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.

Keynote Speaker: Brigadier General Landis C. Maddox, Commander, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support

For more information or to register visit: https://fedtex.ncmbc.us

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.

Summit Activities on Day 1

The Offices of US Senator Thom Tillis and US Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the Southeast Regional Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environment Summit on April 22-24, 2025 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: William J. Kenny, Executive Director, Contracting and Acquisition ManagementDefense Logistics Agency, Troop Support

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. 

Drive Growth with FEMA: A Golden Opportunity for North Carolina Transportation Companies

North Carolina transportation companies, a unique opportunity awaits you to contribute to disaster relief efforts and grow your business. FEMA is actively seeking transportation service providers to support its critical mission of responding to disasters nationwide. By completing the application process, your company can play a pivotal role in providing timely and effective logistical support during emergencies.