Taking the Leap to Kickstart Your Business Venture Workshops
American Underground 201 W Main Street, Durham, NC, United StatesNext Workshop Saturdays: March 23 and 30 Durham, NC Future Workshops Mondays: April 8, 15, 22 and 29 Albemarle, NC Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23 and 30 Virtual (Military focus) Thursdays: April 11, 18 and 25 Wilmington, NC Ready to Take the Leap? REGISTER NOW Limited Seats Available | No […]
STA Southern Division Spring Meeting
Greensville Greensville, SC, United StatesMORE INFORMATION
Supplier Matching: A Tool for Business Growth for NC Manufacturers Webinar
Virtual - ZoomFREE for Members and Non-Members! Join us on March 28 for our next NCEDA webinar that will feature free resources from the Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) team at NC State! REGISTER TO ATTEND Supplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with suitable suppliers. Manufacturers can streamline their […]
Building NC
McKimmon Conference and Training Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesMark your calendar for Tuesday, April 2, and secure your place among the forward-thinkers shaping the infrastructure future of North Carolina. Registration for the NC Chamber's highly anticipated Building NC conference at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh is officially open. REGISTER In a state where demands on infrastructure are ever-intensifying, […]
ISO and IAF Standards Update: “Elevating Standards: Embracing ISO’s Climate Action Amendments” ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45004, ISO 50001, ISO 27001
Virtual - ZoomJoin us on April 2, 2024 for an enlightening webinar that dives into the latest Climate Action Amendments by ISO/IAF. These important updates bring climate considerations to the forefront of ISO Management Systems Standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy), and ISO 27001 (Information Security). We're […]
Defense Technology Showcase & Artificial Intelligence Roundtable
McNair Hall College of Engineering, N.C. A&T State University Suite#240 2nd Floor, Greensboro, NC, United StatesAI Trends and Pathways into Defense Incorporation REGISTER TO ATTEND Agenda 12:30-12:55 p.m. Early Check-In and Networking 12:55 p.m. Call to Seats 1-1:30 p.m. Welcome Guests and Remarks Co-Hosts: Dored and College of Engineering Eric Muth, PhD, Vice Chancellor, Division of Research & Economic Development Stephanie Luster-Teasley, PhD – Interim Dean, College of […]
Life Science and Medical Technologies Summit
Leland Cultural Arts Center 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC, United StatesThe summit will include panels throughout the day featuring renowned experts shaping the future of life sciences, networking opportunities, and a trade show to display the latest technologies, products, and services from leading life science companies. There is a budding network for life science and medical technology professionals in the Cape Fear area. REGISTER […]
DEFTECH Coffee Call – 04/05/2024
Virtual - ZoomJOIN THE MEETING DEFTECH (DMCSP partner) will conduct the weekly Coffee Call on April 5. 2024. The call will be the first in a series of four calls in April that will concentrate on DoD textile requirements, advanced textiles and smart fabrics in support of the warfighter. The topic of the initial discussion will […]
EDPNC: Fidae 2024
Santiago, Chile Santiago, ChileFIDAE is the leading aerospace and defense trade show in Latin America. The show will build on its well-earned reputation to present a vital and growing international aerospace event that addresses the full scope of commercial, military and space interests. More than 400 companies, from Chile and the world, gather in one place to present […]
Advanced Topics in Office Ergonomics (ATOE)
Virtual - ZoomHosted by Ergonomics Center at NC State University Virtual Classes are held from 12:30-4 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday. REGISTER TO ATTEND Fee: $500 This two-day workshop looks at topics that surface outside the traditional single office evaluation and is designed for participants who have experience with office ergonomics issues. It provides discussions and hands-on […]
Understanding Mobile Robots
Virtual - ZoomWho Should Attend Chief technology officers, chiefs operations officers and process engineers and technicians. REGISTER TO ATTEND More than 30,000 accidents involving forklifts and other manned material movers were reported in FY’22. Not only has the risk of injury increased in recent years but uncertainties in staffing, training investments and sheer volumes of […]
Brunswick Community College Job Fair
Brunswick Community College 50 College Rd NE, Bolivia, North Carolina, United StatesBrunswick Community College Career Fair will be held April 11, 2024 at the main campus. Display space is free and there are sponsorship opportunities. MORE INFORMATION For more information, contact: BETTINA DAVIDSON
Federal Contracting Series for Small Businesses – 04/11/2024
