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NCMBC In the News – 2022

Transportation Electrification at Military Installations. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. Aug 2, 2022.
Fayetteville Symposium Highlights Tech Needs within Department of Defense. WRAL News. July 26, 2022.
DEFTECH driving high-tech defense innovation in North Carolina. WRAL News. July 1, 2022
DoD values North Carolina: here’s how DEFTECH contributes to national security. WRAL News. July 1, 2022
TIDE program positions North Carolina as the “Frontline of the Future” for the federal government. WRAL News. July 1, 2022
Demand for federal contracts bolsters support for DEFTECH throughout the state. WRAL News. July 1, 2022
How academia, industry and government combine to solve the nation’s problems. WRAL News. July 1, 2022
DEFTECH supports local innovative small businesses to win DoD contracts. WRAL News. July 1, 2022
An Economic Evolution: From Camp Bragg to Fort Liberty the local military installation’s economic impact is undeniable. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. June 30, 2022.
The Medical, Biomedical, Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium Delivers Again in 2022. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. June 29, 2022.
The Importance of Creating a Cybersecurity Culture. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. June 29, 2022.
US Textile industry turns out in force for FEDTEX Summit. eTextile Communications. June 22, 2022.
Federal and Defense Textile Summit Connects Industry with Federal, Military Leadership. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. June 1, 2022
NCMBC appoints strategic industry professional for DoD industrial operations.

Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. May 25, 2022
Defense Acquisition University’s Chris Newborn Selected as SynED’s May National CyberHero for Boosting Defense Contractors’ Cyber Defense Systems. CISION PR Newswire. May 24, 2022
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program: What is it and Why is it Important? Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. April 14, 2022
NC Military Business Center Welcomes Erin Ananian-Gentile as Business Development Professional in Support of New Bern Region. Craven Community College NewsBreak. April 6, 2022.
Robeson, Cumberland Counties Performed Over $75 Million in Prime Contracts in 2021. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. March 26, 2022.
NC Businesses Executed $7.3 Billion in Federal Prime Contracts in FY 2021: NCMBC. NC Construction News. March 25, 2022.
Annual SE Regional Federal Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit returns to Wilmington April 6-7. NC Construction News. March 23, 2022.
DEFTECH a subsidiary of the NC Military Business Center seeks to serve the military technology sector. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. March 9.
Retired General Analyzes Russian War Effort, Ukrainian Hopes. Business North Carolina Magazine. March 7, 2022
Doing Business with the Federal Government is Topic. Hickory Daily Record. February 28
Big wins, North Carolina Military Business Center an asset to businesses pursuing lofty military contracts. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal – February 7
Communication and Collaboration – Cybersecurity Solutions for Defense Contractors. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal.

NCMBC In the News – 2021

Podcast: Government Contracts with Mark Mills, NC Military Business Center
Summit Encouraged Growth in NC Aerospace Industry. The Transylvania Times. December 14, 2021
NCDOT and other aerospace leaders host Aerospace Summit. The Richmond Observer. December 10, 2021
NC Military Business Center releases MatchForce “Next Generation” to connect businesses with federal opportunities. NC Construction News. November 19, 2021
Military business organizations: these local groups make getting plugged into the defense industry easier. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. October 28, 2021
Federal Contractors: Making Sense of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. October 22, 2021
Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims October Cybersecurity Awareness Month. October 4, 2021
Energy resilience is an increasing focus for NC military bases. WRAL Spotlight. October 1, 2021
NCMBC, general contractors invite subs for $100 to $250 million military construction project. North Carolina Construction News. September 29, 2021
NC seeks more federal funding for small business R&D. Business North Carolina Magazine. September 6, 2021
NEXCOM Participates in Virtual Textile and Clothing Technology Workshop. DVIDS. August 27, 2021
Introducing New Business Development Professional for the NCMBC. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. August 20, 2021
How North Carolina is helping the aerospace industry soar to higher altitudes. WRAL Digital. July 30, 2021
Flipping the Switch. Business North Carolina Magazine (page 38-44). August 2021 Issue.
How local businesses can join the supply chain and win federal contracts. WRAL Digital. July 30, 2021
How NC businesses can compete for big military contracts. WRAL Digital. July 30, 2021
New Department of Defense Cybersecurity Regulation could affect your business. WRAL Digital. July 29, 2021
Federal marketplace shows significant growth in NC in 2020. WRAL Digital. July 21, 2021
Annual Defense Trade Show Set for Aug 4 at FTCC. Greater Fayetteville Business Journal. July 20, 2021
Editorial: State’s military investments deserve better recognition. Carteret County News-Times. June 16, 2021
NCMBC regional office at CVCC set for June 23 grand opening. The One News, Observer News Online. June 12, 2021
New center on CCC campus to connect businesses with federal contract opportunities. Carteret County News-Times. June 9, 2021
Military Business Center office plans grand opening. Hickory Record. June 4, 2021
Carteret Community College to host grand opening of NC Military Business Center. Carteret County News-Times. June 3, 2021
NC Military Business Center adds new exec, opening Carteret CC office. Daily Advent. May 27, 2021
NC Military Business Center adds new exec, opening Carteret CC office. Triangle News Hub. May 27, 2021
NC Military Business Center adds new exec, opening Carteret CC office. WRAL Tech Wire. May 27, 2021
Point Taken: How North Carolina Hustles on Defense. Business NC Magazine. April 30, 2021
Simons Hosts Defense Workshops. Goldsboro Daily News. April 20, 2021
The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast: Episode 47 featuring North Carolina Military Business Center. April 16, 2021
Roundtable: Economic Forecast. Business NC. February 1, 2021

