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Erin Ananian-Gentile

Federal Business Development, NC Military Business Center
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Erin Ananian-Gentile joined the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) Business Development Team in March 2022. Mrs. Ananian-Gentile is responsible for identifying lucrative federal contract opportunities and assisting bu

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Aug 12, 2025

Forging the Fleet: Rebuilding America’s Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce

As global adversarial threats intensify, the U.S. Navy is racing to expand its fleet of submarines, surface ships, and unmanned seacraft. President Donald Trump, in his “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” executive order, has made revitalizing t

Education
Dec 2, 2024

Lessons Learned from the Defense Industry Supply Chain Summit: A Workforce Perspective

If you attended the Defense Industry Supply Chain (DISC) Summit last month in Charlotte, you may have noticed an emphasis on workforce development. The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) focused a portion of the program on North Carolina

Economic Development
Nov 28, 2023

Fueling Success: The Case for North Carolina Fuel Companies to Bid on the 2025 DLA Energy Fuel Request for Proposal

As the nation’s combat logistics support agency, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) plays a pivotal role in delivering readiness to the warfighter. DLA provides subsistence, clothing and textiles, bulk petroleum and other energy products, constructio

Human Resources
Nov 30, 2022

The Importance of Hiring North Carolina’s Transitioning Servicemembers, Veterans and Family Members

North Carolina has the 4th highest active military population in the United States, with approximately 16,000 servicemembers transitioning to the civilian world each year. The majority of these servicemembers have spouses who become integral to the f

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