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SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 29\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nApril 30\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nAugust 20\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nDecember 17\, 2025\, 0900-1030\n\nAbout. Are you looking to navigate the complex world of government proposals with confidence and success? Join our introductory webinar on “Federal Government Proposal Best Practices” to gain invaluable insights and strategies that will elevate your proposal game to new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and position your proposals for success in the competitive government contracting landscape. \nAgenda: \n\nUnderstanding Government Procurement: Understand the government procurement processes and gain an overview of the key steps involved;\nStrategic Planning: Learn how to develop a robust proposal strategy that aligns with government requirements and maximizes your chances of success;\nEffective Research Techniques: Discover the importance of thorough research and how it can significantly enhance the quality of your government proposals;\nCompliance and Regulations: Navigate the maze of compliance requirements and regulations to ensure your proposals meet the necessary standards;\nCrafting a Compelling Proposal: Master the art of crafting persuasive and compelling proposals that stand out among competitors and resonate with government decision-makers;\nProposal Submission Tips: Get tips on the submission process\, including common pitfalls to avoid and best practices for a smooth submission;\nSource Selection: Get insider knowledge on how source selection panels evaluate contractor proposals.\nQ&A Session: Engage our speakers during the Q&A session to address your specific queries and concerns.\n\nRegistration.  Although this is a free webinar\, registration is required to receive log-in credentials.​​​ \nRegister.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/webinar-introduction-to-government-proposals-and-source-selection-tips-2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Defense,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 22\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nAugust 13\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nDecember 10\, 2025 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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 prime and subcontractors) along with contracting officers do in-depth market research. Additionally\, prime contractors will learn how to use the search function to search for businesses to perform subcontracting tasks\, or to view businesses in an area that can perform work in certain industries. Potential subcontractors will learn how to use the search function to search for prime contractors that they may be able to partner with. Finally\, you will learn how to easily access MatchForce’s internal database of federal contracting opportunities\, government purchase card opportunities and future\, forecast opportunities to always be aware of opportunities for your business. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/webinar-understanding-and-utilizing-matchforce-org/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Defense,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T170000
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SUMMARY:DLA Energy Industry Day for COG4 Ground Fuels
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy will host a Small Business Outreach Event (SBOE) to inform current and potential contractors about the COG 4 region Ground Fuels contract opportunity.  COG4 includes fuel delivery sites in the following states: Alabama\, Arkansas\, Florida\, Georgia\, Louisiana\, Missouri\, Mississippi\, North Carolina and South Carolina. \n\n\nThe North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC)\, an entity of the State of North Carolina\, will host and logistically support the DLA Energy SBOE.  The SBOE will be an on-site event only.  Details follow: \n\n\nWhen: Date not yet confirmed\, May 12-14\, 2025 (date is subject to change) \n\n\nWhere:  North Carolina Biotechnology Center 15 T.W. Alexander Drive Durham\, NC  27713-2847 \n\n\nWhat: Topics to be discussed on March 18-19 include: how to do business with DLA Energy\, details of the COG4 Ground Fuels contract\, bidding opportunities and processes applicable to this contract\, etc.  Optional opportunities for one-on-one meetings with DLA Energy staff members will also be available on March 20. \n\n\nWho: Potential prime and subcontractors able to deliver fuels to one or more delivery points in any of the COG4 states are encouraged to participate. \nAgenda. Coming soon. \n\n\nPrice: Free\, but pre-registration is required.  Event price includes light refreshments during session breaks.  Ample time will be provided to secure lunch on your own. \n\n\nTransport: The NC Biotechnology Center is located 7.6 miles and 11 minutes from Raleigh Durham International Airport.  Ride share service is available to the venue and surrounding hotels. \n\n\nLodging. ​​​​​​ More information on a hotel block and/or lodging options coming soon. ​​​​​​ \n\nRegistration is coming soon. 
