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SUMMARY:Environmental • Energy • Health & Safety School
DESCRIPTION:2 Days • 3 consecutive classroom • 9 sessions • 27 topics\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nTimely and relevant presentations\, panels\, and discussions about Health & Safety\, Energy\, Sustainability\, Air Quality\, Water Quality\, Waste Management. During the two-day school\, attendees choose any combination of nine sessions taught in 3 concurrent classrooms from the list of 27 courses offered. Attendees have the flexibility to select a schedule tailored to their individual interests and needs. \nExhibit Hall showcasing products and services essential to Energy and EHS professionals.\n  \nWho Attends\nAttendees include Industry\, consulting and government personnel responsible for compliance with environmental\, energy\, health and safety laws and regulations. \nManufacturers • Plant Managers • Environmental Health & Safety Practitioners • Consultants • Attorneys • Commercial Real Estate Professionals • POTW Operators • State and Local Regulators • Federal Program Managers • Land Developers • Energy and Sustainability Professionals\n  \nRegistration for Attendees\nGeneral Registration – $395\nNCMA Member Registration – $350\nGovernment Registration – $350\nStudent Registration – $50 with valid student ID\nRegistrations after July 23\, 2025 – $450 \nRegistration includes 2 luncheon buffets\, evening reception first day\, breakfast second day and multiple breaks both days.\n  \nRegistration for Exhibitors\nInterested in exhibiting at EEHS School?\nRegister at https://events.humanitix.com/e…\n  \nWhere to Stay\nThe McKimmon Center and NC State maintain a preferred rate agreement with several area hotels. Click the link below for a complete list: \nhttps://mckimmoncenter.ncsu.edu/mctc/hotels/ \nIf the promotional code is not listed\, you may reference “the McKimmon Center at NC State” for a special rate. Rates are subject to availability. Please contact the hotel of your choice by phone if you have any further questions.\n  \nRefund Policy\n\n\nNCMA will provide full refund up to 20 days prior to the event.\nNCMA will provide 50% refund after 20 days but before 10 days prior to the event.\nNCMA cannot provide refunds within 10 days of the event due to commitments we make for food service based on anticipated attendance.\nSubstitutions are allowed at any time.\n\n\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/environmental-energy-health-safety-school/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
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SUMMARY:New Date Announced for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is happy to announce that the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy will now take place on Wednesday\, May 28\, 2025\, at the NC State University McKimmon Center. Originally scheduled for Feb. 19\, the forum was postponed due to winter weather conditions.\n \nIEI would like to thank the forum sponsors\, speakers\, partners and attendees for their patience and guidance as the event was being rescheduled. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. For those unable to attend the rescheduled event\, refund options will be available until March 28.\n \nGeneral tickets for the forum are still available for purchase for $325\, with discounted rates available for groups of six. Student tickets are $50. For further updates and information\, or to register\, visit go.ncsu.edu/2025forum or contact IEI at ieicommunications@ncsu.edu.\n  \nAbout the Emerging Issues Forum\nSince 1986\, the Emerging Issues Forum has been recognized as the landmark annual event for leaders in business\, education and public policy to discuss issues with profound implications for North Carolina’s future prosperity. The critical conversations held at the forum have helped catalyze the policy reforms\, public investments and other proactive responses required to build an enduring capacity for progress in North Carolina.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/new-date-announced-for-the-2025-emerging-issues-forum/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418
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SUMMARY:4th Annual NC Cybersecurity Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nMORE INFORMATION\n\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/4th-annual-nc-cybersecurity-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cybersecurity
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SUMMARY:4th Annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium sponsored by the North Carolina Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence [NC PACE]\, is a community-driven event that encourages collaboration and creates a spirit of innovation among participants\, presenters\, and our sponsors.\n \nThe event will bring together the brightest minds in cybersecurity to share knowledge\, exchange ideas\, and discuss the latest advancements in the field.\n \nThe symposium will feature an amazing line-up of cybersecurity sessions and workshops\, a student research track\, an Education Showcase\, and much more!\n \nThere is something for everyone at this year’s event!\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/4th-annual-north-carolina-cybersecurity-symposium/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250219
