TJ Gilroy joined the NCMBC in January of 2022. Prior to joining the NCMBC, TJ was a Marine Corps Pilot. After leaving the Marines, TJ became a tactical equipment executive for three distribution companies, two of which were awa
North Carolina’s medical and biotech ecosystem is already highly regarded, but two emerging developments are even greater opportunities for local innovators: the rise of ARPA-H, the federal government’s high-risk, high-reward health innovation agency
The 2022 Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTEX) Summit took place in Charlotte on 24 and 25 May with great success. Hosted by the Offices of Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), and the North
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Kevin Grant, THOHM executive director, shared the story behind why he wanted to bring this venue to Hope Mills at the grand opening. Photo by GFBJ.The Hive of Hope Mills (THOHM) has been the vision of Kevin Grant, a local developer and the THOHM exec