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/dla-energy-industry-day-for-cog4-ground-fuels/
LOCATION:North Carolina Biotechnology Center\, 15 TW Alexander Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T170000
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SUMMARY:Registration Open for 2025 Army Contracting Virtual Outreach for Industry
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses and other interested industry partners are now able to register for the fifth-annual Mission and Installation Contracting Command Advance Planning Briefing for Industry virtual contracting forecast event scheduled for May 5-8\, 2025. \nToday\, the virtual APBI event is the MICC’s single\, command-wide effort that is available nationwide to everyone from small businesses to large industry representatives. Attendees will hear directly from mission commanders\, senior contracting officials and a variety of contracting planners detailing their forecasted contract requirements planned for the remainder of 2025 through early 2028. \nMICC’s APBI is open to any business that is registered to do business with the government through sam.gov\, the official website for government contracting opportunities. \nAbout the MICC \nHeadquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston\, Texas\, the Mission and Installation Contracting Command a one-star subordinate command to the Army Contracting Command and the Army Materiel Command. The MICC comprises about 1\,500 Soldiers and civilian employees assigned to two contracting support brigades\, two field directorates\, nine contracting battalions and offices across 30 locations within the continental United States that provide contracting support to the Army enterprise. MICC is responsible for contracting goods and services in support of Soldiers and their families through the acquisition of goods and services. Their motto is Contracting for Soldiers\, and the MICC mission is to deliver the power of Army Contracting within the Continental United States Strategic Support Area for Army forces to ensure globally dominant land force capability. \nRegister for the MICC’s 2025 APBI today: 2025 MICC APBI Registration Link \nFor more information on the 2025 APBI\, visit the MICC APBI webpage\, the SAM.gov notice or email usarmy.jbsa.acc-micc.list.hq-sbs-apbi@army.mil.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/registration-open-for-2025-army-contracting-virtual-outreach-for-industry/
CATEGORIES:Defense,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T160000
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SUMMARY:2025 NCDOT Prequalification Campaign
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 N.C. Department of Transportation Prequalification Campaign will prepare firms to do business with NCDOT. \nPrequalification is necessary to ensure that a firm has sufficient ability and experience to perform the work specified on NCDOT contracts.  All firms interested in working on highway construction projects are required to become prequalified. \nThe sessions will cover the NCID (North Carolina Identity Management Service) process\, documentation and experience requirements for various scopes of work and how to successfully complete the online prequalification application. The sessio​ns will also provide an overview of the NCDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings. Sessions will be held in person at locations in the Western\, Central and Eastern regions. \nThe program is free and limited to 25 firms per session. We can accept two individuals per firm\, but other staffers may be waitlisted for another session if space is not available. \nDownload Schedule: 2025 NCDOT Prequalification Campaign.pdf \n\nMay 1\, 1:00 -4:00pm – Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College\nAugust 21\, 1:00-4:00pm – Wake Technical Community College\nOctober 16\, 1:00-4:00pm – Fayetteville Technical Community College\n\nRegister
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/2025-ncdot-prequalification-campaign/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Various\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T140915
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 29\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nApril 30\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nAugust 20\, 2025\, 0900-1030\nDecember 17\, 2025\, 0900-1030\n\nAbout. Are you looking to navigate the complex world of government proposals with confidence and success? Join our introductory webinar on “Federal Government Proposal Best Practices” to gain invaluable insights and strategies that will elevate your proposal game to new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and position your proposals for success in the competitive government contracting landscape. \nAgenda: \n\nUnderstanding Government Procurement: Understand the government procurement processes and gain an overview of the key steps involved;\nStrategic Planning: Learn how to develop a robust proposal strategy that aligns with government requirements and maximizes your chances of success;\nEffective Research Techniques: Discover the importance of thorough research and how it can significantly enhance the quality of your government proposals;\nCompliance and Regulations: Navigate the maze of compliance requirements and regulations to ensure your proposals meet the necessary standards;\nCrafting a Compelling Proposal: Master the art of crafting persuasive and compelling proposals that stand out among competitors and resonate with government decision-makers;\nProposal Submission Tips: Get tips on the submission process\, including common pitfalls to avoid and best practices for a smooth submission;\nSource Selection: Get insider knowledge on how source selection panels evaluate contractor proposals.\nQ&A Session: Engage our speakers during the Q&A session to address your specific queries and concerns.\n\nRegistration.  Although this is a free webinar\, registration is required to receive log-in credentials.​​​ \nRegister.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/webinar-introduction-to-government-proposals-and-source-selection-tips/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Defense,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T143000
