the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for a quarterly forum spotlighting federal opportunities and strengthening connections across North Carolina's federal and defense contracting ecosystem. Connect with businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors to discuss contracting opportunities, market trends, and strategies for growth in the federal marketplace.
What You'll Learn
Upcoming contracting opportunities and capability gaps
Market and policy trends shaping the agriculture, food, and beverage industry
Success stories and lessons learned from peers
Strategies for growth in the federal marketplace
Agenda
NCMBC Updates & Industry Insights
Highlights of Upcoming Opportunities:
Shelf Stocking, Receiving, Storage, and Holding Area, and Click2Go Services at Jacksonville NAS Commissary
Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance and Repair Services – Maryland (Andrews AFB, Annapolis, NAS Fort Meade)
Featured Business Spotlights:
Keith Purvis, VP Value-Added Services, Foster USA – A regional food supply chain company delivering fresh produce, dairy, and food products to military installations including Camp Lejeune, Fort Bragg, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base through DLA contracts.
Sheetal Shah, Ph.D., CEO & Co-Founder, Cosmic Eats – An NC-based, women-led startup developing portable mini-farm solutions to grow and deliver nutrient-dense food at point of need. DARPA award recipient.
Open Q&A and Networking
Who Should Attend
Food producers, growers, manufacturers, distributors, ag-tech companies, and any business interested in federal contracting opportunities in the agriculture, food, and beverage sector.
Upcoming 2026 Forums
Mark your calendar for future Agriculture, Food & Beverage Quarterly Forums:
April 30, 2026
July 30, 2026
October 29, 2026
Registration Link: https://webforms.ncmbc.us/view.php?id=54504