NC Vet Biz Is on the Move: Calling All Entrepreneurs to the 2026 Procurement Summit & Business ExpoNC Vet Biz is on the move.This week, we are connecting in Savannah, Georgia, and inviting business

NC Vet Biz is on the move.

This week, we are connecting in Savannah, Georgia, and inviting business owners, veteran entrepreneurs, military spouse entrepreneurs, suppliers, resource partners, procurement professionals, and mission-aligned organizations to learn more about the work we are doing across North Carolina.

If you are attending the NASDVA annual training conference in Savannah, we invite you to stop by our booth this afternoon to connect with the North Carolina Veterans Business Association.

We would welcome the opportunity to meet you, share our mission, and discuss ways to strengthen the veteran and military spouse business ecosystem.

We are also sharing information about one of our signature statewide events: the 2026 NC Vet Biz Procurement Summit & Business Expo, taking place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606.

This year’s theme is:

Powering the Pipeline: Connecting Business, Capital & Contracts

The 2026 NC Vet Biz Procurement Summit & Business Expo is a one-day business growth experience designed to bring the right people into the right room. The summit will connect entrepreneurs, veteran-owned businesses, military spouse-owned businesses, diverse suppliers, procurement officers, corporate partners, prime contractors, lenders, exhibitors, speakers, and resource partners for a full day of education, access, visibility, and meaningful business connections.

You do not have to be a veteran or military spouse to attend. NC Vet Biz is the host and mission anchor, but this summit is designed for the full business ecosystem. If you are an entrepreneur, supplier, buyer, lender, procurement professional, corporate leader, resource partner, exhibitor, speaker, sponsor, or business owner looking to grow, connect, pitch, partner, or explore teaming opportunities, this event is for you.

Why This Summit Matters

Business growth does not happen in isolation. Entrepreneurs need information, relationships, capital, access, visibility, and opportunities to engage with the people and organizations that can help them move forward.

For veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses, those connections are especially important. Many are building companies while navigating transition, relocation, limited access to capital, procurement barriers, and the challenge of getting into the right rooms. This summit is designed to help close that gap.

The 2026 summit will focus on practical business development, procurement readiness, access to capital, supplier diversity, strategic partnerships, business growth, and contracting opportunities. The goal is not just to inspire attendees. The goal is to help them leave with clearer direction, stronger connections, and a better understanding of how to compete, grow, and win.

Opportunities Are Now Open

Several participation opportunities are now live.

Register to Attend

Attendees will have access to educational sessions, business expo engagement, networking opportunities, procurement-focused conversations, and resources designed to support business growth.

Apply to Speak

NC Vet Biz is seeking speakers who can deliver practical, actionable content in areas such as government contracting, procurement readiness, access to capital, supplier diversity, cybersecurity, AI and innovation, leadership, business growth, and entrepreneurship.

Apply for the Pitch Competition

Entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to apply for the opportunity to present their business, sharpen their message, and gain visibility with leaders, partners, and potential supporters.

Become an Exhibitor or Vendor

Businesses, service providers, resource partners, and diverse suppliers are invited to showcase their products, services, programs, and solutions during the Business Expo.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsors help strengthen the summit experience while demonstrating a commitment to veteran business growth, supplier diversity, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity.

Participate as a Procurement or Matchmaking Partner

We are seeking procurement officers, prime contractors, corporate buyers, supplier diversity leaders, lenders, agencies, and resource partners who want to connect with qualified businesses and support meaningful opportunity.

Who Should Be in the Room?

This summit is designed for entrepreneurs, veteran-owned businesses, military spouse-owned businesses, diverse suppliers, small business owners, corporate buyers, prime contractors, procurement officers, supplier diversity professionals, government agencies, lenders, CDFIs, resource partners, pitch competition applicants, speakers, trainers, exhibitors, vendors, and businesses seeking teaming agreements.

Whether you are just beginning your business journey or looking to scale into larger opportunities, this summit is designed to connect you with information, resources, and relationships that can support your next step.

Event Details

Event: 2026 NC Vet Biz Procurement Summit & Business Expo Theme: Powering the Pipeline: Connecting Business, Capital & Contracts

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Registration Begins: 8:00 AM

Location: McKimmon Conference & Training Center

Address: 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606

Host: North Carolina Veterans Business Association

Be in the Room

The 2026 NC Vet Biz Procurement Summit & Business Expo is where business, capital, contracts, and connections come together.

If you are in Savannah today, stop by our booth and connect with us. We would be glad to share more about the summit, membership, sponsorship, speaking opportunities, exhibitor opportunities, pitch competition, and how you can be part of this growing statewide business ecosystem.

Your next opportunity starts here.

Register, apply, sponsor, exhibit, pitch, or partner today.

Learn more at:www.ncvetbiz.org/procurement-summit2026