Session Focus: Workforce Resources for Government and Textile Industry
Explore the future of the DoD textile workforce in this in-depth panel discussion, designed to tackle current challenges and identify strategic solutions for recruiting, training, and retaining top talent. This session will delve into key topics such as talent acquisition and retention, offering strategies to attract and keep skilled professionals in the textile sector.
Keynote Announcement: Chief Executive Officer, Defense Commissary Agency
John E. Hall
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Defense Commissary Agency
The Federal Food Symposium, hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, the Office of Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, connects the Department of Defense and federal subsistence buying and R&D agencies with food producers, growers and R&D entities in the southeast.
Executive Orders and the Impact on Federal Contractors (Feb 20)
Smith Anderson attorneys Jackson Moore and Kim Korando, in partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center, hosted the webinar “Executive Orders and Their Impact on Federal Contractors.”
Below are post-webinar materials:
Session Focus: Navigating Legislative Updates and Challenges for a Berry-Compliant Textile Industry
For more information or to register as an attendee or exhibitor visit: https://fedtex.ncmbc.us/
Stay ahead of critical legislative developments impacting the textile industry with this essential session on the Berry Amendment and its implications. The Berry Amendment mandates that certain textiles used by the DoD must be produced in the United States, promoting a robust domestic industrial base.
Federal Technology Symposium Registration Open!
The fourth annual Federal Technology Symposium (FTS) is hosted by the Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, the 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 (DEFTECH).
Driving Innovation: How University Research-Defense Collaborations Can Fuel North Carolina’s Growth
The Institute for Convergent Science is a member of a newly formed coalition that aims to empower researchers by fostering collaborations with the defense community, driving economic growth across the state.
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
By Shellie Edge
Photography by Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill
North Carolina has deep-rooted connections to the military.
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