Building a More Collaborative Advanced Textiles Ecosystem in Support of the Department of Defense
Join the Defense Alliance of North Carolina(DANC) Science & Technology Committee and NC State Industry Expansion Solutions(IES) on Thursday, August 25 at Gaston College Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, NC. This will be the first of a series of events in support of the NC Defense Manufacturing Community Support Partnership (NC DMCSP). Learn about NC State's Department of Defense (DoD) […]
The Untapped Talent Pool: Apprenticeships
This webinar will highlight how apprenticeship programs can assist you in filling your workforce needs and what incentives exist for your company to take advantage of these programs.
Navigating Supply Chain Challenges Webinar
What challenges does supply chain management face today? How can they be overcome? Supply chains are complex networks of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, customers, and other stakeholders who collaborate to deliver goods or services from raw materials to consumers. The complexity of these systems makes them prone to disruptions, such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, labor […]
MSC Industrial Supply Co. – MFG Day 2022
MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leader in innovative metalworking distribution, solutions and services, is hosting a virtual event in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Flex Machine, Mitutoyo and other leading manufacturing partners focused on innovation, sustainability and careers in the manufacturing world. Join us and you will experience a virtual tour in a state […]
Building a More Collaborative Advanced Textiles Ecosystem
Catawba Valley Community College 2550 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, United StatesHosted by the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and North Carolina State Industry Expansion Solutions (NCSU IES) in support of the North Carolina Defense Manufacturing Community Support Partnership (NC DMCSP) "Building a More Collaborative Advanced Textiles Ecosystem" Forum Invited keynote speakers and special guests include representatives from NC State Industry Expansion Solutions, Defense Alliance of NC, […]
The Business Impact of Ergonomics webinar
Most companies only consider ergonomics after their bottom line is negatively affected by an injury or workers’ compensation case involving a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD). The reality is that being proactive in addressing ergonomic risk factors can lead to changes that may well improve productivity, quality and other key metrics at the facility. Read More » […]
College of The Albemarle: College of The Albemarle’s Advanced Manufacturing Events
In-person Event This event is open to the public, but registration is encouraged. College of The Albemarle is excited to host our 9th Annual Advanced Manufacturing Event on October 7, 2022 from 9am - 1pm. The event will be held at COA's Currituck Campus, a state-of-the-industry, 40,000-square-foot facility. Students can experience and learn more about […]
Central Carolina Community College – MFG Day 2022
Join us in celebrating the people who "make" our country great: America's manufacturers! Representatives from local industries will be on-site to showcase their company and products, and help increase manufacturing awareness. Come discover what is made in our community, learn about various careers in manufacturing, and the skills/education needed to qualify for those careers. We […]
Cashion Fishing Rods – MFG Day 2022
Cashion Rods is a manufacturer of fishing rods in Sanford, NC. Cashion will be opening their doors for educational tours throughout the day. Come check out the manufacturing process and see what goes into manufacturing an American Made fishing rod! Register by contacting info@cashionrods.com Location: 3915 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330 Cashion Fishing […]
MFG Day Networking Event
Cross Company 300 S. Firestone Street, Gastonia, NCNC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and Cross Company will host an in-person networking event celebrating Manufacturing Day with an informational presentation and a tour.
Manufacturing Meetup
Virtual - ZoomJoin us for a monthly conversation! You are invited to join an informal but informative zoom conversation to discuss challenges and opportunities to engage with your manufacturing industry peers. Each month a hot topic will be selected and you are encouraged to bring questions and ideas for discussion. This monthly series will rotate topics and […]
North Carolina Manufacturing Conference – Call for speakers
The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, hosted by the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) and Business North Carolina Magazine is accepting proposals for speakers for the April 20-21, 2023 conference at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. More Information: https://ncmep.org/mfgcon/call-for-speakers/
2022 FALL SENIOR DESIGN EXPO
Lee College of EngineeringThe Lee College of Engineering’s Senior Design Program brings together students and industrial partners in a collaborative research environment. As they tackle real-world engineering projects, the engineering students and their industry supporters are afforded unlimited possibilities for learning and achievement.
RuralWorks! Engineering Summer Internship Program Webinar
RuralWorks! Engineering Summer Internship Program - $10/hr sponsored talent is waiting for manufacturers to hire. This webinar is for manufacturers in rural communities, HR Managers, Engineering Managers, Plant Management Presented by Anna Mangum, Regional Manager, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) IES is working with manufacturers across the state to create summer internship opportunities […]
NCMEP Leadership in Manufacturing Award Nominations
The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) recognizes manufacturing excellence across North Carolina, honoring manufacturers that deliver exceptional performance. Nominations will be accepted beginning January 16, 2023. The nomination deadline is February 28, 2023 and winners will be honored at the MFGCON conference.
Supplier Scouting Opportunities Webinar
Are you a manufacturer struggling to source key parts or components to meet your production needs?Do you have excess manufacturing capacity in your facility that you’d like to use?
