Military Business

Jul 24, 2025

Creating opportunities: The Defense Alliance Foundation seeks to strengthen the local defense innovation ecosystem

DAF Chairman Phil Williams (far left) pictured with City of Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin (center) on June 10 following a presentation on a 25- year vision for the city’s continued growth and transformation. Photo provided by the DAF.The Defense Al ...

Jul 9, 2025

Connecting to opportunities: NCMBC’s upcoming webinar series guides businesses through government contracting

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is hosting a slew of webinars through December 2025 meant to prepare local businesses for emerging and current government and defense industry demands. Graphic provided by Canva. The North Caro ...

Jun 17, 2025

NCMBC announces new federal food webinar series

Join NCMBC online on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. for the start of the food focused series How to do Business with the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). ...

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AI in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword for SMBs

Posted Apr 30, 2025
As an IT leader for the last 10 years that works with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses, I’ve seen firsthand how AI is reshaping the way we operate—and not always for the better. While AI has enormous potential to boost productivity, improve
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Jun 12, 2025

Fort Bragg opens new workout space for parents and kids

Parents at Fort Bragg now have a special workout space where they can exercise while keeping an eye on their young children. Photo by Jason RagucciParents at Fort Bragg now have a special workout space where they can exercise while keeping an ey ...

Jun 10, 2025

Saunas return to Fort Bragg gyms - bringing heat, wellness and excitement

After years of anticipation, Soldiers and families at Fort Bragg can finally enjoy a revitalized wellness experience—saunas are back at Ritz-Epps (pictured), Ryder and Hercules gyms. Photo by: Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Of ...

Jun 9, 2025

NCMBC introduces “Opps Talk:” Your fast track to federal opportunities

The North Carolina Military Business Center is pleased to launch "Opps Talk"  starting Thursday, July, 10. Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will feature timely, high-impact ...

May 22, 2025

Real Talk at Fort Bragg’s CAC: updates, upgrades & more

The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bragg, home of the Airborne and Special Operations Forces, hosted its quarterly Community Action Council Meeting, bringing together military leaders, directorates, and community representatives on May 21 at the Iron Mike C ...

May 15, 2025

All in one: Fort Bragg's Exceptional Family Member Program celebrates new office space in Soldier Support Center

From left to right: 1st Lt. Grace Vanarendonk, EFMP Screening Nurse, Col. Stephanie Mont, Commander of Womack Army Medical Center, Col. Chad Mixon, Fort Bragg Garrison Commander, Casey Clark, Program Manager for the Fort Bragg Exceptional Family Memb ...

May 14, 2025

Army medical logisticians wrap up first phase of MEDLOG in Campaigning effort

Radames Feliciano, a biomedical equipment technician with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, works with medics from 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, to inventory medical equipment at the new Home-Station Medical Maintenance Support shop at Fo ...


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Building on the basics: Advanced Contractors Academy equips local firms to compete for government projects

The Advanced Contractors Academy, a free six-week program, is designed for established contractors ready to pursue larger-scale public contracts with agencies such as Fayetteville State University (FSU), Cumberland County and Cape Fear Valley Health.


Hungry for success: Local entrepreneur Kelton Battle is changing the vending machine game in North Carolina

Hungry Snacks Vending LLC is owned and operated by Kelton Battle, a young entrepreneur born and raised in Fayetteville. With 140 vending machines across the state, Battle is excited to continue expanding his business and to eventually manufacture and


Too bright to dim: My Future So Bright program sees exponential growth during third year

 A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman