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Smart Manufacturing Adoption in North Carolina
Learn more about this federally funded program to assist small to medium-sized manufacturers
Industry Events
Industrial Sewing Program
June 15 - July 2Legwear Development for Entrepreneurs
June 16 @ 9:00 am - June 17 @ 5:00 pmExport Education | International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
June 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmFirst Flight “Itineraries” (HYBRID)
June 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmCoast Guard ALC Modernization and Sustainment Accelerator
June 16 @ 4:00 pm - June 18 @ 7:00 pmPeople-Centric Leadership Masterclass – Webinar
June 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amResources for Innovators, Startups & Entrepreneurs Event
June 18 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pmFFVC – Happy Hour Featuring
June 18 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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View photos from the April 14-15, 2026 Conference at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC
Latest News / Blogs From IES
- Point Taken: Wading into Navy Supply
- Business North Carolina wins National Awards
- Mooresville defense contractor builds drone-killing system now deployed overseas
- Core Technology Molding Corporation president & CEO, Geoff Foster has been named the 2026 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence, North Carolina’s highest honor for business exporting!
- Redesigning the Path Forward: Higher Ed Meets Workforce Demand
- 2025 State Of The Year: North Carolina Growth Trajectory Soars
- NC State proposes new defense and security institute
- NC State Research, Collaboration Bolster Nation’s Defense
- NC State awarded Department of War-funded METAL hub to advance U.S. metals workforce
- 2026 Workforce Development Rankings: Bright Horizons
- NC State students have developed drones to help save lives
- Apple Annie’s Bake Shop: A Wilmington bakery keeps things fresh to keep customers coming back.
can help your business innovate, grow and prosper. We can help you identify the resources, tools and customized programs needed to increase your organization’s productivity, efficiency, quality and profit.
Industry Extension Services supports industry sectors in all 100 counties in North Carolina:
- small-medium manufacturers
- educational and research institutions
- healthcare and pharmaceutical companies
- defense contractors and advanced textile entrepreneurs
- aerospace and energy sectors
- government agencies
To learn how we can help you, contact the Industry Extension Services Manager in your region.
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