NCMBC In the News – 2020

North Carolina Military Business Center to Serve on Board of Directors, Industries of the Blind, Greensboro:
- The Caswell Messanger, December 17, 2020
- News Break, December 17, 2020
ACC Offers Expertise at Cybersecurity Workforce Training Roundtable. Mebane Express. November 2, 2020
ZAPATA Receives NCMBC Summit Award for Excellence and Innovation. ZAPATA News. November 2, 2020
DEFTECH: Linking innovation to tough government problems. Business NC Magazine. October 27, 2020
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic Receives 2020 Summit Award from NC Military Business Center. US Navy Press Office. October 23, 2020
NC Military Business Center connects local businesses with federal opportunities. WRAL Digital. June 10, 2020.
Why tech companies should consider making defense technology WRAL Digital. June 10, 2020.
How new cyber security requirements will affect businesses working with the federal government WRAL Digital. June 10, 2020.
Annual construction Summit connects local businesses with high-value contracts WRAL Digital. June 10, 2020.
Environmental and energy opportunities abound at NC military installations WRAL Digital. June 10, 2020.
Strategic industry professionals provide valuable insight for businesses in key industries to sell to federal agencies WRAL Digital. June 10, 2020.
North Carolina Military Business Center and Coronavirus. Capital Tonight, Spectrum News. May 26, 2020
CVCC Hosting NCMBC’s Regional Office; Hickory Native Mills to Lead. Hickory Record. May 18, 2020
Cumberland County businesses land $1.25 billion in federal contracting, group says. Fayetteville Observer. April 23, 2020
COVID-19 Support for Defense Contractors: Sen. Thom Tillis to Speak at WEBCON Open to Businesses NC Construction News. April 15, 2020
Department of Defense has $66 billion impact on NC economy. NC Construction News. March 26, 2020
Cape Fear Community College to Expand Services, Helping Businesses Grow. WWAY3. February 26, 2020
Office Opens at CFCC to Help Firms Gain Federal Contracts. Wilmington Business Journal. February 18, 2020
CFCC Opens NC Military Business Center at Downtown Campus. WECT. February 18, 2020
CFCC Opens NC Military Business Center Office. CFCC. February 18, 2020
Blue Ridge Community College Opens NC Military Business Center Office. Mountain Xpress. February 10, 2020
Wake Tech RTP Campus Expands Resources for Veterans and Businesses. Wake Tech News. February 5, 2020
WCC: Simons to Provide Federal Business Development Services in North Carolina. Goldsboro Daily News. January 24, 2020

