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.

Free

DEFTECH Coffee Call – August 18

Join us this Friday, August 18, 2023, @ 8-10 a.m. ET DEFTECH Coffee Call Hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call with NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions, Defense Industry Initiatives and the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC).   IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONVIRTUAL REGISTRATION   8-9 a.m.: Early Bird Session: Networking and discussing current business opportunities, defense trends, and innovation […]

Free

Women Business Leaders Forum

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

The mission of the Women's Business Leaders Forum is simple - Unleash the Potential of Women Business Leaders, propelling the Defense Industry forward with a vision that embraces: Purposeful Growth: We seize every opportunity to drive our business to new heights. Entrepreneurial Vision: We work strategically on our business, nurturing its expansion. Empowered Leadership: We […]

Free

Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce

Virtual - Zoom

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 search and filter the internal database of federal contracting data; and help businesses (both […]

Free

DEFTECH Coffee Call – August 25

Join us this Friday, August 25, 2023, @ 9 a.m. ET DEFTECH Coffee Call DoD Communities of Interest: R&D Research and Development Subject: Coffee Call: NASA Tech Transfer Expansion Program Due Date: 25 August 2023 - 9 a.m. ET Government Organization: NASA   JOIN THE MEETING   Description: 8-9 a.m. - Early Bird Session Networking […]

Free

DANC Science & Technology through Commercialization “The NC Innovation Ecosystem”

The Frontier at RTP 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

LEARN MORE & REGISTER!   If you have any questions about the event or how to register please contact Phil Williams, DANC Science & Technology Committee Chair, at 336.312.6478 or Tammy Everett, Executive Director, Defense Alliance of North Carolina at 910.690.4450 or teverett@defensealliancenc.org.

Free

Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight

REGISTER TO ATTEND   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 go to practice your pitch and get better before actually asking for money? That’s why we created Test Flight! Test Flight is pitch practice for companies […]

Free

Defense Manufacturing Summit & Exhibition

Join us on Thursday, September 7, 2023, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) at the Emerging Technology Institute, 16824 NC- 211, Red Springs, NC 28377 for an exciting event focused on defense manufacturing. The Inaugural Defense Manufacturing Summit and Exhibition will be hosted by Emerging Technology Institute (ETI), and partners, NC State University Industry Expansion […]

Free

EDPNC Export Coffee Call – September 8

Virtual - Zoom

REGISTER TO ATTEND Doing Business in Southeast Asia: Business Culture Tips for Singapore and Malaysia Join us Friday, September 8 for our next Export Coffee Talk, "Doing Business in Southeast Asia: Business Culture Tips for Singapore and Malaysia." In this webinar, the EDPNC Singapore-based international trade consultants will provide expert insights for doing business in […]

Disaster Preparedness Webinar

Presented by Glenn C. Clapp CSP, EFO, CHMM, CFPS Safety and Health Specialist, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) This webinar is for all businesses, owners, safety directors, and safety managers. Disasters come in all shapes and sizes! Hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, chemical spills, and outbreaks of illness are just a few examples. No matter […]

Free

First Flight Venture Center: Talking Shop: Telling Your Stories

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

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Presenter: Ed Pettiss, Business Mentor Insight Strategy   As you develop your business, most start-ups need support from customers, suppliers, partners, employees, mentors, grant funders, and investors. To attract the right people, you’ll want a persuasive pitch that helps everyone understand why you’re the right company to work with. In this […]

Free

ChatGPT for Management System Development Webinar

REGISTER TO ATTEND   ChatGPT has begun to revolutionize the way business is done and pursued in many ways. Yet, many workers do not understand the tool or how to apply it in their area of expertise. During this webinar, we will look specifically at how to use this tool in the area of Management […]

Stoll M1 Plus Programming Training Course: September 18-22, 2023

Manufacturing Solutions Center II 350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NC

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Stoll USA and the Manufacturing Solutions Center have teamed up to provide Flatbed Knitting and M1 Plus Programming Training to interested parties! The Training Courses will be structured around the Individual needs of the attendees! Prospective Topics may include: Hand Knitting, Stitch Formation, Yarn Basics Garment Assembly and Quality Control Basics […]