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SUMMARY:MCAS Cherry Point Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed from February 19th due to winter weather to April 22nd.  \nJoin the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the North Carolina Military Business Center for an Industry Day covering business opportunities that exist at the installation and upcoming requirements. \nWhen: April 22\, 2025 from 12:00 – 2:30 pm. \nWhere. Wilmington Convention Center\, Room 106/107\n515 Nutt Street\, Wilmington\, NC \nTopics will include: \n\nIntroduction to NAVFAC and NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic\nNAVFAC Marine Corp Air Station Cherry Point portfolio\nHow to do business with NAVFAC/NAVFAC Cherry Point\nUpcoming opportunities & requirements\n\nRegister\nPlease note: this event is rescheduled due to winter weather and will be held in conjunction with the Summit which requires a separate registration and fee to attend\, for more information on the Summit visit: http://summit.ncmbc.us. \nAs a separate event\, the MCAS Cherry Point Industry Day will remain at no charge.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/mcas-cherry-point-industry-day-2/
LOCATION:Wilmington Convention Center\, 10 Convention Center Drive\, Wilmington\,\, NC\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T140915
CREATED:20250305T173032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T173032Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Introduction to Federal Contracting Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Federal Contracting” virtually on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 15\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nApril 9\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nAugust 6\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nDecember 3\, 2023 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout. 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. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/2025-introduction-to-federal-contracting-webinar/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Defense,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T140915
CREATED:20250305T172356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T172356Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Outreach\, Jacksonville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Update (3 March 2025):  Registration for this event is now closed!  However\, you are still welcome to contact Chris Rabassi\, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil\, or the North Carolina Military Business Center if you have questions about Department of Defense contracting. \nAlso\, the intent is to hold this event on a semi-annual basis.  The next one will be in late-October 2025\, or early November 2025 and the following will be in late-February 2026\, or early March 2026. \nAgain\, you are always welcome to contact Chris Rabassi\, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil\, or the North Carolina Military Business Center if you have questions about Department of Defense contracting. \nWhen. Mar 27\, 2025\, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (registration now closed) \nWhere. Tun Alley Event Center\, Building 84\, Hadnot Point Plaza\, Marine Corps Base\, Camp Lejeune \nPurpose of the Outreach Event. \n\nInform and educate businesses on the North Carolina-based support organizations available to assist businesses in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.\nInform businesses on how to do business with the various contracting organizations aboard Camp Lejeune.\nProvide businesses general information on upcoming opportunities.\n\nPremise of the Outreach Event. \n\nMany businesses do not know where to start in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts.\nFor existing businesses\, there are many new regulations and requirements regarding Department of Defense contracting.\nMany businesses are not aware of opportunities aboard Camp Lejeune.\n\nGoals of the Outreach Event. \n\nBusinesses leave with a greater understanding of the support organizations available to assist them.\nIncrease the base of eligible and competitive businesses proposing on Department of Defense contracts.\n\nWho should participate in the Outreach Event:  Businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Defense\, businesses currently doing business with the Department of Defense.  Please note registration is limited to 100 people due to capacity limitations. \nConfirmed Presenters (Support Organizations):  \n\nMarine Corps Installations East Small Business Programs\nSmall Business Administration\nNorth Carolina Military Business Center\nCoastal Carolina Community College\nSmall Business Technology Development Center\n\nConfirmed Presenters (Contracting Offices): \n\nMarine Corps installations East Regional Contracting Office\nMarine Corps Special Operations Command\nMarine Corps Community Services\nNaval Facilities Engineering and Systems Command\n\nInformation will be provided on how to do business with the Commissary and Marine Corps Exchange \nCost:  Free to all registrants and presenters.  However\, you must register. \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED AT MAX CAPACITY \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Mr. Chris Rabassi\, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/small-business-outreach-jacksonville-nc/
LOCATION:Tun Alley Event Center\, 730 Seth Williams Blvd\, Camp Lejeune\, NC\, 28547\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T140915
CREATED:20250305T171641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T171641Z
UID:31053-1741683600-1741689000@ncmep.org
SUMMARY:Why Present Your Technology or Innovation to Federal Agencies
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Why Present Your Technology or Innovation to Federal Agencies” virtually on the following dates: \n\nMarch 11\, 2025  from 0900-1030\nJune 25\, 2025 from 0900-1030\nSeptember 24\, 2025 from 0900-1030\n\nAbout.During this webinar you will learn about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and how it might benefit your company.  The presenter will discuss how the program works\, how to apply\, the many federal agencies that award contracts or grants through the program\, and why a quad chart explaining your innovation is the first step to success. \nRegistration. This is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. Credentials will be emailed out a few days prior to the training. \nRegister.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/why-present-your-technology-or-innovation-to-federal-agencies/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Defense,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T140915
CREATED:20240725T163908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T163908Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS Impacts Everyone – Including Your Business