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SUMMARY:2025 Emerging Issues Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \nFuture Forward Energy\nThe Institute for Emerging Issues invites you to the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy\, on February 19\, 2025\, at the NC State University McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh.\n \nNorth Carolina’s population is projected to reach 14 million by the year 2050 and energy demand is growing at the fastest rate seen in 30 years. The 2025 forum will examine the impacts driven by population growth\, an influx of energy-intensive businesses\, extreme weather and more on North Carolina’s energy landscape. Sessions will focus on energy affordability\, workforce demands\, and infrastructure reliability and resiliency.\n \nThis is the first Emerging Issues Forum in the 2025-2027 Future Forward Infrastructure series.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nRegistration Rates\nTicket prices include all sessions\, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks and lunch.\nRegistration Rates: Oct. 28 – Dec. 31\, 2024 \n\n$275: Early Bird General Registration\n$1\,375: Early Bird Group Registration (six registrations)\n\nRegistration Rates: Jan. 1 – Feb. 19\, 2025 or until tickets sell out \n\n$325: General Registration\n$1\,625: Group Registration (six registrations)\n\nOther Registration Rates \n\n$50: Student admission\n\n  \nAbout the Emerging Issues Forum\nThe Institute for Emerging Issues serves as a nonpartisan connector\, bringing North Carolinians together to find solutions to the state’s emerging and most critical policy issues.\n \nSince 1986\, the Emerging Issues Forum has attracted leaders in business\, education and public policy to discuss issues with profound implications for North Carolina’s future prosperity. It has helped catalyze policy reforms\, public investments and other proactive responses required to build an enduring capacity for progress in North Carolina.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/2025-emerging-issues-forum/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:CMMC Implementation: Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Military Business Center and North Carolina State University for a “CMMC Implementation Workshop: Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance” on December 3 in Raleigh\, North Carolina.\n \nCMMC Day is designed to prepare NC defense contractors for their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification assessments by providing them with the latest information about CMMC 2.0 and the associated DFARS clauses\, and how to implement them. The goal of the event is for defense contractors and their IT/cyber staff and/or IT managed service providers to gain a thorough understanding of the requirements in CMMC and have a plan to get started or continue with their cybersecurity program. By the end of the day\, attendees should know what the next steps are and what resources are available to help them develop their cybersecurity programs.\n \nSponsored by NC State University Industry Extension Services\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nParking is available in lot D. Campus Map.\n  \nAgenda\n \nLeadership Track>\nWill include a high-level overview of what is being discussed in the technical track\, with the goal being to reduce the friction between leadership and technical professionals. We will also discuss the topics below. \n\n\nCybersecurity Overview\nHow to build a culture of cybersecurity/tone at the top\nThings to do now: DoD CUI training\, Medium Assurance Certificate\, awareness training\nCyber risks\nCMMC Scope\nCompliance documentation\nQuestions to ask your MSP/MSSP/Consultant\nShare responsibility matrices for “inherited” cybersecurity controls\nWhat cybersecurity information to include in service level agreements\nSupply chain risk management\nCMMC implementation strategies\nCost of implementation\n\n\n \nTechnical Track \n\n\nAsset and data inventories\nNetwork diagrams\nData flow diagrams\nPhysical security\nCMMC Scope\nSystem Security Plan\nHow to perform a gap assessment\nHow to put a score in the Supplier Performance Risk System\nNIST controls – where to start\n\n\n \nWho Should Attend:\nDefense contractors- Leadership and those responsible for implementing CMMC AND their Managed Service/Security Providers (MSP/MSSP) or consultants. The new CMMC rule requires MSP/MSSPs to be CMMC Level 2 certified if they store\, process\, or transmit controlled unclassified information (CUI) on behalf of their defense contractor clients. MSP/MSSPs that provide security protection for their clients will be considered in-scope to their client’s CMMC assessment. The content of the workshop will be geared toward preparing attendees for a CMMC Level 2 assessment\, however contractors preparing for CMMC Level 1 will benefit from attending.