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SUMMARY:National Contract Management Association's SubCon: The Prime Contractor-Subcontractor Partnership
DESCRIPTION:National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA) SubCon provides specialized training for both the prime and subcontractor side of the procurement process. Join large and small businesses as they come together to discuss how to navigate the prime-subcontractor relationship. \nTo sign up and receive updates on when registration is open\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/national-contract-management-associations-subcon-the-prime-contractor-subcontractor-partnership/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:In State,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T100000
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SUMMARY:Federal & State Agency Open House for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here. \nJoin local representatives from federal and state government agencies to learn about resources for your small business. Local representatives from federal and state government agencies will be available in person to share helpful resources for small businesses and answer your questions. \nTo view the flyer for this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-state-agency-open-house-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Wauwatosa Public Library\, 7635 West North Avenue\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)":MAILTO:smallbusinessweek@sba.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
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SUMMARY:Annual DBE Workshop and Networking Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here. \nThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosts the Annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Workshop and Networking Summit to engage highway contractors\, consultants\, subcontractors and laborers in effective communications and teambuilding interactions that ​lead to a diverse and equitable highway contracting environment. To view the full agenda for this event\, click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/annual-dbe-workshop-and-networking-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Wilderness Resort\, 511 E Adams St.\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20230131T032152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T032152Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 55th Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security is now open! Click here to register. \nThe theme of this year’s conference is “On Track for the Future Together.” \nThis year’s conference offers multiple tracks designed to help attendees explore how different aspects of our field intersect. Whether you come from communications\, public health\, the private sector\, emergency response or homeland security\, the 2023 conference is only the beginning of putting us on track for the future together. \nTo read more about this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2023-wisconsin-governors-conference-on-emergency-management-and-homeland-security/
LOCATION:Madison Mariott West\, 1313 John Q Hammons Dr\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Emergency Management":MAILTO:wempio@wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20230105T034723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T034723Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) Governor's Conference on Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 WEDA Governor’s Conference on Economic Development will feature industry thought leaders and practitioners who will cover today’s challenges and opportunities as we explore community revitalization\, data driven talent attraction\, transportation\, early childhood care\, housing\, and entrepreneurship. The Governor’s Conference is WEDA’s largest educational and networking event of the year. The packed agenda has something for everyone as we focus on advancing economic prosperity across Wisconsin. \nIn addition to a wealth of networking opportunities and dynamic speakers\, the conference qualifies for the following key continuing education credit certifications: EDFP\, CEcD and AICP. To view the full agenda\, click here. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2023-governors-conference-on-economic-development/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Milwaukee\, 333 West Kilbourn Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Association":MAILTO:WEDA@WEDA.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
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SUMMARY:The Basics of Doing Business with the Government
DESCRIPTION:CoLab presents The Basics of Doing Business with the Government on November 16\, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in person at CoLab in Eau Claire\, WI as well as virtual. Click here to register. \nAre you interested in learning how to sell your product or service to the Federal\, Local\, and State Governments? Join Wisconsin Procurement Institute to learn the basics of how to sell to Local\, State or Federal government agencies. Attendees will be asked to introduce themselves and their businesses at the start of the session. At the end of the presentation – the session will open for questions. \nThe main presenter will be WPI’s own Government Contract Specialist Ben Blanc. To read more click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/the-basics-of-doing-business-with-the-government/
LOCATION:CoLab\, 131 S Barstow St Suite 202\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
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SUMMARY:Startup Week Wisconsin - Appleton
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Fox Valley Technical College Venture Center\, UW-Extension Outagamie and Winnebago County are hosting their annual\, weekly\, statewide event\, Startup Week Wisconsin on November 14 – 18\, 2022 at the D.J Bordini Center and multiple other locations within the Fox cities. \nJoin communities throughout the New North region\, and in Appleton\, for panel discussions\, interactive events\, tours\, pitch competitions\, pop-up shops\, and events that celebrate entrepreneurs. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/startup-week-wisconsin-appleton/
LOCATION:Fox Valley Technical College DJ Bordini Center\, 5 N Systems Dr\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221110T180000
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 5th annual Wisconsin Veterans Business Conference on Thursday\, November 10 from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. To register please click here. \nAttendees have all-day access to: \n\nOver 100 business and resource exhibitors\nInformative breakout sessions\nNumerous networking opportunities\nLunch and awards program\nEvening networking reception\n…and much more!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-veterans-business-conference/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:lstudey@wiveteranschamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220916T015729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T015729Z