DESCRIPTION:PFAS is a class of chemical substances that are widely used in industry and consumer products. Up to half of the total use of PFAS chemicals can be accounted for in the textile industry because their properties achieve breathability\, thermal stability and durability. PFAS is also used the aerospace\, automotive\, construction and electronics industries.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n  \n\n\nAerospace: Interference-free communication\nAutomotive: Fuel lines\, seals\, and batteries\nConstruction: Construction materials\nElectronics: Semiconductors and batteries\nMedical technologies: Catheters\, stents\, needles\, and transdermal patches\nMedicines and pharmaceuticals: COVID-19 therapeutics and prescription medicines\nTextiles: Coatings for textiles\, apparel\, upholstery\n\n\n \nDuring production and use\, PFAS can migrate into the soil\, water\, and air. Most PFAS does not break down\, so it remains in the environment for a long time. \nScientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to determine how to better and more efficiently detect and measure PFAS\, how much people are exposed to PFAS\, how harmful it is\, and how to remove\, manage\, and dispose of PFAS. In mid-March 2023\, EPA issued a Maximum Contaminant Level\, or an MCL\, for six PFAS chemicals in drinking water with the MCL for two classes of PFAS – PFOA and PFOS – at 4 parts per trillion\, finally providing regulatory clarity that had been lacking. EPA has also designated PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response\, Compensation\, and Liability Act (CERCLA). \nThe United States Department of Defense (DoD) records confirm PFAS in groundwater and soil at nearly 400 bases with suspected contamination in groundwater at an additional 294 bases.  Several installations record some of the highest PFAS levels ever found in water or soil (nearly exceeding 1 million parts per trillion). In July 2022\, the U.S. DoD sent out a clarifying memorandum on the technical screening for PFAS using site specific regional screening levels (signed by Michael McAndrew Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Construction) \nThis webinar will introduce PFAS and include the following: \n\n\nIntroduction of Claros Technology (background\, how the company works with PFAS\, and their association with the Department of Defense)\nExplanation of PFAS and where it is found (sectors\, industries)\nImpacts of PFAS on various industries\nWhat can reasonably be done to decrease current levels\, mitigate the usage of PFAS now and into the future\nDiscussion of how PFAS is regulated (explanation of 4 PPT MCL\, its regulation of PFOA and PFOS under CERCLA). Regulatory authority more generally\nDiscussion of risks and how industries should address constituents (offsite/onsite\, move soil or not\, etc.)\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nThis is a free webinar; however\, registration is required to receive log-in credentials.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/pfas-impacts-everyone-including-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T140915
CREATED:20240410T102344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T102344Z
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SUMMARY:The SEAMS Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 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.”\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nJoin our session on May 3\, 2024 titled “Federal Contracting Fundamentals for Textile Businesses.” During this session\, the NCMBC will outline the fundamentals of doing business with the federal government with a focus on the textile industry. Topics include: an overview of the federal textile industry\, including buying agencies\, obligations\, and procurement forecasts; opportunity examples; review of registration processes required to compete for federal contracts; a discussion on how businesses can effectively market their business; and strategies to build a federal government portfolio. NCMBC will provide an overview on effective tools and references available to help your business analyze\, compete\, and successfully win government contracts as a prime or subcontractor or teaming partner.\n \nFor more information about the NCMBC session\, contact Lee Moritz at moritzl@ncmbc.us. For more information about the SEAMS Spring Networking Conference\, visit: https://lnkd.in/etidqsEp\n \nThe NC Military Business Center\, the NC Community College System\, and the State of North Carolina cannot officially endorse events or private organizations. The NCMBC provides information about events hosted by private organizations for the convenience of NCMBC clients.\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/the-seams-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Marina Inn at Grande Dunes\, 8121 Amalfi Place\, Myrtle Beach\, SC\, 29572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Textiles
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SUMMARY:Supplier Matching as a Tool for Business Growth for North Carolina Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center and North Carolina State University\, Industry Extension Services | North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) for a webinar on “Supplier Matching as a Tool for Business Growth for North Carolina Manufacturers.”\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nAbout\nDo you have a supplier need or would you like to become a supplier to another company? Supplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with suitable suppliers. Manufacturers can streamline their operations\, improve product quality and ultimately drive business growth by finding suppliers who align with their specific needs and goals.\n \nDuring this webinar\, the supplier matching team at NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) will provide information on the program\, the types of opportunities – including Federal opportunities – available and how to access these no-cost supplier sourcing and matching services. You’ll also learn how program participation can help companies differentiate themselves\, offset global risks\, strengthen supply chains in NC and the country and most importantly\, grow your business.\n  \nMORE INFORMATION\n  \nRegister\nThis is a free webinar; however\, pre-registration is required for log-in credentials.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/supplier-matching-as-a-tool-for-business-growth-for-north-carolina-manufacturers-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000
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SUMMARY:NCMBC Infrastructure: Industry and Government Exchange\, Part 3 - In-Person
