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Smart Manufacturing Adoption in North Carolina
Learn more about this federally funded program to assist small to medium-sized manufacturers
Best Practice for Growing Manufacturing in North Carolina
Essentials for Success in Industry 4.0
Industry Events
Taking the Leap
May 5 @ 6:00 pm - May 26 @ 8:00 pmSmall Business Day
May 6 @ 10:00 am - May 27 @ 2:00 pmTaking the Leap
May 6 @ 6:00 pm - May 27 @ 8:00 pmDefense Communities National Summit
May 11 - May 13Thrive Lab: Business Skills for Sustainable Growth
May 11 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pmMetallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeships & Learning (METAL)
May 12 - May 15Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)
May 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmLaying the Foundation for Your Innovation Journey
May 12 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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April 14-15, 2026
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Latest News / Blogs From IES
Manufactured in North Carolina Network (MNC Network)
The Manufactured in North...
2026 State Manufacturing Leadership Award Winners
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- 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.
- Small Businesses of the Year 2025: Big Impact.
- Why N.C. State researcher’s fabrics could end up in your furniture and might change the planet
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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