Timeout for Safety
Join us for the upcoming Timeout for Safety virtual discussion sessions. 30-minute sessions are open forums so whether you want to inquire about safety topics or just want to pop in and say “Hello!”
Manufacturing Meet-up
You are invited to join an informal but informative zoom conversation to discuss challenges and opportunities, and engage with your manufacturing industry peers. all are welcome! Each month a hot topic will be selected and you are encouraged to bring questions and ideas for discussion. This month our discussion will start with information and resources […]
Safety Culture vs Climate Webinar
In this session, participants will gain insight on how to take their safety program to the next level! Content and discussion will center on understanding the differences and symbiotic relationship between an organization's Safety Culture and its Safety Climate, as well as how to use the Safety Climate Assessment Tool (S-CAT) to determine the current state.
How to WIN SBIR/STTR Grants – Half-Day Hybrid Presentation
REGISTRATION OPEN for Hybrid Half-Day Presentation on February 9th from 9AM-12PM EST: First Flight Venture Center has again won a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program grant from the Small Business Administration. The FAST program is meant to increase the number of competitive grant applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) […]
Secure Your Mask First: Motivating Employees in a Post Pandemic Era and in the Age of Quiet Quitting Webinar
During this webinar, we will discuss reasons for lack of motivation and various motivation theories to aid efforts and help achieve a better work/life balance.
Manufacturing Meet-up
You are invited to join an informal but informative zoom conversation to discuss challenges and opportunities, and engage with your manufacturing industry peers. All are welcome! This month's topic: The Impact of Ergonomics.
DEFTECH Coffee Call – March 3
Join us this Friday, March 3, 2023, @ 0800-1000 ET DEFTECH Coffee Call 9 - 10 am Topic: Military Needs for Innovation in Textiles and Nonwovens Guest Speaker: Laurra C. Winters, Director, Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) Laurra is in Natick, Massachusetts, and executes the NCTRF mission alongside a team of 30 highly skilled […]
THREE-DAY URBAN COUNTER·UAS COURSE
THREE-DAY URBAN COUNTER·UAS COURSE March 7th - 9th, 2023 Link to register: https://atlasunmanned.com/individual-sessions/cuas-product-testing-evaluation-1-1-1 Three-Day Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Course. “Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy.” - Max Mayfield As Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) proliferation continues to grow globally, it has created a new danger for facilities that traditionally could be […]
Additive Manufacturing Webinar
Additive Manufacturing is growing in applications across the spectrum of our businesses. Join us to discuss how you can use AM across the Product Life Cycle from Prototype to Production to Digital Business. We will emphasize both existing and future applications.
Setting SMART Environmental Goals Webinar
This webinar will discuss the SMART goal framework and how to use it to create more effective environmental goals.
NCMEP Event – Grand Opening of Manufacturing Solutions Center Phase II
Manufacturing Solutions Center II 350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NCMarch 30, 2023 @ 4:00 pm | manufacturingsolutionscenter.org/ 350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NC 28613 NCMEP partner, the Manufacturing Solutions Center in Conover, North Carolina has announced the Grand Opening date of the new Manufacturing Solutions Center II facility. The new building is a public/private partnership between the City of Conover, the Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley […]
NC A&T ISE Open House – April 5, 2023
Harold Martin Engineering Research and Innovation Complex (ERIC) 1101 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NCNCMEP Partner, NC A&T University invites you! An Open House and Community Discussion Partnering to Improve Manufacturing and Services Operations Wednesday, April 5, 2023 9 am – 1 pm Harold Martin Engineering Research and Innovation Complex (ERIC) 1101 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411 RSVP at this link | Time | Activity | Location | 8:30 – 9:00 | Continental Breakfast / Social […]
Smart Fabrics Summit
Smart Fabrics Summit April 11-12, 2023 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Register: https://www.textiles.org/event/smart-fabrics-summit-2023/ Education and Networking This one and a half day event will feature a variety of education and networking from engaging sessions on emerging technology in smart textiles to the interactive facility tours and student research showcase to the networking reception. New […]
Wilmington Navy Week: Doing Business with the Department of the Navy Small Business Workshop
Wilmington Convention Center 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington,, NCWilmington Navy Week: Doing Business with the Department of the Navy Small Business Workshop April 12, 2023 from 0900-1200 EST Wilmington Convention Center 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 In partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center and in conjunction with the Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit the Department of […]
MFGCON 2023: NC Manufacturing Conference
Benton Convention Center 301 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, United StatesIt’s official! The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) and Business North Carolina magazine have partnered again to present the 2023 North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, to be held on April 20 - 21, 2023 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. During two days, speakers and industry experts will help companies identify […]
ASSIST Speaker Series – Embedding Conductive Yarns in Textiles: From Plasma Textile to Wireless Power Transfer
To see more in the series, visit https://assistcenter.org/assist-speaker-series-spring-2023/
Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem In Support of the Department of Defense
Congdon Yards 400 W. English Street, High Point, North CarolinaApril 27, 2023, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Congdon Yards, 400 W. English Street, High Point, North Carolina 27262 REGISTER TO ATTEND No cost to attend. Plan to arrive early for parking, building access, coffee, pastries and NETWORKING! Program begins promptly at 9:30AM. ***NOTE: parking will be in lot in front of the Factory. Meeting […]