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SUMMARY:(WI SBA) Empowering Small Business Roundtable & Speed Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The WI Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Guiding Rural Innovation & Development in WI (GRID) are hosting their Empowering Small Business Roundtable & Speed Networking Event on November 1\, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Nicolet College in Rhinelander\, WI. Click here to register. \nThe roundtable discussion will consist of the WI SBA and other resource partners highlight benefits their organization provides to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Then\, at 1:00 PM\, the speed networking event will provide attendees with quick three-minute talks with representatives from numerous state resource organizations giving an overview of their organization’s services\, programs\, and funding options to help businesses. \nTo view the flyers for this event\, click on the links below: \nThree Minute Connection Public Invite \nThree Minute Client Exhibitor Invitation \nSave the Date Roundtable Speed Networking Event \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wi-sba-empowering-small-business-roundtable-speed-networking-event/
LOCATION:Nicolet College\, Northwoods Center\, Rm 208\, 5364 College Drive\, Rhinelander\, WI\, 54548\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)":MAILTO:smallbusinessweek@sba.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220809T010029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T010029Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing First Expo & Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing First Expo & Conference will be held on October 26\, 2022 at the Resch Expo Center in Green Bay\, WI (840 Armed Forces Drive\, Ashwaubenon\, WI 54304). To register\, please click here. \nManufacturing First provides Wisconsin manufacturers with hands-on opportunities to grow their businesses and is designed for them to showcase industry advances\, highlight successes\, announce the latest developments and provide premier networking opportunities. Keynote Presentation from John Sileo – “UN-HACKABLE: Blockbuster Cybersecurity for the Manufacturing Industry.” \nTo view the event agenda\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/manufacturing-first-expo-conference/
LOCATION:Resch Expo Center\, 840 Armed Forces Drive\, Ashwaubenon\, WI\, 54304
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Insight on Business":MAILTO:j.reader@a-mazingevents.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220825T004746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T004746Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit held October 23-25 at the Wilderness Resort – Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells. To register\, please click here. \nThis annual summit brings together national cybersecurity experts\, government and academic leaders\, and the business community to build relationships while sharing knowledge and experience. The agenda includes keynote speakers on issues such as the impact of cyber attacks on supply chains\, along with breakout sessions focused on topics that include cybersecurity in education\, government agencies\, and the private sector. To view the full event agenda\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2022-wisconsin-governors-cybersecurity-summit/
LOCATION:Wilderness Resort\, 511 E Adams St.\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221013
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220830T010455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T010455Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Women's Business Conference (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your spot for the Wisconsin Women’s Business Center hosted by the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center on October 12\, 2022! To register\, please click here.  \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. For more information about this event\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-womens-business-conference-in-person/
LOCATION:UW-Eau Claire Davies Center\, 77 Roosevelt Ave\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220824T224157Z
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SUMMARY:WISDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Roundtable 2.0
DESCRIPTION:WisDOT and CBG are teaming up for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Roundtable 2.0 on September 29\, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\, at Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. To register\, click here. \nSpace is limited to the first 75 people. \nThis will be a full day event of networking with DBEs\, prime contractors and WisDOT staff sharing triumphs\, challenges and strategies for success. There will be a DBE contractor panel\, as well as facilitated round tables and prime contractor panel. To view the full day’s agenda\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/disadvantaged-business-enterprise-roundtable-2-0-2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Resort\, 511 E Adams St.\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220826T001045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T001045Z
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SUMMARY:4th Latino Economic Unsummit: Business Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The Latino Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 4th Latino Economic Unsummit on September 23\, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM\, at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport. To register\, please click here. \nThe main objective of the Unsummit is to ignite systematic structural changes relevant to the Latin Economic Ecosystem with a focus on business growth and development. Connecting and leading unique conversations with other entrepreneurs and professionals. For more information\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/4th-latino-economic-unsummit-business-resilience/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South\, 6401 S 13th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53221\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220726T190541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T190541Z
