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Aug 28, 2025

FCEDC to host first-ever premier drone competition

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is excited to host a first-of-its-kind drone competition. Through partnership with NC Innovation, America Makes and The Range Complex, the two-day event is set for Oct. 8-9, at The ...

Jul 24, 2025

Transformation in contact: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium will foster strategic collaboration to find solutions to modern warfighting challenges

Benefit from extensive networking opportunities to connect you with influential leaders, peers andpotential collaborators. Photo provided by NCMBC.The Federal Technology Symposium is an annual event that brings together warfighting challenges ascerta ...

Jul 23, 2025

NGA, XVIII Airborne Corps successfully tests new AI tool

A member of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Warfighter Support Office monitors the real-time data feed as the drone collects data over the Army’s training setup, as part of testing a prototype capability known as the GEOINT AI/ML Based ...

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Protect Your Property: Smart, Reliable Security Solutions for Property Managers in Eastern NC

Posted Jun 3, 2025
As a property manager in Eastern North Carolina, you juggle a lot—keeping tenants safe, properties secure, and operations running smoothly—all while staying compliant with local safety codes. From deterring break-ins to ensuring fire code compliance,
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Jun 18, 2025

NC TECH now accepting awards applications for 2025

The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) and presenting sponsor, Cherry Bekaert, is now accepting applications for the NC TECH Awards, the state’s premier technology awards program. Applications will be accepted through July 25. Finalists ...

Jun 12, 2025

Local leaders learn to apply AI like an expert at Power Breakfast

From left to right: Jaron Cayton, Faith Hatton, Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya, Karly Pavlinac, Ashlee Russell and Marty Cayton. Photo by GFBJ.At today’s Power Breakfast entitled Applied Intelligence - The AI Revolution in Business, four local professionals ...

Jun 12, 2025

High-Speed internet projects announced in 26 Counties, 10,076 households & businesses

The office of NC Governor Josh Stein has announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet. “Good partnerships between our c ...

May 29, 2025

Tech for a cause: 2025 Tech ID Day showcases new innovations while supporting warfighters and a good cause

To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr ...

May 1, 2025

Harnett County selected to receive high-speed internet expansion

Governor Josh Stein recently announced that Harnett County is among 30 counties selected to receive funding through the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program, an initiative focused on expanding access to high-speed internet for unserved and un ...

Apr 24, 2025

Fourth annual Tech ID Day returns in 2025; Pinehurst based AIC welcomes government agencies to view new technology

Graphic provided by: AIC A day dedicated to putting technology focused government contractors is coming up soon. The fourth annual Technology Innovation Demonstration Day (Tech ID Day) will be returning to the Oak Grove Technologies (OGT) Traini ...


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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

Today, Hungry Snacks Vending operates 140 machines across North Carolina, with locations ranging from schools to public transit stations.


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