USCG Virtual Industry Day for Robotics and Autonomous Systems
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) will be holding a Virtual Industry Day event to engage with industry about the USCG’s needs relating to a potential upcoming requirement(s) and obtain information from industry as the USCG continues to seek a holistic approach to implementing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) throughout the service with an immediate focus on rapidly deployable and adaptable C-UAS solutions for fixed, mobile, and temporary deployments to secure critical infrastructure and high-profile events.
USSOCOM Conducts Technical Experimentation (TE)
USSOCOM conducts Technical Experimentation (TE) events throughout the United States with Government, academia, and private industry representation.
- Provides a unique opportunity for technology developers to interact with the SOF community in a collaborative environment.
- Identifies potential Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3 or greater technology solutions, impacts, limitations, and utilities to meet SOF technical objectives and thrust areas.
MCAS Cherry Point Program Briefings at Craven Community College
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center and the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) for the Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point (MCAS-CP) program briefings.
When. September 16, 2025 from 1:00p-5:00p
Where. Craven Community College, Orringer Auditorium, 800 College Street, New Bern 28562
For lodging and parking, visit Craven Community College NAVFAC Industry Day 2025
The Marine Corps installations across North Carolina are preparing for a significant surge in construction work in the near future.
Society of SAME, Cape Fear Post: Small Business Workshop
Join the Society of Military Engineers, Cape Fear Post at the Cape Fear Small Business Workshop – an excellent opportunity to connect with USACE Wilmington District staff, NCMBC and SBA representatives. Network with fellow local engineers. Enjoy light appetizers and drinks as you network.
GovCon Connect: Fall Series – Navigating NC’s Government Contracting Landscape
Understanding the Basics of Government Contracting
New to Government Contracting? Join the GovCon Webinar Series to get started with essential knowledge over seven sessions. Covering business readiness, SAM and DSBS registration, NAICS codes, certifications, and more, each session features a 60-minute expert presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and personalized advice from GCAP counselors.
GovCon Connect: Fall Series – Navigating the Federal Procurement Process
Understanding the Basics of Government Contracting
New to Government Contracting? Join the GovCon Webinar Series to get started with essential knowledge over seven sessions. Covering business readiness, SAM and DSBS registration, NAICS codes, certifications, and more, each session features a 60-minute expert presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and personalized advice from GCAP counselors.
GovCon Connect: Fall Series – Crafting an Effective Capability Statement
Understanding the Basics of Government Contracting
New to Government Contracting? Join the GovCon Webinar Series to get started with essential knowledge over seven sessions. Covering business readiness, SAM and DSBS registration, NAICS codes, certifications, and more, each session features a 60-minute expert presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and personalized advice from GCAP counselors.
GovCon Connect: Fall Series – Navigating Small Business Certifications
Understanding the Basics of Government Contracting
New to Government Contracting? Join the GovCon Webinar Series to get started with essential knowledge over seven sessions. Covering business readiness, SAM and DSBS registration, NAICS codes, certifications, and more, each session features a 60-minute expert presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and personalized advice from GCAP counselors.
GovCon Connect: Fall Series – Mastering SAM and DSBS for Government Contracting
Understanding the Basics of Government Contracting
New to Government Contracting? Join the GovCon Webinar Series to get started with essential knowledge over seven sessions. Covering business readiness, SAM and DSBS registration, NAICS codes, certifications, and more, each session features a 60-minute expert presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and personalized advice from GCAP counselors.
GovCon Connect: Fall Series – Introduction to Government Contracting and Business Readiness
Understanding the Basics of Government Contracting
New to Government Contracting? Join the GovCon Webinar Series to get started with essential knowledge over seven sessions. Covering business readiness, SAM and DSBS registration, NAICS codes, certifications, and more, each session features a 60-minute expert presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and personalized advice from GCAP counselors.
Go Global Road Show – Multiple Locations
Your passport to global sales starts with export knowledge from the experts.
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s (EDPNC) International Trade team maintains three overseas offices that help companies like yours prosper in North Carolina by growing revenue through exporting.
Mastering Global Expansion | International Distributor Management
Effective distributor management is essential for sustained international growth. Without clear performance tracking and proactive engagement, distributors can become bottlenecks rather than growth drivers. The EDPNC continues its six-part webinar series with a focused session on monitoring distributor performance, implementing improvement plans, and making strategic decisions about distributor relationships.
Export Coffee Talk | Unlocking NC Resources for Global Growth
Join us for our next Export Coffee Talk on August 6 at 10:00 am to explore how North Carolina Community College System’s (NCCCS) economic development programs can support your export journey. Are you a North Carolina business looking to expand into global markets?
Mastering Global Expansion: New International Partners – Setting Expectations and Building Partner Agreements
Establishing strong international partnerships starts with clear expectations and well-structured agreements. Without a solid foundation, misalignment can lead to operational challenges, lost opportunities, and strained relationships. The EDPNC continues its six-part webinar series with a deep dive into best practices for setting expectations and crafting agreements that drive long-term success.
USACE Nashville District Office Industry Engagement Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District (CELRN) is hosting an Industry Engagement Day, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET at the Weaverville Town Hall, Weaverville, NC 28787. Attendees will meet in the Community Room no later than 9 AM.
GovCon Connect Summer Learning Series: Opportunity Identification
When. Each event will be held from 11:30 – 1:00 pm est.
These events are provided a no cost, though preregistration is required.
August 7: Market Research 2: Opportunity Identification Using Free Government Resources
Master the art of finding contract opportunities using free government databases.
GovCon Connect Summer Learning Series: Finding Your Federal Customers
When. Each event will be held from 11:30 – 1:00 pm est.
These events are provided a no cost, though preregistration is required.
August 5: Market Research 1: Finding Your Federal Customers: Fundamentals
Learn essential market research techniques to identify which government agencies buy your products or services.
GovConnect Summer Learning Series: Government Contracting
When. Each event will be held from 11:30 – 1:00 pm est.
These events are provided a no cost, though preregistration is required.
July 22: Government Contracting Reality Check: Is Your Business Ready?
Before diving into government contracting, it’s crucial to assess whether your business is truly prepared for this competitive marketplace.
7/3 – Opps Talk: R&D
Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.
Intro to Federal Contracting – Online
Join Bill Simmons, with the North Carolina Military Business Center: This webinar is an introduction to doing business with the federal government.
Topics include:
- Levels of federal purchasing
- How the federal government buys products, seeks construction and engineering bids, and solicits 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
- Resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina
After course registration attendees will receive ZOOM link that will require registration.
Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner
Join Tim Malone, with the North Carolina Military Business Center to learn more about federal contracting for small businesses.
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
Join Tim Malone, with the North Carolina Military Business Center to learn more about federal contracting for small businesses.
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.
8/28 – Opps Talk: Aerospace, Ground Vehicles and Maritime
Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.
8/21 – Opps Talk: Medical
Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.
8/14 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D
Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.
8/7 – Opps Talk: Textiles
Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.
7/24 – Opps Talk: Aerospace and Ground Vehicles
Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.
7/17 – Opps Talk: Multiple Award Contract Vehicles and Medical
Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.
7/10 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D
Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.
How to Start a Small Business- MCAS New River
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Not sure what steps to take or which ones to take first? This seminar was designed to provide basic information to individuals who are thinking about starting a business. This information includes critical ingredients for start-up success such as: feasibility studies; market demographics; funding sources; and business owner support.
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