$1000

DARPAConnect North Carolina Regional Pop-Up Event

Greensboro, NC Greensboro, NC, United States

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Applied Research Institute (ARI), Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation (TCRDF), and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH), a component of the NC Military Business Center, invite you to the DARPAConnect North Carolina Regional Pop-up […]

$45

Hosiery 101/102 Class: September 19-20, 2023

Manufacturing Solutions Center II 350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NC

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Cost: $400* - 2 weeks prior to class (Prior to November 28, 2023) Late Registration: $500* (After November 28, 2023)   The Hosiery 101/102 course covers the basics of hosiery knitting, the dyeing, finishing, and testing quality of the manufacturing process. Target Audience: Anyone involved with the Hosiery Industry: buyers, retailers, […]

$500

Export Education – Export Compliance Webinar

Virtual - Zoom

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on Tuesday, September 19, for a webinar on new export security requirements for all exporters. ​​​​This will be a strong hands-on training program that is ideal for exporters of all experience levels. We will discuss many different topics from licensing, and documentation to […]

Beyond the Basics: Creating a Culture and Behaviors to Support Your Continuous Improvement Infrastructure Webinar

Presented by Chris Hartley, Lean Improvement Specialist, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Is it time to move beyond fire-fighting and point solutions to ever-arising problems? Are you utilizing a tool-based performance improvement system with minimal results? Perhaps fire prevention should be your methodology of choice. We offer a unique mindset and practice for […]

Free

How to Optimize Injection Mold Cooling Course

The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United States

Instructors: Amanda Nicholson, Erik Foltz, Brian Pruitt Course Prerequisite: None   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Course Description: The goal of this free, half-day seminar is to help you optimize the cooling of your injection molds to improve part quality and reduce cycle time. The seminar will include three classroom-style presentations and a Q&A session. Presentation […]

Free

2023 NC SBIR Celebration Summit: Highlighting Success, Sharing Best Practices

Wyrick Robbins 4101 Lake Boone Trail ## 300, Raleigh, NC, United States

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Complimentary Insights from Expert Panelists WHAT: This complimentary, half-day series of panel presentations will feature SBIR grant winning companies sharing lessons learned; reverse pitch/advice from SBIR Program Managers at federal agencies; SBIR/STTR program overview and the real story on the odds of winning SBIR grants - all to benefit founders and […]

Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW)

Virtual - Zoom

Hosted by Ergonomics Center at NC State University Virtual Classes are held from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. 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, 30 […]

$1800

North Carolina Defense Summit 2023

Hilton Raleigh North Hills 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

REGISTER TO ATTEND   The North Carolina Defense Summit 2023 (NCDS) builds our military, community, defense industry through sharing state and national best practices. The Summit presents “best practices” in advancing North Carolina as the most military, Veteran and defense industry friendly state in the nation. OBJECTIVES Advocate for individual, community & installation resilience Build […]

Surry County Economic Development Manufacturing Week

Surry Community College Shelton-Badgett NC Center for Viticulture & Encology 630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC, United States

Manufacturing week is October 2-6, 2023. We will be hosting a kickoff event at Surry Community College on October 2. We are working with local manufacturers to coordinate industry tours October 3-6. Space is limited, so please use this form to sign up to tour any of these local businesses. You may sign up for […]

Office Ergonomics Process Workshop (OEAP)

Virtual - Zoom

Hosted by Ergonomics Center at NC State University Charlotte, NC   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Fee: Special price of $750 which includes a Professional Membership (Normal price is $1000) Details Course is taught by board certified, professional ergonomists 1.6 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) awarded through NC State University Become an Accredited Office Ergonomics Evaluator (AOEE) […]

$750

MFG Day Events in Rowan County

Rowan County is home to many prized and premiere employers in the manufacturing sector and we would love to extend the invite for you to come and celebrate with us with a tour of your choosing. We have roughly 20 employers in our county participating this year hosting tours for hundreds of students over the […]

Ketchie, Precision Machining Solutions, MFG Day Event

Ketchie, Inc. 201 Winecoff School Road, Concord, United States

Ketchie, Inc, will host a MFG Day event that will shed light on the challenges that small to medium-sized manufacturers encounter. Ketchie's solutions focus on investing in people, processes, and machining technology to address complex manufacturing challenges. Event Highlights 1. Insights from Our President: Participants can gain invaluable insights into our strategic vision, challenges, and journey towards […]

