Powering the Pipeline:
Connecting Business, Capital & Contracts
OCTOBER 26, 2026
The Forces Behind NCVETBIZ 2026
Shaping Procurement’s Next Chapter in North CAROLINA
Build Strategic Connections
Engage with procurement leaders from North Carolina leading organizations and gain insight into how they are future-proofing their teams for sustained success.
Collaborative Exchange
Benchmark your strategies with peers and experts in highly interactive sessions designed for meaningful dialogue and practical takeaways.
Access Curated, High-Impact Content
An agenda shaped by in-depth research interviews with procurement leaders, designed to address your most critical challenges and opportunities.
INVITATION FOR SPONSORS
Power the Pipeline. Shape the Future
Invest in the success of veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses while positioning your organization as a leader in economic development, procurement, and community impact
Platinum
Premier statewide partner recognition; top logo placement on sponsor materials; website recognition; featured recognition at major NC Vet Biz events; opportunity to support or co-host workshop/panel/session; VIP access when available; premium summit visibility; newsletter/social recognition; annual impact recognition; recognition certificate.
Gold
Prominent logo placement; website recognition; recognition at major events; opportunity to support panel/workshop/business education session; complimentary summit tickets; social media/newsletter recognition; networking access with veteran and military spouse business owners; annual sponsor acknowledgment; recognition certificate.
Silver
Logo recognition on sponsor materials; website recognition; recognition during sponsored events; social media mention/newsletter listing; limited complimentary event registration; opportunity to distribute approved materials at select events; recognition certificate.
Bronze
Name or logo listed on sponsor materials; recognition at select events; group social media thank-you; sponsor acknowledgments; discounted or limited complimentary event attendance when available; recognition certificate.
Community
Sponsor recognition connected to NC Vet Biz programming; name or logo listed based on level; verbal recognition during select events; social media mention; optional approved handouts or sponsor table based on availability; recognition certificate.
Lunch
Four summit tickets; lunch area table signage; podium recognition; brochure/digital program feature; one-year corporate membership; speaking time during lunch; recognition certificate.
Breakfast
Two summit tickets; breakfast area signage; podium recognition; brochure/digital program feature; one-year corporate membership; recognition certificate.
Social Hour
Two summit tickets; social hour signage; podium recognition; brochure/digital program feature; one-year corporate membership; recognition certificate.
Exhibit Hall
Two summit tickets; exhibit hall signage; podium recognition; one-year corporate membership; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
Workshop
Two summit tickets; approved promotional item placement in workshop rooms; workshop room signage; PowerPoint feature; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
Coffee Break - Per Break
Two summit tickets; coffee break table signage; PowerPoint feature; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
Swag Bag Insert
One approved branded item/flyer/resource/promotional insert in official attendee bag; recognition in brochure/digital program; recognition certificate; sponsor must provide minimum 200 pieces; all materials must be approved and received by deadline.
$1,000
Pitch Competition Award Sponsor — 1st Place
Supports first-place award; large check presentation with company logo; representative photo with winner; logo during pitch slideshow; recognition during pitch program; post-event recap mention; recognition certificate.
$750
Pitch Competition Award Sponsor — 2nd Place
Supports second-place award; check presentation with logo; logo during pitch slideshow; recognition during pitch program; post-event recap mention; recognition certificate.
$500
Pitch Competition Award Sponsor — 3rd Place
Supports third-place award; check presentation with logo; logo during pitch slideshow; recognition during pitch program; recognition certificate
Exclusive Sponsorship
Exclusive Tote Bag
Four summit tickets; company logo on official attendee tote bags; PowerPoint feature; one-year corporate membership; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
Exclusive Lanyard
Four summit tickets; company logo on all attendee lanyards; PowerPoint feature; one-year corporate membership; brochure/digital program feature; recognition certificate.
pitch competition
This pitch competition is designed to spotlight veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses, emerging entrepreneurs, and innovative business concepts that are ready to grow, scale, or gain visibility in front of business leaders, procurement professionals, corporate partners, government representatives, lenders, and community stakeholders.
Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their business, concept, product, or service during the summit and compete for recognition and potential award funding.