Milipol Qatar

Doha, Qatar Doha, Qatar

Milipol Qatar is known for the professionalism, the quality of attendees, and for showcasing the latest innovative products and services in all fields of public and industrial security. The event provides access to the Middle East security markets and enables key international industry players to meet in a fast-developing environment with medium- to long-term economic […]

Growth Strategies for U.S. Manufacturers: Resources and Best Practices in Growing Sales via Global Market Engagement

Webinar

Celebrate Manufacturing Month 2024 and join us for this unique opportunity to learn about tools and strategies that can take U.S. manufacturers to next level sales success! NIST MEP is collaborating with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), U.S. Commercial Service and Census Bureau on a webinar featuring strategies […]

Free

Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit

For more information or to register, visit: https://industrial.ncmbc.us/ The Offices of US Senator Thom Tillis and US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) will host the Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit at the Harris Conference Center in Charlotte, NC. When. October 29-30, 2024 […]

2024 Global Lumber Export Conference

Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC, United States

Join us for the 2024 Global Lumber Export Conference on October 30 at the Greensboro Koury Convention Center.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   The day will include:   Opening Remarks NC Ports Updates Export Resources Market Report and Trends Global Market Panel Discussion Lunch (provided) One-on-One Buyers Meetings

Free

Export Coffee Talk | Japan Biotech Panel | Market Entry Insights

RTP Headquarters – Board Room 700 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

Join us in-person or virtually Thursday, October 31, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm ET for a special hybrid Export Coffee Talk in RTP. The panel will provide drug development and market entry insights focused on Japan’s biotechnology industry. The information would benefit biotech companies that aim to enter Japanese and Asian markets and contract […]

Free

Understanding and Utilizing Matchforce.org

Virtual - Zoom

The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually.   This training is a comprehensive guide to using MatchForce as a tool for finding federal contracting opportunities and doing market research. In this training you will learn how MatchForce can be utilized to: match your business to contract opportunities automatically; effectively […]

Free

FFVC 2024 High Flyer Awards Luncheon

Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, NC, United States

2023 High Flyer Awards Luncheon   SOLD OUT EVENT 300 guests from the innovation ecosystem     2024 High Flyer Awards Luncheon is an event not to be missed.   Contact Andrea Conner to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.   EMAIL ANDREA HERE  

Free

Trenching and Excavation Basics

Virtual - Zoom

FREE Timeout for Safety Webinar (1 hr MESH credit)   Join our upcoming webinar on Trenching and Excavation Basics! If you're involved in construction, civil engineering, or any industry that involves trenches or excavations, this webinar is a must-attend. Lance McClure will provide you with essential knowledge and best practices to ensure worker safety and […]

Free

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) 2024

Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV, United States

There is no other trade show on the planet where you can see thousands of product innovations from new and iconic exhibitors, experience the latest custom vehicle trends, get access to 99+ free professional skill-enhancing education sessions and make career-changing connections.   REGISTER TO ATTEND

SEMA Show

Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV, United States

The SEMA Show is the best place to see thousands of the newest automotive performance products from new and iconic exhibitors, discover the latest product and vehicle trends, and develop essential skills by attending any one of the 99+ free education sessions – all of which are led by top industry professionals.   REGISTER TO […]

Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors

Virtual - Zoom

The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually.   This training focuses on real world tips, tricks, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime […]

From Genomes to Phenomes: Ensuring Sustainability Amid Rapid Environmental Change

North Carolina Biotechnology Center 15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC, United States

Join us as we apply a genetics lens to crop and animal production with a focus on sustainability. At this event, the focus will be on understanding how plant and animal genetics are expressed in, or modified for, different production systems.   Meet academic-industry teams that are bridging the gap between genetics and consumer-friendly traits […]

Rebuild Ukraine | Poland Trade Mission

Warsaw. Poland Warsaw, Poland

North Carolina will lead a group of five North Carolina manufacturers to Warsaw, Poland in November 2024. The trip will include personalized B2B meetings with Polish companies and exhibition space at the Rebuild Ukraine trade show. North Carolina will have dedicated space for our manufacturers at the Rebuild Ukraine trade show. The focus of the […]

