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SUMMARY:GOBC Fort McCoy [Fort McCoy - WI]
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! \n \nThis will be the 20th Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) in the State of Wisconsin. \nAdditional details are posted to the conference webpage: www.wigobc.org.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/gobc-fort-mccoy-fort-mccoy-wi/
LOCATION:Fort McCoy\, 1654 S 11th Ave\, Fort McCoy\, WI\, 54656\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: The Vocabulary of Acquisition AND Why it is Critical to Understand
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the terminology used in solicitations and related documents is critical to proper performance\, compliance and evaluating alternatives. Terms such as Shall\, Must\, Should\, May are just the tip of the definitional iceberg. We can’t review all terms but this session will provide examples and why learning the vocabulary is important. \n Speaker: \n\nMarc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-vocabulary-of-acquisition-2026-07-08/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:GOBC Volk Field
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. Individuals with pre-existing access to Volk Field ANGB\, contact MichaelS@wispro.org. \nThis will be the 20th Government Opportunities Business Conference (GOBC) in the State of Wisconsin. \nAdditional details will be posted to the conference webpage: www.wigobc.org.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/gobc-volk-field-2026/
LOCATION:Volk Field Air National Guard Base\, 100 Independence Drive\, Building 475\, Camp Douglas\, WI\, 54618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Using Data to Validate and Refine Your Go / No-Go Criteria AND 10+ Important Questions to Ask
DESCRIPTION:You want to do business with the federal government. There are over 2\,000 federal contracting offices which may be a customer. Data can highlight which of those offices are legitimate potential customers\, what they buy and who the competition is. This session will show that data is a key tool that all federal contractors should use when reviewing and updating their Go / No-go criteria. \n Speaker: \n\nMarc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Acquisition Hour webinars.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-go-no-go-criteria-2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:In State,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T083000
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SUMMARY:U.S. Department of Transportation National Small Business Matchmaking Series
DESCRIPTION:The National Small Business Matchmaking Series is a premier initiative designed to bridge the gap between local small businesses and the federal marketplace. Our mission is to empower American entrepreneurs by providing the tools and connections necessary to succeed in federal contracting. \n\nPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: \n\nDirect engagement with Federal procurement officials\nExpanded access to federal contracting opportunities\nLearn how to increase your participation in USDOT procurement opportunities\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity for networking\, technical assistance\, and matchmaking with officials from the following partners: \nU.S. Department of Transportation \n\nOffice of the Secretary\nOffice of the Chief Information Officer\nFederal Aviation Administration\nFederal Highway Administration\nFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration\nFederal Railroad Administration\nFederal Transit Administration\nMaritime Administration\nNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration\nPipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration\nVolpe Center\n\nFederal Agencies and State Partners \n\nDepartment of Energy\nDepartment of the Navy\nDepartment of Veterans Affairs\nDepartment of War\nDepartment of the Interior\nGeneral Services Administration\nHealth and Human Services\nHousing and Urban Development (HUD)\nNASA\nNuclear Regulatory Commission\nSmall Business Administration\nWisconsin Department of Transportation\n\nResource Partners \n\nDepartment of War – Office of Small Business Programs\nHispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA)\nIllinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC)\nSBA Office of Advocacy\nVeteran Business Outreach Center\nWisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\nWisconsin APEX Accelerator\nWisconsin DOT\nWisconsin Economic Development Corporation\n\nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/u-s-department-of-transportation-national-small-business-matchmaking-series/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, Milwaukee\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,One-on-One Buyer Meetings,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:2026 WBDC Small Business Social
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate 40 years of advancing entrepreneurs\, the Wisconsin WBDC community is proud to join the entire network in honoring this milestone year. \nThe WI 2026 WBDC Small Business Social will bring together entrepreneurs\, partners\, staff\, and supporters under the theme: \n40 Forward: Moving Forward Together \nThis special gathering allows our local and satellite community to celebrate WBDC’s legacy of impact\, uplift the entrepreneurs we serve\, and build momentum leading up to the 40th Anniversary Celebration on October 15 in Chicago. \nWhat to Expect: \nMeaningful networking with small business owners and supporters\nInspiring entrepreneur stories that highlight WBDC’s impact across 40 years\nInteractive activities that connect Wisconsin’s work to the broader WBDC mission\nA shared moment of celebration as we look forward\, together\nBMO | 790 N. Water Street 2nd Floor Milwaukee\, WI 53202 \n$20.00 \nParking | Parking is available in the tower on the top levels\, paid by attendees. The address to the parking structure is 771 N. Broadway There is also parking available in multiple locations near the BMO Tower also paid by attendees. \nVenue generously provided by BMO. Thank you. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2026-wbdc-small-business-social/
LOCATION:BMO Tower\, 790 North Water Street\, Milwaukee\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Development Center (WBDC)":MAILTO:wbdc@wbdc.org
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