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SUMMARY:SAME Rock Island Post & ASCE Quad Cities Chapter- Annual Engineering Symposium
DESCRIPTION:It is time once again for our annual PDH training event! Please join us Thursday 10/9 and Friday 10/10 for another year of high-quality\, informative presentations! \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/same-rock-island-post-asce-quad-cities-chapter-annual-engineering-symposium/
LOCATION:St Ambrose University’s Rogalski Center\, 518 W. Locust St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SAME Rock Island Post":MAILTO:ripost.secretary@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:AUSA 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition
DESCRIPTION:THE ARMY’S MOST POWERFUL EVENT COVERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED – ALL IN ONE PLACE. \nThe Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days\, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army\, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects\, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend. \nThe AUSA Annual Meeting\, is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors\, attendees have access to: \n\nInformative and relevant presentations on the state of the Army\nPanel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects\nA variety of valuable networking events including ticketed dinners and receptions\nA hands-on opportunity to specify and see the latest technology in action\n\nAUSA’s Annual Meeting includes the total Army – Regular Army\, Guard\, Reserve\, civilians\, and family members. It is one of the three key communication platforms employed by the Army to educate and inform government\, academic\, civic\, and veteran advocates and leadership on Army priorities and issues impacting today’s Army. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/ausa-2025-annual-meeting-exposition/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Greater MN SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
DESCRIPTION:A premiere event on selling products and services to the government. Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend. The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace. A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops including Basics of Selling to the Government\, Federal Certifications\,  Contracting with the State of MN and TG/ED/VO Certification\, etc. You will have 8 workshops in 2 tracks to choose from\, along with the opportunity to visit with 20+ representatives from State & Federal Government Agencies\, Large Businesses\, and Resource Providers on the trade floor. The event is free and open to all businesses. \nTo register as an exhibitor\, click here. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/21st-annual-greater-mn-sadboc-government-procurement-fair/
LOCATION:Black Bear Casino Resort\, 1785 MN-210\, Carlton\, MN\, 55718\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Administration APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:christina.nebel-dickerson@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: 2025 Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) Board of Directors\, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter \n\n\n\nThe Wisconsin Federal Contractor Forum (WFCF) was developed to facilitate communication\, collaboration\, information sharing and opportunity for the federal contractors in our state. \n\n\n\nGain insights and understanding of future spending plans\, current priorities\, current funding processes and obstacles\, network and learn from Federal Government officials and experienced federal contractors and resources. \n\n\n\nDUE TO THE CONTINUING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN\, WFCF IS BEING RESCHEDULED. THANK YOU.\n\n\n\nDetails\, event updates\, and speakers will be posted to this page. \n\n\n\nLODGING\n\n\n\nContact AinaV@wispro.org for information on staying with the guaranteed room block rate at the Kimpton George Hotel. Rooms at the block rate are available for the nights of Oct. 26-Oct. 29\, Sunday through Wednesday. \n\n\n\nLocation: Washington\, D.C.Dates: October 27 – 29\, 2025\n\n\n\nContact for Questions: Aina Vilumsons\, WPI President – Executive Director at ainav@wispro.org with questions. \n\n\n\n\n\nMONDAY\, OCTOBER 27\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Husch Blackwell1801 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\n\n\n \n1:30 PM\nWPI Board meeting [closed to members only]\n\n\n       \n3:00 PM\nDirect Insights from Washington DC by Husch Blackwell with attendee discussions followed by reception and networking\n\n\n \n4:30 PM\nNetworking Reception hosted by Husch Blackwell\n\n\n \n6:00 PM\nEnd of Day One             \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTUESDAY\, OCTOBER 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: to be announced\n\n\n \n8:00 AM\nProgram Open\n\n\n \n5:00 PM\nEnd of Day Two\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 29\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: to be announced\n\n\n \n8:00 AM\nProgram Open\n\n\n \n1:00 PM\nHill and Agency Visits\n\n\n \n7:00 PM\nEnd of Day Three\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Presented in partnership with the Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and the NDIA Great Lakes Chapter \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nWPI Board of Directors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSean Ketter\, Oshkosh Corporation\n\n\n\nV. David Zvenyach\, TandemGov\n\n\n\nJean Marie Thiel\, Belonger Corporation\n\n\n\nTodd Bentley\, Bentley World-Packaging\n\n\n\nAina Vilumsons\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n\n\nNathaniel Millsap\, Fincantieri Marinette Marine\n\n\n\nBaly Ambegaoker\, Breakthrough Technologies for Mission Success (BTMS)\n\n\n\nBrian Waagner\, Husch Blackwell\n\n\n\nWilliam Hughes\, Husch Blackwell (member emeritus)\n\n\n\nBarb LaMue\, New North\n\n\n\nJames Schutt\, Schutt Industries\n\n\n\nSara Redford\, WPS Health Solutions\n\n\n\nPaul C. Darley\, WS Darley & Company\n\n\n\nMichael Ward\, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)\n\n\n\nJim Segelstrom\, McNally Industries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2025-wisconsin-federal-contractor-forum-wfcf/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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