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SUMMARY:WEDC Wisconsin Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will be hosting the first ever Wisconsin Economic Summit on September 20-21 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center\, Appleton. To register\, please click here. \nThe summit brings together leaders throughout Wisconsin. These include: \n\nBusiness and industry leaders\nRepresentatives from industry\, business\, ethnic\, and diverse organizations\nEconomic and community development professionals\, including leaders from regional and local EDOs\, chambers of commerce\, workforce development professionals\, regional planning commissions\, etc.\nAcademics with expertise or an interest in community and economic development\n\nThe agenda for this two-day Summit is designed to be accessible for everyone in the state\, with no more than one night’s hotel stay required. To view the agenda\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wisconsin-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Exhibition Center\, 213 S. Nicolet Road\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation":MAILTO:events@wedc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220802T023105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T023105Z
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SUMMARY:2022 HERE Conference & Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 HERE Conference & Summit will be held on Wednesday\, September 14 at 9:00 AM  – Friday\, September 16\, 1:00 PM at the Pablo Center at the Confluence (128 Graham Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI 54701). To register\, please click here. \nHosted by the HMong American Leadership and Economic Development\, the HERE Conference will consist of a two-day conference and a one-day summit where speakers\, presenters\, and participants will engage in impactful workshops\, roundtables\, keynotes\, and panels focusing on professional development and cultural competencies for entrepreneurs\, community members\, business professionals\, and policy makers. The conference will address wealth equity for HMong entrepreneurs by examining what systemic barriers currently exist. It will also explore non-traditional models of wealth building.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2022-here-conference-summit/
LOCATION:Pablo Center at the Confluence\, 128 Graham Avenue\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220825T011256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T011256Z
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SUMMARY:USDOT Connections MarketPlace: Buyer Side Chat Roundtable Session
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is hosting a newly launched Connections MarketPlace: Buyer Side Chat Roundtable Session on Thursday\, August 25 at 12:00 PM CDT. Please click here to register. \nDuring this Buyer Side Chat session you will be hearing from The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) on how to strategically leverage your small business in federal contracting. For more information on this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/connections-marketplace-buyer-side-chat-roundtable-session/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)":MAILTO:dot-osdbu@dot.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220802T022338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T022338Z
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Strategic Partnership Luncheon - Selectivity Hustle
DESCRIPTION:The Business Council\, Inc. will host the 23rd Annual Strategic Partnership Luncheon – Selectively Hustle event on August 25\, 11:30 AM at the Wisconsin Club (900 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53233). In-person tickets are sold out\, but virtual tickets are available. To register\, please click here. \nThe Business Council’s 23rd Annual Strategic Partnership Luncheon is an annual fundraiser to honor the TBC’s local corporate partners and diverse business members as they come together to support the economic growth and sustainability of southeastern Wisconsin.  This year’s theme\, Selectively Hustle\, will highlight key skills around supplier diversity and procurement.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/23rd-annual-strategic-partnership-luncheon-selectivity-hustle/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Club\, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marjorie Rucker - The Business Council%2C Inc.":MAILTO:mrucker@mmac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220802T021743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T021743Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Madison Region Economic Development & Diversity Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Madison Region Economic Development and Diversity Summit will be held on Tuesday\, August 16\, 8:00 AM at Monona Terrace. Registration opens at 7:30 AM. To register\, please click here. \nThe Summit will feature a morning session with keynote speaker Javier Avila. Breakout sessions will be featured in both the morning and afternoon. For a list of topics\, please visit the event website.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/9th-annual-madison-region-economic-development-diversity-summit/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban League of Greater Madison":MAILTO:elee@ulgm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220713T010803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T010803Z
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SUMMARY:WLCC: Latino Business Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce is will be hosting Tributo – 2022 Wisconsin Latino Business Excellence Awards on Saturday\, August 13\, 2022 from 6:00 – 11:00 PM. To register\, please click here. \nThe Tributo event is to honor Latino owned businesses and those making an impact in economic development.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wlcc-latino-business-excellence-awards/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:608-712-3522
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220615T014852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T014852Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce will be holding a Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Summit: Stronger Together on Thursday\, June 16\, 2022 from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM as part of its Region of Choice Initiative. To register\, please click here. \nThe Summit will convene the 125 ROC pledge-signing companies and others interested in advancing equity and inclusion to explore insights\, research and best practices. Attendees will hear from national and local leaders giving practical examples of how your company can achieve and sustain wins in your DEI and community impact efforts. \nFor the event’s agenda\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/diversity-equity-inclusion-summit/