NCMBC In the News – 2019

Seminar Held for Contractors Interested in Hurricane Recovery Efforts at Camp Lejeune. WITN. December 18, 2019
NCMBC Offers Training for Contractors to Access Opportunities for $1.7 Billion Hurricane Florence Recovery. NC Construction News. December 5, 2019
Navy to Execute $1.7 Billion Hurricane Florence Recovery Plan at NC Military Bases. NC Construction News. November 24, 2019
Spectrum News: In Focus – Military Construction: Hurricane Florence Recovery Efforts. November 3
- Part 1: Scott Dorney, NCMBC and Colonel Robert Clark, District Commander, US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
- Part 2: Colonel Todd Ferry, Deputy Commander, Marine Corps Installations East and Captain Richard Hayes, Commanding Officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic
- Part 3: Heather Chaney, Bristol General Contractors and Roland Moreau, Vice President, ECC
Military Leaders Engage Industry to Help Expedite Military Construction. The Globe. October 31, 2019.
Military Construction for Florence Damage Brings Benefits, Challenges. Jacksonville Daily News. October 16, 2019
$3 Billion in Construction Slated for Camp Lejeune. WITN. October 16, 2019
First-Hand Contacts, Networking Opportunities and Partnerships. Fayetteville Observer. August 6, 2019
VA Secretary: Mental Health Facility Coming to Fayetteville. Fayetteville Observer. August 6, 2019
Defense Trade Show Set for Aug 6. in Fayetteville. Fayetteville Observer. July 28, 2019.
North Carolina Military Business Center at FTCC Brings Opportunities. Up & Coming Weekly. July 23, 2019.
Contractors invited to learn how to connect for $1.7 billion Hurricane Florence military base hurricane recovery work. North Carolina Construction News. July 17, 2019.
US Military Turns to Private Sector for Biodefense, Biomedical Shopping List. WRALTechWire. June 28, 2019
East Greensboro NOW Plans Minority Business Networking Event. Yes! Weekly. April 15, 2019.
NCMBC Coordinates May 22 Event for Businesses Interested in Camp Lejeune Reconstruction Opportunities. NC Construction News. April 15, 2019.
Status of Fort Bragg Projects Remains Unclear. Fayetteville Observer. April 2, 2019
Eastern NC Acts as Hub for Innovation. Business North Carolina Magazine. April 2, 2019
Cumberland defense contracts top $1 billion, No 1 in North Carolina. Fayetteville Observer. March 8, 2019
Not just ‘planes, tanks and submarines:’ How federal dollars fuel North Carolina. Triangle Business Journal. March 6, 2019
Wayne Community College Provides Federal Government Business Certificate. Goldsboro Daily News. February 13, 2019
At Your Library: A Deeper Look Into Small Business Services. Fayetteville Observer. January 29, 2019
Series Seeks to Connect Businesses, Bragg. Fayetteville Observer. January 26, 2019

NCMBC In the News – 2018

Local Services Not Impacted by Partial Government Shutdown, Officials Say. Fayetteville Observer. December 29, 2018
Southeast Region Summit in Wilmington connects business with federal agencies and bases. NC Construction News. October 24, 2018
NSA Director: US ‘at a transformational moment’ from cybersecurity threats. WRAL TechWire. October 11, 2018
NSA Director Headlines IoT-Focused Cybersecurity Symposium in Chapel Hill. WRALTechWire. October 5, 2018
Our View: Bragg brings more economic opportunity. Fayetteville Observer. August 11, 2018
Military influence on display at annual trade show. Fayetteville Observer. August 7, 2018
Eyeing military contracts, defense contractors hold trade show in Fayetteville. WRAL. August 7, 2018
Learning to Succeed in the Federal Marketplace. Fayetteville Observer. Aug 6, 2018
Defense Trade Show Set for Aug 7 at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Fayetteville Observer. July 21, 2018
The Army is looking for a few good ideas. Can NC businesses supply them? News & Observer. June 27, 2018
Fort Bragg partners with local organizations to create research institute to better prepare soldiers, benefit community. News & Record. June 9, 2018.
Fort Bragg partners with local institutions to better prepare soldiers. Fayetteville Observer. June 8, 2018.
Raleigh could be Army’s choice for next weapons command center. North State Journal. June 8, 2018
Support to the Warfighter Symposium beings Tuesday, Wilkie no longer headlining. Fayetteville Observer. June 6, 2018
Warfighter Symposium connects businesses in NC with military federal purchasing agencies. WRAL TechWire. May 9, 2018
Wilkie, Other VA and DOD Leaders to Headline Medical Symposium. Fayetteville Observer. May 5, 2018
The Groups in Wilmington (NC) that are Building a ‘Coalition’ for Startups. Port City Daily. March 24, 2018
Our View: NC Defense Spending is Looking Up. Fayetteville Observer. March 16, 2018
Defense spending in NC up in 2017. Fayetteville Observer. March 15, 2018.
Defense budget includes millions for NC installations. Jacksonville Daily News. February 13, 2018.
Defense budget includes millions for NC installations. The Fayetteville Observer. February 13, 2018.

