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Rick Gilmore

Regional Program Manager (Greensboro), NC Military Business Center
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Rick Gilmore has been a member of the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) Business Development Team since October 2006. His office is located in the Nussbaum Center in Greensboro and is co-located with the Guilford Tec

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Apr 8, 2026

North Carolina Strengthens Its Position in Defense Sustainment and Innovation

North Carolina continues to emerge as a critical hub for defense innovation and sustainment, creating new opportunities for businesses across the state - particularly in regions like Fayetteville, home to Fort Bragg and a growing defense-focused econ

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