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SUMMARY:Export Coffee Talk — Mastering Global Expansion: Evaluating International Distributors
DESCRIPTION:Selecting the right international distributor is a critical factor in your global success. The right partner can drive sales\, enhance your brand presence\, and provide seamless market access\, while the wrong choice can lead to lost revenue\, operational challenges\, and market setbacks. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) continues its webinar series with a deep dive into evaluating and selecting the best international distribution partners for your business.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nJoin Zach Selch\, international sales expert\, mentor\, and author\, for a 90-minute strategy session on June 18th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. With decades of hands-on experience leading international sales efforts\, Zach will guide you through a step-by-step process to assess potential distributors and ensure they align with your company’s goals.\n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nKey Distributor Selection Criteria – Learn how to evaluate potential partners based on capabilities\, market knowledge and strategic fit.\nAssessing Financial and Operational Strength – Understand the red flags and key indicators of a reliable\, high-performing distributor.\nBuilding a Strong Relationship – Discover best practices for setting clear expectations and laying the groundwork for long-term success.\nEDPNC Resource Highlight – Learn how our due diligence support can help you evaluate potential business partners in key regions like Europe\, Mexico and the Middle East.\n\n\n \nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a structured evaluation framework to select international distributors that will drive long-term success and market growth.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/export-coffee-talk-mastering-global-expansion-evaluating-international-distributors/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Export,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Export Coffee Talk — Unlocking NC Resources for Global Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Export Coffee Talk June 4 at 10am to explore how North Carolina Community College System’s (NCCCS) Economic Development programs can support your export journey. Are you a North Carolina business looking to expand into global markets? Or perhaps you’re already exporting and looking for ways to streamline your operations and scale your efforts?\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nIn this interactive session\, we’ll dive into the various programs that offer businesses like yours the resources\, expertise\, and support needed to thrive in international markets. Whether you’re in manufacturing\, life sciences\, technology\, or other industries\, you’ll learn how programs like NCEdge Customized Training\, ApprenticeshipNC\, BioNetwork\, and the Small Business Center Network can provide targeted solutions to help you navigate the complexities of exporting and grow your business globally.\n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nHow NCEdge connects you with industry-specific resources and technical assistance for global market expansion.\nHow ApprenticeshipNC helps you develop a skilled workforce to manage international operations.\nHow BioNetwork supports life sciences and biotech businesses with export compliance and global market insights.\nHow the Small Business Center Network helps small businesses create export strategies\, access funding\, and connect with key partners.\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover the tools and support available to help you succeed in the world of exports. Export Coffee Talk is your chance to ask questions\, share experiences\, and connect with experts dedicated to your business growth.\n  \nPanelists:\n\n\nAnne Shaw\nState Director\, Small Business Center Network\nNorth Carolina Community College System\nJohn C. Loyack\nVice President\, Economic Development\nNorth Carolina Community College System\n\n\n \nPanelist bios can be found on the EDPNC website.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/export-coffee-talk-unlocking-nc-resources-for-global-growth/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Export,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
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SUMMARY:Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product in the US
DESCRIPTION:Topic\nStart-up Assistance\n \nMany entrepreneurs have ideas for an apparel or textile product\, which can be manufactured domestically. But how do you get started? How do you find a manufacturer that will work with you and what information do you need to effectively work with them? This one-hour webinar presented by the Manufacturing Solutions Center at Catawba Valley Community College provides the basics for how to work with domestic manufacturers and bring your product to life!\n \nZOOM LINK REGISTRATION WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER VERIFIED CLASS REGISTRATION\n \nJoin us for this FREE webinar!\n  \nSpeakers\nTanya Wade\nJeff Neuville\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/developing-your-apparel-textile-product-in-the-us-2/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Information Session: WNC Strong Funding Opportunities & Resources for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about various funding opportunities and resources for storm-affected small businesses in Western North Carolina. This information session will provide an overview of various small business grants and their eligibility requirements\, as well as the Helene Business Recovery Fund loan program\, and the SBA Disaster loan program. We will also share about additional resources and support for small businesses. There will be a presentation with opportunities for Q&A.Join us to learn about various funding opportunities and resources for storm-affected small businesses in Western North Carolina. This information session will provide an overview of various small business grants and their eligibility requirements\, as well as the Helene Business Recovery Fund loan program\, and the SBA Disaster loan program. We will also share about additional resources and support for small businesses. There will be a presentation with opportunities for Q&A.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/information-session-wnc-strong-funding-opportunities-resources-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
