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BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//http://www.greaterdiversity.com//NONSGML jCal Pro 2.2.1.191// VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:557661dfb6c5bbe0561c92d885e4192ehttp://greaterdiversity.com-1 DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Kathleen Glass\, Communications Manager DESCRIPTION:The Museum invites visitors to the exhibition 'Aaron Siskind: A bstract Expressionist Photographer'. This exhibition opens to the public o n Saturday\, March 23\, and remains on view through June 23\, 2013 in the Museum's East Wing. More details on this exhibition are available at www.a shevilleart.org. DTEND;TZID= -0500:19991129T190000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130324T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T165600Z SUMMARY:Aaron Siskind: Abstract Expressionist Photographer URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:557661dfb6c5bbe0561c92d885e4192ehttp://greaterdiversity.com-2 DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Kathleen Glass\, Communications Manager DESCRIPTION:The Museum invites visitors to the exhibition 'Aaron Siskind: A bstract Expressionist Photographer'. This exhibition opens to the public o n Saturday\, March 23\, and remains on view through June 23\, 2013 in the Museum's East Wing. More details on this exhibition are available at www.a shevilleart.org. DTEND;TZID= -0500:19991129T190000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130325T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T165600Z SUMMARY:Aaron Siskind: Abstract Expressionist Photographer URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:385349d71b84d532c2a6f94ad679671bhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Proximity Hotel\n704 Green Valley Road\nGreensboro\, NC 27408 DESCRIPTION:

UMCNC Event - Annual Meeting 2013

LAST DAY....
TO SECURE THE HOTEL DISCOUNT PACKAGE RATE
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Support our Annual Meeting and
Promote your Business by Becomi ng a Sponsor

UMCNC Annual Meeting
Schedule-at-a-Glance
April 25\, 2013
An Evening of Jazz...
A semi-formal event
* Cash Bar (cash only accepted)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event R egistration
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Recognitions\, Networking\, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and Lots of Great Music

April 26\, 2013
R EBUILDING IN A NEW ECONOMY...
AN EYE TOWARDS THE FUTURE

8: 00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration / Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9: 15 AM Welcome
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Opening Session
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Panel Discussion
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Emerging Issues Outlook 2013
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Keynote Speaker
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM UMCNC Business Me eting & Elections

Contact Brenda Pollard at acctg@umcnc.org

MEMBER DELUXE PACKAGE'
This information is being provided in collaboration with the United Minority Contractors of NC.

O ur Vision...
Excellence\, Opportunity & Growth Through Full Participa tion

Our Mission...
To enhance minority contractor busine ss capacity\, development and foster positive business relationships throu gh leadership and advocacy for North Carolina's minority construction comm unity

UNITED MINORITY CONTRACTORS OF NORTH CAROLINA
PO Bo x 58008 Raleigh NC 27658
info@umcnc.org

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130325T203000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130325T183000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130228T192300Z SUMMARY:Technology and Small Business URL:http://www.cpcc.edu/eintitute/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d316c9d642a05b5416975f3c75cad3f8http://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z DESCRIPTION:UNCW Presents its Leadership Lecture Series featuring Colonel E ileen Collins\, who has logged over 872 hours in space. During her lecture \, Leadership in Outer Space and on Planet Earth\, she recounts her own le adership experiences as the first female space shuttle pilot and commander \, and offers her unique perspective on the future of the space program in America.\n\nLocated at Burney Center\, UNCW\n\n$10 General Public\, Free for UNCW Students DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130325T210000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130325T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130123T182200Z SUMMARY:Leadership Lecture Series: Colonel Eileen Collins URL:http://uncw.edu/presents/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:557661dfb6c5bbe0561c92d885e4192ehttp://greaterdiversity.com-3 DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Kathleen Glass\, Communications Manager DESCRIPTION:The Museum invites visitors to the exhibition 'Aaron Siskind: A bstract Expressionist Photographer'. This exhibition opens to the public o n Saturday\, March 23\, and remains on view through June 23\, 2013 in the Museum's East Wing. More details on this exhibition are available at www.a shevilleart.org. DTEND;TZID= -0500:19991129T190000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130326T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T165600Z SUMMARY:Aaron Siskind: Abstract Expressionist Photographer URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:914cca58733a161bddb29fa9b6e9820fhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Charlotte U.S. Export Assistance Center\n521 E. Morehead St. Ste 43 5\nCharlotte\, NC 28202 DESCRIPTION:
Go Forth & Export 2013

Go Forth & Export 2013 Dis cover new markets for your product or service. Learn from local successful exporters along with federal\, state and private sector export service pr oviders. Learn more and register here.
Grow revenue through Exporting !