Sandhills Community College, Van Dussen Building in the Small Business Center 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
DEFTECH Coffee Call – 04/12/2024
Virtual - ZoomJOIN THE MEETING Steve McMannus (Innovation Advisor at RTI International), Emil Runge (Program Director, First Flight Venture Center) and Michael Mullins (Director, Defense Industry Initiatives, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions) will discuss the Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP) and the opportunities for North Carolina manufacturers, researchers, and entrepreneurs in advanced textiles, wearables […]
Southeast Region Federal Construction Summit
Wilmington Convention Center 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington,, NCThe 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 16-18, 2024 in Wilmington, North Carolina. REGISTER TO ATTEND “The Summit” brings together over 700+ representatives of the Corps […]
NHCS Career, College and Community Expo
Cape Fear Community College 411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC, United StatesMark your calendars: the big day is Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the heart of Cape Fear Community College's downtown campus. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available for vendors. VENDOR REGISTRATION For more information, contact DEMARCUS NIXON
Federal Contracting Series for Small Businesses – 04/16/2024
The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, Conference Room 1451 S Elm-Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
EDPNC: Export Education – Introduction to USCMA
Virtual - ZoomREGISTER TO ATTEND Join us Tuesday, April 14, for a free webinar overviewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Learn about the new agreement that went into effect July 1, 2020, including and its provisions that include certificate of origin requirements, updated preference criteria, increase in the de minimus amount, and much more. You will […]
ApprenticeshipNC 2024 Annual Conference
Benton Convention Center 301 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, United StatesAttend the ApprenticeshipNC Annual Conference to gather new information and strategies to grow your registered apprenticeship program. Registration is now open for the ApprenticeshipNC 2024 Annual Conference with the NC Community College Customized Training post-conference meeting. REGISTER TO ATTEND This year’s ApprenticeshipNC conference will offer information on important key elements needed to build […]
North Carolina Installation Innovation & Modernization Symposium
Wilmington Convention Center 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington,, NC"Leveraging Technology and Data to Better Inform the Future” The North Carolina Installation Innovation and Modernization (NCI2M) Symposium is intended to facilitate collaborative discussions on infrastructure and Quality of Life issues in North Carolina. Military installation commanders, and city leaders will engage in panel discussions on the challenges of integrating standardized networked SMART technologies […]
Women Make Awards
The Anthem 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, United StatesRecognizing Women Leaders in Manufacturing REGISTER TO ATTEND The Women MAKE Awards (formerly known as the STEP Ahead Awards) recognize women game changers working in the manufacturing industry who exemplify leadership within their companies. This national honor identifies top talent in manufacturing and further encourages award winners to mentor and support the next generation […]
DEFTECH Coffee Call – 04/19/2024
Virtual - ZoomJOIN THE MEETING Objective To empower North Carolina businesses to scale effectively using local innovation ecosystem resources, featuring a case study from Sciencix. Highlights Success story of Sciencix leveraging North Carolina resources for growth, marking its first anniversary as SBA’s National 2023 Exporter of the Year. See you on the Coffee […]
2024 NC World Trade Association Meeting
Blockade Runner Beach Resort 275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United StatesManufacturers who export products should consider attending the upcoming meeting on April 22-23, 2024 at the Blockade Runner. We hope to see you at the Annual Conference held on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23 at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in beautiful Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Join us for news, views and […]
STA Northern Division Spring Meeting
North Carolina State University 1210 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, United StatesMORE INFORMATION
State Energy Conference
McKimmon Conference and Training Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunity to help drive North Carolina's regional energy economy forward with national impact. The 2024 State Energy Conference will be held in person at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. Come to network, learn best practices, […]
6th AI Roundtable: “AI and ML in Defense & Industry”