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SUMMARY:Information Session: WNC Strong Funding Opportunities & Resources for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about various funding opportunities and resources for storm-affected small businesses in Western North Carolina. This information session will provide an overview of various small business grants and their eligibility requirements\, as well as the Helene Business Recovery Fund loan program\, and the SBA Disaster loan program. We will also share about additional resources and support for small businesses. There will be a presentation with opportunities for Q&A.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/information-session-wnc-strong-funding-opportunities-resources-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:365 Outreach for Business & Industry
DESCRIPTION:Free “AIM Workshop”\n \nEconomic and Workforce Development is offering free virtual sessions to New Hanover and Pender counties by Patty Hamilton.\n \nMeet at 11am to 1pm: 9/20/24\, 10/18/24\, 11/15/24\, 12/13/24\, 1/17/25\, 2/21/25\n  \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/365-outreach-for-business-industry/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T100000
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SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Adoption to Realize Transformative Energy Reductions for North Carolina (SMARTER NC) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about “Smart Manufacturing” and the opportunities available through a federally funded grant for small and medium-sized manufacturers in North Carolina who are ready to adopt technology that will reduce energy consumption.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nAbout the SMARTER NC Federal Grant\nGoal: Provide targeted technical assistance to small-medium sized manufacturers\, increasing awareness\, access to\, and implementation of smart manufacturing technologies with priority outreach to rural communities and underrepresented populations. \nThe Benefits of Smart Manufacturing\nImproved efficiency\nSmart factories can monitor equipment performance and automate complex processes\, improving accuracy and reducing human error. \nIncreased productivity\nSmart factories can use data to identify issues\, such as when a machine is slowing down production\, and then use artificial intelligence systems to resolve them. \nLong-term cost savings\nSmart factories can use predictive maintenance to identify potential problems early and address them at a convenient time\, which can save money. \nGreater flexibility\nSmart factories can scale production quickly to meet changing demand and can customize products to meet specific customer needs.\n \nYou can complete a short application to find out if your company is ready to participate in the program. ncstateies.com/sncapp\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDisclaimer: “This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof\, nor any of their employees\, makes any warranty\, express or implied\, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy\, completeness\, or usefulness of any information\, apparatus\, product\, or process disclosed\, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product\, process\, or service by trade name\, trademark\, manufacturer\, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement\, recommendation\, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.”
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/smart-manufacturing-adoption-to-realize-transformative-energy-reductions-for-north-carolina-smarter-nc-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T133000
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SUMMARY:Build to Scale FY 2024 Funding Opportunity Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Build to Scale program will fund organizations that aid companies in developing\, demonstrating\, and deploying new\, emerging and critical technologies. Build to Scale aims to build capacity for entrepreneurs and innovators to invent\, improve and bring to market new technology products and services and to accelerate the growth of regional economies focused on industries of the future.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nEDA released the FY 2024 notice of funding opportunity for Build to Scale\, which has a deadline of Oct. 28. Join this webinar to learn more about the competition\, ask your questions and learn about additional resources available through SSTI’s TBED Community of Practice.\n \nEligibility: State\, tribe\, city\, nonprofit\, institution of higher education\, public-private partnership\, federal laboratory and other entities and consortia. See the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for details.\n \nCompetition Deadline: Oct. 28\, 4:59 p.m. Eastern time\n \nNote: We anticipate that attendees who read the NOFO in advance will get more out of this event.\n  \n\nREAD THE NOFO
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/build-to-scale-fy-2024-funding-opportunity-information-session/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T100000
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SUMMARY:OSHA’s Safety Training Requirements – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:FREE Timeout for Safety Webinar (1 hr MESH credit) \nJoin our exclusive webinar on OSHA’s Safety Training Requirements! This webinar will provide you with a comprehensive overview of OSHA’s safety training requirements. Gain valuable insights as Holli Singleton reviews the details straight from general industry and construction standards. Register now for our informative webinar and stay up-to-date with the latest OSHA safety training requirements! \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/oshas-safety-training-requirements-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
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