Medica

Duesseldorf, Germany Duesseldorf, Germany

MEDICA in Düsseldorf is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world, hosting more than 5,300 exhibitors from almost 70 countries and 83,000 visitors. A wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health as well as physiotherapy/orthopedic technology and medical […]

DMCSP BSTI Board Meeting

The NC OSTI/BSTI is seeking partnership in establishing a new center/organization, to be formed in FY25, that serves as an intermediary for global innovation across the commercial and defense markets, leveraging agile government acquisition models while serving as the nexus between academia, commercial industry, nonprofits, capital partners and governments focused on innovation for the betterment […]

Old Fort Small Business Recovery Resource Fair

MTCC Workforce Education Center 49 East Main Street, Old Fort, NC, United States

Overview of FEMA and SBA disaster assistance, plus many other resources to help your small business recover and rebound from Helene floods.   Brief overviews of FEMA and SBA disaaster assistance, plus additional resources to boost your business going forward, including: SBTDC, SCORE, Mountain BizWorks, McDowell Tech Small Business Center, Marion Business Association, Western Women's […]

Free

Small Business Outreach Event

ENC Tech Bridge 834 Airport Road, New Bern, NC, United States

Purpose of the Outreach Event. Inform and educate businesses on the North Carolina-based support organizations. These support organizations assist businesses in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Premise of the Outreach Event. Many businesses do not know where to start in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of […]

Free

Information Session: WNC Strong Funding Opportunities & Resources for Small Businesses

Webinar via Zoom

Join us to learn about various funding opportunities and resources for storm-affected small businesses in Western North Carolina. This information session will provide an overview of various small business grants and their eligibility requirements, as well as the Helene Business Recovery Fund loan program, and the SBA Disaster loan program. We will also share about […]

Free

Sesión Informativa Virtual Gratuita organizada por WNC Strong

El Centro Hendersonville 508 N. Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Únase a nosotros para conocer diversas oportunidades de financiamiento y recursos disponibles para pequeñas empresas afectadas por la tormenta en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. Esta sesión informativa ofrecerá una descripción general de varias subvenciones o becas para pequeñas empresas y sus requisitos de elegibilidad, así como del programa de préstamos del Fondo de […]

Free

Shima Seiki Holding Knitting Demonstrations at MSC

Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC II) at Catawba Valley Community College 350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NC, United States

Shima Seiki is hosting demonstrations of the APEX4 Knit Design software at the MSC II building on November 14, with sessions on how the software can create virtual samples of socks and sweaters. Shima Seiki’s Knit Design software can be used to virtually design knit products and patterns while taking into account yarn type, knit […]

Free

2024 Innovation Ecosystem Summit

Webinar

The SBA Innovation Ecosystem Summit is curated to connect entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) across sectors to learn from one another as we work together to build a thriving national innovation ecosystem that promotes equitable access to capital and resources for innovators nationwide. Watch the 2024 sizzle reel! Get excited for the 4th annual Innovation Ecosystem […]

Smart Sensors…Your Smart Manufacturing Journey Starts Here!

Virtual - Zoom

Who Should Attend Electrical Engineers, Process Engineers and Technicians.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Vehicles, appliances and even toys now leverage seamless internet connectivity and take advantage of many innovative sensing technologies that were once considered too expensive to add to standard product configurations or excessive… “Who needs that anyway?”. Robber sensing technologies are credited […]

Free

CMMC Implementation Workshop: Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance – 11/15/2024

Technology Education Development Center 49 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Join the North Carolina Military Business Center and North Carolina State University for a "CMMC Implementation Workshop: Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance" on either November 15 in Flat Rock, North Carolina or December 3 in Raleigh, North Carolina.   Goals Prepare defense contractors for their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification assessments by providing them with the […]

$115 – $130

Cape Fear Community College Mfg. Day Expo

Cape Fear Community College 411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

The Manufacturing Day Expo will be 11/15/24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The size of this event is growing and will be a great opportunity for your business to showcase current openings to CFCC students/graduates and the general public as well as to engage middle and high school students to begin thinking about career […]

How to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan

Webinar

A Step-by-Step Guide   In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s impact on Western North Carolina, this training provides timely guidance for accessing the SBA Disaster Loan Program. Led by experts from the SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, the session will help businesses understand how to navigate the application process, from determining eligibility to […]

