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SUMMARY:Capability Statements - 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. Wednesday\, January 14\, 10:00am-11:30am \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\, 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 5 – Capability Statements Turn your story into a powerful marketing tool. Once you know your capabilities and who buys them\, it’s time to create a capability statement. We’ll cover what belongs in one\, how to design it\, and how to use it to open doors with government buyers and prime contractors. \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/capability-statements-government-contracting-foundations/
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SUMMARY:2026 CAPITOL HILL DEFENSE OUTLOOK SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 20\, 2026 for the 2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit! This major national defense conference in Washington will feature Members of Congress\, Pentagon officials\, military base commanders\, procurement officials\, and prime defense contractors. The Summit offers insights into the historic $1 Trillion 2026 defense budget\, which allocates significant funds for Air Force\, Army\, Navy\, USMC\, and Space Force procurement. The Summit features General Sessions\, Matchmaking Sessions\, Exhibit Areas\, and many networking opportunities.  \nWhen. January 20\, 2026 \nWhere. Rayburn House Office Building\n45 Independence Ave SW\, Washington DC\, 20515 \nLearn more about the latest defense contracting opportunities especially in these important areas: \n\nGolden Dome for America\nShipbuilding\nAI in Defense\nDrones & Anti-Drone Technology\nCritical Munitions\nMilitary Base Infrastructure & Depot Maintenance\nMilitary Construction\nSmall Businesses Interested in Defense & Federal Contracting\n\nThe Summit is brought to you by the United States Defense Leadership Forum\, which has brought more than 250\,000 military\, government\, and business leaders together since 2010 to identify the best solutions to defend the United States. Numerous Members of Congress have provided keynote addresses at its highly-regarded defense contracting summits. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/2026-capitol-hill-defense-outlook-summit/
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SUMMARY:Growing Opportunity: Connecting North Carolina's Agriculture Industry to Federal Markets Webinar
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina’s agriculture industry is one of the most diverse and advanced in the country — stretching from family farms and food processors to ag-tech innovators\, packagers\, and distributors. Every part of this ecosystem contributes to feeding the nation\, yet only a small share currently participates in the federal market. \nThis one-hour webinar\, co-hosted by the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\, introduces the entire agriculture value chain to opportunities in government contracting. Participants will learn how federal agencies purchase agricultural goods\, food products\, and supply-chain services\, and how NCMBC connects businesses across North Carolina to those opportunities. \nThe session highlights how collaboration among producers\, processors\, logistics providers\, and research partners in the State is shaping an ecosystem ready to meet federal demand for safe\, innovative\, and sustainable food systems. \nWhen. January 27\, 2026 from 10:30-11:30 \nWhere. Online \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/growing-opportunity-connecting-north-carolinas-agriculture-industry-to-federal-markets-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Agriculture\, Food and Beverage 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. January 29\, 2026 from 0900-1030 \nWhere. This forum will be held in a virtual setting. \nAgenda: \n\nNCMBC updates and industry insights\nHighlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps. Shelf Stocking\, Receiving\, Storage\, and Holding Area\, and Click2Go Services at the Jacksonville NAS Commissary; Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance and Repair Services- Maryland (Andrews AFB\, Annapolis and NAS Fort Meade\nBusiness Spotlights. Keith Purvis\, VP Value-Added Services\, Foster USA. Foster USA is a long-standing regional food supply chain business rooted in North Carolina that focuses on delivering fresh food products and logistical solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Foster moves fresh produce\, dairy\, and other food products from growers to customers like restaurants\, schools\, retailers\, and institutions. Through a contract with the Defense Logistics Agency\, Foster provides fresh produce to military installations in North Carolina\, Camp Lejeune\, Fort Bragg\, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base; USDA Schools; and Tribal Reservations.\nSheetal Shah\, Ph.D.\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Cosmic Eats\, Agribusiness and Food Systems. Cosmic Eats\, Inc. is an NC-based women-led start-up (NAICs 541714\, 541715) developing solutions to grow and deliver nutrient-dense food directly at point of need (PON). These solutions are effectively portable mini-farms that can be deployed to stabilize military and civilian populations\, in austere or remote environments\, or anywhere that conventional food supply chains may be unavailable or contested. Cosmic Eats was a recipient of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) award.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 upcoming Agriculture\, Food and Beverage Quarterly Forums: April 30\, 2026; July 30\, 2026 and October 29\, 2026 \nRegister
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