Wisconsin in Washington 2009

June 23, 2009 - June 24, 2009 -- Washington, DC

Time: Tuesday Morning, June 23 Facility: The Hotel George (Home Base) Address: 15 E Street, NW City: Washington, DC 20001 Event Contact: Aina Vilumsons 414.270.3601 Contact Email: ainav@wispro.org

Hosted by Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation ---- State of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle ---------- Hosted and Sponsored by Wisconsin Procurement Institute's Executive Board of Directors ---------- In Partnership with BioForward WI ----------- Sponsored by UW Stout Technology Transfer Institute (STTI) Description: Wisconsin in Washington provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the federal funding and procurement process, upcoming requirements, current trends, legislation, policy and priorities. It is also a great opportunity to get connected with the people and agencies that make the funding and acquisition decisions. Additionally, you will be able to make yourself known to your congressional representatives and their staffs. These connections are incredibly important. Becoming part of the Federal business community is critical to your success. Business owners who have attended in past years have called Wisconsin in Washington highly effective in connecting owners and managers of Wisconsin companies with key contacts in government agencies. The Wisconsin Institute, which organizes the annual Wisconsin in Washington trip, has been credited with a steady increase in the amount of federal dollars flowing into Wisconsin via contracts with businesses in the state. This year's Wisconsin in Washington gathering will include sessions with Federal Agency procurement and granting representatives, Wisconsin political representatives, International Government representatives, regulatory representatives and advocates for Wisconsin businesses. Included on this year's agenda Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Promptly at 7:30 AM - Begin at Hotel George, 15 E. Street NW Briefings at the Pentagon (Strict Security Clearance - must be with group) --- Briefing on the Security Environment Around the World - What is Driving DoD Requirements Lunch and briefings with BIO - Biotechnology Organization's Washington, DC Office --- SBIR Developments and tax credits for small biotech --- NIH and the Challenge Grant Program Briefings at the Department of Energy Reception at the United States Capitol - Mansfield room for attendees, Members, senior staffs and guests Hosted by Associated Bank, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, Oshkosh Corporation Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC, WHD Government Affairs Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Promptly at 7:00 AM - Meet in Hotel George Lobby Congressional Breakfast and Briefings at the Dirksen US Senate Office Building - Room 116 --- Briefings on current budget priorities and funding opportunities --- Updates by Members --- Updates on the Department of Homeland Security - presented by Oshkosh Corporation, Washington, DC Visits to agencies, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center US Food and Drug Administration US Army Corps of Engineers National Science Foundation US General Services Administration US Department of Veteran Affairs and OTHERS Individual and small group meetings with Delegation and Agency Representatives AND MUCH MORE - watch for updates Hosted by Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation Sen. Russ Feingold (D) - Sen. Herb Kohl (D) Rep. Paul Ryan (1st R) - Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (2nd D) - Rep. Ron Kind (3rd D) Congresswoman Gwen Moore (4th D) - Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner (5th R) - Rep. Tom Petri (6th R) Rep. Dave Obey (7th D) - Rep. Steve Kagen (8th D) State of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle ---------- Hosted and Sponsored by Wisconsin Procurement Institute's Executive Board of Directors Associated Bank Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Oshkosh Corporation Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC WHD Government Affairs Wisconsin Procurement Institute ---------- In Partnership with BioForward WI ----------- Sponsored by UW Stout Technology Transfer Institute (STTI) If you are interested in attending, please contact our offices at ainav@wispro.org or 414-270-3601 Cost $550 if registered by June 3rd - additional employess at $500 per $650 if registered after June 3rd - additional employees at $600 Set aside small business, please contact Jason for pricing at jasonr@wispro.org or 414.270.3607 Click here for online registration The Hotel George Pioneer of the dramatic evolution in hotel luxury in Washington, DC, The Hotel George is a neo-stylish and ultra-modern hotel at the heart of Capitol Hill culture. Whether you crave a romantic retreat or a dive into the thick of the Capitol buzz, The Hotel George is a hip boutique hotel for the contemporary traveler in Washington, DC. Additional information at http://www.hotelgeorge.com/ To make a reservation, please call 800-546-7866 and reference Wisconsin in Washington or Wisconsin Procurement Institute to get preferred rate. View Larger Map Click here for Taking Your Message to Washington Presentations and Videos

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