LOCATION:Marcus Performing Arts Center\, 929 N. Water Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce":MAILTO:info@mmac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220214T213800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T213800Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual DOD Contract Management Update (In Person - Oshkosh\, WI)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Government and Defense contractors are facing increasing challenges – supply shortages\, cost escalation\, labor shortages\, new requirements\, and security challenges to name a few. This year’s event will focus on gaining a better understanding of the current supply chain dynamics\, current impacts\, and requirements. Our attention will then shift to focus on solutions\, new initiatives\, and upcoming opportunities – how the government and current contractors and subcontractors are meeting these challenges supporting the Defense Industrial Base. \nThis year’s agenda is HERE for download. Speaker bios are available for download HERE. \nON-SITE RERGISTRATION will be available the day of the event. \nThis year’s speakers will include: \n\nLieutenant Colonel Susan M. Styer\, Commander\, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Milwaukee\nTSgt. James Pitcher\, Contracting Officer\, 21st Contracting Squadron\nCol. Robert J. (Jay) Wisham\, Director\, Army Applications Laboratory\nArthur Trevethan\, Director\, Corporate Ventures\, Army Applications Laboratory\nCarley Salmon\, Cybersecurity Assessor\, Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC)\, DCMA\nKaren Zinn\, Supervisor\, Central Team\, DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review Group\nJoel Neidig\, President & Co-founder\, SIMBA Chain\nPete Guinto\, Vice President of Government Affairs\, Resilinc\nSean Ketter\, Vice President\, Supply Chain Operations\, Global Procurement & Supply Chain\, Oshkosh Corporation\nTodd Bentley\, President and CEO\, Bentley World-Packaging\nJim Robinson\, President and CEO\, Wisconsin Ordnance Works\, Ltd.\nNathaniel T. Millsap\, Jr.\, Director\, Security & Cyber\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\nMegan McKinney\, Business Development\, Beacon Interactive Systems\nJason Rathsack\, Senior Contract Specialist\, DCMA Central Region\nMAJ Thomas Cayia\, Site Director\, Oshkosh Residency Office\, Defense Contract Management Agency\nKelly Gerbino\, Contracting Officer\, PMJLTV Contracting Branch\, US Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA)\nJoseph Jackson\, Branch Chief\, Tactical/ Multi-Site Support and Systems\, U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit\nAina Vilumsons\, CEO\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n  \nAttendance at this event will qualify for up to 7 CPE. \nDress: business casual. \nFor Out-of-town Attendees: the event venue LaSure’s is adjacent to Cobblestone Hotels\, 3105 S Washburn St\, Oshkosh\, WI 54904. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/8th-annual-dod-contract-management-update/
LOCATION:La Sure’s Hall Banquets & Catering\, 3125 S Washburn St\, Oshkosh\, WI\, 54904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220516T093000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220426T010822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T010822Z
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SUMMARY:ESGR Breakfast with the Boss
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)\, Region 2 will be hosting the annual Breakfast with the Boss on May 16\, 7:30 – 9:30 AM at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center (715 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI 53202). Registration is required. Please click here to register. \nThis year\, the program will feature Pamela Koehn\, Vice President of Supply Chain and Products for Direct Supply\, a 2019 Freedom Award recipient company. The program will also feature a panel of award winning businesses about what they have done to support their employees who are members of the Guard or Reserve. \nThere is no cost to attendees for breakfast or for parking if you park in the lower north lot of the War Memorial Center. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/esgr-breakfast-with-the-boss/
LOCATION:Milwaukee County War Memorial Center\, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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GEO:43.0439191;-87.8929762
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220118T233039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T233039Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Matters: Thriving Through Turbulence
DESCRIPTION:The 24th annual “Manufacturing Matters: Thriving Through Turbulence” event will be held on April 28-29\, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. To register\, please click here. \nApril 28 will feature a “Celebration of Manufacturing Networking” reception from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The full conference will be held in person on April 29. The conference will focus on highlighting the practices of manufacturers who are thriving through this turbulent environment\, as well as sharing expert insights into what organizations can do going forward to be more resilient and adaptive to chance. Two keynote speakers and 12 session split among 4 tracks are features in this year’s conference. The tracks include: \n\nPeople\nLeadership\nImprovement/Automation\nInnovation\n\nFor more information about the event\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/manufacturing-matters-thriving-through-turbulence/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Milwaukee\, 333 West Kilbourn Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220114T052415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T052415Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin's Tri-County Latino Economic Unsummit (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click here. \nThe Latino Chamber of Commerce of SEW is calling for the Tri-County Latino Economic Unsummit focusing on igniting structural and meaningful change to the Latino Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Racine\, Kenosha\, and Walworth. \nSince its inception and the second Unsummit\, the Latino Chamber of Commerce has been holding business listening sessions in our community. Through these sessions\, we learned that there are key factors impairing the growth and scaling up of Latino owned enterprises. This summit will convene a series of engagement circles where entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to have authentic conversations led by policy makers\, procurement officers\, and providers. \nEngagement Circles: \n\nAccess to Healthcare\nReal Estate & Homeownership\nAccess to Competitively Priced Capital\nAccess to Workforce & Talent Development\nBusiness Opportunities for Small Businesses\n\nKick-Off Keynote Speaker \n\nJonathan Delagrave\, Racine County Executive\n\nLuncheon Keynote Speaker \n\nNelson Soler\, President & CEO\, LCCSEW\n\nInterested in assisting virtually? Call us at 888-2270\, or at (414) 988-4082. \n  \nTo stay up to date with the most recent announcements event details\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/tri-county-unsummit/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel Racine\, 7111 Washington Avenue\, Racine\, WI\, 53406