East Carolina University - Classroom A 501 E. 10th Street, Greenville, NC, United StatesArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Defense & Industry, our 6th in the series of 8. Presented by: East Carolina University Office of National Security & Industry Initiatives', Defense Alliance of NC S&T Forums, and Michael Best Law & Consulting. REGISTER TO ATTEND
Government Affairs Virtual Forum
Virtual - ZoomGovernment Affairs Virtual Forum - Brief by FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison Please join us for our monthly virtual forum at 10 a.m. Don't miss out on the opportunity to engage with Chancellor Darrell T. Allison from Fayetteville State University; Executive leader and strategic visionary! Learn more, make connections, be recognized and be […]
Power Your Robotics Journey: How RoboticsCareer.org Supports the Full Manufacturing Ecosystem
Virtual - ZoomJoin us on Wednesday, April 24 at 2 p.m. ET for a public webinar exploring new functionality on our national workforce resource - RoboticsCareer.org! The ARM Institute’s national workforce resource RoboticsCareer.org supports the full manufacturing ecosystem needed to fill open positions and navigate the manufacturing skills gap. Recently, the ARM Institute launched a significant […]
DEFTECH Coffee Call – 04/26/2024
Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) classroom 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin us in-person! ATTEND IN PERSON Friday, April 26, 2024 8-10 a.m. Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) classroom Wilson College of Textiles on NCSU Centennial Campus 1020 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606 The April 26 DEFTECH Coffee Call (hybrid) will take place from 8-10 a.m. in the Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) classroom at […]
NC Leadership Conference
City Club of Raleigh 150 Fayetteville St # 2800, Raleigh, NC, United StatesBringing together North Carolina leaders to discuss statewide business, government and public policy issues. Agenda NC Hot Buttons Panel, Gambling, Marijuana, Alcohol NC Senator Michael Lee Chris Suttle, CEO, CIC Consultants and Cannabis Lobbyist Tim Kent, Executive Director, NC Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association NCAA Conference Realignment: What it means to NC institutions Todd Turner, […]
Robotics Summit
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA, United StatesThe Robotics Summit & Expo is a multifaceted educational forum and expo dedicated to addressing the issues involved with the design, development, manufacture and delivery of commercial robotics and intelligent systems products and services. The program of keynotes and general sessions are designed to provide professionals the information they need to successfully develop the […]
The SEAMS Spring Conference
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes 8121 Amalfi Place, Myrtle Beach, SC, United StatesThe North Carolina Military Business Center will present at The SEAMS Spring Conference in Myrtle Beach, May 1-3, 2024. SEAMS, according to the organization's website, "is the Association and Voice of the US Sewn Products Industry for over 50 years, consisting of more than 200 of America’s foremost fashion brands, retailers, manufacturers and textile providers." REGISTER […]
Understanding and Utilizing Matchforce.org
Virtual - ZoomThe North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates: May 2, 2024 from 9-10:30 a.m. August 2, 2024 from 9-10:30 a.m. November 1, 2024 from 9-10:30 a.m. This training is a comprehensive guide to using MatchForce as a tool for finding federal contracting opportunities and doing market […]
AI Roundtable Intersections of AI, Infrastructure, Defense, Medicalai Roundtable Intersections of AI, Infrastructure, Defense, Medical
Wake Forest University 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United StatesPlease Join us, May 2, 2024, with Wake Forest University AI & Medical Experts, Aero X Ventures, Crown Castle UAS Emerging Tech, and Atrium Health Domain Experts. REGISTER TO ATTEND Collaborate with: Aero X Ventures Atrium Health Crown Castle UAS Emerging Technologies Wake Forest University’s Artificial Intelligence & Medical Experts Michael Best Law […]
The National Plastics Show
Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United StatesNPE2024: The Plastics Show, the global platform for innovation in plastics, will be held May 6-10, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. NPE® is the main event for leaders in the plastics industry worldwide. For almost 80 years, NPE® has brought together top innovators and visionaries in the field to discover […]
Automate 2024
McCormick Place 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Automate Conference is produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). It also serves as the North American edition of the International Symposium on Robotics (ISR) sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics. MORE INFORMATION
Fall Prevention and Protection
