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SUMMARY:Women's Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Spot at This Year’s Women’s Business Conference – We Can’t Wait to See You! \nAttend this phenomenal event featuring respected speakers\, entrepreneurs\, and visionaries! \nDesigned to inspire and connect you with other empowering women\, this event will provide you with the resources you are looking for to start\, improve\, or expand your business. At this full-day conference\, you’ll learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin\, talk to business assistance providers\, and network with other women in business. \n75+ businesses display their services and products in the exhibitor/vendor hall \n15 educational sessions and roundtables cover a wide range of topics \nJoin hundreds of women in business at this popular annual event hosted by the Women’s Business Center\, a program of the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/womens-business-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Pablo Center at the Confluence\, 128 Graham Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Navigating the Federal Laboratory Consortium(FLC)
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. \nThe FLC has a nationwide footprint of over 300 highly-technical members. Possible resources can include patents\, expertise\, resources and access to key technology. Listen in for more information and how to taken advantage of this resource. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Matthew Christman\, Research Assistant\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2026-11-4/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Christman":MAILTO:MatthewC@Wispro.org
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SUMMARY:WI Small Business Summit - Start Up Business
DESCRIPTION:The WI Small Business Summit’s “Start Strong” track is for individuals seeking to learn more about starting a business. Business education\, the start-up formation lab\, and other resources will provide the assistance you need to start your business. \nThe Summit is structured as a full day event in which you can participate in as many or as few workshops as you would like in addition to accessing the LLC Formation Lab and/or the UWL Digital Marketing Lab. \nWhat to expect at the WI Small Business Summit: \n\n5 workshop sessions with topics such as Entrepreneurship: Core Considerations\, Structural and Legal Considerations\, Marketing\, and Financial Management and Recordkeeping.\nNetworking with fellow entrepreneurs and connect with small business resources in the region.\nLLC Formation Lab – in-person support to help you form your entity.\nThe UWL Digital Marketing Lab – access to marketing resources and support.\nLight refreshments and Celebrate Small Business Luncheon.\n\nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wi-small-business-summit-start-up-business-2026-11-05/
LOCATION:University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Union\, 521 East Avenue N\, La Crosse\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Basics of Federal Contracting Part Two: Solicitations Types and Contract Types
DESCRIPTION:The requirements for doing business with the government seem straightforward – register\, research\, locate\, submit\, win and get paid. The process is straightforward but there are details that all businesses interested in public sector contracting should be aware of. Today’s webinar will be an engaging discussion of critical but often overlooked issues: types of solicitations and contracts. \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist – 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-basics-federal-contracting-part-two-2026-11-10/
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:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI)
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. \nOur advanced technology attracts friends and adversaries alike. Various techniques may be used to gain access. Awareness of threat types and gaging intent is not limited to the CEO. We’ll discuss and expand upon this idea. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Matthew Christman\, Research Assistant\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2026-11-12/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Christman":MAILTO:MatthewC@Wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS)
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. \nThe needs and composition of the Defense Industrial Base(DIB) change. IBAS keeps the DIB “modern\, resilient and competitive.” Awareness of the needs and processes used can lead to opportunity. This is the focus of today’s session. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Matthew Christman\, Research Assistant\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Christman":MAILTO:MatthewC@Wispro.org
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III
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. \nThe needs and composition of the Defense Industrial Base(DIB) change. IBAS keeps the DIB “modern\, resilient and competitive.” Awareness of the needs and processes used can lead to opportunity. This is the focus of today’s session. \nPresented by Marc Violante\, Director\, Federal Market Strategies\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute and Matthew Christman\, Research Assistant\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nFor the list of Federal Market Insights webinar\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-market-insights-2026-11-25/
CATEGORIES:In State,Podcast,Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Christman":MAILTO:MatthewC@Wispro.org
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