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North Carolina Defense Contractor Resource Directory
The North Carolina Defense Industry Diversification Initiative (NCDIDI), the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and NC State Industry Expansion Solutions created this defense contractor resource directory for North Carolina companies who are interested in or doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD).
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Cluster Analysis
As part of the North Carolina Defense Industry Diversification Initiative, an analysis was conducted on the significance of defense industries in the state’s business clusters and sub-clusters. The defense cluster analysis was designed to provide actionable information for diversification and business support services in Phase II of the DoD OEA grant. Used in combination with the other reports, the cluster analysis provides valuable information for targeting key defense sectors for support.
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Regional Profiles
The Regional Profile reports explore the similarities and differences in defense contractor activity among North Carolina’s six regions, as defined by NC State’s Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). The six profiles discuss a variety of methodological, data and definitional issues and provide high-level regional comparisons of defense industry activity, highlighting significant differences among regions.
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Connecting the Dots Newsletter
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NC Defense Asset Inventory and Target Industry Analysis
A strategy for growing North Carolina’s defense and homeland security economy.
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NC Defense Supply Chain Analysis
This report is intended to serve as a guide to economic developers, lawmakers, the DoD and others interested in the defense and manufacturing industry to underscore the various opportunities and risks to the companies and communities in North Carolina that help power the nation’s broader defense supply chain.
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2018 NCDIDI Snapshot and Summary
This report is intended to identify a strategy that capitalizes on the competitive advantages of North Carolina’s defense industry. The initiative developed response protocols for those defense-reliant industries at risk or those with the potential to expand beyond their defense contracts.
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Defense Industry Initiatives Newsletter
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Industry Partnerships
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing
A&T University
Assist Center
Defense Alliance of North Carolina
East Carolina University
Emerging Technology Institute
First Flight Venture Center/Hangar6
Geneva Foundation
Manufacturing Solutions Center
Manufacturing and Textile Innovation Network
Manufacturing x Digital
NC-COMP
NC DEFTECH
NC Department of Commerce
NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership
NC Military Business Center
NC SBTDC
NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions
NC State University Wilson College of Textiles
RTI International
Southern Textile Association
Textile Technology Center
Other Resources
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