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TJ Gilroy

Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center
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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

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Business Growth
Jul 1, 2026

Doing Business with USSOCOM: A Strategic Opportunity for North Carolina Companies

One of the core missions of the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is to help North Carolina businesses and universities transition innovative technologies and emerging capabilities into military applications. The United States Special O

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Dec 1, 2025

North Carolina Holds a Home-Field Advantage in the Innovation Game

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

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Jun 1, 2022

Federal and Defense Textile Summit Connects Industry with Federal, Military Leadership

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

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