Free

Save the Date for the Next Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership Meeting

Sany America Corp 202 Raleigh Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

In addition to a tour of Sany’s new facility and our usual networking time we will be treated to a presentation by The Cape Fear Workforce Development Board in partnership with Apprenticeship NC. There are many opportunities for local businesses to connect with potential team members through apprenticeship programs. This is an old concept that’s […]

RTP Forward

North Carolina Biotechnology Center 15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC, United States

For decades, Research Triangle Park has served as a major economic driver for the region. As a hotbed of innovation, a catalyst for investment and a major employment hub, RTP has put the Triangle on the map as a destination for businesses and residents wanting to live and work in a place that symbolizes the […]

Free

NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit 2024

Embassy Suites by Charlotte, Concord 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Charlotte, NC, United States

NC IDEA will host its 6th annual Ecosystem Summit on November 19-20, 2024 in the Charlotte region. The Summit is the only statewide conference that brings together diverse leaders to address what is needed to support all entrepreneurs and create a shared vision of making our state the best place to start and grow a […]

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2024 JAPB

Doubletree by Hilton 2349 Marlton Pike West Cherry Hill, West Cherry, NJ, United States

Each year, DLA Troop Support's Clothing & Textiles Directorate hosts the Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI). At the annual JAPBI, the Clothing & Textiles teams and our military service partners brief the industrial base on future requirements and business opportunities for clothing and individual equipment. In addition to DLA Troop Support, there are presentations […]

Free

2024 Moore Entrepreneurial Summit: New Horizons

The Fair Barn 200 Beulah Hill Rd S, Pinehurst, NC, United States

Looking for ways to use technology to market your business? Then join us at the 2024 Moore Entrepreneurial Summit on November 19 at 6 p.m. at The Fair Barn in Pinehurst.   Experts will share the latest artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and ecommerce tools that small businesses can integrate into their marketing strategies to […]

Promoting Excellence in Textile Manufacturing

Hyatt Regency Greenville, SC 220 North Main Street, Greenville, SC, United States

Who are we?  The Southern Textile Association, Inc., established in 1908, is a nonprofit organization for individuals in the textile and related industries with a common interest in all phases of textile manufacturing. The purpose of the Association as stated in its Charter is to promote good fellowship among its members; to exchange professional knowledge […]

Free

Manufacturing Day Expo

The Manufacturing Day Expo will be 11/20/24 from 9 a.m. to noon. The size of this event is growing and will be a great opportunity for your business to showcase current openings to CFCC students/graduates and the general public as well as to engage middle and high school students to begin thinking about career opportunities […]

Free

Information Session: WNC Strong Funding Opportunities & Resources for Small Businesses

Webinar via Zoom

Join us to learn about various funding opportunities and resources for storm-affected small businesses in Western North Carolina. This information session will provide an overview of various small business grants and their eligibility requirements, as well as the Helene Business Recovery Fund loan program, and the SBA Disaster loan program. We will also share about […]

Free

Sesión Informativa Virtual Gratuita organizada por WNC Strong

TBD

Únase a nosotros para conocer diversas oportunidades de financiamiento y recursos disponibles para pequeñas empresas afectadas por la tormenta en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. Esta sesión informativa ofrecerá una descripción general de varias subvenciones o becas para pequeñas empresas y sus requisitos de elegibilidad, así como del programa de préstamos del Fondo de […]

Free

Federal Contracting Series for Small Businesses – 11/21/2024

South Piedmont Community College, Tyson Family Center for Technology, Classroom 1407 3509 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC, United States

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) will host the following collaborative in-person trainings across North Carolina during 2024. The duration for training is 3.5 hours which includes three one-hour sessions and two 15-minute breaks. REGISTER TO ATTEND   Part 1: Federal Contracting Fundamentals (one hour). This training explores the […]

Free

Pender County Career Fair

Heide Trask High 14328 State Hwy 210, Rocky Point, NC, United States

CFMP members are invited to participate at the Career Fair in Pender County, scheduled for 11/22/24. Over 800 eight grade students are expected.   REGISTER TO ATTEND

