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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/
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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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