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A study led by the Defense Alliance of NC (DANC) and conducted by RTI International (RTI) and the NC Department of Commerce has found that NC is among the fastest growing states in the nation for technology areas being targeted by the Department of Defense (DoD).

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The Defense Alliance of North Carolina is a private, nonprofit, organization focused on strengthening North Carolina’s defense sector and those who support it.

The Alliance combines the powerful leadership of distinguished military officers and industry executives, a large and active membership base, and an impressive set of standing forums and events to support North Carolina’s government, military, business, and academic communities. read more

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REFERRAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Referral Incentive Program allows active members of the Defense Alliance of NC (DANC) in good standings to receive a 10% referral credit toward their annual membership renewal for each new member referral. read more

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How the Success of Veteran-Owned Businesses Impacts the Economy in North Carolina

“North Carolina currently represents nearly 3% (2.95%) of the total businesses in the United States and 3.44% of the total Veteran-Owned Businesses in the United States.10.56% of the total number... read more →

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Tammy Everett Named Executive Director of the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC)

Tammy Everett was named Executive Director of the Defense Alliance of NC (DANC) by the DANC Executive Board of Directors today. Executive Board Chair MajGen Mark Brilakis, Marine Corp (Ret)... read more →

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The NC Legislature Supports Military Families in Education, Employment, and Mental Health

North Carolina’s military presence is one of the largest in the US — the state falls only behind California,Texas, and Virginia in total number of active service members and reservists. ... read more →

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DANC Virtual Government Relations Forum – Wednesday March 23, 2022

DANC Virtual Government Relations Forum - brief provided by Laura Rodgers, Development/Cybersecurity Compliance, NCMBC Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 10:00AM Did you know North Carolina has an Interagency Cybersecurity Coordinating... read more →

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DANC Science & Technology Forum – Wednesday March 16, 2022

Cybersecurity and Emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) Application in Cybersecurity Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 9:30am Join us for our upcoming Science & Technology forum - Cybersecurity and Emerging... read more →

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2022 DANC Chairman’s Luncheon – March 4, 2022

LtGen. (Ret.) U.S. Marine Corps Mark A. Brilakis, Executive Board Chair of the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) requests the pleasure of your company Friday, March 4, 2022 at Prestonwood... read more →

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