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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:  \n\nFebruary 4\, 2026 from 0900 -1030\nMay 13\, 2026 from 0900 – 1030\nAugust 12\, 2026 from 0900 – 1030\nNovember 18\, 2026 from 0900 -1030\n\nAbout. 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 and 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 business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina.  \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training.  \nRegister. 
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:Flavors of Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services\, Flavors of Carolina 2026 is North Carolina’s premier food and beverage sampling and networking event — where the very best of our state’s farms\, waters\, and kitchens come together with key decision-makers from across the food industry. Got to Be NC members will showcase their finest products to top buyers from grocery chains\, distributors\, restaurants\, foodservice\, brokers\, and media — all under one roof. \nWhen. February 10\, 2026 \nWhere. Greensboro Coliseum Complex \nRegistration and check-in begins at noon. Showroom floor opens at 1:00. \nWe encourage all buyers\, retailers\, foodservice representatives\, and industry professionals to register in advance to ensure fast and easy access to the showroom floor. Your registration helps us plan a better experience and ensures you receive important event updates. \nRegister now to explore the best food and beverage products North Carolina has to offer—all in one place! \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/flavors-of-carolina-2/
LOCATION:Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center\, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd.\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27403
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SUMMARY:NC Advanced Mobility Symposium at RTI International
DESCRIPTION:The NC Advanced Mobility Symposium convenes leaders from industry\, government\, defense\, research\, and emerging technology organizations to focus on real-world deployment of advanced mobility\, autonomy\, UAS\, AAM\, and dual-use technologies. The 2026 program emphasizes on connecting policy\, funding\, and operational pathways at a pivotal moment for the ecosystem. \nThis year’s symposium includes senior participation from organizations shaping what gets funded\, tested\, and deployed\, including federal aviation\, defense\, innovation\, and SBIR/STTR government programs\, alongside industry leaders and innovators. \nWhen. February 11-12\nWhere. RTI International\, 3040 East Cornwallis Road\nDurham\, NC 27709 \nWhy attend \n\nInsight into defense and commercial dual-use pathways\nPractical discussions on federal funding\, transition\, and scale\nDirect engagement with decision-makers\, operators\, and investors\nHands-on exhibits and an innovation showcase\nA mission-driven event where registration proceeds support drones and advanced technologies for public safety agencies and schools\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-advanced-mobility-symposium-by-auvsi-north-carolina-tickets-1628104106209 \nEvent & organization information: \nhttps://www.auvsinc.org/ \nFollow speaker announcements and updates on LinkedIn: \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/auvsi-north-carolina/
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/nc-advanced-mobility-symposium-at-rti-international/
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SUMMARY:Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors 
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:  \n\nFebruary 11\, 2026 from 0900-1030\nMay 27\, 2026 from 0900-1030\nAugust 19 2026 from 0900-1030\nNovember 3\, 2026 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. This training focuses on real world tips\, tricks\, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors\, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities.  \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:The Federal Sales Cycle - 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\, February 11\, 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\, 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 6 – The Federal Sales Cycle Understand why success doesn’t happen overnight. The federal buying process is long and structured – often 12 to 24 months. This session explains the stages of the sales cycle\, the difference between chasing bids and building relationships\, and how to position yourself early for future opportunities. \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/the-federal-sales-cycle-government-contracting-foundations/
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SUMMARY:Textiles and Tactical Equipment 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. February 18\, 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\nFeatured Presentation: Emily Madden\, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center. Emily Madden brings seven years of frontline experience designing\, evaluating\, and modernizing military clothing systems across the Department of Defense. Her work spans both the U.S. Army CCDC Soldier Center and Marine Corps Systems Command—supporting dress\, combat\, and individual equipment systems with a deep focus on fit\, form\, and function. In this session\, Emily will highlight the Army’s Soldier Clothing & Individual Equipment portfolio and the Joint Clothing Textile Modernization Initiative (JCTMI)\, offering an inside look at how the DoD is transforming one of its most fundamental commodity areas: clothing and textiles. Emily leads the digital modernization effort for DoD C&T programs\, driving a shift from traditional development methods to a fully integrated digital engineering ecosystem. She and her team advance workforce development\, create modernized processes\, and deploy digital tools including PLM systems\, 3D visualization\, and size-optimization technologies. Attendees will gain insight into how these efforts are improving speed\, accuracy\, supply chain responsiveness\, and overall system performance to better equip today’s and tomorrow’s warfighter.\nBusiness Spotlight: Will Cromer is a Senior Sales Executive at MMI Textiles with more 15 years of experience in the textile industry. His background spans raw material procurement\, manufacturing\, and sales\, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the full supply chain. At MMI\, Will specializes in supporting prime contractors\, AbilityOne agencies\, and a broad network of tactical and commercial customers. As the Chair of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Military Division\, he plays a key leadership role in strengthening the defense textile community. Will is also an ardent supporter of U.S. textile industry advocacy efforts\, including lobbying initiatives that reinforce and protect the Berry Amendment. Known for his deep industry knowledge and relationship-driven approach\, he loves supporting his customers with high-performance.