DESCRIPTION: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\n \nAs a follow-up to the 2023 Southeast Construction\, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit’s “Industry and Government” exchange sessions in Wilmington\, the following webinars and in-person event will be held to discuss: issues of inflation; supply chain issues; labor challenges; acquisition policies; and other issues that may affect North Carolina contractors working with the federal government.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nDuring this in-person event\, hosted by the 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 will focus on program and issues industry and government discussions resulting from the spring 2023 Southeast Region Federal Construction\, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit in Wilmington\, North Carolina and fall 2023 webinar sessions. North Carolina industry firms to discuss a path forward on these issues and determine ways to mitigate the issues affecting NC firms doing business with the federal government. In addition\, what actions or discussions with government personnel have taken place to assist in mitigating impact to North Carolina contractors.\n  \nWho Should Attend\nNorth Carolina general contractors\, specialty trades and other NC partners and government representatives from NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic\, United States Army Corps of Engineers.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/ncmbc-infrastructure-industry-and-government-exchange-part-3-in-person/
LOCATION:Wayne Community College\, Wayne Learning Center (WLC)\, 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive\, Goldsboro\, NC\, 27534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T100000
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SUMMARY:NCMBC Infrastructure: Industry and Government Exchange\, Part 2 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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\n \nAs a follow-up to the 2023 Southeast Construction\, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit’s “Industry and Government” exchange sessions in Wilmington\, the following webinars and in-person event will be held to discuss: issues of inflation; supply chain issues; labor challenges; acquisition policies; and other issues that may affect North Carolina contractors working with the federal government.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nTopic\nUpdate on labor challenges and acquisition policies for infrastructure. This session will discuss any progress made in acquisition policies and procedures that will assist contractor’s in today’s contracting environment within the federal government. In addition\, discussion on acquisition tools\, timelines to award\, use of varying acquisition methodologies to better balance the use of MACC\, MATOCs\, IDIQ and stand-alone contracts. For example\, early release of acquisition plans to existing contractors on MACCS or MACTOCs in order to plan and allow more time to negotiate roles and costs. Identification and publication of offerors on the short list for two phased procurements.\n  \nWho Should Attend\nGeneral and specialize trade contractors working within the federal government.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/ncmbc-infrastructure-industry-and-government-exchange-part-2-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T140915
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce
DESCRIPTION: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 prime and subcontractors) along with contracting officers do in-depth market research. \nAdditionally\, prime contractors will learn how to use the search function to search for businesses to perform subcontracting tasks\, or to view businesses in an area that can perform work in certain industries. Potential subcontractors will learn how to use the search function to search for prime contractors that they may be able to partner with. Finally\, you will learn how to easily access MatchForce’s internal database of federal contracting opportunities\, government purchase card opportunities and future\, forecast opportunities to always be aware of opportunities for your business. \nThis presentation will be offered again on December 13\, 2023 from 9:00-10:30 am.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/understanding-and-utilizing-matchforce/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T140915
CREATED:20230623T152646Z
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SUMMARY:Defense Technology Summit
DESCRIPTION:View Agenda\nThe 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. \nThe summit is held in conjunction with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Warfighter Summit and Exposition on July 26-27\, 2023\, in Fayetteville\, North Carolina. The event will highlight the advanced technology needs of major military commands in North Carolina and of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the correlating capabilities of the innovation ecosystem in North Carolina and the southeast. \nThe Defense Technology Summit will establish a dialogue and partnerships between industry\, academia and government to address the future technology needs of America’s warfighters. Beginning with a pressing tactical scenario and followed by a series of in-depth roundtable discussions\, thought leaders\, with diverse views\, will explore pressing needs and how they may be addressed collaboratively through an expansive innovation ecosystem. Discussions will include topics such as emerging technologies\, collaboration for innovation\, and the future of warfare in the face of mounting threats\, and demonstrations of dual-use advanced technologies that may help satisfy rapidly evolving requirements. \nWhy participate:\nA single day\, a single location to meet and interact with government\, academia\, and industry innovators an opportunity to spend the following day with major defense contractors attending the AUSA Summit & Expo learn what others are doing that may help provide solutions to your organization’s gaps/problems expand your connections with the North Carolina Innovation Ecosystem.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/defense-technology-summit/
LOCATION:Fayetteville Technical Community College\, Tony Rand Student Center\, Multi-Purpose Room (building #7) 2201 Hull Road\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of US Senator Thom Tillis":MAILTO:scheduling@tillis.senate.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T110000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center is pleased to announce Introduction to Federal Contracting. \nThis 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. \nThis is a free webinar; however\, registration is required in order to receive the virtual platform credentials. \nRegister Here »
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-virtual/
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