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.
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.
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.
Textiles and Tactical Equipment Quarterly 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.
Textiles and Tactical Equipment Quarterly 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.
Infrastructure, Environmental and Energy Quarterly 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.
Infrastructure, Environmental and Energy Quarterly 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.
Combat Systems Quarterly 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.
Combat Systems Quarterly 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.
Innovation and Technology Quarterly 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.
Innovation and Technology Quarterly 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.
Innovation and Technology Quarterly 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.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage Quarterly 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.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage Quarterly 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.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage Quarterly 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 and procurement opportunities
- 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.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage Quarterly 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.
Medical Quarterly 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.
Medical Quarterly 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.
Medical Quarterly 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.
Meeting the U.S. Defense Imperative: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of the Defense Industrial Base Workforce
Join us virtually November 13 at 10 a.m. Eastern for a joint session, “Meeting the U.S. Defense Imperative: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of the Defense Industrial Base Workforce,” hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA).
Medical Quarterly 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.
Explore JSOC’s R&D Priorities – Join the NC CDR Webinar Dec 3
Join the North Carolina Coalition for Defense Researchers (NC CDR), the North Carolina Military Business Center, and the First Flight Venture Center to hear from Mr. Tom Earnhardt, Deputy for Technology and Experimentation in the JSOC Modernization Division.
When. December 3 from 11:30 – 1:30 pm
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Introducing the NCMBC Quarterly Industry Forums
The NCMBC is excited to announce that NCMBC’s “Opps Talk” series is evolving into a broader, more impactful platform — the Quarterly Industry Forum.
This new format expands on the success of “Opps Talk” by incorporating a wider range of timely and relevant topics important to your business and industry.
Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:
- February 11, 2026 from 0900-1030
- May 27, 2026 from 0900-1030
- August 19 2026 from 0900-1030
- November 3, 2026 from 0900-1030
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Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:
- February 11, 2026 from 0900-1030
- May 27, 2026 from 0900-1030
- August 19 2026 from 0900-1030
- November 3, 2026 from 0900-1030
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Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:
- February 11, 2026 from 0900-1030
- May 27, 2026 from 0900-1030
- August 19 2026 from 0900-1030
- November 3, 2026 from 0900-1030
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Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:
- February 11, 2026 from 0900-1030
- May 27, 2026 from 0900-1030
- August 19 2026 from 0900-1030
- November 3, 2026 from 0900-1030
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Introduction to Federal Contracting
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:
- February 4, 2026 from 0900 -1030
- May 13, 2026 from 0900 – 1030
- August 12, 2026 from 0900 – 1030
- November 18, 2026 from 0900 -1030
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Introduction to Federal Contracting
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:
- February 4, 2026 from 0900 -1030
- May 13, 2026 from 0900 – 1030
- August 12, 2026 from 0900 – 1030
- November 18, 2026 from 0900 -1030
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Introduction to Federal Contracting
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates:
- February 4, 2026 from 0900 -1030
- May 13, 2026 from 0900 – 1030
- August 12, 2026 from 0900 – 1030
- November 18, 2026 from 0900 -1030
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