Manufacturing Solutions Center MFG Day Event

Manufacturing Solutions Center II 350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NC

REGISTER TO ATTEND In-person Event   The MSC Manufacturing Day will begin in the new MSC II facility at 350 5th Avenue SE in Conover, NC at 10 a.m. with presentations about the MSC and the companies which operate in the MSC II building. A tour of the MSC facilities will be available to attendees […]

Protolabs Metal 3D Printing Facility Grand Opening

Protolabs Metal 3D Printing 3615 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Morrisville, NC, United States

On Manufacturing Day (Oct. 6), we will be holding an event for the grand opening of Protolabs’ metal 3D printing facility located in Morrisville. As customers of Protolabs located in the Raleigh area, we would like to invite you to come out and see the new facility firsthand. We are inviting both area students and […]

Free

Central Carolina Community College MFG Day Event

E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center 2101 Nash Street, Sanford, NC, United States

CONTACT TO REGISTER In-person Event Area Industries showcasing their business to increase manufacturing awareness and present potential career opportunities to the next generation of employees. Representatives from local industries (Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties) will be on-site to showcase their company and products, present potential career opportunities, and increase manufacturing awareness. CCCC faculty and department […]

Practical Project Management for Project Team Members Webinar

Presented by Adrianne Kroll, Assistant Director of Quality, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) This webinar is for Senior leadership, Leadership teams, Supervisors, Managers, Technical leaders, project team members, or anyone who wants to learn the basics of how to effectively manage projects. Are you a project team member looking to improve your project […]

Free

Propeller Demo Day – Manufacturing Cohort – HYBRID

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

Hybrid Event: First Flight Venture Center (in person) 2 Davis Dr, Durham, NC 27709 Virtual Zoom link provided on registration page.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   First Flight is proud to announce our Demo Day for our second Manufacturing Propeller Cohort. The Demo Day will be on Thursday, October 12 from 1-4 p.m.   This […]

Free

Wilson College of Textiles – Textile Fundamentals Course: 10/16/2023

Wilson College of Textiles 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Also Offered: December 4-8, 2023 Available online at any time   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Description Textile Fundamentals, our most popular course, provides you with a comprehensive, in-depth study of the entire textile process from fiber formation through finishing. Lectures, coupled with visits to our textile manufacturing laboratories, will provide you with a true working […]

Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership MFG Day Event

Industrial Reliability and Repair 2307 Mercantile Drive, Leland, United States

REGISTER TO ATTEND   In-person Event, Open to the Public   The MFG Day event on October 17, 2023, hosted by the Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership and NC State Industry Expansion Solutions will be held at the Industrial Reliability and Repair facility in Leland, North Carolina. Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 1:30-1:45 p.m. for networking. Presentations will begin at […]

Practical Steps Towards Cyber Security

Presented by Brian Vigna, Instructional Designer, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) This webinar is for small business owners and managers as well as employees involved in security planning. This webinar is intended to assist small to mid-sized businesses develop a plan of action for cybersecurity. Moving from a basic/ad-hoc security infrastructure to a […]

Free

DANC Government Relations Forum – Unlocking Success: Stakeholder Engagement & Brand

Virtual - Zoom

We invite you to join us virtually for the Government Relations Forum Wednesday, October 18 at 10 a.m. with keynote presenter Robert G. Andrews, Specialist, NP Strategy “Unlocking Success: Stakeholder Engagement & Brand Awareness in the Defense Industry”   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Virtual   Robert is a veteran public and political affairs professional with […]

Construction Quality Management for Contractors Course

Coastal Carolina Community College 444 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC, United States

James Melton Vocational Skills Building - Room 104 B/C   REGISTER TO ATTEND   This course is required by both the Army Corp of Engineers (COE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for contractors doing business aboard military installations. The CQM program covers the following topics: what is CQM, Contractor and Government Responsibilities, Quality […]

