Navy Week – Doing Business with the Navy and Marine Corps
In-person: Milwaukee
July 16, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – Wisconsin APEX Accelerator for an
insightful training session with the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) in Milwaukee, WI. This event will provide valuable information for small businesses, covering DON OSBP achievements and goals, the Mentor-Protégé Program, preparation for the DON procurement process, available resources, and more.
Representatives from the DON OSBP, Navy SBIR/STTR, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), WPI – Wisconsin APEX Accelerator, Industries for
the Blind and Visually Impaired, NDIA – Great Lakes Chapter, and U.S. Small Business
Administration will participate in a networking session, providing opportunities to connect and learn about their programs, services, and subcontracting opportunities.
Click here to view the event flyer.
Agenda
8:00 AM – 8:10 AM: Welcome presented by Industries for the Blind & Visually Impaired
8:10 AM – 8:25 AM: NDIA – Great Lakes & Audience Introductions
8:25 – 8:40 AM: Wisconsin Procurement Institute – Wisconsin APEX Accelerator Overview
8:40 – 8:45 AM: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Overview
8:45 – 9:00 AM: U.S. Small Business Administration
9:00 – 9:15 AM: Break
9:15 – 9:45 AM: TBD
9:45 – 11:00 AM: How to Do Business with the Navy & Marine Corps
11:00 – 12:00 PM: Networking Session
