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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Green Bay – hosted by the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub in Green Bay\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Green Bay\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-office-green-bay-2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Greater Green Bay Chamber Startup Hub\, 2701 Larsen Rd\, Green Bay\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Bay,Satellite Office Hours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation: 2026 Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an energizing event designed to  ignite collaborations and fuel local business & community success! \n Get energized with a full (or half) day spent sparking your small business spirit!  \nLearn how and why to build the connections that can light up your business and your community. \nEVENT SUMMARY \n🔆MORNING FOCUS: Energizing Economic Ideas 🔆 \nReceive economic updates from the region’s local governments and economic partners\, then energize your entrepreneurial spirit with keynote speaker Joe Thiel\, CEO of Innovate Marquette SmartZone (INFO)\, as he shares big ideas for sparking innovation in rural communities and beyond!  \nAfter that\, learn what it takes to start and sustain a successful small business from a panel of local entrepreneurs. Round out the morning with featured presenter Kurt Bauer\, President/CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (INFO)\, as he shares the results of WMC’s recently-released Wisconsin Competitiveness Report and explains how businesses across northcentral Wisconsin and beyond can use this information to help them chart a proactive path forward.  \n\n🚚FOOD TRUCKS LUNCH: Choose your meal from one of Merrill’s local food trucks and enjoy some great food while supporting local small businesses!  \nSTAY TUNED to find out which businesses will be bringing their tasty energy to the Summit! \n\n💡AFTERNOON FOCUS: Igniting the Small Business Spirit💡 \nBusinesses are closely intertwined with the communities they serve\, and positive collaborations are crucial to creating healthy local economic ecosystems. The afternoon sessions will explore ideas for working together in ways that spark both business and community success. Topics will include building successful financial partnerships\, finding the right business resources\, creating collaborative marketing strategies\, and understanding the business benefits of supporting community partners. \nBring it all together in the closing presentation with small town entrepreneur Mike Hobbs as he shares his story about igniting community-led small business growth in Pittsville\, WI\, and inspires attendees to power up their own communities. \n\n🌞BONUS EVENT: Business After Hours! 5 – 7 pm \nStick around after the Summit (or come back!) for a bonus Business After Hours with the Merrill Chamber! Enjoy two extra hours of networking\, free food & drinks\, raffles\, and more! Don’t miss this chance to dive into the topics from the Summit\, build new relationships\, and energize your small business spirit in a fun new way. \nOPEN TO ALL EDC PARTNERS & BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS looking to grow their networks (and have a little fun!). Summit attendance not required (just encouraged).  \nFor more information click here. \nDownload the 2026 Economic Summit Flier.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/lincoln-county-economic-development-corporation-2026-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Merrill Expo Center\, 303 1/2\, North Sales Street\, Merrill\, 54452\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:office@lincolncountyedc.org
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Broad Agency Announcements - Seeking Innovative Research and Development (R&D) Ideas
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS [FMI] is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session\, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week\, delve into key topics\, and offer background information and perspectives relevant to the government contracting landscape. Stop by\, settle in and take in the conversation. \nBAAs – Broad Agency Announcements may be used by agencies to fulfill requirements for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge or understanding rather than focusing on a specific system or hardware solution. Join us for a discussion on how BAAs are used and where to locate them. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Mark Dennis\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Dennis":MAILTO:markd@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance 2026 Advanced Manufacturing Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (CWIMA) invites manufacturers\, industry leaders\, educators\, and community partners to join us for the 2026 Advanced Manufacturing Summit at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center in Rothschild\, WI. The event will begin with a special kick-off reception on the evening of Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026\, followed by a full day of programming\, networking\, and industry insights on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026. This premier summit is designed to foster collaboration\, spark innovation\, and highlight the future of advanced manufacturing in our region. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/central-wisconsin-manufacturing-alliance-2026-advanced-manufacturing-summit/
LOCATION:Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center\, 10101 Market Street\, Rothschild\, 54474\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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