday\, November 3\, 1:00pm – 3:oopm \nWhere. Online \nA Zoom Link will be sent prior to your class. Cape Fear Community College will be responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities have equal\, effective and meaningful access to all programs\, goods\, and services through the use of nondiscriminatory policies and procedures and the provision of reasonable accommodations\, auxiliary aids\, and services as indicated necessary by the functional limitations of a qualified disability. Please note that accommodation requests may take up to two weeks to process. You can contact us at 910-362-7216 or email: ghayes@cfcc.edu if you require accommodation for a disability. Thank you! \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-6/
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SUMMARY:America Makes Fall Technical Review & Exchange (TRX)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Fall America Makes Technical Review & Exchange (TRX) is now open! The event will be hosted by EPRI\, November 4-6\, in Charlotte\, NC. Members and non-members are encouraged to attend as America Makes project partners will showcase the progress made in their research and development to advance additive manufacturing. \nWhat is TRX? The Technical Review & Exchange (TRX) showcases the ongoing and successful America Makes projects portfolio by sharing the research and development of AM within our contracted project efforts. Project engineers\, managers\, and partners can collaborate and update stakeholders on the progress of projects underway to advance additive technology. TRX allows the opportunity for members/partners to host the event platform to increase awareness within their region by inviting keynote speakers\, their network\, partners\, and stakeholders. This platform features the abilities and efforts of America Makes to collaborate\, catalyze\, and convene the AM industrial base. \nIMPORTANT: All non-government attendees (including contractors) are required to have a government Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Logistics Information Service certified DD Form 2345 to attend Day 3 (November 6\, 2025) of the event. Registration closes October 10. \nWhen. November 4\, 2025 – November 6\, 2025 \nLearn more and register.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/america-makes-fall-technical-review-exchange-trx/
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SUMMARY:Taking the Leap for Military Entrepreneurs\, November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Embarking on a business journey without proper guidance can feel overwhelming. Why take the leap without the essential tools for success? \nThese military cohorts—designed for active\, reserve\, spouse\, or veterans—offer an opportunity for high-potential startups and founders to network with fellow military-connected entrepreneurs\, as well as members of the North Carolina Veterans Business Association. Through interactive learning\, participants will receive personalized guidance from experienced instructors and guest mentors\, with a focus on how to leverage the skills and benefits of your military status. \nOne of the biggest barriers military entrepreneurs face is access to funding. We provide information and introductions. \nParticipants can anticipate acquiring the following: \n\nBusiness Plan Templates / Outlines / Guides\nFinancial Projection Templates\nIntellectual Property Guide\nDigital Marketing Strategies\nMarket and Industry Insights\nCustomer Discovery Techniques\nStartup Checklist\n\nOur program requires an application for admission. Seats are limited\, so apply now to secure your spot and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey! \n\n\nAll SBTDC events are open to everyone interested in learning more about entrepreneurship. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact: info@sbtdc.org \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/taking-the-leap-for-military-entrepreneurs-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Small Business- MCB Camp Lejeune
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about starting your own business? Not sure what steps to take or which ones to take first? This seminar was designed to provide basic information to individuals who are thinking about starting a business. This information includes critical ingredients for start-up success such as: feasibility studies; market demographics; funding sources; and business owner support. This class is open to all active duty military\, veterans\, and their immediate family members with base access. \nWhen. November 5\, 2025 \nWhere. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune\, John A. Lejeune Education Center\, Room 112\, Camp Lejeune \nSpeaker(s): Brian Vinciguerra\, Owner – Cracked it Escape Games \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/how-to-start-a-small-business-mcb-camp-lejeune/
LOCATION:Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune\, Jacksonville\, NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
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SUMMARY:Past Performance and Corporate Experience - Government Contracting Foundations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 webinars\, you’ll learn the basics step by step: how the government buys\, how to register\, what certifications mean\, how to define your company’s capabilities\, and what infrastructure you need in place to compete. \nWhether you’re a one-person shop or a growing business\, this series gives you practical\, no-nonsense guidance to help you decide if federal contracting is right for you and how to get started the right way. \nWhen. November 12\, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:30am \nWhere. Online \nNote: These sessions are focused on federal contracting – how to do business with U.S. federal agencies. While some concepts may apply broadly\, this series is not designed for companies pursuing state or local government contracts. \n\nWed\, Dec 10\, 2025 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 4: Market Demand: Who Buys What You Sell\nWed\, Jan 14\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 5: Capability Statements\nWed\, Feb 11\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 6: The Federal Sales Cycle\nWed\, Mar 11\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 7: Foundational Infrastructure for GovCon\nWed\, Apr 8\, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 8: Human Factors in GovCon\n\nSession 3 – Past Performance and Corporate Experience Define what you can really bring to the table. Before you can market to the government\, you need to know what capabilities and experience you have to offer. This session shows you how to frame your past work (even commercial work) in “government-ready” language and identify the strengths you want to highlight. \nReena Bhatia of the NC Military Business Center at Wake Tech will provide a basic overview of essential topics. \nThis webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams platform. If you’ve never used Teams it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step\, utilizing the same First Name\, Last Name and Email address used during registration. \nOnce you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don’t have any technical issues. \n\nSpeaker(s): Reena Bhatia \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/past-performance-and-corporate-experience/
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SUMMARY:Meeting the U.S. Defense Imperative: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of the Defense Industrial Base Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually November 13 at 10 a.m. Eastern for a joint session\, “Meeting the U.S. Defense Imperative: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of the Defense Industrial Base Workforce\,” hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA). \nWhen. November 13 from 1000-1100 \nWhere. Online \nAs the U.S. works to modernize its defense capabilities\, the need for a strong\, skilled workforce has never been clearer. This discus sion will explore how workforce readiness and talent pipelines shape the nation’s ability to meet the defense imperative—and what it will take to ensure the people behind the technology are ready to deliver. \nThis session will examine: \n\nThe Defense Imperative: What the U.S. must deliver across land\, sea\, and air to maintain readiness and resilience.\nWorkforce Readiness Today: How talent shortages in engineering\, production\, and logistics affect national security.\nBuilding Capacity: How training\, apprenticeships\, and coordinated workforce strategies can strengthen and scale the defense industrial base.\nCross-Sector Collaboration: How industry\, government\, and education partners can align to grow the next generation of cleared and skilled talent.\n\nThis joint CSIS–NIICA session brings together experts from industry\, government\, and education to discuss actionable ideas for strengthening the workforce behind America’s defense and industrial capacity. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/meeting-the-u-s-defense-imperative-challenges-and-opportunities-in-the-development-of-the-defense-industrial-base-workforce/
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SUMMARY:Intro to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Join Fran Perez-Wilhite\, with the North Carolina Military Business Center to learn more about federal contracting for small businesses. \nTo sell your products or services to the federal government\, your small business must meet specific requirements. Although the contracting process can seem complicated and overwhelming at first\, the government provides information and tips to help you learn to compete as a federal contractor in North Carolina. \nWhen. November 18 from 1:00p-3:00p \nWhere. Central Piedmont Community College Small Business Center\nLevine Information Technology Room LT 1140\n1125 Charlottetowne Avenue\, Charlotte\, NC 28204 \nPhone: 704-330-6736\nEmail: sbc@cpcc.edu\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/intro-to-federal-contracting/
LOCATION:Central Piedmonth Community College\, 1125 Charlottetowne Avenue\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204
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