Small Business Outreach

Small Business Outreach When. Mar 27, 2025, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where. Tun Alley Event Center, Building 84, Hadnot Point Plaza, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune Purpose of the Outreach Event. Inform and educate businesses on the North Carolina-based support organizations available to assist businesses in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts. Inform businesses on how to do business with the various contracting organizations aboard Camp Lejeune.

Provide businesses general information on upcoming opportunities. Premise of the Outreach Event. Many businesses do not know where to start in becoming eligible and competitive for Department of Defense contracts. For existing businesses, there are many new regulations and requirements regarding Department of Defense contracting. Many businesses are not aware of opportunities aboard Camp Lejeune. Goals of the Outreach Event.

Businesses leave with a greater understanding of the support organizations available to assist them. Increase the base of eligible and competitive businesses proposing on Department of Defense contracts. Who should participate in the Outreach Event: Businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Defense, businesses currently doing business with the Department of Defense. Please note registration is limited to 100 people due to capacity limitations.

Confirmed Presenters (Support Organizations): Marine Corps Installations East Small Business Programs Small Business Administration North Carolina Military Business Center Coastal Carolina Community College Small Business Technology Development Center Confirmed Presenters (Contracting Offices): Marine Corps installations East Regional Contracting Office Marine Corps Special Operations Command Marine Corps Community Services Naval Facilities Engineering and Systems Command Information will be provided on how to do business with the Commissary and Marine Corps Exchange Cost: Free to all registrants and presenters. However, you must register.

Event Registration Link: Registration for this event is located on the North Carolina Military Business Center website under this link: https://www.ncmbc.us/event/sboe/ Base Sponsor Access Link (if not currently credentialed to access the base): https://www1.mcieast.usmc.mil/IARA/Home/Index If you have any questions about this event, please contact Mr. Chris Rabassi, chris.rabassi@usmc.mil