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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: IP\, Data Rights\, and Federal Awards: What Every Company Should Know
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. \nIntellectual Property rights can arise through the performance of a SBIR/STTR award\, during performance of a federal award and may involve what is stated in a proposal and even what is shared via an Unsolicited Proposal. Companies doing business with or interested in doing business with the government need to consider if there is Intellectual Property involved and what governs ownership and use. We will provide a non-legal overview of SBIR/STTR IP\, FAR Part 27 and DFARS Part 227 with a brief summary of Data Rights issues. This is an interesting and important area that is well worth listening in to this week’s podcast to explore. \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-2026-05-26/
LOCATION:WI
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T203816Z
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SUMMARY:City Connect: City of Milwaukee Vendor Fair
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to City Connect: City of Milwaukee’s 3rd Annual Vendor Fair. This year’s event will be held on Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Milwaukee City Hall\, 200 E. Wells St.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53202. Registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 AM. Registration for City Connect 2026 is now officially open. Please note that space is limited and advanced registration is required. Registration will close on May 25\, 2026\, or once the event reaches capacity. We encourage all interested vendors and attendees to register early using the link below: \n2026 City Connect Registration \nWe are especially excited about this year’s Vendor Fair\, as we are introducing several new workshop offerings designed to support vendors at every stage of business development and growth. \nIn addition to our core workshops focused on submitting bids and RFPs through Bonfire and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification\, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in sessions covering: \n\nHousing Initiatives\nConstruction and Infrastructure Projects\nInsurance and Bonding\nSustainability\nSkilled Labor\nFinancial Readiness\nFinance through Grants and Micro-Loans\n\nThese workshops are designed not only to help vendors identify and pursue opportunities to do business with the City of Milwaukee\, but also to provide practical tools\, industry insights\, and strategic resources that support long-term business growth\, operational strength\, and sustainability. Additional event details\, workshop schedules\, parking information\, and updates will be shared via email\, Eventbrite\, and social media as the event approaches. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/city-connect-city-of-milwaukee-vendor-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Milwaukee City Hall\, 200 E. Wells St.\, Milwaukee\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260302T171951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171951Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Unsolicited Proposals & NSF Project Pitches: Paths Beyond SBIR Topics
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. \nSBIR and STTRs topics are defined by a potential federal customer. The topics are areas in which they have an interest. What if you have an idea but do not see a topic? One path to consider may be to submit an Unsolicited Proposal (FAR 15.6). Another option which is associated with the SBIR/STTR program is to submit a Project Pitch to the National Science Foundation (NSF). We’ll discuss the Project Pitch framework\, requirements\, limitations and next steps required for Pitches that are accepted. \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-2026-06-02/
LOCATION:WI
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260424T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T183049Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Things to Know When Contracting with the Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:Things to Know When Contracting with the Federal Government – Knowing these differences will affect your proposal and response as a contractor\,  whether it is a Pre-solicitation\, Sources Sought Notice\, or Solicitation.  We’ll explore the pricing impacts of the various contract types\, including fixed price.   Finally\, we’ll talk about CPARS evaluation factors used to “grade” contract performance and how you as a contractor need to review and respond to those grades. \n Speaker: \n\nMark Dennis\, 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-hour-contracting-with-federal-government-2026-06-03/
LOCATION:WI
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:20260609T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260507T174359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T174359Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Beyond the Capabilities Statement
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. \nDeveloping your communication’s plan. Tools such as quad charts\, pitch desks\, white papers\, and solution briefs are used by different customers in different circumstances. They are tools that should be in every innovator’s toolbox. Know what they are and when to use them in your outreach efforts. \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-2026-06-09/
LOCATION:WI
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260115T223458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T204750Z
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SUMMARY:GOBC Truax Field [Madison - 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-truax-field-2026/
LOCATION:Truax Field Air National Guard Base\, 3200 Pierstorff St\, Building 500\, Madison\, 53704\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260507T175101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T175101Z
UID:10003854-1781613000-1781614800@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Defense Production Act for Energy
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. \nOn April 20th an Executive Orders was issued to ensure “the domestic capability for development\, manufacturing\, and deployment of large-scale energy and energy-related infrastructure is essential to United States national defense.” In part\, the DPA was issued to assist with funding of these major and essential projects. Learn about the Defense Production Act and the types of opportunities likely to be created by this long term initiative. \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-2026-06-16/
LOCATION:WI
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260424T183859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T183859Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Update on SBIR – STTR
DESCRIPTION:SBIR/STTR is the federal government’s front door for small businesses with innovative ideas—offering non dilutive R&D funding\, a clear path to larger awards\, and the ability to keep your intellectual property. \nIn just one hour with WPI\, you can learn whether your idea fits\, how Phase I lowers risk\, and how companies like yours use SBIR/STTR to turn R&D into real federal customers. \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-update-sbir-sttr-2026-06-17/
LOCATION:WI
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:20260623T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260507T175839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T175839Z
UID:10003855-1782217800-1782219600@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Understanding Sealift
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. \nHow the Navy gets food\, fuel and supplies to deployed battlegroups and the role of the Ready Reserve Fleet in supporting National Security needs. \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-2026-06-23/
LOCATION:WI
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260507T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T180200Z
UID:10003856-1782822600-1782824400@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Issues Facing the DIB
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 session will provide an overview of NDIA’s Vital Signs research report. Learn what’s creating friction for some businesses and how to position your business to be a key member of the DIB as requirements change. \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-2026-06-30/
LOCATION:WI
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260518T203345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T203436Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20260115T223133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T205214Z
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SUMMARY:GOBC Volk Field
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now OPEN! \n \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092835
CREATED:20251124T233405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T233405Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Dairyland Women's Business Center":MAILTO:info@womensbusinessconference.com
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