Small Business Outreach- Doing Business with the Government

Many businesses are unaware of where to begin or how to navigate the evolving regulations and requirements tied to federal contracting. Participants will gain insight into how to do business with various contracting entities located on base, learn about upcoming opportunities, and understand the key elements of writing and submitting competitive proposals. Presenters will include representatives from Coastal Carolina Community College's Small Business Center, the North Carolina Military Business Center, Marine Corps Installations East Small Business, NCWorks, NCGrowth, and other key organizations. This free event is ideal for businesses currently working with or interested in contracting with the Department of Defense. Registration is required and flows through the NCMBC. To register for this event, please visit the NCMBC to Register by clicking the link provided.

When. 31 Jul 2025, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where. Coastal Carolina Community College, James S. Melton Vocational Skills Building Room 104 A/B/C, 444 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, NC 28546

Purpose of the Outreach Event.

Inform and educate businesses on the North Carolina-based support organizations available to assist businesses in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts. Inform businesses on how to do business with the various contracting organizations aboard Camp Lejeune. Provide businesses general information on upcoming opportunities. Premise of the Outreach Event.

Many businesses do not know where to start in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts. For existing businesses, there are many new regulations and requirements regarding Department of Defense contracting. Many businesses are not aware of opportunities aboard Camp Lejeune. Goals of the Outreach Event.

Businesses leave with a greater understanding of the support organizations available to assist them. Increase the base of eligible and competitive businesses proposing on Department of Defense contracts. The focus for this event is on being competitive, meaning where to find proposals, how to write competitive proposals, and other key considerations for being competitive. Planned Presenters Include: Coastal Carolina Community College, North Carolina Military Business Center, Marine Corps Installations East Small Business, NCWorks, NCGrowth, Marine Corps Community Services, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Marine Corps Special Operations Command, and some special presenters.

Who should participate in the Outreach Event: Businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Defense, businesses currently doing business with the Department of Defense.

Cost: Free to all registrants and presenters. However, you must register.