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SUMMARY:NASA OSBP Engagement 2026: Leveraging Industry and Suppliers for Future Technology
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Industry and Suppliers for Future Technology \nThis is an in-person event ONLY. \nNASA OSBP Engagement 2026: L.I.F.T. is a forward-looking initiative that reinforces NASA’s commitment to strengthening the industrial base by cultivating small business participation and fostering strategic alliances with prime contractors and procurement officials. This engagement is designed to enhance supply chain resiliency by identifying and addressing critical gaps in space-related acquisitions\, while expanding subcontracting opportunities across all small business categories. \nThrough a structured engagement\, L.I.F.T. will connect small businesses with key decision-makers and industry leaders to ensure NASA’s mission needs are met through innovative\, diverse\, and capable suppliers. This collaboration will drive domestic capacity-building and reinforce a robust\, competitive supplier base essential for advancing future technologies and sustaining U.S. leadership in space exploration. The format will allow for greater inclusivity and engagement\, encouraging nationwide participation and cross-sector collaboration within the aerospace ecosystem. \nGet ready to connect with NASA subject matter experts\, prime contractors\, explore cutting-edge innovations with AI Hub exhibitors\, matchmaking sessions\, and dynamic breakout discussions. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/nasa-osbp-engagement-2026-leveraging-industry-and-suppliers-for-future-technology/
LOCATION:Space Center Houston\, 1601 East Nasa Parkway\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:CONNECT: Meet the Buyers & Ask the Experts 2026 Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protege Program Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Meet buyers\, connect with experts\, and discover new opportunities to grow your business and expand your network. \n\n\n\n\nThe event begins with a dynamic panel featuring procurement professionals\, supplier diversity leaders\, and business experts from leading organizations who will share practical insights on: \n\nHow to become a vendor\nWhat buyers look for in potential suppliers\nCommon mistakes businesses make\nCertifications and supplier diversity opportunities\nBuilding relationships that lead to contracts\n\nFeatured Panelists (additional panelists to be announced): \n\nMichels Corporation\nSchreiber Foods\nPackers\nAdditional corporate and government procurement leaders\n\nAsk the Experts – Interactive Business Huddles\nFollowing the panel\, attendees will participate in three rounds of facilitated discussions led by experienced business professionals and subject matter experts. Choose the topics most relevant to your business and engage in small-group conversations designed to answer your questions and provide practical\, actionable advice. \nConfirmed Experts include: \n\nTax & Accounting – Quinesha McNeal\, MHS Professional Services\nMarketing & Branding – Jan Botz\, Botz Communications Consulting\nBusiness Law & Legal – Rebecca Kellner\, McCarthy Law\nInsurance & Risk Management – Vince Cha\, American Family Insurance\nBusiness Growth & Strategy –Ken Dombrowski\nBanking & Access to Capital – BMO\nGovernment Cotracting – Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\nAdditional experts to be announced\n\nBusiness Resources & Vendor Showcase \n\nGBIG\nSBA\nSBDC\nCorporate buyers\nCity of Green Bay\nSCORE\nChambers of Commerce\nFinancial institutions\nEconomic development organizations\nGovernment agencies\nBusiness service providers\n\nWho Should Attend? \n• Small business owners\n• Entrepreneurs and startups\n• Existing and prospective suppliers \nWhat to Bring \n• Capability Statement\n• Business Cards\n• Questions for buyers and experts\n• A willingness to make new connections \nEvent Schedule \n2:30 PM – Registration Opens \n3:00 PM – Welcome & Procurement Panel \n3:30 PM – Expert Station Round 1 \n3:50 PM – Expert Station Round 2 \n4:10 PM – Expert Station Round 3 \n4:30 PM – Open Networking & Buyer Connections \n5:30 PM – Event Concludes \nConfirmed buyers\, experts\, lenders\, government agencies\, and resource partners will be announced as they are confirmed. \nSpace is limited. Register today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet buyers\, ask experts\, and build relationships that can help move your business forward. \n\n\nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2026-connect-meet-the-buyers-ask-the-experts-2026-green-bay-packers-mentor-protege-program-networking-event/
LOCATION:Lambeau Field\, 1265 Lombardi Avenue\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In Person Event,In State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison – Selling to the Government-Local/State/Federal
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, Room 103 in Madison\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nSchedule: \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.  \nPresenters: \n\nTruphosa Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhat does the government buy?\nBasics of what you need.\n\n10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-madison-goodman-south-2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Room 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Madison – MATC Goodman South Campus,Satellite Office Hours,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Truphosa Mwololo":MAILTO:TruphosaM@WisPro.org
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SUMMARY:Satellite Office: Madison – Local Certifications-Dane County & City of Madison
DESCRIPTION:WPI will be holding office hours at our satellite location in the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, Room 103 in Madison\, WI. Contact the counselor directly to schedule your meeting with them. \nSchedule: \n9:00 – 10:00 AM Presentation – register for presentation here.  \nPresenters: \n\nTruphosa Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute – WI APEX Accelerator\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhat are the benefits of certification\, and why should you get certified?\nDatabase listing\nGoals\nHow to apply\n\n10:00 AM– 3:30 PM – register for individual sessions here. \nTo view the upcoming schedule for Madison MATC Goodman South Campus\, please click here. \nTo view the full list of satellite locations and schedules\, please click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/satellite-location-madison-goodman-south-2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Goodman South Campus\, 2429 Perry Street\, Room 103\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
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