Virtual - ZoomFREE Timeout for Safety Webinar (1 hr MESH credit) Be a part of OSHA’s 2024 Fall Stand Down by joining us for a free webinar on May 6! Each year falls account for more than a third of fatalities in the construction industry and we know that the majority of them are preventable. Led […]
Ergonomics for Engineers
Fitts-Woolard Hall (FWH) 915 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC, United StatesAbout Ergonomics Training for Engineers This comprehensive course covers the key elements of the appropriate design of products and workspaces for the human user. Engineers armed with a deep understanding of ergonomics are better equipped to create products that not only function more efficiently but also enhance the user experience. At the conclusion of this […]
Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act
Virtual - ZoomNew Federal Reporting Requirements for NC Small Businesses A new federal reporting requirement that went into effect on January 1 will impact the vast majority of NC businesses. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is designed to provide law enforcement agencies with the beneficial ownership information of each corporate entity in an attempt to detect money […]
Hidden in Plain View: U.S. Army Special Forces Berlin 1956-1990
U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum 1000 Bragg Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United StatesThe U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum highlights a new exhibit created by Jack Britt High School students. These students participated in the ASOM’s Curatorial Apprenticeship Program, gaining valuable experience in museum research, design, and curation. REGISTER TO ATTEND Please join us for the opening of “Hidden in Plain View: U.S. Army Special […]
EDPNC: Export Education: International Banking Webinar
Virtual - ZoomREGISTER TO ATTEND Now that you have the international sale, how do you get paid? Pre-payment is nice, but it can put you at a competitive disadvantage. Are you aware of all of your options; letters of credit, cash against documents, open account, and prepayment? Join us Thursday, May 9 for a free […]
Empowering Women Business Leaders
North Carolina Biotechnology Center 15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC, United StatesJoin us for our 2nd Annual Women Business Leaders (WBL) event hosted by the Defense Alliance of North Carolina. We anticipate a gathering of successful women business leaders in various industries including the defense industry. REGISTER TO ATTEND Our mission is to propel the defense industry forward by embracing purposeful growth, entrepreneurial vision, […]
Ergonomics Program Development Workshop
Virtual - ZoomAbout Ergonomics Program Development This virtual workshop defines and discusses the importance of ergonomics programs. It also identifies the critical elements of a successful program and walks through developing the key elements of a written policy. Attendees become comfortable with writing a policy, documenting responsibilities, and establishing a process. REGISTER TO ATTEND Details […]
Federal Contracting Series for Small Businesses – 05/09/2024
AB Tech Community College Downtown Campus 340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference
Durham Convention Center 301 W. Morgan St., Durham, United StatesThe North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, is an annual event where industry experts and manufacturing peers collaborate to present informative sessions focused on manufacturing challenges. REGISTER TO ATTEND Attendees receive ideas and resources for market expansion, workforce solutions, leadership excellence, culture transformation, innovation, technology and advanced manufacturing, strategic business growth and process and quality […]
Unveiling the Essence of MFGCON: North Carolina’s Manufacturing Conference
Durham Convention Center 301 W. Morgan St., Durham, United StatesMFGCON, short for Manufacturing Conference, is a dynamic gathering that brings together industry leaders, innovators and enthusiasts to celebrate, learn and shape the future of manufacturing in the state. At its core, MFGCON is more than just a conference – it's a vibrant ecosystem where ideas converge, collaborations flourish and industry trends are set. The […]
Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW)
Raleigh, NC Raleigh, NC, United StatesHosted by Ergonomics Center at NC State University Raleigh, NC Classes are held from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Thurs. REGISTER TO ATTEND Fee: $1800 or $1350 which includes a Professional Membership 3.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) awarded through NC State University 4 Days, […]
FEDTEX: Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment Summit
McKimmon Conference and Training Center 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThe Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of Senator Ted Budd, 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 […]