Program Partners

North Carolina Military Foundation

The North Carolina Military Foundation is growing the state’s defense and homeland security economy by generating new jobs and investment in North Carolina from defense and homeland security industry companies and organizations. The foundation helps connect NC businesses that are seeking employees with North Carolina-based military personnel who are entering the civilian workforce. www.ncmilitary.org

 

North Carolina Defense Business Association

The North Carolina Defense Business Association provides information, connections and networking opportunities to enhance the potential for your business to increase DoD contracting capabilities. Membership in the NCDBA allows you to participate in luncheons, workshops, business to business networking breakfasts and networking socials throughout the year. The NCDBA partners with other organizations that are working to build the defense industry and therefore increases your business resources. www.ncdba.com

North Carolina Military Business Center

The North Carolina Military Business Center is a business development organization and a collaborative effort between North Carolina business and the North Carolina Community College System designed to leverage military and other federal business opportunities for economic development and quality of life in North Carolina. www.ncmbc.us

Small Business and Technology Development Center

The North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center is The University of North Carolina’s Business and technology extension service. The SBTDC is committed to providing knowledge, education and other supportive resources that enable existing small and mid-sized businesses, emerging entrepreneurs and local/state leaders to innovate and succeed. www.sbtdc.org

BRAC Regional Task Force

The BRAC Regional Task Force represents eleven counties that are planning and preparing for the significant impact on our communities to the changes that will occur from the BRAC 2005 actions and other growth at Fort Bragg and Pope AFB. BRAC works with federal and state agencies, military department and the installations to support transition actions, minimize the negative impact on the community and maximize the economic growth potential. www.bracrtf.com

Fayetteville Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce

The Fayetteville Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce provides a shared commitment to quality of life for all, through sustaining local business and recruiting new industry to Cumberland County. The Chamber also works to improve downtown Fayetteville through the recruitment efforts of its downtown division and spearheading economic development projects designed to act as a catalyst for downtown revitalization. www.fayettevillencchamber.org

Military Affairs Council

The mission of the Military Affairs Council is to enhance relationships and foster a heightened understanding between Fayetteville City Council members and the military community-Fort Bragg and Pope AFB. www.fayettevillencchamber.org/milaffairs.php

 

North Carolina Technology Association

The North Carolina Technology Association’s mission is making North Carolina number one in Technology and Technology Number One in North Carolina. The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs and knowledge workforce. www.nctechnology.org