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Smart Manufacturing Adoption in North Carolina
Learn more about this federally funded program to assist small to medium-sized manufacturers
Industry Events
Industrial Sewing Program
June 15 - July 2Cyber Training and CMMC Workshop for DoD Contractors and Small Businesses
June 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 amIntroduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)
June 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmManufacturers Webinar – Strengthen Your Network and Modernize Operations
June 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmSeaAhead Pilot Showcase 2026
June 24 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pmCMMC 1 Webinar Series
June 25 @ 12:00 pm - August 12 @ 1:00 pmBlueSwell Demo Day 2026
June 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmTest Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight (HYBRID)
July 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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View photos from the April 14-15, 2026 Conference at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC
Latest News / Blogs From IES
- North Carolina Wins Platinum Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence
- FEDTEX 2026 draws record crowd as defense textile sector focuses on resilience, innovation
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Enhanced NCMBC Federal Opportunity Notification System
- Point Taken: Wading into Navy Supply
- Business North Carolina wins National Awards
- 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
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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