Low-Interest Disaster Loans from the SBA are Available to Businesses and Residents in North Carolina (Tropical Storm Helene)

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in North Carolina following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Helene that began on Sept. 25.

“SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in North Carolina impacted by this disaster in every way possible under President Biden’s disaster declaration for certain affected areas,” said SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman.

Ground Vehicles and Maritime Focus at Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit (October 29-30, Charlotte, NC)

Sustaining Supply Chain for Ground Vehicles / Maritime Systems (Agency). Government panel members will discuss policies, procedures, acquisitions and industry engagement initiatives to sustain, expand and enhance the supply chain for existing and future ground vehicle and maritime systems.  Panel members will address and seek industry input on measures to optimize supply chains and supply chain management, while reducing risk (to industry and government) and encouraging domestic manufacturing to address supply chain vulnerabilities, build combat power and project it globally.  

Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI) – November 19-21

The North Carolina Military Business Center encourages all textile and tactical equipment-related businesses in North Carolina to attend the Defense Logistics Agency’s free Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI). 

The North Carolina Military Business Center will have several representatives in attendance at JAPBI – connect with the NCMBC and other textile-related representatives. 

Oct 17: Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention in North Carolina

AFCEA North Carolina, the North Carolina Military Business Center and SAS are honored to cohost a discussion about the fight against veteran and military suicide with leaders from the US Department of Veterans Affairs and North Carolina community members, including a keynote from the Executive Director of the VA’s Veterans Crisis Line. 

CMMC Implementation Workshop: Your Path to Cybersecurity Compliance (Nov 15, Flat Rock and December 3, Raleigh)

The CMMC Program rule is final and will be published in the Federal Register on October 15th, with an 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.

Mid-Year Textile and Tactical Equipment with Defense Logistics Agency, Clothing & Textiles (October 2)

This event will delve into critical topics shaping the future of Berry Amendment textile manufacturing for the Department of Defense. Whether your business is a current supplier or a textile company considering defense production, this session is tailored for you.

This webinar will provide an overview of the mission, structure and provide information of how to do business with DLA Troop Support and the Department of Defense, as a whole. It