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SUMMARY:Career and Leadership Development Academy
DESCRIPTION:CLDA Showcase Event\nWilmington Chamber of Commerce invites you to the District Wide CLDA Showcase on May 22\, 5-7pm at CFCC Schwartz Center to celebrate the top 24 student projects in New Hanover County.\n \nEstablished in 2021\, the Career and Leadership Development Academy served almost 1\,800 students this year.\n \nMany CFMP members opened their doors to 7th graders in NHCS this year. Thank you!
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/career-and-leadership-development-academy/
LOCATION:Cape Fear Community College\, 411 North Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fair
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SUMMARY:Taking the Leap
DESCRIPTION:Apply Now for the SBTDC’s Taking the Leap to Kickstart Your Business Venture\nEmbarking on a business journey without proper guidance can feel overwhelming. Why take the leap without the essential tools for success? \nOur Taking the Leap program requires an application for admission! These cohorts offer an opportunity for high-potential startups and founders to network with fellow entrepreneurs\, exchange ideas\, and gain invaluable insights. With a focus on interactive learning\, participants will receive personalized guidance from experienced instructors and guest mentors. \nParticipants can anticipate acquiring the following resources: \n\nBusiness Plan Templates / Outlines / Guides\nFinancial Projection Templates\nIntellectual Property Guide\nDigital Marketing Strategies\nMarket and Industry Insights\nCustomer Discovery Techniques\nStartup Checklist\n\nDATES:\nJoin us on March 11\, 18\, and 19 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM\nat Cape Fear Community College\, Small Business Center (402 N Front St\, Room SBC 113A\, Wilmington\, NC). \nJoin us virtually on April 7\, 14\, 21\, and 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. \nJoin us on May 10 and 17 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at American Underground (201 W Main St\, Durham\, NC). \nJoin us on May 22 and 29 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Center For Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)\, 803G South College Rd\, Wilmington\, NC. \n  \nMORE INFORMATION\n  \nSeats are limited\, so apply now to secure your spot and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey!
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/taking-the-leap-4/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Cape Fear Community College\, 411 North Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:US Army Corps of Engineers\, Wilmington District Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The US Army Corps of Engineers – Wilmington District supported by the North Carolina Military Business Center will host an industry day on December 5\, 2024.\n  \nAgenda:\n\n\nWho We Are – Program Overview\nKeys to Success for Constructino\nNetworking with USACE Subject Matter Experts\n\n\n \n>Campus Map\n \nThis is a free event\, however\, registration is required.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/us-army-corps-of-engineers-wilmington-district-industry-day/
LOCATION:Cape Fear Community College\, 411 North Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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SUMMARY:Cape Fear Community College Mfg. Day Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Day Expo will be 11/15/24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The size of this event is growing and will be a great opportunity for your business to showcase current openings to CFCC students/graduates and the general public as well as to engage middle and high school students to begin thinking about career opportunities in manufacturing. Interactive displays are welcome. All CFMP members are invited\, but space is limited. So\, please register soon.\n  \nTo register\, contact Erin Easton at CFCC.\n  \n\nCONTACT ERIN
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/cape-fear-community-college-mfg-day-expo/
LOCATION:Cape Fear Community College\, 411 North Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Federal Contracting Series for Small Businesses - 05/16/2024
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) will host the following collaborative in-person trainings across North Carolina during 2024. The duration for training is 3.5 hours which includes three one-hour sessions and two 15-minute breaks. \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nPart 1: Federal Contracting Fundamentals (one hour). This training explores the fundamentals on doing business with the federal government. Topics include: levels of federal purchasing; how the federal government buys products\, construction and engineering and non-personal services; registering as a federal contractor; locating\, identifying and responding to federal business opportunities; and resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina.\n \nPart 2: Navigating Federal Small Business Certifications: An In-Depth Analysis (one hour). This session offers a deep dive into various certifications such as 8(a)\, HUBZone\, SDVOSB/VOSB and Women-Owned\, covering eligibility\, application processes\, and strategies for leveraging these certifications to expand business opportunities.\n \nPart 3: Effectively Presenting Your Small Business to the Federal Government (one hour). This training focuses on real world tips\, tricks\, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors\, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities.\n \nThis is a FREE training opportunity\, however\, pre-registration is required.