Free
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DEFTECH Coffee Call

Virtual - Zoom

JOIN THE MEETING   DEFTECH Early Bird Current Opportunities Overview Fridays: 8–8:30 a.m. Purpose: To provide calendar updates to ongoing defense and industry events. This informal session is for those looking to dive deeper into emerging federal opportunities in a small group setting. Companies will have a chance to ask their questions of the DEFTECH […]

Free

Defense Manufacturing Conference

Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, United States

On behalf of the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP), and in coordination with ARCTOS, the Department of the Air Force cordially invites you to the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) 2024, in Austin, Texas December 2-5, 2024.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   DMC is the nation’s annual forum for enhancing and leveraging the efforts of […]

OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Basics

Virtual - Zoom

FREE Timeout for Safety Webinar (1 hr MESH credit)   Join our upcoming webinar on OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Basics and ensure compliance for your business. Learn how to accurately identify recordable incidents, maintain 300 logs, and effectively navigate 29 CFR 1904. Holli Singleton will guide you through the intricacies of OSHA recordkeeping requirements, helping […]

Free

AATCC Odor & Microbial Management Conference

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

Come join the discussion at AATCC’s Odor & Microbial Management Conference on December 3-4, 2024, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI. This conference will highlight all aspects of antimicrobial and anti-odor agents that are used to manage odor and uncontrolled bacterial growth on textiles.   The program will focus on the […]

$300 – $865

CMMC Implementation: Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance

McKimmon Conference and Training Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join the North Carolina Military Business Center and North Carolina State University for a “CMMC Implementation Workshop: Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance” on December 3 in Raleigh, North Carolina.   CMMC Day is designed to prepare NC defense contractors for their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification assessments by providing them with the latest information about CMMC […]

$115 – $130
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Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight (HYBRID)

First Flight Venture Center 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

Test Flight is a startup community building event with the purpose of raising the bar for pitches in our region. We host it on the First Tuesday of every month. Just about every early-stage startup knows they will need to hone their pitch to potential investors, customers and other interested parties. But where can you […]

Free

Export Coffee Talk Global Capital Markets — Prospects and Challenges for the Year Ahead

Webinar via Zoom

Join us for our next Export Coffee Talk, "Global Capital Markets — Prospects and Challenges for the Year Ahead" on Tuesday, December 3, from 10-11 a.m.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Global capital markets and foreign currency experts, Marc Chandler and Nick Omirly with Bannockburn Global Forex, will provide insights on what to expect with global […]

Free

Export Compliance Roadshow: Navigate Global Markets With Confidence

UNC Charlotte DuBuois Center 320 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

In today’s quickly evolving regulatory landscape, companies must be aware of evolving USG regulations and ensure that employees receive regular training to remain in compliance. Understanding USG export compliance regulations and putting a proactive export compliance plan in place is critical to mitigating risk.   Join the U.S. Commercial Service as we travel across the […]

US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Industry Day

Cape Fear Community College 411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

The US Army Corps of Engineers – Wilmington District supported by the North Carolina Military Business Center will host an industry day on December 5, 2024.   Agenda: Who We Are – Program Overview Keys to Success for Constructino Networking with USACE Subject Matter Experts   >Campus Map   This is a free event, however, […]

Free

NCWTA Triangle Chapter’s Winter Wonderland Gathering!

Regions Bank 3700 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, United States

It’s a Winter Wonderland with the NCWTA Triangle Chapter!   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Enjoy some holiday season nibbles & sips with great conversations and fun story-sharing in a lovely setting.   Casual vibe, come as you are, and relax with your Triangle Chapter friends.   ***And feel free to wear your crazy Christmas sweaters if you dare!*** […]

Free – $15

FFVC: 3rd Annual White Elephant Holiday Party

First Flight Venture Center 2 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

Come dressed in your ugliest, fluffiest, itchiest Christmas Sweater and bring a wrapped gift. (Less than $10 in value.)   Appetizers, sweets and drunks will be provided.   Prepare for a fun night and a jolly good time.   REGISTER TO ATTEND

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DEFTECH Coffee Call

Virtual - Zoom

JOIN THE MEETING   DEFTECH Early Bird Current Opportunities Overview Fridays: 8–8:30 a.m. Purpose: To provide calendar updates to ongoing defense and industry events. This informal session is for those looking to dive deeper into emerging federal opportunities in a small group setting. Companies will have a chance to ask their questions of the DEFTECH […]

Free