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SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:This three-day event is designed for high-growth startups and small businesses seeking to secure non-dilutive funding – the nation’s largest source of such capital. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with representatives from the 11 federal agencies participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The conference features dedicated programming to guide participants in navigating these agencies\, understanding their funding opportunities\, and competing successfully for awards. \nWhen. September 22 – 24\, 2026 \nWhere. Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center – National Harbor\, MD \nSpecial rates: \n\nSBIR VIP Expo Pass: 26SBIREXPO (Free Expo pass giving access to the Expo floor and Keynotes only)\n20% Discount for SBIR Fall Innovation Conference only: 26SBIR20 (Provides full access to all SBIR programming)\n\nAny technical or administrative inquiries regarding this event may be directed to the following point of contact: Registration@TechConnect.org. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/americas-seed-fund-sbir-sttr-innovation-conference/
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SUMMARY:Medical\, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America's Warfighters and Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis\, Office of US Senator Ted Budd\, the North Carolina Military Business Center\, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical\, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter and Veteran Symposium in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina on September 23-24\, 2026. \nHOSTED BY: \n\nOffice of United States Senator Thom Tillis\nOffice of United States Senator Ted Budd\nNorth Carolina Military Business Center\nNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center\n\nSYMPOSIUM PARTNERS. \n\n\n\nFirst Flight Venture Center\nUNC System\nNorth Carolina Center for Optimizing Military Performance (NC-COMP)\n\n\n\nWHEN. September 23-24\, 2026 \nWHERE.   University of North Carolina\, The Friday Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27517 \n\nThis MBB connects the medical\, biomedical and biodefense community with military and federal agencies seeking innovative solutions to support America’s warfighters and veterans. Attendees will engage directly with representatives from the Departments of Defense\, Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies\, along with major primes and contractors\, to learn about current capability gaps\, future needs\, and how to navigate procurement processes. Designed for businesses\, researchers\, manufacturers\, service providers\, and innovators of all sizes\, the event offers valuable briefings\, informal networking with buyers and end users\, and exposure to emerging medical technologies\, services\, and resources shaping the future of military and federal healthcare and national defense. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/medical-biomedical-biodefense-support-to-americas-warfighters-and-veterans/
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UID:5455-1791882000-1791887400@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Infrastructure\, Environmental and Energy Quarterly 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. October 13\, 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: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Infrastructure\, Environmental and Energy Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/infrastructure-environmental-and-energy-quarterly-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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UID:5446-1793350800-1793356200@www.ncmbc.us
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. October 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\nFeatured Presentation: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned for the upcoming Agriculture\, Food and Beverage Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/agriculture-food-and-beverage-quarterly-industry-forum-4/
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CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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UID:5399-1793696400-1793701800@www.ncmbc.us
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-8/
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UID:5450-1794477600-1794483000@www.ncmbc.us
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\nFeatured Presentation: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T103000
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UID:5390-1794992400-1794997800@www.ncmbc.us
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-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T110000
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UID:5665-1796292000-1796295600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Business Insurance 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the NC Department of Insurance – Consumer Services Division \nThe Consumer Services Division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is offering a free Business Insurance 101 webinar to help business owners understand how to protect their operations from financial risks and ensure they have the right insurance coverage in place. \nThis session is designed for current and prospective business owners who want to better understand their insurance needs. \nWhen. Thursday\, December 3\, from 10:00 – 11:00 am \nWhere. Online \nRegistration will be required on the NCDOI webpage and through the Webex invitation. Therefore\, \n\nPlease register on the NCDOI Webpage through the link below.\nA Webex Invitation will be sent\, separately.\n\nTo participate in the event\, you must pre-register with Webex.\nUpon registering with Webex\, registered participants will receive details on how to join the webinar from Webex\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/business-insurance-101-webinar-5/
LOCATION:Online
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UID:5454-1796720400-1796725800@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Combat Systems 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. December 8\, 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: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Combat Systems Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/combat-systems-quarterly-industry-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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UID:5442-1796893200-1796898600@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Medical 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. December 10\, 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: TBA\nBusiness Spotlight: TBA\nOpen Q&A and networking\n\nStay tuned  for the upcoming Medical Quarterly Forums \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/medical-quarterly-industry-forum-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T113000
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UID:6192-1802944800-1802950200@www.ncmbc.us
SUMMARY:Setting Up for Contracting Success: Tools and Systems You Need (online)
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. \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. \nSession 7 – Foundational Infrastructure for Government Contractors\nBuild the backbone of your business before chasing contracts.\nGovernment contracting requires more than a SAM registration. We’ll walk through the core business functions you need – from accounting and timekeeping systems to HR\, IT\, contracts/legal\, and compliance (SPRS\, CMMC). You’ll learn what’s essential at the start and what can scale as you grow. \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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/6192/
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