\n  \nSessions\n\n\n\nMay 16\, 2024 | Noon–3:30 p.m.\n	  Location: Cape Fear Community College\, Union Station\, Daniels Hall\n	  501 N. Front Street\n	  Wilmington\, NC 28401\n      *Lunch will not be provided\, bring your own lunch.\n      Parking: Parking passes will be emailed out to registrants closer to the event date for “VP” parking. Parking lot spaces will be subject to availability. There is also street metered parking available.\n      Campus map\n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2024 | 1–4:30 p.m.\n		Location: Wayne Community College\, Wayne Learning Center\, Moffatt Auditorium\n		3000 Wayne Memorial Drive\n		Goldsboro\, NC 27534\n		Parking: Front parking lot\n        Campus map\n\n\nOctober 8\, 2024 | 9–12:30 p.m.\n		Location: Fayetteville Technical Community College\, General Classroom Building\, Room 108\n		2817 Fort Bragg Road\n		Fayetteville\, NC 28303\n		Parking: Available in lot 30A.\n		Campus map (Building #17)\n\n\nOctober 22\, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.\n	  Location: Catawba Valley Community Corporate Development Center\n	  2664 US Highway 70 SE\n	  Hickory\, NC 28602\n      *Lunch will not be provided\, bring your own lunch.\n\n\nNovember 21\, 2024 | 1–4:30 p.m.\n	  Location: South Piedmont Community College\, Tyson Family Center for Technology\, Classroom 1407\n	  3509 Old Charlotte Highway\n	  Monroe\, NC 28110\n      Campus map\n\n\n\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/federal-contracting-series-for-small-businesses-05-16-2024/
LOCATION:Cape Fear Community College\, 411 North Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:NHCS Career\, College and Community Expo
DESCRIPTION:Mark 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.\n  \n\nVENDOR REGISTRATION\n\n  \n\nFor more information\, contact\n \nDEMARCUS NIXON
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/nhcs-career-college-and-community-expo/
LOCATION:Cape Fear Community College\, 411 North Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Women Business Leaders Forum
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nPurposeful Growth: We seize every opportunity to drive our business to new heights.\nEntrepreneurial Vision: We work strategically on our business\, nurturing its expansion.\nEmpowered Leadership: We continuously refine our skills\, becoming dynamic and influential leaders.\nInnovate to Thrive: Embracing the bigger picture\, we implement cutting-edge business practices.\nStronger Together: We uplift and support each other\, fostering a community of growth.\nConnecting Trailblazers: Elevating women by leveraging our diverse network.\nForge Collaborative Pathways: Creating unrivaled networking and partnership opportunities.\nIgnite Creative Excellence: We adapt imaginative sales and marketing strategies that set us apart.\n\nAgenda\n9-9:30 a.m.\nArrivals\, Check-in\, Badge Pick-up\, Networking Coffee and Breakfast Pastries provided by Apple Annie’s Bakery \n9:30-9:40 a.m.\nWelcome & Recognition of Distinguished Guests\nTammy Everett\, Executive Director\, Defense Alliance of North Carolina\nTopic: The diverse makeup of the Defense Alliance of North Carolina including women in the military\, government agencies\, academia\, associations and professional services. \n9:40-10 a.m.\nWelcome\nNatalie English\, President & CEO\, Wilmington Chamber \n10-10:20 a.m.\nOpening Remarks\nIris Phillips\, President/CEO Grace Federal Solutions\, LLC.\, Women in Business Leaders Forum Chair\, Defense Alliance of North Carolina\nTopic: How women can and are supporting the defense industry in various leadership roles. \n10:20-10:40 a.m.\nSpecial Guest Speaker\nElaine Marshall\, Secretary of State\nTopic: Overcoming obstacles to become the first woman ever elected to a statewide\, executive branch office in North Carolina. A true activist for women’s issues winning numerous state and national awards for women’s leadership. \n10:40-11 a.m.\nSpecial Guest Speaker\nLoree Blue\, Director of Marketing and Communications\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES)\nTopic: Impacting the defense industry and supporting the warfighter. \n11-11:30 a.m.\nFeatured Author\, “All That I Am Now That I Know”\nTeresa Spangler\, Founder & CEO\, Plazabridge Group\nTopic: 17 Life Lessons for Entrepreneurs on Winning Big\, Failing Big and Dusting Off Your A#S to Do It All Over. \n11:30 a.m.-noon\nNetworking Break & Book Signing\n“All That I Am Now That I Know” \nNoon-12:30 p.m.\nCatered Lunch by Pine Valley Market \n12:30-1 p.m.\nKeynote Lunch Speaker\nMachelle Baker\, Secretary of the NC Department of Commerce\nTopic: “You can’t be what you can’t see.”\nAs a native North Carolinian and mother of twin daughters\, she is passionate about improving the status of women in our state. She is a member of the International Women’s Forum and OnBoard NC. Some of her work includes creating a Women’s Innovation Network at Biogen and the Lady Cardinals STEM Program for High School students while at North Carolina Department of Administration. “Improving the status of women in North Carolina is not just a woman’s issue — it is a family\, poverty\, and economic issue.” \n1-1:15 p.m.\nClosing Remarks \n1:15-2 p.m.\nNetworking \n2 p.m.\nEvent Concludes \nPresented by: \nDefense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) Defense Industry Initiatives \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndefensealliancenc.org\n\n\nies.ncsu.edu
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/women-business-leaders-forum/
LOCATION:Cape Fear Community College\, 411 North Front Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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