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SUMMARY:DLA Training\, Knowledge\, and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The TKO seminar is a course that teaches vendors how to start doing business with DLA Land and Maritime. Vendors learn how to find open solicitations\, how to submit a quote through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)\, the procedures for viewing/downloading drawings\, and how to use Invoicing\, Receipt\, Acceptance and Property Transfer (iRAPT) to get paid. There are also many other relevant topics of discussion. This session is free and is being held at DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus\, Ohio. \nWhen: \nJanuary-13/14 \nMarch-10/11 \nMay 12/13 (In-Person) \nJuly 7 \nSeptember 15 \nNovember 17 \nNote: The May and November sessions are in-person only\, all others are held virtually. All of these seminars are two days. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: Meeting Registration – Zoom \nFor more information\, click here. \nTo view a list of events in this series\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/dla-training-knowledge-and-opportunities-tko-seminar-2026-09-15_16/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Defense Logistics Agency":MAILTO:FASupplierOps@dla.mil
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Green Bay
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-2026-09-16/
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:Great Lakes Fusion Energy Supply Chain Forum
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nUnique program for operating companies with capabilities to supply the fast-growing fusion energy industry \n\n\n\nThe first grid-scale fusion power plants are expected to be operational in the early 2030s and the global fusion energy market is predicted to grow to $1 trillion by 2050. As the industry transitions from academic lab research to commercial scaling\, now is the time to strategize an entry point and avoid being locked out by early movers. This program is open to operating companies that are supplying or interested in supplying the fusion industry. The interactive agenda includes: \nIndustry Info: FusionX Group. FusionX tracks the commercialization\, financing\, and industrial scaling of nuclear fusion across the globe. Through research\, global industry connections\, and international conferences\, this organization has its finger on the pulse of the industry. Hear about industry funding\, the cost and potential for fusion power\, current and future bottlenecks and more. Matthew Perks\, Executive Director\, FusionX Group. \nFusion at Work: SHINE Technologies. One of the oldest and most established companies in the global fusion industry\, SHINE is backed by $1.4B of investments and this year received a conditional commitment of up to $263M from the Department of Energy to complete construction of its Chrysalis facility\, which uses fusion-driven systems to produce a vital medical isotope. We’ll discuss SHINE’s procurement process\, current and future supply chain needs\, sourcing priorities\, pain points\, and more. Ross Radel\, Chief Technology Officer and John Schaefer\, Senior Buyer. \nSupplier Stories: Hear from several operating companies about their experiences supplying the fusion industry and get valuable information about product and regulatory requirements\, necessary certifications and more. Patrick McGowan\, Owner\, Curvilinear Components\, LLC. Emily Ondras\, Global Supply Chain Manager\, Kurt J. Lesker Co. \nModerators: Kyle Crum\, President\, Infinity EDM and Machining; Aina Vilumsons\, President\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute. \nPartner Lab: The Helically Symmetric eXperiment (HSX) stellarator routinely achieves electron temperatures above 2 keV\, making it the world’s highest-performing quasi-symmetric stellarator. Hear from the researcher in charge of this experiment about the components it needs to operate and opportunities to partner with his lab. Benedikt Geiger\, Associate Professor\, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics\, University of Wisconsin-Madison. \nUnless otherwise noted\, chats will be moderated by Kathleen Gallagher\, Pulitzer Prize winner; 5 Lakes Institute Executive Director. \nYou’ll also enjoy small group networking sessions. \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/great-lakes-fusion-energy-supply-chain-forum/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:CONNECT: Meet the Buyers & Ask the Experts 2026 Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protege Program Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Meet buyers\, connect with experts\, and discover new opportunities to grow your business and expand your network. \n\n\n\nThe event begins with a dynamic panel featuring procurement professionals\, supplier diversity leaders\, and business experts from leading organizations who will share practical insights on: \n\nHow to become a vendor\nWhat buyers look for in potential suppliers\nCommon mistakes businesses make\nCertifications and supplier diversity opportunities\nBuilding relationships that lead to contracts\n\nFeatured Panelists (additional panelists to be announced): \n\nMichels Corporation\nSchreiber Foods\nPackers\nAdditional corporate and government procurement leaders\n\nModerator – Aina Vilumsons\, CFCM\, President-Executive Director – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator \nAsk the Experts – Interactive Business Huddles\nFollowing the panel\, attendees will participate in three rounds of facilitated discussions led by experienced business professionals and subject matter experts. Choose the topics most relevant to your business and engage in small-group conversations designed to answer your questions and provide practical\, actionable advice. \nConfirmed Experts include: \n\nTax & Accounting – Quinesha McNeal\, MHS Professional Services\nMarketing & Branding – Jan Botz\, Botz Communications Consulting\nBusiness Law & Legal – Rebecca Kellner\, McCarthy Law\nInsurance & Risk Management – Vince Cha\, American Family Insurance\nBusiness Growth & Strategy –Ken Dombrowski\,\nBanking & Access to Capital – BMO\nGovernment Cotracting – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nAdditional experts to be announced\n\nBusiness Resources & Vendor Showcase \n\nGreen Bay Innovation Group (GBIG)\nSmall Business Adminstration (SBA)\nSmall Business Development Center(SBDC)\nDepartment of Administration (DOA)\nEmployment Resources Inc. (ERI)\nSCORE\nGreater Green Bay Chamber\nUWGB – Financial Planing adn Plan Review\nFinancial institutions\nEconomic development organizations\nGovernment agencies\nBusiness service providers\n\nWho Should Attend? \n• Small business owners\n• Entrepreneurs and startups\n• Existing and prospective suppliers \nWhat to Bring \n• Capability Statement\n• Business Cards\n• Questions for buyers and experts\n• A willingness to make new connections \nEvent Schedule \n2:30 PM – Registration Opens \n3:00 PM – Welcome & Procurement Panel \n3:30 PM – Expert Station Round 1 \n3:50 PM – Expert Station Round 2 \n4:10 PM – Expert Station Round 3 \n4:30 PM – Open Networking & Buyer Connections \n5:30 PM – Event Concludes \nConfirmed buyers\, experts\, lenders\, government agencies\, and resource partners will be announced as they are confirmed. \nSpace is limited. Register today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet buyers\, ask experts\, and build relationships that can help move your business forward. \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2026-connect-meet-the-buyers-ask-the-experts-2026-green-bay-packers-mentor-protege-program-networking-event/
LOCATION:Lambeau Field\, 1265 Lombardi Avenue\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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