Partner Event

Cyber Training Workshop for DoD Contractors and Small Businesses

This interactive workshop equips DoD contractors and small businesses with practical tools and foundational knowledge to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and business continuity strategy. Participants will learn how to move beyond “checking the box” to creating a sustainable cyber program that protects operations, improves resilience, and builds a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.

The Process for Winning Government Contracts

The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), in partnership with Person County Economic Development, will be hosting an informational breakfast highlighting services offered to businesses interested in pursuing government contracting opportunities at the local, state, and federal level. If your business is interested in pursuing government contracting opportunities, this is a great opportunity to learn about the resources offered by SBTDC to help your business land government contracts.

NC World Trade Association Annual Summit

The summit will take place on September 17th – 18th, 2026 — with an optional opening night welcome reception on September 16th at the hotel for early arrivals — at the beautiful Charlotte Marriott SouthPark, in Charlotte, NC. The summit brings together top business and industry leaders, owner-managers, shippers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, supply chain experts, government leaders, students and professors from our colleges and universities, and trade professionals engaged in global trade.

SBIR/STTR Proposal Development Series

Join SBTDC & First Flight for a 2-day SBIR/STTR series—learn to craft winning proposals and secure federal funding from expert advisors.

Join the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) and First Flight Venture Center for an interactive 2-day SBIR/STTR proposal development series on June 1st and June 8th, 2026 designed to help you compete and win.

Coast Guard ALC Modernization & Sustainment Accelerator

Event Overview

When. June 16 – 18, 2026

Where. Elizabeth City, North Carolina

As part of the modernization effort, the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is partnering with the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) on the ALC Modernization and Sustainment Accelerator.

From Service to Stability: Advancing Veteran Homeownership 2026 Q2 Symposium | Homeownership Pillar

The LendingTree Foundation’s 2026 Q2 Symposium, From Service to Stability: Advancing Veteran Homeownership, will explore how cross-sector collaboration can expand access to sustainable homeownership for veterans. Centered on the power of public-private partnerships, this event will bring together leaders from financial institutions, higher education, and community organizations who are working to better serve those who have served our country.

US Department of Transportation National Small Business Matchmaking Series

The National Small Business Matchmaking Series is a premier initiative designed to bridge the gap between local small businesses and the federal marketplace. Our mission is to empower American entrepreneurs by providing the tools and connections necessary to succeed in federal contracting.

U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI)

Registration is now open for the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI), scheduled for May 18–22, 2026. This virtual event connects small businesses with Army acquisition leaders and offers early insight into requirements that support installation operations and overall mission readiness.

Ethics and Excellence: Navigating Today’s Business Challenges

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for Ethics & Excellence: Navigating Today’s Business Challenges—a FREE dynamic half-day event designed to equip you with practical strategies for leading with integrity in today’s complex business environment.

Hear from keynote speaker David Dowdy, entrepreneur and best-selling author, as he shares powerful insights to spark ethical leadership and sustainable success.

Advancing Research and Innovation for National Defense and Security

It is with great pleasure that the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Division of Research and Engagement invites you to “Advancing Research and Innovation for National Defense and Security,” a collaborative two-day workshop organized by:

Innovation Collaborative Laboratory for Nanotechnologies to Empower the Future Soldier (ICONS)
Institute for the Convergence of Optimized Methods for Military Advances and National Defense (iCOMMAND)

This workshop is designed to bring together leaders from the DEVCOM Soldier Center and Fort Bragg, as well as University researches and innovation partners to advance national defense to discuss cutting-edge research, build strategic collaborations, and advance workforce development.

Empowering Small Businesses for Financial Readiness

Are you ready to take your small business to the next level?

Join Elaine Marshall North Carolina Secretary of State for “Empowering Small Businesses for Financial Readiness”, a FREE session designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, confidence to make business financially resilient and primed for growth.

NCDOT Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan – Charlotte

NCDOT is currently updating the Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan. In April, we will be hosting four (4) freight forums to reach out to stakeholders and industries across North Carolina for their input into the plan and North Carolina’s freight network (highway, seaports/inland ports, airports, and rail).

NCDOT Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan – Raleigh

Boots to Business/REBOOT

Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Veterans of all eras, Active Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and spouses are eligible to participate.

Small Business Outreach Event, Coastal Carolina Community College

When. 19 May 2026, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Where. Coastal Carolina Community College, Melton Skills Center, 444 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, NC 28546

Purpose of the Outreach Event.

Inform and educate businesses on the North Carolina-based support organizations available to assist businesses in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.

4th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon

Fayetteville State University is hosting its 4th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon with guest speakers including:

MG (Ret.) Al Aycock, President, AUSA Fort Bragg & NC Chapter
Dr. June L. Roberts, MD, MBA, Interim Deputy Chief of Staff for the Fayetteville VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care System
LTG (Ret.)

AES Export Compliance Seminar

If your company is seeking to expand into Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or commercial defense opportunities overseas, you should strongly consider participating in the US Commercial Service AES Export Compliance Seminar.

This intensive two-day virtual program gives you the practical knowledge and real-world tools to strengthen your export operations.

US Commercial Service Export Week

In celebration of World Trade Month, the U.S. Commercial Service will host a number of export sessions during the first week of May as well as throughout the month! The sessions, led by both private and public sector experts, will feature tradecraft programs and industry focused opportunities.

Navy Week – Charlotte, North Carolina

Park in the upper level of the parking deck. Take the ticket with you to pay inside.

Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an insightful session with the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).

US Forest Service Industry Day

Hosted by the SBTDC, US Forest Service Forest Service, and Partner Apex Accelerators

The US Forest Industry Day is back, this time with sessions across North Carolina focused on connecting contractors with USDA Forest Service contracting opportunities, including civil construction and service-based work related to Hurricane Helene recovery.

US Forest Service Industry Day

Hosted by the SBTDC, US Forest Service Forest Service, and Partner Apex Accelerators

Cumberland Industrial Luncheon

We cordially invite you to an exclusive luncheon hosted by Fayetteville State University’s Entrepreneurship HUB & UNC Pembroke, Thomas HUB.

We cordially invite you to an exclusive luncheon hosted by Fayetteville State University’s Entrepreneurship HUB & UNC Pembroke, Thomas Entrepreneurship HUB, where we will explore how 3D printing (additive manufacturing) is serving as a catalyst for growth in the defense, medical, and manufacturing sectors and offering a definitive edge in an increasingly complex global market.

SciTechCONNECT Regional Pop-Up event in Greensboro

About the Event

The Department of War (DoW), in collaboration with the Applied Research Institute and North Carolina A&T University, is hosting a SciTechCONNECT Regional Pop-Up event in Greensboro, North Carolina on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, this event is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses, industry, and academia to engage with the Department of War to grow the national security innovation ecosystem.

Department of War Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program Small Business Impacts Roundtable

The next Office of Advocacy Small Business Roundtable will be held virtually on March 12, 2026, at 1 PM ET on the Microsoft Teams platform.

In 2024, the U.S. Department of War published the final rules for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC).

Lessons Learned on Burn & Blast Wound Care from the Ukrainian Front Lines

Lessons Learned on Burn and Blast Wound Care from the Ukrainian Front Lines
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Virtual (Google Meet – Will be Recorded)

Carroll International is honored to host Dr. Mykola I. Kushnirchuk, PhD, Department of General Surgery at Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University and Vice-Academician of the Academy of Technological Sciences.

Business Insurance 101 Webinar

Hosted by the NC Department of Insurance – Consumer Services Division

The 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.