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FEBRUARY 11-17, 2015 UCW 17 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM North Carolina Military Business Center at FTCC by COURTNEY SMEDICK The NCMBC (which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in January) is a business development entity of the North Carolina Community College System headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and located at eleven additional community colleges across the state. The mission of the NCMBC is to leverage military and other federal business opportunities to expand the economy, grow jobs and improve quality of life in North Carolina. Since 2005, the NCMBC has helped capable businesses identify, compete for, win, and execute over 2,013 contracts worth $3.8 to $14.1 billion. Throughout the year, the NCMBC hosts multiple strategic, industry-specific events to help educate companies on the upcoming trends, opportunities, and current and future needs of the military. These events also provide the opportunity to network with major defense contractors, Department of Defense (DoD) buyers and government agencies to build future teaming relationships and to learn more about defense procurement processes. 2015 NC Federal Advanced Technologies Review June 2-3 in Raleigh Hosted by Senator Richard Burr, the NCMBC, North Carolina Military Foundation, University of North Carolina, and the Institute for Defense and Business at North Carolina State University, the Federal Advanced Technologies Review will focus on the development of advanced technologies in North Carolina and the needs of the DoD and other federal agencies within the state. 14th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade Show August 3 Hosted by Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, the NCMBC, and FTCC, the DTS will take place at FTCC's Fayetteville campus (2201 Hull Road). The purpose of the DTS is to build relationships with senior representatives from the Congressional delegation, the DoD, other federal agencies, and numerous defense contracting firms including NC small businesses. The event will include a traditional trade show, static displays and demonstrations of military equipment, informal networking opportunities, live vendor demonstrations, structured prime contractor teaming sessions, prime contractor "lessons learned" forums, installation small business panels, contracting workshops, and agency briefings for both prospective and current federal contractors. 2015 North Carolina Aerospace Supplier & Advanced Manufacturing Summit August 5-6 in Charlotte Hosted by Senator Richard Burr, the NCMBC, the NC Aerospace Initiative, the NC Aerospace Alliance, and the NC Department of Commerce, the ASAM Summit is a statewide business development and teaming event focused on current and future defense and commercial and general aviation business opportunities. An expansion of previous programs, the ASAM will showcase NC companies engaged in advanced manufacturing and aerospace-related activities and connect NC suppliers and service providers with national aerospace primes, first-tier subcontractors, and both military and civilian aerospace customers. 2015 North Carolina Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental (FEDCON) Summit October 28-29 in Wilmington Hosted by Senator Richard Burr, Senator Thom Tillis, and the NCMBC, the "FEDCON Summit" brings together over 600 representatives of the Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Fort Bragg, Marine Corps Installations East/Camp Lejeune, Seymour Johnson AFB, US Coast Guard, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, other federal agencies and installations, general and specialty contractors, designers, and construction suppliers in North Carolina. Scott Dorney serves as Executive Director of the North Carolina Military Business Center. For more information on the NCMBC and the above events, visit: http://ncmbc.us/ index.php. Learn more about FTCC at www. faytechcc.edu. COURTNEY SMEDICK, FTCC'S NCMBC Integrated Marketing Communications & Events Coordinator, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910.484.6200. Since 2005, the NCMBC has helped capable businesses identify, compete for, win, and execute over 2,013 contracts worth $3.8 to $14.1 billion. Fun , A ff or da bl e, FA M I L Y En t ert ai n me nt! FIREANTZ HOCKEY February 13th • Peoria Rivermen Puck drops at 7:30 February 14th • Peoria Rivermen Valentines Day Jerseys worn by players Post game jersey auction - Puck drops at 7:30 February 15th • Peoria Rivermen Faith and Family Night • Puck drops at 4:00 www.fireantzhockey.com 910.321.0123 910.321.0123 Call FireAntz office for more information. TICKETS Adults $14 - $25 Kids 12 & Under Just $5 Groups of 10 or more save big! Tickets available at the Crown Center Box Office