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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
DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition
June 2 - June 3Propelling America’s Workforce
June 3 @ 7:30 am - 5:30 pmNational Small Business Matchmaking Series
June 4 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pmExport 101 and Speed Networking
June 4 @ 10:00 am - June 5 @ 4:30 pmBusiness Insurance 101 Webinar
June 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amBoots to Business/REBOOT
June 5 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pmWhat’s Hot at OSHA – Webinar
June 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amCombat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum
June 9 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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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
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- 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
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- 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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