Starting the fourth Wednesday of the month in 2013\, you can discover new markets for your product or service. Learn from local success ful exporters along with federal\, state and private sector export service providers.
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Cost: FREE
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Topics include:

Best practices for exporting
How to assess export readiness
Identif y best export markets
Locate qualified foreign buyers
Complian ce with U.S. export regulations
Maximizing Free Trade Agreements
Access export working capital
How to negotiate and get paid for e xport sales
Participation in federal and state export assistance pro grams

WHEN: 8:30 – 10:00 am
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 26
August 28
October 23

TIME: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION:
Charlotte U.S. Export Assistance Center
521 E. Morehead St. Ste 435
Charlotte\, NC 28202

RSVP: greg.sizemore@trade.gov
704-333-4886 x229

OTHER E XPORTING OPPORTUNITIES:
Explore FREE Exporting Webinars
Connect to local resources

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130327T100000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130327T083000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130228T200900Z SUMMARY:Go Forth & Export 2013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cff60eb6cbdb2508092aaceb95c3610bhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Wake Technical Community College\,\nWestern Wake Campus\, Room 118 \n3434 Kildaire Farm Rd\nCary\, NC 27518 DESCRIPTION:
The NC Department of Revenue\, NC Industrial Commission\, an d NC Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security will present s eminars titled 'Business Essentials'. Each agency will cover basic require ments to help businesses in North Carolina understand the laws and obligat ions necessary to be a compliant business.

Department of Revenu e –Covers the basics of tax compliance ranging from registering your bus iness\, withholding from employees\, and sales and use tax requirements.
Industrial Commission - Covers Workers' Compensation laws and th e types of businesses required to carry workers’ compensation insurance and how to obtain it.

Employment Security - Covers unemployment insurance laws\, employment taxes and the appeals process.

At the end will be a Question and Answer session with the presenters and netw orking possibilities with one another. Don't miss this great opportunity.< br />
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130327T120000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130327T100000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130226T221800Z SUMMARY:Seminar – Business Essentials END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:557661dfb6c5bbe0561c92d885e4192ehttp://greaterdiversity.com-4 DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Kathleen Glass\, Communications Manager DESCRIPTION:The Museum invites visitors to the exhibition 'Aaron Siskind: A bstract Expressionist Photographer'. This exhibition opens to the public o n Saturday\, March 23\, and remains on view through June 23\, 2013 in the Museum's East Wing. More details on this exhibition are available at www.a shevilleart.org. DTEND;TZID= -0500:19991129T190000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130327T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T165600Z SUMMARY:Aaron Siskind: Abstract Expressionist Photographer URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15f492f796e5830d8dc037ba8736b84chttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Headquarters Library \nJane Casto\n(910) 483-7727 \n300 Maiden Lane \nFayetteville\, NC\, 28301-5000 DESCRIPTION:
The Carolina Beach Music and Shag Legacy:
Dancing to Mu sic We Cannot Hear

Put on your Shag dancing shoes and learn abo ut a unique aspect of North Carolina living and culture. Join John Hook\, a 43-year-veteran radio broadcaster and Shag expert dancer\, as he shares his love of Shag on Wednesday\, March 27 at 7 p.m.\, Headquarters Library\ , 300 Maiden Lane. Hook has written several books about Shag and Beach cul ture\, and will describe his most recent project. His works will be on s ale at the program. This program is offered in conjunction with the Marc h 29 downtown Fayetteville Shag festival\, Spring Break: The Beach Comes t o Fayetteville.

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130327T220000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130327T190000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130318T184700Z SUMMARY:The Carolina Beach Music and Shag Legacy:Dancing to Music We Cannot Hear END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:557661dfb6c5bbe0561c92d885e4192ehttp://greaterdiversity.com-5 DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Kathleen Glass\, Communications Manager DESCRIPTION:The Museum invites visitors to the exhibition 'Aaron Siskind: A bstract Expressionist Photographer'. This exhibition opens to the public o n Saturday\, March 23\, and remains on view through June 23\, 2013 in the Museum's East Wing. More details on this exhibition are available at www.a shevilleart.org. DTEND;TZID= -0500:19991129T190000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130328T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T165600Z SUMMARY:Aaron Siskind: Abstract Expressionist Photographer URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e1917cef5fe332589304b567e9b4df3chttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Jane S. McKimmon Conference & Training Center\nOffice for Historica lly Underutilized Businesses\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC DESCRIPTION:
10th Annual Contractors’ Networking Reception & Expo