\n \nWhy attend:\nThe CMMC Program rule is final and was published in the Federal Register on October 15th\, with an effective date of Dec. 14th. CMMC third party assessments can begin\, but the DoD will not put CMMC in contracts until the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) has been changed to include a CMMC clause. We expect the DFARS clause rule to be final by the end of the second quarter in 2025 with an effective date in the late summer or early fall of 2025. If you wait until the new DFARS rule is final\, you will be behind. It takes most contractors 18 – 24 months to develop a secure\, compliant cybersecurity program.\n \nRegistration. Registration is open!\nEarly Bird Registration (prior to November 10\, 2024): $115/person\nRegistration (on or after November 10\, 2024): $130/person\nRegistration includes access to the full program\, materials and catering throughout the day.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/cmmc-implementation-your-path-to-cybersecurity-compliance/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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SUMMARY:Offshore WindReady industry Education
DESCRIPTION:The growing U.S. offshore wind industry – and its supply chain – are poised to bring $200B in investments to Atlantic Coast states over the next 12 years.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nWith 30 offshore wind projects either in production or under development along the Atlantic Coast\, now is the time to learn more about offshore wind business opportunities.\n \nOceantic Network is partnering with NC TOWERS and the NC Clean Energy Technology Center to provide North Carolina businesses the opportunity to attend an in-person Offshore Wind Ready training and networking session for free!\n \nJoin us at the McKimmon Center at NC State on October 17\, 2024 to learn about opportunities for your business in the rapidly expanding U.S. offshore wind industry.\n \nThis FREE one-day training and networking program\, led by Oceantic Network’s team of skilled trainers and a panel of industry experts\, is designed specifically to help North Carolina companies identify where their business fits in the offshore wind industry. Learn about project development\, a project’s supply chain component parts\, and upcoming business opportunities.\n \nJoin us October 17 to connect with industry professionals and take your business to the next level.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nEvent questions? Contact Gena Renfrow. Registration questions? Contact Cordelia Kelly.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/offshore-windready-industry-education/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
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SUMMARY:FEDTEX: Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 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 with US textile manufacturers\, textile supply chain suppliers\, cut and sew contractors\, research and development (R&D) facilities\, testing labs and academic resources.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n  \nWho Should Attend\nAll prime textile manufacturers and textile supply chain manufacturers currently producing clothing\, footwear\, parachutes and textile-based tactical equipment for DoD\, and producers of medical\, PPE and related soldier systems. Any textile manufacturers that have interest in learning\, understanding or possibly entering the DoD/federal marketplace should attend this Summit. The event is open to all United States and Puerto Rico based textile firms.\n  \nFEDTEX 24 Objectives\n\n\nEngage with existing contractors and attract new capable businesses into the federal and defense clothing\, textiles\, and tactical equipment marketplace.\nEngage existing textile supply chain suppliers and attract new capable businesses into the federal marketplace\, and to connect these component suppliers with federal prime contractors.\nInform the industrial and academic R&D ecosystem about desired future military technology requirements\, and likewise inform DoD agencies about emerging and future textile innovations.\nEstablish a productive and DIRECT dialogue between businesses\, government\, and academia around critical warfighter issues in the defense textile marketplace – including workforce\, supply chain\, inflation challenges\, and barriers to entry.\n\n\n  \nSummit Partners\n\n\nDefense Alliance of North Carolina\neTextileCommunications.com\nNorth Carolina Textile Technology Center at Gaston College\nManufacturing Solutions Center at Catawba Valley Community College\nManufacturing & Textile Innovation Network\nNCDMCSP\, a program of Industry Extension Services\nNational Council of Textile Organizations\nSouthern Textile Association\n\n\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/fedtex-federal-and-defense-textile-and-tactical-equipment-summit/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, 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;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
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SUMMARY:State Energy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 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\, hear about successful case studies\, engage in important energy discussions and more.\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/state-energy-conference/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T081500
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SUMMARY:Building NC
