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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: How the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Will Impact Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Companies interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense in late FY-20 and beyond will have to meet a new and stringent set of cybersecurity requirements including review and certification by a DoD identified Third Party. These requirements will apply to all businesses – Primes\, and Subcontractors at any level. This webinar will provide additional detail and information related to these new requirements along with practical suggestions for how to manage your company’s efforts toward preparing for and managing these requirements. \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-how-cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-will-impact-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140510
CREATED:20191114T021746Z
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SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 1: Intro- CFCM Requirements: Basic Refresher - Government Contracting - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Advanced registration is now closed. Please contact Benjamin Blanc with questions at benjaminb@wispro.org. \nThe Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) are hosting a series of CFCM study sessions for 2020. The first session will discuss the CFCM requirements\, an overview of the FAR and the basics of federal contracting. \nThese sessions are open to those seeking CFCM certification as well as those who just want to learn more about the FAR. \nThese sessions are provided at no cost but registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-1-intro-cfcm-requirements-basic-refresher-government-contracting-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140510
CREATED:20191115T205326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T205326Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Woman Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Woman-owned businesses can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify. It is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n\nFederal Government agencies\nState Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\nLocal Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\nCorporate (Large business)\n\nSpeakers: Shane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Kim Garber\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-introduction-to-certifications-available-to-wosb/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140510
CREATED:20191119T014901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T014901Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Introduction to Certifications Available to Minority Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Minority owned business can receive advantage when selling to various Public and Private entities. In most cases\, a certification process must be completed to qualify. \nIt is important for business to understand the certification requirements and the potential benefits to their business prior to investing their time and resources in the certification process. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of these programs\, application process\, describe eligibility requirements as well as the benefits and obligations for certifications with: \n\nFederal Government agencies\nState Government agencies (including WisDOT and State of Wisconsin)\nLocal Government agencies (including Milwaukee City and County\, Dane County\, Madison (City)\, MMSD)\nCorporate (Large business)\n\nSpeakers: Benjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) and Shane Mahaffy\, Small Business Administration \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-intro-certs-minority-owned-bus/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140510
CREATED:20191227T211118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T211118Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Data Insight for Government Contractors - Turning Data Into Usable Information
DESCRIPTION:Information drives business – raw data doesn’t. Being able to transform data into information is the key step in gaining insights into your marketplace and developing a competitive strategy. This webinar will provide information on a variety of information sources\, tools available for processing data and being able to develop the needed insights to answer questions and move forward. \n  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI) \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-data-insight-for-government-contractors-turning-data-into-usable-information/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140510
CREATED:20191114T022059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T022059Z
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SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 2: FAR Parts 1-9 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSpeaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe second session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 1-9. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System\nPart 2: Definitions of Words and Terms\nPart 3: Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest\nPart 4: Administrative Matters\nPart 5: Publicizing Contract Actions\nPart 6: Competition Requirements\nPart 7: Acquisition Planning\nPart 8: Required Sources of Supplies and Services\nPart 9: Contractor Qualifications \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-2-far-parts-1-9/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140510
CREATED:20191115T205749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T205749Z
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: State and Federal Certifications for Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSecuring government contracts and subcontracts is not easy. As a Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) you may gain preference when competing for contracts with the State of Wisconsin and Federal government agencies. \nThis webinar will focus on the various veteran owned business certifications and the basics of qualifying and applying. \nIn this webinar\, businesses will learn more about certifications offered by the: \n\nState of Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVB) certification\nVets First Verification Program (CVE) – for veteran and service disabled veteran owned firms looking to do business with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (and FAA)\nUS SBA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Program (SDVOSB) – for firms working with Federal agencies other than the US Department of Veterans Affairs\nOther certifications\n\nSpeakers: \n\nShane Mahaffy\, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nMark Dennis\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-state-federal-certifications-for-vosb-sdvosb/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140510
CREATED:20191114T022557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T022557Z
UID:10002086-1582653600-1582659000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:WPI and NCMA WI Chapter CFCM Study Session 3: FAR Parts 16-18; 10-12 - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nSpeaker: Daryl Zahn\, CFCM\, Manager Contracts and Compliance\, DRS Power and Control Technologies\, Inc. \nThe third session of the FAR review will cover FAR parts 16-18 and 10-12. You can view the FAR by CLICKING HERE. \nPart 10: Market Research\nPart 11: Describing Agency Needs\nPart 12: Acquisition of Commercial Items\nPart 16: Types of Contracts\nPart 17: Special Contracting Methods\nPart 18: Emergency Acquisitions \nNote these sessions are being held as a webinar via GoToMeeting. While there is no cost to attend\, registration is required. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 CPE credits. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming FAR review webinars CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/wpi-and-ncma-wi-chapter-cfcm-study-session-3-far-parts-16-18-10-12-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T140510
CREATED:20191127T224931Z
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UID:10002096-1582718400-1582722000@www.wispro.org
SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Learning About the Surety Bond Guarantee From the U.S. SBA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR WEBINARS WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE START \nThe U. S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your small business obtain contract bid\, performance\, & payment bonds. Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed. \nMany public and private contracts require surety bonds\, which are offered by surety companies. The SBA guarantees surety bonds for certain surety companies\, which allows the companies to offer surety bonds to small businesses that might not meet the criteria for other sureties. \nDoes your business have: Limited Financial Resources? You have no Prior Bonded Work Experience? Trouble Bonding as a Startup? A Desire to Increase its Current Bond Limits? – if the answer is YES – YOU SHOULD ATTEND! \nThis webinar will cover: \nContract Bonds \n\nWhat they are and why they are required\nYour potential bonding capacity\nWays to maximize your surety credit\n\nSBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program \n\nContract bond guarantees up to $6.5 million\nThe SBA advantage\nCosts and getting started\n\nSpeaker: Tamara Murray\, Underwriting Marketing Specialist\, U.S Small Business Administration (SBA)\, Office of Surety Guarantees \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-learning-surety-bond-sba/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Blanc":MAILTO:benjaminb@wispro.org
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