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Smart Manufacturing Adoption in North Carolina
Learn more about this federally funded program to assist small to medium-sized manufacturers
Best Practice for Growing Manufacturing in North Carolina
Industry Events
Industrial Sewing Program
September 2, 2025 - September 18, 2026CMMC Level 1 Implementation Workshop: Hands-On Guidance Through All 15 Controls
April 7 @ 8:00 am - April 30 @ 5:00 pmWho’s on the Hook – Webinar
April 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am2026 North Carolina Manufacturing Conference
April 14 - April 15Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
April 14 - April 16Cumberland Industrial Luncheon
April 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmSea-Air-Space
April 19 - April 22MD&M South
April 22 @ 9:30 am - April 23 @ 4:30 pm
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Latest News / Blogs From IES
Now Available…NextGen Knitting Lab Opens for Designers, Students
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Our NC State Industry Extension Services team visits Washington DC for Hill Day, representing NCMEP
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The Emerging Leader Program Launch! – April 14-15, 2026
The Emerging Leaders...
From Special Forces to Global Data Innovation
From Special Forces...
- Mooresville defense contractor builds drone-killing system now deployed overseas
- Core Technology Molding Corporation president & CEO, Geoff Foster has been named the 2026 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence, North Carolina’s highest honor for business exporting!
- Redesigning the Path Forward: Higher Ed Meets Workforce Demand
- 2025 State Of The Year: North Carolina Growth Trajectory Soars
- NC State proposes new defense and security institute
- NC State Research, Collaboration Bolster Nation’s Defense
- NC State awarded Department of War-funded METAL hub to advance U.S. metals workforce
- 2026 Workforce Development Rankings: Bright Horizons
- NC State students have developed drones to help save lives
- Apple Annie’s Bake Shop: A Wilmington bakery keeps things fresh to keep customers coming back.
- Small Businesses of the Year 2025: Big Impact.
- Why N.C. State researcher’s fabrics could end up in your furniture and might change the planet
can help your business innovate, grow and prosper. We can help you identify the resources, tools and customized programs needed to increase your organization’s productivity, efficiency, quality and profit.
Industry Extension Services supports industry sectors in all 100 counties in North Carolina:
- small-medium manufacturers
- educational and research institutions
- healthcare and pharmaceutical companies
- defense contractors and advanced textile entrepreneurs
- aerospace and energy sectors
- government agencies
To learn how we can help you, contact the Industry Extension Services Manager in your region.
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