DESCRIPTION:Mark 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.\n  \n\nREGISTER\n\n \nIn a state where demands on infrastructure are ever-intensifying\, this event takes an unparalleled look at how our infrastructure networks work in tandem to generate economic development. Join us as we pave the way for a thriving\, adaptable\, and interconnected North Carolina and continue to set the stage as a national and global leader.\n \nAs the demands on our infrastructure intensify\, our Building NC conference is designed to provide invaluable insights into building the bedrock for a thriving\, adaptable\, and interconnected North Carolina.\n \nVenture into the dynamic terrain of our state’s infrastructure and chart the path forward as we steer our networks through the challenges posed by our surging population and unparalleled growth. We will discuss the advances that are reshaping the energy and water\, sewer\, and solid waste landscapes\, explore the critical need for statewide broadband and workforce housing access\, and dive into the strategies\, innovations\, and policies required to ensure that our state remains competitive on the national and global stage.\n \nJoin us on April 2\, 2024 and network with industry trailblazers\, policy makers\, and visionaries driving innovation who are forging the infrastructure future of North Carolina!\n  \nAgenda\n\n\n\n8:15 a.m.\nRegistration and Networking\n\n\n8:45 a.m.\nWelcome Remarks\nGary Salamido\, President and CEO\, NC Chamber\n\n\n8:55 a.m.\nEnergy: Reliability in the Face of Change \n\n\nSenator Paul Newton\, State Senator\, North Carolina General Assembly\nKendal Bowman\, State President\, NC\, Duke Energy\nNelle Hotchkiss\, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer\, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives\nJohn White\, Manager\, State and Local Affairs\, Dominion Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n9:40 a.m.\nQuick Hit: Broadband: Accelerating Connectivity\, Enhancing Access\nJeffrey Sural\, Principal & Owner\, Sural Consulting\, LLC\n\n\n9:55 a.m.\nNetworking Break\n\n\n10:15 a.m.\nTransportation: Fostering Collaboration to Drive Growth\n\n\n10:35 a.m.\nQuick Hit: MVP Southgate: Economic Benefits for North Carolina Communities\nShawn Day\, Senior Director of Public Affairs\, MVP Southgate\n\n\n10:50 a.m.\nNetworking Break\n\n\n11:10 a.m.\nWater and Sewer: Investing and Partnering for Success \n\n\nRepresentative Dean Arp\, House of Representatives\, District 69\, North Carolina General Assembly\nBob Griffin\, Vice President\, North Carolina\, CDG Engineers and Associates\nSean Keefer\, Director\, State & Local Government Relations\, Ecolab\n\n\n\n\n\n11:40 a.m.\nChild Care: Expanding North Carolina’s Child Care Infrastructure\nDebra Derr\, Director of Government Affairs\, NC Chamber\n\n\n11:55 a.m.\nLunch\n\n\n12:40 p.m.\nHousing: The State of Workforce Housing\nJaron Norman\, Chief Executive Officer\, Liberty Atlantic Group\, LLC\n\n\n1:10 p.m.\nQuick Hit: Solid Waste Management Update\nBen Habets\, Vice President\, GFL Environmental\, Inc.\n\n\n1:25 p.m.\nInfrastructure: North Carolina’s Winning Formula\n\n\n2:10 p.m.\nClosing Remarks and Event Adjourns\n\n\n\n  \n\nMORE INFORMATION\n\n 
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/building-nc/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
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SUMMARY:The Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTEX) Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTEX) Summit hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis\, the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers\, textile supply chain suppliers\, cut and sew contractors\, research and development (R&D) facilities\, testing labs and academic resources. \nWho should attend– All prime textile manufacturers and textile supply chain manufacturers currently producing DOD\, medical\, PPE and related soldier systems. Any potential textile manufacturers that have interest in learning\, understanding or possibly entering the DoD/federal marketplace should attend this Summit.  The event is open to all United States and Puerto Rico based textile firms. \nFEDTEX 23 objectives: \n\nEngage with existing contractors and attract new capable businesses into the federal and defense clothing\, textiles\, and tactical equipment marketplace.\nEngage existing textile supply chain suppliers and attract new capable businesses into the federal marketplace\, and to connect these component suppliers with federal prime contractors.\nInform the industrial and academic R&D ecosystem about desired future military technology requirements\, and likewise inform DoD agencies about emerging and future textile innovations.\nEstablish a productive and DIRECT dialogue between businesses\, government\, and academia around critical warfighter issues in the defense textile marketplace – including workforce\, supply chain\, inflation challenges\, and barriers to entry.\n\nWHEN.  May 23-24\, 2023 \nWHERE.\nNorth Carolina State University – McKimmon Conference Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, North Carolina 27606\nRegister to attend
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/the-federal-and-defense-textile-fedtex-summit/
LOCATION:McKimmon Conference and Training Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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