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220208T025005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T025005Z
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SUMMARY:Central Wisconsin Veterans Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: The Veteran Owned Business Executive Roundtable (VOBER) and the Small Business Development Center at UW – Stevens Point (SBDC) will be hosting the Central Wisconsin Veterans Business Expo on Saturday\, March 12 at the Artist & Fare (1800 Plover Road\, Plover\, WI). The event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information about the event\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/central-wisconsin-veterans-business-expo/
LOCATION:Artist & Fare\, 1800 Plover Road\, Plover\, WI\, 54467
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW - Stevens Point SBDC":MAILTO:mspeirs@uwsp.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220310
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220120T220055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T220055Z
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SUMMARY:54th Annual Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security
DESCRIPTION:The 54th Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security will be held on March 7-9\, 2022 at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. Please click here to register. \nThe Conference brings together emergency management directors\, law enforcement and fire personnel\, state government employees\, healthcare workers\, and other emergency response processionals from across the state for two days of educational sessions\, keynote speakers\, and networking opportunities. \nTo learn more about the conference\, including an agenda and a list of speakers\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/54th-annual-wisconsin-governors-conference-on-emergency-management-and-homeland-security/
LOCATION:Kalahari Conference Center\, 1305 Kalahari Dr.\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965\, United States
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Emergency Management":MAILTO:wempio@wisconsin.gov
GEO:43.5735779;-89.7762078
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kalahari Conference Center 1305 Kalahari Dr. Wisconsin Dells WI 53965 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1305 Kalahari Dr.:geo:-89.7762078,43.5735779
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220212
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20211229T230310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T230310Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Governor's Conference on Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Economic Development will be held in-person on February 9-11 at Monona Terrace in Madison\, Wisconsin. To register\, please click here. \nThe Governor’s Conference on Economic Development is Wisconsin Economic Development Association’s largest education and networking event of the year. Educational sessions cover the most important economic development topics of the day. The three-day conference includes exhibits\, numerous networking opportunities\, and other professional development. The conference also provides continuing education credits certifications. \nPlease click here for more event information\, including a list of speakers. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/25433/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Economic Development Association":MAILTO:WEDA@WEDA.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20220111T205719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T205719Z
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SUMMARY:Cream City Construction Conference and Small Business Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:The Cream City Construction Conference and Small Business Accelerator will be held on Thursday\, January 27\, 2022 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Pfister Hotel’s Grant Ballroom.  To register\, please click here. \nThe Conference has training and networking opportunities. In addition\, the event is part of Husch Blackwell’s Communities for Change initiative\, together with the firm’s Construction Academy. Topics include: \n\nBreachless Execution: Essential Embrace of Agreements\nA\, B\, C’s of 1\, 2\, 3: Crucial Balance Sheet and Project Accounting Concerns\nEquity for Equality: Borrowing for Growth\nRisk Management: Insuring Success\nPrequalification: Getting on Bid Lists\nGovernmental Relations\n\nFor more information about the event\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cream-city-construction-conference-and-small-business-accelerator/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:In State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Husch Blackwell":MAILTO:brittany.maynard@huschblackwell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023436
CREATED:20211130T164601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T164601Z
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SUMMARY:12th NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking directly after the 14th Annual End of Year Federal Contractor Update event.  We are excited to share how we’ve kept you informed and provided maximum impact within our Chapter Region and at the National Level during this past year. \nTo register\, please click here. \nAGENDA \n\nIn Person Networking!\nWelcome and Chapter EOY Review\n\nBryan Davis\, Chapter President (Vice President\, Government Affairs\, SupplyCore)\n\n\nSTEM Scholarship Awardees\n\nAlly Veres\, Chapter Treasurer (Vice President\, Business Development & Capture\, AEG Group Inc.)\n\n\nCharitable Efforts\n\nBill Hughes\, Board Member and Charitable Committee Chair (Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP)\n\n\nGuest Speakers:\n\nWes Hallman\, Senior Vice President for Strategy & Policy\, NDIA\nU.S. Senator Ron Johnson – WI\nU.S. Representative Darin LaHood – IL (Invited)\n\n\n\nFor more information about NDIA Great Lakes\, please visit www.ndia-greatlakes.org. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/12th-ndia-great-lakes-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Sonesta Milwaukee West\, 10499 W Innovation Dr\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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