\nMMI Textiles is a key supplier of military-grade fabrics\, webbing\, binding tape\, hardware\, and hook & loop used across Department of Defense programs and the tactical industry. Much of their product line is Berry Amendment compliant\, including solution-dyed Cordura® nylons\, Mil-Spec webbings\, and elastic used in body armor carriers\, load-bearing gear\, belts\, rucks\, and uniforms. These materials are engineered for durability in demanding environments and are stocked in core military colors to support fast turnaround for defense contractors. Their Lenoir\, North Carolina manufacturing facility\, opened in 2021\, is dedicated to weaving Mil-Spec webbing and elastic. Bringing this production in-house strengthens domestic supply capacity\, improves lead times\, and ensures consistent U.S.-made quality for military procurement. The Lenoir plant has become a core part of MMI’s commitment to supporting defense and government customers with reliable\, American-manufactured textile components.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 Textiles and Tactical Equipment Quarterly Forums: August 19\, 2026 and December 2\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/textiles-and-tactical-equipment-quarterly-industry-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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SUMMARY:SAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Virginia Beach\, February 23 – 25\, 2026\, for the 2026 SAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day\, hosted by the Hampton Roads\, Coastal Carolina\, Virginia Peninsula\, and Central Virginia Society of American Military Engineers Posts. This two-and-a-half-day event offers numerous opportunities to engage with industry experts\, decision-makers\, solution providers\, business partners\, and small business federal contracting officers. \nWhen. February 23-25\, 2026 \nWhere. Virginia Beach Convention Center \nExpand your network by attending business opportunity sessions led by government agencies\, exploring the exhibit hall\, and participating in one-on-one meetings between small businesses\, government agencies\, and large firms. You’ll leave with valuable insights and new partnerships to drive future success! \nDon’t miss out—join hundreds of professionals in the federal A/E/C industry this February in Virginia Beach!\nQuestions?\nFor questions\, contact samehrpost757@gmail.com \nMore Information
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/same-mid-atlantic-small-business-outreach-industry-day/
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned on Burn & Blast Wound Care from the Ukrainian Front Lines
DESCRIPTION:Lessons Learned on Burn and Blast Wound Care from the Ukrainian Front Lines\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST\nVirtual (Google Meet – Will be Recorded) \nCarroll International is honored to host Dr. Mykola I. Kushnirchuk\, PhD\, Department of General Surgery at Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University and Vice-Academician of the Academy of Technological Sciences. Dr. Kushnirchuk has direct clinical experience treating complex burn and soft tissue injuries during the ongoing war in Ukraine\, including hands-on use of Regenlyst Hydrogel Bandages in frontline and civilian hospital settings. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nPower outages during surgery & supply chain improvisation\nInfection\, necrosis\, and survival: the hidden war of soft tissue\nBurn management during infrastructure instability\nCivilian hospitals adapting to military-grade injuries\nModified triage algorithms under missile strikes\nClinical use of Regenlyst Hydrogel Bandage during the invasion\n\nYou can preview our short overview video here: https://share.google/zEAJXcQZBbt7mytP6\nThis session is designed specifically for medical professionals seeking real-world\, field-tested insights that may improve readiness\, trauma response\, and burn management outcomes. \nInvite with sign up registration Link: https://forms.gle/Z7Lr7yJGHU4woZQu5
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/lessons-learned-on-burn-blast-wound-care-from-the-ukrainian-front-lines/
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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. February 26\, 2026 from 1000-1130 \nWhere. This forum will be held in a virtual setting. This is a free event. Registration is required to obtain login credentials. \nAgenda: \n\nNCMBC updates and industry insights\nHighlights of upcoming opportunities and capability gaps\nFeatured Presentation: Josh Israel\, Assistant CPE for Technology\, Engineering\, and Capability Integration\, JPM CBRN Protection\, CPE CBRND\,Capability Program Executive for CBRN Defense (CPE CBRND). The CPE CBRND protects the Joint Force through advanced development of CBRN defense capabilities for operations in CBRN contested environments. CPE CBRND is comprised of Joint Project Managers overseeing portfolio areas including CBRN Protection\, CBRN Medical\, CBRN Sensors\, and CBRN Special Operations Forces\, supported by Joint Project Leads focused on enabling biotechnologies and integration. CPE CBRND will share an overview of the mission space\, current priorities and practical ways industry can align to capability needs and engagement pathways.\nBusiness Spotlight: James G. Spivey\, SOF Program Manager\, Zota Group\, LLC. Zota Group is a U.S. DoD and USSOCOM oriented accelerator focused on helping companies penetrate the U.S. defense market\, with an emphasis on USSOCOM as an early adopter of new technologies and transition pathways to broader service adoption. James will share perspective on positioning capabilities for SOF demand signals\, strengthening relationships across government and primes\, and translating innovative solutions into mission ready delivery.\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nSave the date for the 2026 Innovation and Technology Quarterly Forums: May 14\, 2026 and November 12\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/innovation-and-technology-quarterly-industry-forum/
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CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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