Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an insightful session with the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). This event will provide valuable information for small businesses, covering how to do business with the Navy and Marine Corps, preparation for the DON procurement process, available resources, and more.
Most defense contractors know they need to deal with CMMC. What they don’t know is exactly how to do it, or where to start. The requirements are clear enough on paper: 15 security practices, a self-assessment, an executive affirmation filed in SPRS.
Summary
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an information session in advance of the DoW SciTechCONNECT North Carolina Regional Pop-Up (April 29, 2026, Greensboro). The Regional Pop-Up is designed to break down barriers to entry and educate, motivate, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses, industry, and academia to engage with the Department of War and grow the national security innovation ecosystem.
Dr. Larry McCallister was appointed to the Senior Executive Service (SES) in September 2013 and serves as the as the South Atlantic Division Programs Director where he oversees work in the Southeast United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. He is responsible for the US Corps of Engineers (USACE) civil works mission consisting of planning, engineering and construction for navigation, flood control, stream bank and shore protection, hurricane and storm damage reduction, emergency preparedness response and recovery, hydropower, water supply, recreation, environmental protection and recovery, permitting, real estate and interagency and international support.
Parker is the Deputy Chief Procurement Executive (DPED) of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) and the Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He is responsible for managing and overseeing 17,000 acquisition and support personnel across VA’s portfolio of acquisition, logistics, and construction activities, which deliver care at 1,255 facilities for more than 9 million veterans.
Interest in exhibiting this year at Summit has been exceptionally strong, and only a limited number of exhibit spaces remain. If your organization is interested in securing a booth, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your products, services, and capabilities to a wide audience of industry leaders, federal and DoD representatives, and business professionals from across the region.
This is an announcement for an upcoming virtual industry day only. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District (Corps) will hold a virtual Industry Day for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) Indian River Lagoon South (IRL-S) C-44 Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area (C-44 RSTA) Seepage Management Feature – Relief Wells Contract A, Martin County, Florida on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
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).
Mission accomplishment requires close collaboration and strong relationships with critical stakeholders. The 2026 DLA Energy Worldwide Energy event highlights the importance of partnerships across the entire spectrum of the energy supply chain and provides a forum for energy industry leaders to engage in dialogue about issues critical to both industry and consumers.
The NC Advanced Mobility Symposium convenes leaders from industry, government, defense, research, and emerging technology organizations to focus on real-world deployment of advanced mobility, autonomy, UAS, AAM, and dual-use technologies. The 2026 program emphasizes on connecting policy, funding, and operational pathways at a pivotal moment for the ecosystem.
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Association of Manufacturers are excited to announce the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo that will be held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on March 11, 2026, from 10 am – 2 pm EDT.
The Supplier Matchmaking Expo is your chance to meet domestic corporate partners from companies of all sizes that are looking for suppliers.
Representatives from the 4th Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will deliver an in‑depth briefing on the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program and its role in supporting the Air Force’s day‑to‑day operational needs. This session will explain how the GPC program streamlines small purchases, improves efficiency, and ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
Join the NCMBC for an engaging Small Business Outreach Event at Wayne Community College. This session brings together regional experts, federal partners, and local resource organizations that will share valuable opportunities and insights supporting business growth, government contracting, workforce development and small business assistance.
The Society of American Military Engineers Cape Fear Post, in conjunction with the 2026 Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit proudly presents the 14th Annual Golf Tournament.
Event Details. 4 Person Scramble Event. Includes range balls, tournament participation, golf cart, lunch, goody bag and awards.
Purpose
SOFWERX, in coordination with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), will provide a forum for Small Businesses with technologies that support National Security Interests and/or the USSOCOM technology interest areas to learn more about doing business with USSOCOM.
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic (MIDLANT) invites contractors to attend the Industry Day event for the 2026 Barracks Repair by Replacement Initiative. The intent is to provide industry with an overview of the program, answer any reasonable questions, and collect feedback from industry about the program.
NCEDA conferences provide an excellent opportunity for economic development professionals from across North Carolina to expand their knowledge, sharpen their skills and build connections so they can advance their careers and better serve the needs of their communities.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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