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SUMMARY:23rd Annual State of North Carolina HUB Contractor's Connections & Partnership EXPO
DESCRIPTION:The Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses requests your participation in support of the HUB community and one of our signature events\, the 23rd HUB Annual Contractor’s Connections & Partnership Expo. This event will be held on Thursday\, March 5\, 2026\, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\, immediately following the conclusion of the State Construction Conference. \nThere are three opportunities for you to support this event: become a sponsor\, nominate award winners\, and/or donate items for the raffle. \n1. Sponsor. Sponsorship offers a meaningful opportunity for your organization to engage with leading HUB construction firms\, along with industry partners from across the state of North Carolina. \nSponsorships are available at three levels:\n(1) Advocate: $1\,500;\n(2) Partner: $1000; and\n(3) Supporter: $300. \nSign up online by Friday\, January 16\, to serve as a sponsor: Sponsorships – HUB Annual Contractor’s Connections & Partnership Expo. \nOnce you sign up as a sponsor online\, we’ll send you an invoice and IRS W-9 form by email. Please make your check payable to: NC Department of Administration and include the invoice number and “2026 HUB Annual Contractor’s Connections & Partnership Expo” on the memo line. Payments may be mailed to the HUB office: 1336 Mail Service Center\, Raleigh\, NC 27699. Payments can be accepted by check only. \n2. Nominate. We request your assistance with the nomination of awardees for the 2026 HUB Awards for Excellence. \nEach year\, the HUB Office publicly recognizes individuals\, businesses\, and organizations that have actively promoted and supported HUB construction firms within a variety of public sector settings. The awards are designed to recognize leaders and supporters of small construction firms across the state while also recognizing partnerships and best practices within the construction community. \n2026 HUB Awards for Excellence Categories:\n• HUB Firm\n• HUB Advocate\n• Professional Service Company/Construction Industry Company\n• Public Sector Owner/Agency\n• Industry/Agency- Individual Award \nGet details on the award category criteria and submit your nominations at Nominations – HUB Awards for Excellence 2026 by February 20\, 2026. \n3. Donate Raffle Items. The HUB Office is seeking branded merchandise or gift cards to be included in a raffle for attendees during the Expo. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated and will help make the event engaging and memorable for all attendees. \nThank you for your continued partnership and your support of this event. We look forward to seeing you on March 5\, 2026. \nAlicia Lyon\, Director\nOffice for Historically Underutilized Businesses\nDepartment of Administration \n984-236-0134 \nalicia.lyon@doa.nc.gov
URL:https://mwbecoordinators.org/event/23rd-annual-state-of-north-carolina-hub-contractors-connections-partnership-expo/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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SUMMARY:UNC Chapel Hill School of Government Presents: Minority Participation Programs and Public Contracting
DESCRIPTION:March 24-25\, 2026 | Chapel Hill | Cost: $325 \nThis course will examine federal and state laws that encourage participation in public contracts by historically underutilized businesses (“HUBs”)\, minority and women-owned business enterprises (“MWBEs”)\, and disadvantaged business enterprises (“DBEs”). \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nPractical aspects of running a HUB/MWBE program\nPreparing for a disparity study\nDevelopment of a HUB/MWBE plan\nMonitoring contractor compliance with HUB/MWBE requirements\nFollowing reporting requirements\nBuilding the capacity of HUB or MWBE firms\n\nThis course is sponsored by the North Carolina MWBE Coordinators Network.
URL:https://mwbecoordinators.org/event/unc-chapel-hill-school-of-government-presents-minority-participation-programs-and-public-contracting/
LOCATION:UNC Chapel Hill School of Government\, 400 South Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fore the Ladies: 2nd Annual Ladies-Only Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Ladies-Only Charity Golf Outing benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle! \nAfter an incredible inaugural year\, we cannot wait to bring women back together and make this year’s event even bigger and better. \nThis event is all about women supporting women – on the course and beyond. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or just learning which club is which\, all skill levels are welcome. The focus is on fun\, inclusivity\, and community\, while rallying around an incredible cause. Every swing helps support Ronald McDonald House of the Triangle\, providing a safe\, welcoming home away from home for families and allowing them to stay close to their children receiving critical medical care. Together\, we are building something special\, one round\, one connection\, and one act of generosity at a time. \n2026 Event Committee: \nJennifer Dauphinais | jdauphinais@consigli.com \nSusan Farrell | susanfarrell@bonitz.com \nBeth Ponder | beth.ponder@gallomech.com \nNatalie Stevens | nataliestevens@bonitz.com \n  \nJoin other industry partners\, including Network Member CT Wilson Construction\, in sponsoring this event. See Available Sponsorship Opportunities here.
URL:https://mwbecoordinators.org/event/fore-the-ladies-2nd-annual-ladies-only-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University\, 1509 Main Campus Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 NC Procurement Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join procurement professionals from across North Carolina for the 2026 Procurement Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) Conference\, presented by the Division of Purchase & Contract and the Statewide IT Procurement Office. This year’s theme\, “Smarter Procurement for Public Good\,” emphasizes smarter approaches and tools that strengthen public impact. \nPEAK is for public procurement professionals from state agencies\, universities\, community colleges\, and local governments. This year’s conference features: \n\nKeynote speaker Beth Z\, Your Nerdy Best Friend\, presenting “Discover Your Technology Psychology”\nGeneral sessions\, including leadership updates from the Procurement Directors’ Panel and Supplier Engagement and Development\, presented by NASPO\nBreakout session topics will cover areas such as Procurement Basics\, Negotiations\, eProcurement\, P-Cards\, and even Procurement Trivia\n\nWhether you are new to procurement or a seasoned professional\, NC PEAK 2026 offers valuable learning\, networking\, and inspiration to help you serve smarter for the public good.
URL:https://mwbecoordinators.org/event/2026-nc-procurement-excellence-and-knowledge-peak-conference/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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