GENERAL . The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) invite all businesses in North Carolina, particularly federal contractors, to participate in semi-weekly web conferences. 

THIS WEEK (all sessions occur at 1100):
TUESDAY, APRIL 21. During this session t he General Services Administration will address how businesses, both large and small, can sell to federal agencies for COVID-19 products and services thru GSA; how GSA supports FEMA; how GSA provides assistance to states throughout the country; and long-term opportunities with GSA through GSA Federal Supply Schedules (outside of COVID response). GSA representatives will discuss how businesses with critical supplies, support items and vendors with solutions can assist with the COVID-19 response efforts. Businesses may ask any questions regarding opportunities, processes to engage with state and federal agencies, contracting and technical issues and financing and other resources available to businesses in NC during the COVID-19 crisis.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 :  
Presented in partnership with the Defense Alliance of North Carolina,  special guest US Senator Thom Tillis   will discuss: 
  • COVID-19: Steps federal government has taken to assist/support small businesses, including contractors
  • COVID-19: Steps federal government has taken to support all Americans – that benefit businesses
  • Federal Contracting Environment: Sustaining business opportunity and meeting federal needs

Following Senator Tillis' remarks, the North Carolina General Assembly House Select Committee on COVID-19 with Representative John Szoka and Representative Jason Saine will address State actions to support businesses impacted by COVID-19; General Assembly efforts, legislation, policies and programs, directly and through agencies, to support businesses (and federal contractors) during this situation. Additionally, they will address the upcoming session and any legislative priorities relevant to contractors and other businesses.

At the end of the session, the US Small Business Administration will provide an update to programs in place to assist with COVID-19 economic recovery. There will be an open session at the end for Q&A from businesses and other WEBCON participants.
  
Registration .  The NCMBC will not pre-register participants; all businesses are welcome  

Platform .  The NCMBC will provide the Zoom infrastructure and “host” the conferences, see below for zoom meeting access information.  

Cost .  No charge for business participants 

ZOOM INFORMATION.  
Join Zoom Meeting at 1100

Meeting ID: 148 254 724
Password: 083525

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+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 148 254 724