Export Opportunities & Requirements for NC Defense Companies

Join the North Carolina Military Business Center and US Commercial Service – North Carolina for a free webinar on “Export Opportunities and Requirements for North Carolina Defense Companies.”

When. October 24, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:00 am.

Purpose of the Export Opps & Requirements Webinar. To provide an overview of international export opportunities for NC defense sector companies  and US Export requirements to conduct business.

Webinar Goals:

• Develop an awareness of the International commercial and defense market
• Begin to understand ITAR and Export licensing requirements
• Know where to go to get more information and assistance

Who should participate:

• NC Businesses interested in expanding  their market reach and organic growth
• Industry- and academia-based entities conducting R&D and new product development
• All who would like to learn more about the international market, especially given the surge in NATO Defense spending

Program (Q&A incorporated into each section)

9:00: Welcome and Introductions.
Denny Lewis – North Carolina Military Business Center
Stephanie Bethel, U.S. Commercial Service – North Carolina

9:10: State of the Defense Industry and Top Export Markets
Rick Cieri – U.S. Department of Commerce, Industry & Analysis 

9:40: A View from Eastern Europe – How the U.S. Commercial Service is Supporting SME Defense Exporters
Neil Pickett, Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy – Budapest, Hungary

10:10: Export Documentation and Regulations for U.S. Defense Exports Mike Allocca, Allocca Enterprises 

10:40: Introduction to NC Export Ecosystem – U.S. Commercial Service, EDPNC, NCMBC, SBTDC
Stephanie Bethel, U.S. Commercial Service
Mike Ryan, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
Denny Lewis, NCMBC and DEFTECH
Ginny Vaca, SBTDC

11:05: Summary & Adjourn

Registration. This is a free webinar; however, registration is required to receive log-in credentials.

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