NCMBC In the News – 2017

Military-hosted event connects businesses to contact opportunities. Nov 15. North Carolina Construction News
Southeast Federal Summit connects industry and military construction opportunities across the region. Oct 25. North Carolina Construction News.
Military Forum to Focus on Environment. Oct 20. Coastal Review Online.
NCMBC SE-FEDCON Summit Scheduled Oct 24-25 in Wilmington. October 19. North Carolina Construction News.
FEDCON Summit in Wilmington Oct 24-25. September 3. North Carolina Construction News.
Defense Trade Show “All About Connections.” August 7. Fayetteville Observer
Veterans Can Network with Local Entrepreneurs through Bunker Labs. August 1. Charlotte Observer.
Bunker Labs expands event footprint in Charlotte. July 31. WRAL TechWire.
US Military Seeks Partners to Help Warfighters, Families. June 16. WRAL TechWire.
Medical Symposium Aims to Connect NC Businesses. June 4. Fayetteville Observer
Our View: Military Construction Budget Helps Buoy The NC Economy. May 24. Fayetteville Observer
DOD Proposes Nearly $300 Million for Construction in NC, Asks Congress for 2021 BRAC. May 23. Fayetteville Observer.
New Hire to Help Businesses Work With Military. May 14. The Fayetteville Observer.
Tribe to Hold Economic Summit at UNCP. May 14. The Red Springs Citizen.
Local businesses hear forecast for Fort Bragg spending. March 30. Fayetteville Observer.
Fort Bragg Business Fair. March 21. Up & Coming Weekly
Courting the Federal Government As Customers. March 10. Wilmington Business Journal
Charlotte businesswoman Fran Perez-Wilhite joins SBA committee on veterans affairs. February 28. Manufacturing Mirror
Charlotte businesswoman Fran Perez-Wilhite joins SBA committee on veterans affairs. February 27. Charlotte Business Journal
SBA Administrator Appoints New Members to Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. Yahoo News, January 19.
Trump’s economic policies may have distinct implications for North Carolina. Daily Tarheel. January 19.

NCMBC In the News – 2016

Collaboration expected to boost troops’ health care. Fayetteville Observer. December 7
Future Battlefields, The Insider, Nov 17 (page 4-5)
FEDCON Summit attracts 650 to learn about billions of dollars in NC military and government construction opportunities. North Carolina Construction News. Nov 2
FEDCON Returns to Wilmington for Federal Construction Summit. Wilmington Business Journal. October 25
FEDCON Summit Oct 26 and 27 to connect NC military and AEC community. NC Construction News. September 29
Carolina Business Review. September 10
Aerospace Supplier Summit Set for Benton Convention Center. Winston-Salem Journal. August 15
Free Training for Businesses on Government Contracting. Fayetteville Observer. August 12
Wayne Community College to Host Small Business Outreach Event. Goldsboro Daily News. August 2
Industry and Military Come Together at Defense Trade Show. Fayetteville Observer. August 1
15th Annual Defense Trade Show Debuts New Military Equipment. Time Warner Cable News. August 1
Local Contractors Look to Secure Deals at Military Trade Show. WRAL. August 1
Military Trade Show Today at FTCC. Fayetteville Observer. August 1
NCMBC to host FEDCON Summit in Wilmington, Oct 26-27. North Carolina Construction News. July 7
Business Buzz: Military Business Trade Show. Fayetteville Observer. July 3
Navy, Marine Small Business Town Hall Brings Together Business, Military. The Globe. June 30
Chasing Ground Zero: Preparing for unpredictable bioterror. WRAL TechWire. June 10
Lumbee Nation Economic Summit. Fayetteville Observer. May 9
Intro to Proposal Writing Offered. Fayetteville Observer. May 8
Marine Corps plans small business industry day in North Carolina. Washington Technology. April 27
Area companies seeing success as federal contracting increases. Wilmington Business Journal. Mar 23
Increased Federal and Defense Prime Contracting in North Carolina. NCMBC. March 21
Southeast Region Aerospace Supplier and Advanced Manufacturing Summit Announced. NCMBC. March 21
Gate City Minority Business Opportunity Fair Set. Greensboro News and Record. March 18

NCMBC Key Information

NCMBC-assisted firms won 4,410 contracts – minimum value at $17.10 billion – from the NCMBC’s opening in 2005 through June 2022
FY2021: Federal agencies awarded $7.3 billion in prime contracts to companies in 97 of 100 North Carolina counties
FY2021: Department of Defense awarded $3.8 billion in prime contracts to companies in 82 of 100 North Carolina counties
NCMBC’s return on State investment: 32:1

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FY21 NC FEDERAL AND DOD COUNTY TOTALS

2021 MISSION REPORT

FY21 FEDERAL SPENDING HEAT MAP

NORTH CAROLINA: YOUR MISSION IS OUR MISSION, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

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