Association for Manufacturing Excellence – AME Charlotte 2023 Lean Summit
Association for Manufacturing Excellence AME Charlotte 2023 Lean Summit May 1-3, 2023 More Information + Register: https://ame.org/ame-charlotte-2023-lean-summit Cultivating tomorrow's lean leaders: Speeding toward excellence If you are searching for a better way to lead, develop people and produce superior results, this lean summit will help put you over the top. What are you doing to […]
UNC Charlotte Engineering Senior Design Expo
UNC Charlotte campus - Student Activity Center 9201 University City Blvd. 202 Barnhardt Student Activity Center, Charlotte, NC, United StatesApproximately 100 Engineering Senior Design teams will be showing the results of their design projects. About 80% of the projects are doing work for a Industry partner. Several of the projects are partially supported by NC MEP grants. The NC MEP grant program allows the participation of some small, NC based manufacturing companies that otherwise […]
Transitioning Military and their Families
NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Director of Defense Industry Initiatives, Michael Mullins, will be participating in the veterans panel discussion for the NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues on May 9. Tuesday, May 9, at 10 a.m.: Transitioning Military and their Families Other Emerging Issues Sessions Starting on April 25 and continuing on […]
The Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTEX) Summit
McKimmon Conference and Training Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTEX) Summit hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers, textile supply chain suppliers, […]
Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium
UNC Friday Center 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NCDirections and Map Half-day Pre-symposium, hosted at the NC Biotechnology Center (15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27709). To participate, you must registered as a MBB participant for June 14th. A new half-day pre-symposium on June 13, 12:30-4:30 pm in the afternoon at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will focus on the truths and myths of […]
OSHA’s Training Requirements Webinar
In this session, we will review the common training topics from 29 CFR 1910 and provide a resource to help determine the training your workers need and how to meet OSHA's training requirements.
Go Global Road Show: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College NC Research Campus & Advanced Technology Center 399 Biotechnology Lane, Kannapolis, NC, United StatesYour passport to global sales starts with export knowledge from the experts. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's (EDPNC) International Trade team maintains six overseas offices that help companies like yours prosper in North Carolina by growing revenue through exporting. Once a year, this team of experts goes on the road to bring their […]
Go Global Road Show: AB Tech Community College Downtown Campus
AB Tech Community College Downtown Campus 340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour passport to global sales starts with export knowledge from the experts. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's (EDPNC) International Trade team maintains six overseas offices that help companies like yours prosper in North Carolina by growing revenue through exporting. Once a year, this team of experts goes on the road to bring their […]
Go Global Road Show: The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship
The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship 1451 S Elm-Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC, United StatesYour passport to global sales starts with export knowledge from the experts. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's (EDPNC) International Trade team maintains six overseas offices that help companies like yours prosper in North Carolina by growing revenue through exporting. Once a year, this team of experts goes on the road to bring their […]
Go Global Road Show: Wake Tech Community College Western Campus
Wake Tech Community College Western Campus 3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, United StatesYour passport to global sales starts with export knowledge from the experts. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's (EDPNC) International Trade team maintains six overseas offices that help companies like yours prosper in North Carolina by growing revenue through exporting. Once a year, this team of experts goes on the road to bring their […]
Registration for AgTech Propeller Cohort
New Propeller AgTech Cohort Registration is Open Now NEW First Flight Venture Center AgTech Propeller Cohort is beginning this September! Date: July 24 until cohort is full Contact: Emil Runge at erunge@ffvcnc.org or 404.668.2136 and Lydia Bjorklund at lbjorklund@ffvcnc.org Propeller is a 6-week entrepreneurial design thinking program that helps founders and entrepreneurs determine whether there is […]
Defense Technology Summit
Fayetteville Technical Community College Tony Rand Student Center, Multi-Purpose Room (building #7) 2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC, United StatesView Agenda The second annual Defense Technology Summit (DTS) is hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office. The summit is held in conjunction with the Association of the […]
MFG Day: Call for Participation
Manufacturing Day is Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 - Get Involved! Are you ready, willing and able to inspire the next generation of workforce and shift perceptions about the manufacturing industry? Join thousands of manufacturers nationwide on Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) 2023 who are hosting an open house and tour of their facilities on Friday, October […]
Automation… Safety Assumed… Webinar
Join us as we review technologies that are switching out the old guard and the evolution of the standards that have protected humans from machines for decades.
The Importance of Understanding the Process Approach Before Implementing ISO 9001 QMS Webinar
From this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of defining processes correctly and the difference between processes, procedures, and areas/functions.