Cost: $250 per Exhibitor\; Attendees\, Free

10th Annual Contractors' Networking Reception & Expo in conjunction with SCO's State C onstruction Conference
March 28\, 2013\, 5pm - 7pm

Celebra ting 10 Years Networking and Partnerships

'Networking...The Bui lding Block for Business Success'

Prime Contractors & Constru ction Management Firms:
o Showcase Upcoming Projects and Bids
o Meet New HUB/MWBE Subcontractors and Suppliers to Increase Your Competiti veness
o Cultivate Relationships for Teaming and Partnering Ventures

HUB/MWBE Firms:
o Develop New Business Relationships
o Identify Strategic Partners to Build and Leverage Your Capacity
o Identify Upcoming Contract Opportunities and Projects

Cost is f ree\; please register on-line at www.doa.nc.gov/hub/register by March 15th

Table Exhibitors/Sponsor Registration Cost: $250 due by March 15th
Make check Payable to N.C. Department of Administration
Mai l to: HUB Offi ce at 1336 Mail Service\, Raleigh\, N.C. 27699-1336
Co-sponsored by the N.C. M/WBE Coordinators' Network

For m ore information\, contact Patricia Jones\,
HUB Office at 919-807-233 4
919-807-2335 fax or Pat.Jones@doa.nc.gov
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DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130401T230000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130328T200000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130326T013300Z SUMMARY:The Shaw Players in a Tribute to Ella Baker & SNCC The Stage Play 'Homegirls' END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fb7fcc96baac4f297f006fea63c53622http://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center\n4700 Emperor Blvd\,\nI -40 at Exit 282 (Page Road)\nDurham\, NC 27703 DESCRIPTION:
Marketplace: Procurement Opportunities for Small Businesses� �

As a Marketplace attendee\, you will have the opportunity to network and learn how to sell your goods or services to federal\, state\, and local governments. This biennial 'reverse' trade show allows small bu siness owners like you the opportunity to meet contracting officers from o ver 50 federal\, state\, and local government agencies and large prime con tractors.

To learn more about Marketplace\, visit www.sbtdc.org /events/marketplace. You can read more about the event\, see past event de tails and register online.

www.sbtdc.org/events/marketplace

Find New Customers at Marketplace 2013!

Join more than 500 others at Marketplace 2013: Procurement Opportunities for Small Busine sses – the 14th statewide contracting conference designed to bring small business sellers together with buyers from federal and state government a nd large prime contractors.

Meet potential buyers - Marketplace 2013 provides an opportunity for small business owners to meet contractin g officers from 50 federal\, state and local government agencies and large prime contractors. – all in ONE day!

Learn the tricks of th e trade – Marketplace provides seminars for both companies new to govern ment contracting and those already selling to the government. See the 2013 agenda...
What attendees thought of past Marketplace events...

“Well-organized event\, informative\, lots of networking contacts .”
“Marketplace met all my expectations and then some.”
85% of small business attendees felt that selling to the government and pr ime contractors would be easier as a result of participating.
View h ighlights from Marketplace 2011

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130329T160000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130329T080000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T185900Z SUMMARY:Marketplace: Procurement Opportunities for Small Businesses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8172b96965a62aedd873b7a4442d1bafhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:#1 Battleship Road\nWilmington\, NC 28401 DESCRIPTION:
Hippity Hoppity down the Battleship trail for a fun Spring e vent with continuous games and egg hunts along with a bounce house\, petti ng zoo and pony rides for quests to enjoy. Make sure to bring you camera a nd take pictures with Buddy the Battleship Bunny. Egg hunts will run throu ghout the event so that kids are guaranteed a chance to find eggs and will be able to 'hunt' as many times as they like.

10am - 2pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price
$5 Per Person (including adults) Children 2 & under are free

For More Information
Call 910 251 -5797
Visit http://www.battleshipnc.com/Events/EventCalendar

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20130329T110000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20130329T100000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T013900Z SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt Carnival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d1b3d2cb4bfce1f4fe570a37f942d4f0http://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T123118Z CONTACT:Hilton Wilmington Riverside \nWilmington\, NC 28402 DESCRIPTION:
Next Friday\, March 29th!
Eddie Biedenbach
Head Co ach UNC Asheville Men's Basketball

March Madness: A Coach's Per spective
Friday\, March 29\, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
Lunch: $15 for members\, $20 for non-members
REGISTE R HERE www.gwshof.com

Memberships and sponsorships support
GWSHOF scholarships for student athletes.
For more information\, em ail suesansullivan@gwshof.com or 910.620.3906.