SBTDC

Looking to build connections and explore new opportunities in government contracting?

Join us for this Roundtable event that will bring together veteran-owned businesses, military-connected entrepreneurs, resource partners, and businesses interested in collaborating within the government contracting space.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network, explore teaming and mentor-protégé relationships, and strengthen partnerships across North Carolina's government contracting ecosystem.

📅 June 30, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Raleigh, NC

Registration & more info 🔗 https://sbtdc.org/events/veterans-govcon-roundtable-ecosystem-building

We're looking forward to joining FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration for this important discussion on business preparedness and resilience.

Members of the SBTDC team (Carol McLaurin & Bob Rogers) will be co-presenting as part of the webinar, sharing insights alongside partners from across the small business support ecosystem.

If you haven't registered yet, don't wait, this webinar takes place June 23 at 1 p.m. ET. We will see you there!

Join FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency & the U.S. Small Business Administration on June 23 at 1 p.m. ET for the next Small Business Disaster Prep Series Webinar.

This event highlights how Small Business Development Centers help businesses strengthen funding, planning, tech, and operations before, during, and after disasters. Register today: https://bit.ly/4xyDna1

Ready to grow your international sales while managing risk?

Join us, the Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), and a North Carolina exporter for Winning Export Sales, for a practical discussion on how to manage payment risk and win more international business – THIS FRIDAY!

This webinar will explore international payment methods, from cash in advance to open account terms, and show how exporters can reduce nonpayment risk while remaining competitive in global markets. Attendees will gain practical insights on offering credit terms, protecting export sales with credit insurance, and leveraging EXIM tools to support growth.

You'll also hear directly from a North Carolina exporter about how they use EXIM resources to compete successfully in global markets.

🗓️ June 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Register today 🔗 https://sbtdc.org/events/winning-export-sales

Check out these upcoming SSBCI events!

Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, these sessions are designed to help small business owners like you boost your business knowledge and make smarter financial decisions.

➡️ Unlocking Hidden Capital – June 23

➡️ Funding Reality Check: What Lenders Need to See – June 24

➡️ What It Takes to Access Capital – June 30

Register and learn more 🔗 https://ow.ly/iIVC50Yl3EN

250 Years of Building, Growing, and Innovating

For 250 years, entrepreneurs have helped shape America by creating jobs, solving problems, and strengthening their communities. Across North Carolina, small business owners continue that tradition every day, driving local economies and creating opportunities for future generations.

At the SBTDC, we're proud to support that work. Our counselors partner with business owners at every stage of the journey, providing guidance on growth strategies, funding, marketing, succession planning, operational improvements, and more.

As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're also celebrating the entrepreneurs who continue to move our state forward, one business at a time.

Stay tuned throughout the next month as we share a special America 250 series, highlighting entrepreneurial lessons, business insights, and the lasting impact small businesses have had on our communities, economy, and nation.

📌 Preparing to access business funding takes more than simply needing capital.

Join the SBTDC SSBCI Technical Assistance Program and Corey Barbour this June for two no-cost workshops focused on funding readiness and financing strategies for growth.

Topics will include:
✔️ What lenders look for when evaluating funding requests
✔️ How to determine capital needs and financing options
✔️ Strategies for using home equity to support business growth
✔️ Potential advantages of leveraging real collateral, including lower rates
✔️ Equipment financing opportunities and credit-score-based approval pathways

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the difference between needing funding and being prepared to successfully pursue it.

Registration and More Information 🔗 https://sbtdc.org/events?event_category=110

Join the NC Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. for this no-cost in-person workshop at the Manufacturing Solutions Center II in Conover, NC.

This interactive workshop equips DoD contractors and small businesses with practical tools and CMMC foundational knowledge to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and business continuity strategy.

Participants will learn how to move beyond “checking the box” to creating a sustainable cyber program that protects operations, improves resilience, and builds a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.

Learn what you need to know about CMMC compliance.

Register to attend 🔗 https://ncstateies.com/cyberworkshop

Hear from Alex Viva, Director of International Business at the SBTDC, at the Export 101 and Speed Networking event on June 4, 2026 in Asheville, NC.

Hosted by the NC District Export Council and the U.S. Commercial Service, this full-day program walks through the essentials of exporting, including market research, logistics, compliance, payment methods, and legal considerations. As a sponsor of this event, the SBTDC is proud to support this opportunity for businesses to explore global growth.

You’ll also connect with export resources from across North Carolina and gain practical insights to support your international strategy.

The day wraps up with a keynote, dinner, drinks, and speed networking at a local steakhouse, an ideal setting to build valuable business connections.

Register now 🔗 sbtdc.org/events/export-101-and-speed-networking