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VHA Procurement & Logistics Office (P&LO) Regional Program Office (RPO) West (NCO 19) Quarterly Virtual Business Opportunity Session

Join the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) for a virtual event in collaboration with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Procurement and Logistics Office (P&LO) Regional Program Office (RPO) West Network Contracting Office (NCO 19).

Hosted by VA Small Business Liaisons (SBLs), these sessions will provide insights into the region’s strategic priorities and upcoming opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

How to Do Business with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and Other Large Businesses

Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the Strategic Outreach and Communications Program (SOC) for a virtual training webinar on “How to Do Business with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and Other Large Businesses.”

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Fiscal Year 2026 Industry Day

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) invites you to participate in our Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Industry Day. This event provides an opportunity for NNSY to share updates from our leadership, present our seven‑year service requirement forecast, and engage with private‑sector partners regarding their capabilities.

Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)

To sell your products or services to the federal government, your small business must meet specific requirements. Although the contracting process can seem complicated and overwhelming at first, the government provides information and tips to help you learn to compete as a federal contractor in North Carolina.

Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)

Government Contracting for Manufacturers: Turning Capability into Opportunity Webinar

Many North Carolina manufacturers have the capabilities, quality standards, and capacity that government agencies seek but few are tapping into this multi-billion-dollar market. This one-hour webinar introduces manufacturers to the fundamentals of federal contracting and how their products, processes, and certifications align with government purchasing needs.

Growing Opportunity: Connecting North Carolina’s Agriculture Industry to Federal Markets Webinar

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.

Introduction to Federal Contracting and the North Carolina Military Business Center: A Resource for Businesses in Forsyth County

Join Representative Kanika Brown in partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center for an informative Federal Contracting workshop.

About. 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.

NC Community College System’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN) and the Wells Fargo Foundation are launching the SBCN Startup Showdown

The NC Community College System’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN) and the Wells Fargo Foundation are launching the SBCN Startup Showdown, a new statewide competition designed to support emerging entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and up to $30,000 in startup funding. This collaboration reflects Wells Fargo’s ongoing commitment to helping entrepreneurs thrive in communities across North Carolina, in partnership with the NC Community Colleges Foundation.

Flavors of Carolina

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.

5th Annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium

The 5th Annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium, sponsored by the North Carolina Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence [NC PACE], is a community-driven event that encourages collaboration and creates a spirit of innovation among participants, presenters, and our sponsors.

When. February 19-20, 2026

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Government Contracting for Manufacturers: Turning Capability into Opportunity

Unlocking the Potential of the German (Bio)Pharma Market | GLOBE

Join the EDPNC for an exclusive webinar on the German (bio)pharmaceutical market, the fourth largest in the world and a global leader in research, development, and production. Discover the strengths that make Germany a powerhouse in the pharmaceutical industry and explore the opportunities it offers for international companies.

Textiles and Tactical Equipment Industry Forum

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:

Upcoming contracting opportunities and capability gaps
Market and policy trends shaping the industry
Success stories and lessons learned from peers
Strategies for growth in the federal marketplace

These 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.