$301

Propeller Demo Day – AgTech Cohort – HYBRID

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

REGISTER TO ATTEND   First Flight is proud to announce our Demo Day for our first AgTech Propeller Cohort. The Demo Day will be on Friday, October 20 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This will be a hybrid event -- for those who can make it in person, we will meet at First Flight Venture Center […]

Paulson ProEx 1 Extrusion Course

The Polymers Center 8900 Research Drive, Charlotte, NC, United States

There is something in the ProEx extrusion seminar for every level of experience. Whether you are an extrusion operator or an extrusion engineer, novice or seasoned veteran, you will gain practical application and understanding with the Paulson ProEx1 extrusion principles taught in this seminar. It is an ideal class for anyone who wishes to understand […]

$2,095

Stoll M1 Plus Programming Training Course: October 23-27, 2023

Manufacturing Solutions Center II 350 5th Avenue SE, Conover, NC

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Stoll USA and the Manufacturing Solutions Center have teamed up to provide Flatbed Knitting and M1 Plus Programming Training to interested parties! The Training Courses will be structured around the Individual needs of the attendees! Prospective Topics may include: Hand Knitting, Stitch Formation, Yarn Basics Garment Assembly and Quality Control Basics […]

$1000

Export Education – Export 201 Webinar

Virtual - Zoom

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to export or import and save your business money? Did you realize that just putting as little as $1 on a commercial invoice for customs purposes on “samples” really isn’t the proper way to value your shipments?   The Export 201 […]

IWRP Quarterly Industry Day

Charleston Gaillard Center 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Contact Giancarlo Dumenigo giancarlo.dumenigo.civ@us.navy.mil 843.218.2375   Description Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) and Naval Information Warfare Centers (NIWC) Atlantic and Pacific announce the Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) Consortium Quarterly Industry Day hosted by ATI—the IWRP Consortium management firm—at the Charleston Gaillard Center on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The event will include a keynote […]

Naval Undersea Warfare Center: Wednesday With the Deputy for Small Business

The Vibe Coworks 19225 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA, United States

Primary Contact David Walz david.e.walz.civ@us.navy.mil   Secondary Contact Juliet Roske juliet.r.roske.civ@us.navy.mil   Description Wednesday with the Deputy for Small Business is an opportunity for Industry partners to learn about doing business with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport. Industry will learn about the types of supplies and service contract opportunities, set-aside opportunities, and […]

Science & Technology Forum – North Carolina’s Defense Innovation Ecosystem

The Frontier at RTP 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

Please join us for our S&T forum with briefs from key representatives supporting NC's Defense Innovation Ecosystem!   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Agenda 12:30-1:25 p.m. Early check-in, sponsors setup, attendee arrivals and networking 1:25 p.m. Call to seats 1:30-1:55 p.m. Welcome remarks and recognition of distinguished guests 1:55-3:30 p.m. Keynote presenter briefs 3:30-3:45 p.m. Questions […]

Free

NCMBC Infrastructure: Industry and Government Exchange, Part 2 – Webinar

Virtual - Zoom

Hosted by North Carolina Military Business Center - in partnership with the Defense Alliance of North Carolina, the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina and the Society of American Military Engineers   As a follow-up to the 2023 Southeast Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit’s “Industry and Government” exchange sessions in Wilmington, the following […]

EDPNC – International Trade Resource Panel

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

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and our partners from US Commercial Services (USCS) and the Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) for a lunch and learn about the free services and grants available to help achieve new sales in international markets for both new-to-export and experienced […]

Free

Wilson College of Textiles – Knit and Woven Fabric Design and Development Course

Wilson College of Textiles 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

This course reviews the mechanics of weft and warp knitting and weaving, details fiber and yarn selection, discusses fabric types for developing end-use products and examines the relationship between fabric design and fabric properties.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   Description Geared for professionals in sourcing, product development, fabric development, production, and merchandising of fabrics, Knit […]

$1,495

Advanced Textiles Expo

Orlando, Florida 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

For a century, Advanced Textiles Expo has been the textiles industry’s flagship show. As the premier textiles event, Expo is the place where industry stakeholders and leaders connect, learn, and make purchases in order to grow their businesses. Connect with industry experts and peers, discover new products and applications, and advance your business with insights […]