Government Contracting for Manufacturers: Turning Capability into Opportunity
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina Maritime Supply Chain (MaSC) Workshop
The North Carolina Military Business Center and partner organizations will host the North Carolina Maritime Supply Chain (MaSC) Workshop in Morehead City on December 10, 2025. The workshop will connect national military shipbuilding prime and subcontractors with North Carolina businesses currently engaged – or seeking to engage – in the maritime supply chain.
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
Where.
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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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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SAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day
Join us in Virginia Beach, February 23 – 25, 2026, for the 2026 SAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day, hosted by the Hampton Roads, Coastal Carolina, Virginia Peninsula, and Central Virginia Society of American Military Engineers Posts. This two-and-a-half-day event offers numerous opportunities to engage with industry experts, decision-makers, solution providers, business partners, and small business federal contracting officers.
Appalachian Community Capital Western North Carolina Grant – Hurricane Helene
Attention Business Owners: ICAP has just opened a micro-grant application for business owners that suffered loss through Hurricane Helene.
Program Overview. Provide financial relief to businesses in Western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants amount: $5,100
Business Operation preferences:
• Registered and operational for at least one year before Hurricane Helene (verified through NC Secretary of State status)
Documentation Requirements:
• 2024 business tax returns
• Year-to-date (YTD) profit and loss (P&L) statement for 2025.
The Federal Sales Cycle – Government Contracting Foundations
The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap.
The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start.
Past Performance and Corporate Experience – Government Contracting Foundations
The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap.
The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start.
US Coast Guard Contracting Summit
You are invited to attend the 2025 U.S. Coast Guard Contracting Summit – One of the Top Defense Events of 2025!
When. October 27, 2025
Where. Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center,
11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA, 20190
The U.S. Coast Guard has welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — marking the largest single commitment of funding in Service history.
DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition
The DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land, Maritime and Aviation Class IX supply chains to provide a forum to discuss logistics support strategies and challenges, and to streamline efforts to better support the warfighter.
Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit
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The Must Attend Event
The annual Summit is the ONLY opportunity for the ENTIRE Army Aviation Community to gather in one place at one time focused solely on Army Aviation issues. There are opportunities to Network, be Recognized, have your Voice heard and Support our Soldiers and their Families.
NCMBC Upcoming Events
The North Carolina Military Business Center is pleased to announce a series of upcoming events aimed at enhancing business engagement with federal and Department of Defense contracting opportunities. These events are designed to provide valuable insights, foster strategic connections, and support the growth of North Carolina businesses within the federal and DoD marketplace.
Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems Summit
The Offices of US Senator Thom Tillis and US Senator Ted Budd, and the North Carolina Military Business Center will host the Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems (DISC) Summit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
When. March 18-19, 2026 (postponed from November 18-19, 2025)
WHERE.
Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure, and Environmental Summit
The Offices of US Senator Thom Tillis and US Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the Southeast Regional Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environment Summit on April 14-16, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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MBB Participating Government and Military
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium are pleased to announce the following government and military organizations participating in the upcoming symposium.
Session Summary: Business Opportunities with DoD and VA: Services and Staffing
Representatives from DoD agencies, major military commands, military treatment facilities (MTFs) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) will describe the requirements and acquisition processes to support their medical centers and clinics worldwide with staffing and other contracted services. When applicable, the discussion will include agency/command requirements and processes to acquire these services through current prime contractors, which the speakers will identify.
SAME 2025 Tri-Regional Joint Engineering Training Symposium (JETS)
The SAME Jacksonville Post is hosting Joint Engineering Training Symposium (JETS) bringing together professionals from the Department of Defense, federal agencies, industry, and academia for two days of high-impact networking, training, and collaboration.
When. October 21 – 23
Where. Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville Florida
Why attend:
- Engage with federal decision-makers
- Explore contract opportunities
- Network with industry experts
Event Schedule
- October 21 – Golf and Welcome Event
- October 22 – Technical Sessions and Networking Social
- October 23 – Agency Program Briefings
Secure your spot today!
Keynote Remarks from Chief Technology Officer, XVIII Airborne Corps
Rob Braun
Chief Technology Officer
XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC
As the global response force, XVIII Airborne Corps:
- Lives as the standard bearer for the profession of arms.
- Generates a culture of innovation that recognizes that today’s readiness enables tomorrow’s fight.
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